Exciting new experiences in 2026
1. SKREI Museum
In June 2026, the spectacular and innovative, new Otolith museum building will open, in Storvågan, Kabelvåg, in the heart of Lofoten.
It will be part of the SKREI centre for knowledge and experiences , which also includes the Lofoten Museum, Gallery Espolin, and the Lofoten Aquarium.
It will tell the story of the Lofoten fishery and highlight the enormous importance of skrei – the Northeast Arctic cod that built Norway!
2. Ytri Island Retreat in Træna
Is this the most unique and exciting hotel opening in Europe?
The exclusive coastal resort Ytri Island Retreat, situated right on the spectacular Helgeland coastline, will be home to 38 rooms and suites, a bar, a seafood restaurant, saunas, and an outdoor wellness area, all set on the remote island of Træna.
Ytri was admitted for the prestigious Relais & Châteaux Association in 2025, one of just 14 new members selected from 600 applicants.
The resort is scheduled to open in April 2026.
3. Credo in Oslo
Chef Heidi Bjerkan's iconic restaurant Credo has relocated from Trondheim and opened at The National Library in Oslo.
The new restaurant offers exceptional Norwegian cuisine that honours the library's heritage.
4. Kistefos – a new visitor centre
The spectacular Kistefos Museum and art centre, just outside Oslo, is expanding with a new visitor centre in June 2026, designed by Lund Hagem Arkitekter AS.
The new building will have a stunning view of the Randselva river, with architecture rooted in the landscape and inspired by Kistefos’ timber floating heritage.
5. Zero emissions in UNESCO-listed fjords
The Geirangerfjord enters a new era on 1 January 2026, when small passenger vessels in the UNESCO-listed fjords are required to be emission free.
Set sail on an electric fjord cruise, all blissfully quiet, a board Geiranger Fjordservice's sleek new Norwegian-built hybrid catamaran Geirangerfjord 3!
It will serve the Ålesund–Geiranger route, offer fjord cruises on the Geirangerfjord, and be available for charter tours as well.
From 2032, the zero emission policy will apply to all passenger ships.
And there's even more good news for the environment!
In November 2025, the Havila Coastal Express proved that it's possible to sail the whole coastal route between Bergen and Kirkenes with low emissions.
Havila Polaris sailed the entire journey fuelled by liquefied biogas. Preliminary calculations show that CO2 emissions can be slashed by nearly 92 % by using biogas and the vessel's battery systems.
6. Spend the night with lynxes
Are you looking for a very special overnight stay? At Langedrag Wildlife Park in Hallingdal you can now spend the night in Gaupestugu, the lynx cabin, where these amazing animals roam right outside your window!
7. Littleisland Lighthouse in Vesterålen
More unique accommodation awaits. The over 110-year-old lighthouse at Littleisland Lighthouse has had a major revamp!
The tower has been transformed into an exclusive suite, with an impressive 360-degree view of the ocean and the Lofoten mountains.
A new restaurant will also be opening in June 2026.
8. New water parks and spas
Aaah! After a whole day of hiking, biking and skiing in the mountain resort of Hovden, the exclusive new Hovden Fjellbad Waterpark and Spa in Setesdal offers a paradise for water play, relaxation, and wellness for the whole family.
Have fun in the many slides and pools, and enjoy the jacuzzis and saunas – not to mention the lovely outdoor infinity pool!
The stately Hotel Bristol in Oslo has opened a brand-new, state-of-the-art spa, offering a touch of luxury and well-being over three floors in the heart of the capital.
Enjoy saunas and pools, and a unique snow room, along with hot and cold plunges.
9. Hit the slopes
Good news for all ski lovers!
Trysilgondolen, the brand-new gondola at Norway's biggest ski resort, Trysil in Eastern Norway, has already opened, and can comfortably transport 3,000 guests per hour, 2,417 metres up the mountain. This is one of the resort's single biggest investments ever!
Narvikfjellet Ski Resort in Northern Norway is gearing up for the 2029 Alpine World Ski Championships!
Check out the brand new 6-seater chairlift to Linken, the new upper T-bar lift, and the new family slope from the upper gondola station.
More exciting stuff in 2026:
- Dalen Hotel – the historic hotel is expanding its season and will now stay open for magical winter adventures.
- Thon Hotel Oslo Airport will be able to accommodate up to 10,000 people in its state-of-the-art event and conference hotel, which will be Norway's biggest. The enormous 5,000 m² congress hall features flexible solutions and can be adapted to smaller events and groups.
- The Kon-Tiki Museum is renewing its exhibitions, and the legendary Kon-Tiki raft will get a spectacular new setting.