A secluded Arctic forest lodge near Alta, offering design-led rooms, glass Aurora domes and unforgettable northern lights experiences.
Onga Boutique Lodge and Glass Domes
@ Onga
@ Onga
ONGA Boutique Lodge lies deep within the forest of Mathisdalen near Alta, where the road fades into wilderness and the Arctic landscape takes centre stage. Surrounded by untouched forest, rivers and mountain scenery, the lodge offers a peaceful retreat far from the noise of everyday life.
Designed for travellers seeking calm and connection with nature, the lodge combines warm Nordic interiors with the quiet beauty of its remote setting. Cosy rooms feature natural materials, thoughtful design and large windows framing the surrounding forest, while grass-roofed domes blend gently into the landscape.
Here, luxury is found in stillness and immersion. Wake to the quiet of the forest, spend your day exploring the surrounding wilderness and return to warm interiors, local cuisine and the possibility of northern lights dancing overhead. ONGA Boutique Lodge invites you to slow down, breathe deeply and experience the Arctic at its most peaceful.
Why stay at Onga?
A short walk from the lodge leads to the signature Aurora Domes, glass igloos nestled among the trees that offer an unforgettable way to watch the northern lights or gaze at the Arctic sky from the warmth of your bed.
Expect:
- Northern lights walks and evening excursions into the surrounding wilderness
- Husky sledding adventures across snowy forest and river landscapes
- Snowshoe hikes and winter trekking through untouched terrain
- River walks, hiking and wildlife observation during the brighter months
- Culinary experiences featuring Arctic flavours and locally inspired cuisine
- Private sauna and outdoor hot tub for relaxation beneath Arctic skies
Itinerary Inspiration:
Aurora Nights and Wilderness Discovery
Spend your days exploring snow covered trails or enjoying husky adventures before returning to watch the northern lights from the Aurora Domes.
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Follow forest paths, enjoy peaceful riverside walks and discover the beauty of Alta’s landscapes at a relaxed pace.
Nordic Calm and Culinary Experiences
Combine outdoor exploration with restorative sauna sessions and evenings of locally inspired dining in the lodge.
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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
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
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
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
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
Exceptional service throughout the entire planning and booking process – travel agencies don’t get any better than this. A brilliant, seamless experience matched by the holiday experience itself. Would recommend ‘Off the Map Travel’ to anyone considering booking for a Nordic experience ‘par excellence’.
Chris
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
The best travel experience ever on every level you can think of during a Lapland expedition (food, activities, timings, accommodation, transport, service, equipment…). I highly recommend Off The Map Travel for their outstanding level of professionalism and detail oriented mindset!
Sophie & Guy
I would thoroughly recommend this company. Their planning and advice was spot on. Alex responded to my calls and emails very promptly. I will definitely use them again for future trips.
Rosie
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
What an amazing trip we are having. It is incredible. Many many thanks for arranging such an incredible trip.
Giles