A journey into the fjords of Norway

The short flight from Amsterdam to the town of Alesund proved that our friend Maria had meant what she said. Copper mountains peppered with tiny azure lakes unfolded to the horizon amid vast, swooping fjords. From our home among the various small islands and peninsulas of the pacific northwest, this landscape felt at once familiar and abundant with opportunities for discovery.

At your service

Hotel Union Øye houses so many memories of so many historical notables that you’ll feel intimate with times lost. It opened in 1891, from day one catering to discerning travelers. Kaiser Wilhelm, Queen Maud, Princess Victoria, King Oscar, Karen Blixen, Knut Hamsun, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Edvard Grieg, Henrik Ibsen, William Cecil Slingsby, Roald Amudsen, Kristofer Randers… all fell in love with our country right here, within these walls.

Make your own wildflower crown

Midsummer Eve is a celebration of nature, life and fertility. Families gather by the fjords and sea with big bonfires and barbecues. The flower crowns are a major part of the outfit and traditionally we make our own while sitting in the field picking our favourite flowers, waiting to celebrate.

Spring Risotto with ramson and aspargus from Galis

There is nothing more comforting than a well-made risotto. We have gathered the seasons first sprouts from nature’s own pantry for this creamy risotto with asparagus and ramson – a lovely starter, side dish, or vegetarian main course for spring.

A slow life hideaway

Imagine a hotel literally made of the forest of Norway, and then shaped meticulously by our years of experience on the exquisite sophistication of luxury travel. It is a place to marvel at the uniqueness of Norway, facing the deep fjord, facing the steep mountains, rediscovering your own self.

Historical Hotel Union Øye to be remodeled and upgraded to the highest standards

No kned bread recipe

This delicious bread from the kitchen at Storfjord Hotel is the fastest, easiest, and best you may ever make. A breakfast treat for slow Summer mornings.

Our owner‘s reading list

The Flakk family has put together their favourite reading list. Find a corner, a mug of something warm, and one of these great reads.

A luxury yacht adventure in the Norwegian fjords

The fjords of Norway are arguably some of natures finest works of art and the perfect escape for those who love the outdoors.

A luxury retreat in Fall

Spectacular landscapes, mindful surroundings, and some good old-fashioned peace and quiet — that’s the call of the Norwegian Fjords.

The seven cookies of Christmas

Every Christmas Chef de Cuisine Ingeborg is baking traditional Norwegian Christmas cookies at Storfjord Hotel. As a treat for the holidays we have collected her favorite recipes. Just in time for your Christmas preparations.

We are a winner

We are proud to share that 62°NORD Hotels & Adventures with Hotel Brosundet and Storfjord Hotel is named as one of the best hotels in the world by Condé Nast Traveler´s Readers´ Choice Awards 2020.

Heliadventure

Curated tours of Sunnmøre with amazing views of glaciers, fjords, mountains and landmarks.

The Owner´s Cabin

Owner’s Cabin in Staurneset is the perfect island experience at the edge of the Norwegian Sea – at Giske, the land of Viking nobility, often visited by orcas and inhabited by seals, sea birds, and arguably the happiest cows in the planet.