Historic fjord-front hotel just outside Bergen, where spa calm meets mountain and sea views for the perfect Norwegian getaway.
Historic fjord-front hotel just outside Bergen, where spa calm meets mountain and sea views for the perfect Norwegian getaway.


Solstrand Hotel & Spa sits by the water’s edge on Bjørnafjorden, only thirty kilometres from Bergen. Surrounded by sweeping fjord views, mountains and beautifully kept gardens, it offers a serene retreat in one of Norway’s most picturesque coastal settings.
Built in 1896 as a summer haven for Bergen’s merchant families, the hotel today blends its rich heritage with refined comfort. Interiors feature natural materials such as wood, stone and wool, creating a warm and timeless atmosphere. Rooms look out towards the sea, the gardens or the fjord, each offering a sense of calm and connection to the landscape.
Whether you choose a cosy room or a spacious suite, Solstrand invites slow mornings, gentle afternoons and restful evenings. Every detail is designed to help you breathe, unwind and feel truly present.
At Solstrand Hotel & Spa, luxury is found in simplicity, calm and the rhythm of sea and sky. Begin your morning with mist drifting over the water, spend your day exploring on foot or by boat, and return to warm pools, fine dining and peaceful fjord views. Whether you are seeking deep rest, gentle adventure or meaningful time together, your stay unfolds entirely at your pace.
Solstrand Hotel & Spa brings together tranquil fjordside scenery, historic charm and a full suite of wellness facilities. It is ideal for travellers seeking relaxation, recovery or a slower pace. Here you can float in warm pools, gaze across the water, walk in manicured gardens and savour flavours of the Norwegian coast. Close to Bergen yet wonderfully removed from everyday life, it is a place to reset, reconnect and find balance.
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We can personalise your stay and craft the perfect itinerary for you. Here are some examples of how we combine this accommodation with local experiences and give you a taste of the best.
Let us tailor your dream journey through Norway’s dramatic landscapes. From cruising deep fjords to staying in remote luxury lodges above the Arctic Circle, your tailor-made adventure could include dog sledding, sea kayaking, or riding the world-famous Flåm Railway. Combine natural spectacle with cultural depth – Viking history, Sami heritage, and local cuisine await. With our first-hand insight and passion for exploration, your Norwegian escape will be unforgettable.
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.
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.
Amy was a great help with planning this trip. Our trip turned out amazing. I also was very grateful for Off the Map’s Front Desk service, which promptly handled an on the spot issue we had.
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.
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 !!!
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!
What an amazing trip we are having. It is incredible. Many many thanks for arranging such an incredible trip.
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!
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!
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!
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!
Amy planned a fantastic trip! Everything was very well-thought out. All transfers went smoothly, accommodations were amazing, great restaurant recommendations and the tours were once-in-a-lifetime, can’t book it yourself off the internet experiences. The guides were all fantastic. Communications were prompt and everything worked exactly the way it was supposed to. What a pleasure! Already working on our next trip.