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In June 2026, the spectacular, innovative new Otolith Museum 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.
Otolith tells the story of the Lofoten fishery and highlights the enormous importance of skrei – the Northeast Arctic cod that built Norway!
Is this the most unique and exciting new hotel in Europe?
The exclusive coastal resort, Ytri Island Retreat, situated right on the spectacular Helgeland coastline, offers 38 rooms and suites, a bar, a seafood restaurant, saunas, and an outdoor wellness area, all set on the remote island of Træna.
Ytri became a member the prestigious Relais & Châteaux Association in 2025, one of just 14 new members selected from among 600 applicants.
The resort is scheduled to open in April 2026.
Chef Heidi Bjerkan's renowned restaurant Credo has relocated from Trondheim and opened at The National Library in Oslo.
The new restaurant offers exceptional Norwegian cuisine that honours the country's heritage.
The spectacular Kistefos Museum and art centre, just outside Oslo, is opening 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.
The Geirangerfjord entered a new era on 1 January 2026. Small passenger vessels in the UNESCO-listed fjords are now required to be emission-free.
Set sail on an electric fjord cruise, all blissfully quiet, on 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 vessels.
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 entire 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.
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!
More unique accommodation awaits. The early 20th century Littleisland Lighthouse has had a major refurbishment!
The lighthouse tower has been transformed into an exclusive suite, with an impressive 360-degree view of the ocean and the Lofoten mountains.
A new restaurant is also slated to open in June 2026.
Aaah! After a whole day of hiking, biking and skiing in the mountain resort of Hovden, you can now head to the exclusive new Hovden Fjellbad Waterpark and Spa in Setesdal. Enjoy a paradise for water play, relaxation, and wellness for the whole family.
Explore numerous 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 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.
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 its brand new 6-seater chairlift to Linken, the new upper T-bar lift, and the new family slope from the upper gondola station.
Kon-Tiki has been refurbished and the legendary Kon-Tiki raft will have a spectacular setting when the new exhibition opens in April.
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