Sleep Beneath the Northern Lights in Norway’s Arctic Wilderness
In Norway’s far north, where the land is wild, pristine, and touched by magic, a new kind of luxury awaits. Visitors to the remote Jokelfjord region—225 miles north of the Arctic Circle—can now witness the ancient wilderness from the comfort of a geodesic igloo, where panoramic windows and glass ceilings frame fjords, peaks, and untamed wildlife. By night, this secluded haven transforms into the ultimate front-row seat to one of the world’s most dazzling performances: the Northern Lights.
A Wilderness Stay with Comfort at Its Core
Created by Off the Map Travel, the new Isbreen the Glacier experience invites adventurers to discover Norway’s Arctic from December through March. The centerpiece is a collection of modern luxury igloos tucked beneath the Finnmark Alps, where light pollution is minimal and nature is overwhelming in its scale and silence. En-suite and privately positioned, each igloo offers uninterrupted views of snowy peaks, icy seas, and, on most nights, the shimmering Aurora Borealis.
“The magical, luxury accommodation is central to this new experience, providing guests with a front-row seat from which to experience not only the Northern Lights, but some of the most incredible scenery they could possibly imagine,” explains Jonny Cooper, founder of Off the Map Travel.
A Playground of Arctic Adventures
Days are spent venturing into the wild with expert guides, who lead guests across frozen lakes and valleys on snowmobiles, skis, or snowshoes. Imagine snowshoeing beneath a starlit sky while chasing the Aurora, or setting off on a private ski tour through untouched mountain terrain. Wildlife encounters are woven seamlessly into the itinerary—moose, reindeer, and sea birds all inhabit this frozen wonderland, set against the dramatic backdrop of Europe’s only sea-fed glacier, Øksfjordjøkelen.
After adventures in the crisp Arctic air, evenings slow down. Guests return to steaming outdoor hot tubs or wood-fired saunas before dining on exquisite local cuisine. Think reindeer, Arctic char, and foraged herbs, transformed into unforgettable dishes by the resident chef. Later, a private snowshoe hike under the stars offers one more chance to witness the Aurora before retreating to the warmth of the igloo.
Luxury Meets Untamed Nature
This is a journey for those who crave both adventure and indulgence—a place where rugged peaks meet refined comfort, and where the frozen silence of Norway’s Arctic wilderness is as much a part of the experience as the igloos themselves. As Cooper describes it: “The combination of getting out into the wild, rocky peaks on the Jøkelfjord and looking up at the monumental Øksfjordjøkelen, before returning to the cozy igloo, has such an extraordinary appeal. It’s a luxurious adventure at its finest.”
