It may not look it, but there are rugged, snowy fjords (and skiing) beyond the windows of Hotel Union Oye.62°NORD
The runs may not be as long as in the Alps, and the après scene isn’t as hot as what you’d find in Gstaad, but if you’re a purist who is simply after pristine terrain, stunning nature, and the freshest snow, Norway is the answer. “We Norwegians taught the world to ski,” Sortland says. Plus, here you get the bonus of the famous fjords. 62˚ Nord specializes in itineraries exploring—and skiing!—those dramatic glacier-carved inlets and also operates its own collection of lodges, such as the Hotel Union Oye, a retreat beloved by royals since the 19th century.
If You Want to See the Northern Lights
One of the myriad arctic activities to be had around the hotel Sorrisniva.Sorrisniva
Don’t go to Iceland like everyone else. For Northern Lights success, three conditions must be met: darkness, the right location, and clear skies. Iceland is too cloudy. Aurora seekers can’t lose in Alta, in Norway’s arctic region, where sightings are basically guaranteed (peak season runs from September to April). Stay at the 24-room Sorrisniva for its unbeatable location, but call Sortland to organize all your daytime activities, whether you want snowmobiling, king crab fishing, or reindeer herding led by members of the local Sami tribe.
This story appears in the October 2024 issue of Town & Country. SUBSCRIBE NOW
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