This spectacular creation is conceived by jazz musician and composer Håvard Lund and designed by a local Norwegian architect firm The Norwegian name for the place is “Fordypningsrommet” which in English means “The Immersion Room”. Maybe it is named that because you will not be able to retain yourself from getting immersed in the beauty of northern Norways’ nature on the edge of a tiny island in the Fleinvær Archipelago.
This cluster of eco-friendly single-function cabins–one of which is solely dedicated to contemplation, is where you can detox from the clutter we live in. This place is the therapist for who you have to save up.
If you want to reset your mind and body, experience the absence of artificial sounds or air. Have a gentle affair with the new land where the breeze flows by touching blowing away your hair and where the night sky illumines with the lustre of the Aurora Borealis.
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Sleep Amidst the “Unspoilt Beauty” of Fleinvær, Norway
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The Arctic Hideaway, Norway is a place where the guests are able to book the whole facility.
The location consists of 12 extraordinary houses which include 5 sleeping huts (that hold up to 10 beds), the studio, a kitchen with dining space, a wood-fired sauna on the quay, bathrooms, and a tower house illumed by a Sami Njalla is your personal space inclusive of a caretaker that will come in the vicinity.
All the guests would need is to come fully equipped for all weather conditions and situations– carrying umbrellas, torch, woollens, food supplies and of course your camera as you will definitely need that.
As Håvard Lund would say– “I don’t really describe it as a hotel, It is more of an experimental laboratory.”
How Can One Get to the Artic Hideaway, Norway?
Ensconced into the Sørværet of the Fleinvær archipelago in northern Norway, the cabins provide visitors with mesmerising views of the Norwegian Sea. Flourished with the additional view of the surrounding islands, caves, sunsets and sunrises, midnight sun, seals and an occasional visit of the Aurora Borealis amidst the blue skies.
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To reach the location, the team of Arctic Hideaway will assist the guests by either hiring a boat. Furthermore, there is also a facility for public transportation which might take a little longer to reach; As a ferry travels to and fro from the island twice daily. The boat ride takes approximately 75 minutes one way and runs daily. There are also regular flights from Bodø airport with Scandinavian airlines if one plans to fly.
The architecture of the Artic Hideaway, Norway
The architecture of the Arctic Hideaway, Norway is a clear amalgamation of man and nature. Changing the dynamics of a usual home and making it into an experience as you get out of one room to get to the other one. A sensory journey of experiencing different terrains and materials that also promotes a balance between relaxation and re-connection.
The eco-friendly cabins are created with sustainable tropical wood perched on a hillside. As much as it concerns leaving a minimal amount of carbon footprints this hotel is created to perfection. The site includes 12 buildings designed to function as separate. Even though these look small and compound, we are sure you will find all that you might need to enjoy your stay at the Arctic Hideaway, Norway.
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Activities to Expect at the Arctic Hideaway
Going to an aloof location might give you a feeling that the place might not have something to entertain you but we might correct you here… they might be slow paced but the activities here are quite engaging.
A trip around the beautiful archipelago fetching some heart mussels, elbow mussels, and scallops to create your own fresh seafood pasta for dinner.
Which by the way will make the food much tastier and more exciting to eat for the children!
The property can also arrange for a guide that will take you around to climb nearly 1000m to the peak of Sandhornet for getting immaculate views of the Nordland.
There are also arrangements for boat ride trips to spectacular beaches in Gildeskål. Just keep in mind to not slip from the boat when stretching your hand in the serene waters of the Northern lands.
Row slow in a boat and experience the best of the Arctic Hideaway, Norway.
Experience the eerie natural phenomenon of the 200 m flying sand in Nord-Fugløy. Go sun-bathing, stroll the beaches, or cycle around the 2km long stretch. Make sure to visit the highest point on the island which is 49m high and homes the Andreasson sculpture which also serves you with a panoramic view that no where else you can find.
Spot the local families of otters hunting by the seaside. You will also be able to spot many migratory and local birds which include seagulls and songbirds. But keep your food away! We all know what happens when seagulls spot a good-looking plate.
The Philosophy behind the Hideaway
The Artic hideaway, Norway, is an amalgamation of a composer helping the engineer develop something that is beyond words and a designer obliged to create the fantasy with music.
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The idea behind Fordypningsrommet Fleinvær Norway emerged from an interdisciplinary workshop held in Saltdal in the summer of 1995. The founder of Arctic Hideaway, Håvard agreed to work with his friends Eskil and Merete for as long as a week. Håvard worked on music, Eskil devoted himself to developing a rotary water pump, and Merete sought to create hilarious scenography for Finnish theatre. The fusion of three diverse activities resulted in the motivation for each person’s project from two different artists and artistic philosophies. Contrasts create inspiration and with it the realization that innovation in architecture, music, business, or values can never come from the echo chambers of the professional world. Only in interdisciplinary conflicts does society move towards the richest inspiration for innovation. The architecture of the Fleinvær Immersion Room is influenced by this summer’s conference in Saltdal. A place where all the creative people meet was created is the Arctic Hideaway, Norway.