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.
Well-organized trip to Norway and Svalbard with great accommodations and activities. Gwen was communicative and responsive to requests. Highly recommend!
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.
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!
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!
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 !!!
What an amazing trip we are having. It is incredible. Many many thanks for arranging such an incredible trip.
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 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.
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.
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!
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!
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.