A Visionary Year-Round Arctic Retreat Rooted in Landscape Restoration and Immersive Nature Experiences.

Category:
Destination development/ hospitality/ masterplan
Location:
Sandvika, Ørsvågvær, Lofoten
Year:
2025 -
Project team:
Maren Hessen, Markus Schwarz, Tora Arctander
Client:
Skårungen AS/ Nordic
Images:
VÅG
Ørsvågvær
Destination Ørsvågvær is a transformative project designed to establish a world-class hospitality destination through the principle of "restorative intervention." Focused on mending the natural landscape, the masterplan integrates sustainable architecture with active revegetation to minimize environmental impact.
The development features a central Gateway Hub for reception and dining, seamlessly connecting to diverse accommodation concepts including a Waterfront Hotel, a modular Cliffside Hotel, and a secluded Landscape Hotel. High-end culinary and wellness experiences, such as a high-end restaurant and an Arctic spa carved into the Northern Lights Plateau, offer panoramic views of the Vestfjorden.
By utilizing renewable energy and ecological building materials, Destination Ørsvågvær balances modern luxury with deep respect for the environment, creating an immersive journey that celebrates the dramatic beauty of the Lofoten islands across every season.









