Lyngen North

Glass Igloo Hotel

Secluded glass igloo hotel by the Lyngenfjord in Northern Norway. We are the perfect place to visit together with your special someone or favourite group of friends.

180º Igloos

Built for comfort all-year-round with 180° of floor to ceiling windows.

Uninterrupted views towards the Lyngen Alps and Lyngenfjord. Crystal clear glass in all windows makes it perfect for observing the northern lights at night. Each Glass Igloo 180° is 25m² and is designed for 2 adults.

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360º Igloos

Uninterrupted views towards the Lyngen Alps and Lyngenfjord. Crystal clear glass in all windows makes it perfect for observing the northern lights at night.

Each 360º igloo is 22m² and is designed for 2 adults.

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Houses

At Lyngen North the two Lyngenfjord Houses are next to each other with around 20m in between. Each house can accommodate 4 adults. Below the Lyngenfjord Houses is a jacuzzi, a grill house and the boat marina. The front side of the houses is facing the Lyngenfjord which will be right outside your door. Each of the houses is 80 square meters.

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Restaurant Solvind

Onsite restaurant

Enjoy the best local produces at hand in our onsite restaurant. Three-course dinner every night during your stay.

AN ARCTIC PARADISE

Our history

Lyngen North is a small-scale family owned hotel by the Lyngenfjord in Northern Norway. Our hotel is located in the heart of where travelers go to experience the northern lights and seek serenity. The majestic Lyngen Alps accross the fjord sets the perfect scene for any occassion.

In the beginning, before the restaurant and accommodation, we had a farm and a workshop for retreding tires. Read more about our story by clicking the "Read story" link below.

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Torbjørn inside the tire press at Troms Sanddekk As

Winter adventure at Lyngen North

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OUR RATINGS

What our guests say

Some of the reviews from our Facebook, Google and Tripadvisor listing.

Manuella

Unforgettable and indescribable experience! jacuzzi, restaurant, staff, food and igloo are prefect! there is nothing to change or add. we will definitely come back. highly re...

Katie

Lyngen North is a must stay when in the Tromso area! The views are incredible, the location is perfect, the hospitality makes you feel like you're a celebrity, the food is local ...

Mariya

This is the perfect location to see the Northern Lights! We stayed for just one night and still managed to see them over our igloo even though it was very cloudy and it had been ...

FAQ

When is the best time to visit for northern lights?

It is possible to see a great show of aurora from mid-September till the beginning of April. During spring and summer the horizon will be to bright due to the sun's elevation.

It is unfortunately impossible to predict the aurora conditions long time in advanced. At best, it is possible to get an idea a few days in advanced.

There are a few things that is for certain:

It is possible to see the aurora in the period September - April
Lyngen North is located in the center of the aurora belt which making it a high chance for success
You will be able to see the aurora from inside our glass igloos
The weather can change quickly for better or worse
The months with the least daylight is December and January.

Do you recommend combining my stay with some nights in Tromsø?

What does a typical stay look like during high season?

Day 1:

9am: Departure from Tromsø with The Arctic Route

Noon: Arrival at Lyngen North

1pm: Lunch in Restaurant Solvind (check-in after lunch)

2pm: Departure Dog Sledding transport

3pm: Dog sledding

6pm: Arrival back from Dog sledding

7.30pm: Three-course dinner in Restaurant Solvind

9pm: Relaxing in the igloo or hot tub watching the aurora (hopefully!)

Day 2:

9am: Breakfast in Restaurant Solvind

10am - 1pm: Snowshoeing tour to the wilderness camp

1pm: Lunch in Restaurant Solvind

2pm: Relaxing in your igloo or Departure transport back to Tromsø with The Arctic Route

7.30pm: Three-course dinner

9pm: Watching aurora (hopefully!)

Day 3:

9am - 10.30am: Breakfast

12am: Check-out. Relaxing in Restaurant Solvind

1pm: Lunch in Restaurant Solvind

2pm: Departure transport back to Tromsø with The Arctic Route

How do I travel from Tromsø to Lyngen North?

How far is the restaurant from the accommodation?

Do I need to bring any special clothing?

Does the igloos get cold in winter?

What facilities are available in the glass igloos?

Blog posts

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Northern lights seen from inside a 360º glass igloo at Lyngen North

Sleep under the northern lights

by Ola Berg, 05 July, 2022

Inside the glassiglo 180º during summer at Lyngen North

Summer holiday in Norway

by Ola Berg, 05 July, 2022

Joanna Lumley seeing the northern lights and full moon above the Lyngen Alps

Where Joanna Lumley first saw the northern lights

by Ola Berg, 02 July, 2022

Glass Igloo Hotel

180º Igloos

360º Igloos

Houses

Onsite restaurant

When is the best time to visit for northern lights?

Do you recommend combining my stay with some nights in Tromsø?

What does a typical stay look like during high season?

How do I travel from Tromsø to Lyngen North?

How far is the restaurant from the accommodation?

Do I need to bring any special clothing?

Does the igloos get cold in winter?

What facilities are available in the glass igloos?

Sleep under the northern lights

Summer holiday in Norway

Where Joanna Lumley first saw the northern lights

Northern Lights in Norway

Northern Lights Honeymoon in a glass igloo