Manshausen

Overview

A modernist Arctic dream of 11 glass-walled cabins floating above Norwegian waters. The brainchild of legendary polar explorer Børge Ousland, combining architectural brilliance with wilderness adventure and Michelin-worthy dining.

  • Location
  • Norway, Nordic Region
  • Rooms
  • 11
  • Periods of closure
  • December-February
  • Food + Drink
  • Gourmet dining with fixed menus featuring local ingredients, served in a communal space.
  • Vibes
  • Arctic Luxe

The Highs

  • Glass-walled cabins that redefine room with a view
  • Gourmet dining that makes moose magnificent
  • Personal playground of a polar explorer
  • Nature's TV: Northern Lights through glass ceilings

Stuff You Should Know

Book that wood-fired hot tub well in advance - it's emptied and refilled for each use (sustainability loses half a point here). WiFi is deliberately absent in rooms but available in common areas - consider it a digital detox with a view. Getting here is an adventure: 3-hour drive from Bodø Airport plus a 5-minute boat ride to your island escape.

Expect fixed menus that turn local ingredients (yes, including moose) into masterpieces, with vegetarian options available if pre-arranged. Pro tip: Tower rooms offer glass ceilings for aurora viewing, but pack an eye mask for midnight sun season.

  • Swimming Pool
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Bicycles Available
  • Wi-Fi
    (20-40 Mbps )
  • Family Friendly
  • Pet Friendly
  • Electric Car Charging
  • Beach Access
  • Hiking Trails
  • Accessible
  • Sustainable
  • Adults Only
  • Age Restriction
  • Rewards/Points Programs
  • None.

Swank Guide Extras

Swank Guide Extras

Fancy the VIP treatment? Book with us, and we’ll make it happen. Early check-in, late check-out? Sorted. Free breakfast? Of course. F+B voucher? We’ll work on it. Room upgrade? Probably.

It’s all about who you know, and with our FORA partnership, you’re always in the inner circle. We’ll confirm what perks we’ve arranged before you ever pay.

Location

  • Steigen Archipelago, Norway, Arctic Circle (Where GPS goes to get its bearings)

Planes, Trains + TukTuks

A 14-acre private island where modernist glass cabins perch above Arctic waters, surrounded by mountains that make the Sound of Music look like a hill walk.

  • Nearest international airport
  • Bodø Airport (BOO) - yes, that's really the code, and yes, it's entirely appropriate
  • Distance from airport
  • 144 miles/232 km
  • Journey time
  • 3-hour drive plus 5-minute boat transfer. Alternative: Ferry available (limited sailings, unlimited photo ops)
  • Map of location
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Room

Rate advice Approximate rates by room type and season

  Low Season High Season Shoulder Season
Most basic room $450/night $600/night $500/night
Mid-priced room $600/night $750/night $700/night
Most expensive room $800/night $1000/night $900/night

Rates are approximate and for guidance only. To get prices for your trip dates, book with us.

Amenities In our room

  • Air Conditioning
  • Coffee Machine
  • Microwave
  • Mini-Bar
  • Room Service
  • TV
  • Top-Scoring Pillows*

*Top-scoring pillows are pillows we've rated 8 (or higher) out of 10 for comfort.

Food and drink

Food + Drink On-site surprises

Nordic Cuisine Meets Polar Explorer's Paradise

Forget your usual hotel fare - this is where Norwegian ingredients come to show off. The fixed menu transforms local treasures into culinary masterpieces, from the "best potatoes you'll ever have" to moose that makes vegetarians question their life choices (though their meat-free options are equally magnificent, just ask ahead). The restaurant, wrapped in windows that frame the wild setting, serves breakfast through dinner. No room service, but with food scoring 10/10, you won't mind the wilderness walk to your table. Everything's sourced as locally as possible - some ingredients so local, you can wave to them growing in the garden.

 

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