Tailor-made solitude in a century-old lighthouse
Molja Lighthouse
@ Molja Lighthouse
@ Molja Lighthouse
Molja Lighthouse is the unique room 47 at the boutique Hotel Brosundet in Alesund. This luminous landmark is an emblem of the towns rich maritime history and has been custom fitted with an elegantly compact bedroom for a truly unique night stay. Spend a night in this secret hideaway on the edge of the pier as the coastal ships pass by and the sun sets over Godoya Island. In the morning, you will be delivered a gourmet breakfast for you to enjoy with the rising sun. Today, Molja’s red and green beacon is automated but still guides ships into sheltered waters. At once rustic and modern, this is a very authentic experience to spend with someone special!
Why Stay at Molja Lighthouse?
Tucked at the edge of Ålesund’s harbour, Molja Lighthouse is one of Norway’s most unique stays, an actual working lighthouse transformed into a tiny, circular retreat. With only one bed and one purpose, it’s made for couples, dreamers, and solitude seekers looking to write a story unlike any other.
Your Lighthouse, Your Way
Off the Map Travel will pair your Molja stay with experiences to elevate its singular setting. Spend the day exploring Ålesund’s islands, then return to your lighthouse cocoon, where waves lap outside and the view is yours alone.
Expect:
- A tiny, romantic hideaway with a panoramic sea view
- Part of Hotel Brosundet, with access to full-service dining and amenities
- A unique blend of maritime heritage and modern comfort
- Ideal for honeymoons, proposals, or soulful solo stays
Tailor-Made Experiences May Include:
- Sea kayaking or sailing trips through nearby inlets and fjords
- Private candlelit dinner at Hotel Brosundet followed by a lighthouse nightcap
- Art and architecture tours of Ålesund’s Art Nouveau district
- Aurora or midnight sun viewings, right from your round bed
Redefining Luxury in a Circle of Light
At Molja Lighthouse, luxury is distilled. It’s the sound of the tide, the curve of the wall, and the quiet knowledge that there’s no one else quite this far off the map. With Off the Map Travel, we make it magical, and deeply yours.
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We did! Everything was truly wonderful! I think the Holman Husky Lodge was our favourite place. Beautiful accommodations, but best of all, wonderful people! Everyone was so friendly and accommodating, excellent food, we really enjoyed our time there. We also greatly enjoyed Bergen! Opus XVI was beautiful and we loved being able to walk to restaurants and bars and take in the sights. All of our drivers were punctual and friendly. The itinerary was full but not overfull.
Thank you so much! It was an epic trip, we are taking home wonderful memories!
Shelly
Well-organized trip to Norway and Svalbard with great accommodations and activities. Gwen was communicative and responsive to requests. Highly recommend!
Russell Snook
I used OTMT to organise a holiday to see the Northern Lights for my partner’s 50th birthday. They took the time to understand my priorities, the kinds of places we like to stay and the things we like to do. They recommended a fabulous itinerary in Norway centred around the Lyngen Experience Lodge. The holiday itself lived up to expectations and I have no hesitation in recommending OTMT. They listened carefully during the planning and delivered the perfect present for my partner.
Alex
Off the Map Travel was great! Alex helped us plan the most amazing 10 day honeymoon to Iceland. He gave us great recommendations and was so patient with us during the planning process!
Tori
We originally hired Off the Map Travel in 2020 to set up a trip to see the Northern Lights. That didn’t happen, thanks to COVID. But, we persisted and in March of 2023, we took a 16-day trip that included both Iceland and Norway. IT WAS MAGICAL! Off the Map took care of everything! We were pampered at every stage of our trip. The people they hired and the activities they planned added up to a trip that will set the standard for any we’ll ever take in the future. Alex and his team were fabulous! We recommend them without restraint!
Jim & Kris
Hello Lucy!! Kim and I had a fantastic time in Iceland! Probably one of my top 3 trips I’ve ever taken!
It was everything we asked for and you did a wonderful job coordinating it all so beautifully!!
Thank you very much and we will contact you again when we get ready to plan our trip to Norway and Lapland!
Doreen
Fantastic trip to Svalbard which delivered the true Arctic experience we were hoping for. The hotels were excellent and the activities – dog sledding and snowmobile expedition were lead by first class guides.
Top tip! The champagne tasting in the world’s most northerly wine cellar in the exceptional Funken Lodge is not to be missed!
Faith
Arctic Retreat was simply magical. Graham and his team were superb. Their entire focus was on ensuring we had an outstanding experience. The accommodation, setting and food were all excellent. The team, experienced professionals, each brought their own personal touch and local nuance. It was faultless. The dog sledging trip directly from Arctic Retreat was also superb. We would return to Arctic Retreat in a heartbeat.
George
We have loved it so much here that we have extended our stay and will come back to Bjornfjell and stay in one of their cabins until Jan 3 then we are staying in the igloo hotel the night of the 3rd. 😊We added a few excursions this week – we did the whale trip on the RIB boat (wow!), toured the igloo hotel (which is why we decided to book the last night!) and did the reindeer sleigh at Sorrisniva. You were so right, the bonfire excursion was incredible!!It has been an absolutely amazing trip!
Kristen
My family and I traveled to Sweden to see The Northern Lights in March of 2023. From the planning process to every detail of the trip, I could not have been more pleased with our experience. Alex was exceptional to work with. His guidance on the time of year, where to stay, activities to do and how to get to and from everything was spot on. I have never used a tour company before but thought a trip of this kind would be easier with some help. I am so glad that I did. The entire week was seamless and completely stress-free, allowing us to truly enjoy Sweden and our time together as a family. I will be recommending Off The Map travel to friends and family and will certainly be using them myself again in the future.
Emily
We really enjoyed our Norwegian adventure despite the -22 days! Unfortunately no real experience of viewing the Lights but we did capture a couple of images on our last night – too much cloud otherwise so lots of snow. We really enjoyed the husky lodge – not at all what we had tentatively imagined. Thanks for your assistance, maybe next time we will see the Lights in all their glory.
Andrew
We – the whole family – loved the whole journey!!
The accommodations, the activities and especially the great people – thank you very much for this fantastic organisation !!!
Barbara