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:
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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 – 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
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 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
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
Well-organized trip to Norway and Svalbard with great accommodations and activities. Gwen was communicative and responsive to requests. Highly recommend!
Russell Snook
What an amazing trip we are having. It is incredible. Many many thanks for arranging such an incredible trip.
Giles
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
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
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
The ease of everything stood out to me. All we had to do was be there at the right time. The dog sledding was the highlight for my daughter and sister. We had the best time! For me, Manshausen was the highlight. We were very lucky and the only guests there for the majority of our stay. The staff was amazing and the food was so delicious. We had moose steak and it was the best meal I’ve ever had.
The cabins were comfortable and we were so lucky to have 2 clear nights where we just sat and watched the northern lights. We were able to get some awesome pictures too.
I appreciate all your time and care with planning our trip! I won’t hesitate to use Off the Map travel for our next adventure.
Kelly
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
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