Tailor-Made City Breaks with a Twist of Nordic Cool
The Thief
@ The Thief
@ The Thief
Tucked into the contemporary waterfront district of Tjuvholmen, The Thief is no ordinary city hotel. Sleek, stylish, and filled with art and attitude, it offers an urban escape for travellers who want Oslo on their own terms. With Off the Map Travel, we’ll tailor your city experience to be as relaxed or as vibrant as you like.
Your Oslo Story Starts Here
Set beside the Oslofjord, The Thief places you moments from the Astrup Fearnley Museum, lively restaurants, and Norway’s design-forward capital culture. But your journey goes far beyond the city streets. We’ll create a completely personalised stay, blending cosmopolitan energy with offbeat local adventures, exclusive access, and meaningful moments.
Why Stay at The Thief?
This hotel redefines city luxury. Every room is designed with curated artwork, floor-to-ceiling windows, and thoughtful details. Add to that a spa overlooking the fjord and rooftop bar views, and you’ve got the perfect base for a tailor-made Norwegian escape.
Expect:
- Designer rooms with bespoke furnishings and fjord or city views
- Personalised cultural itineraries including private gallery access, local food tours, or music events
- Easy fjord access for kayaking, island-hopping, or cruises
- Tailor-made day trips to nearby forests, mountains, or iconic landmarks
A City Stay, Your Way
Whether you want to dive into Oslo’s creative scene, explore its wild edges, or blend both, we’ll shape every element to fit your style. This is your urban Arctic journey, crafted from the ground up.
Tailor-made options might include:
- Private architecture and design tours with local insight
- Exclusive sauna and spa experiences beside the Oslofjord
- Bespoke culinary journeys through Oslo’s Michelin and street food scenes
- Day trips to fjord landscapes or forest hikes, just beyond the city
Itinerary Inspiration in Oslo
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.
A Luxury Journey Through the Fjords in Norway
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Luxury Oslo Fjords Adventure
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Luxury Ålesund and Fjord Hideaway
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Oslo, Bergen and Lofoten Summer Escape
Norway luxury: Oslo design, Bergen fjords and mountain views, plus a private driver and spa experience in the dramatic Lofoten Islands.
Oslo and Lofoten - Self Drive and Sea Eagle Safari
This Norwegian adventure seamlessly blends urban sophistication with the raw, untamed beauty of the Lofoten Islands.
Family Friendly Fjords Adventure in Norway
Family friendly journey through Norway’s fjords, forests and villages with scenic rail, cruises, farm visits and unique cultural experiences.
Norway Summer Wilderness and Gastronomy Escape
An immersive Norway summer journey combining fjords, fine dining, Arctic adventure and luxury lodges from Lyngen to Oslo.
Norway Uncovered From Fjords to the Arctic Circle
A family adventure through Norway’s fjords and Arctic landscapes featuring scenic rail journeys, fjord cruises and Lofoten experiences
A Michelin Keys Journey Through Norway’s Fjords Mountains and Culture
A luxurious Michelin Key journey through Norway’s fjords mountains and culture featuring private experiences gourmet dining and elegant hotels.
The Arctic Hideaway
Secluded island cabins, sauna, kayaking, wildlife safaris and Northern Lights—discover The Arctic Hideaway for an intimate fjord escape.
Norway and Sweden Summer Tour
Discover the richness of Scandinavian summer on this curated journey through Norway and Sweden.
Cahkal Boutique Hotel
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Autumn Auroras Fabulous Foodie Adventure
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Norway Fjords and Arctic Adventure: Oslo to Lyngen Alps Escape
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A Winter Escape Through Norway’s Arctic Wonders
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Alta Experience
Stay in an ice-sculpted suite at Alta’s Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel with dog-sledding, Sami visits and Northern Lights in the evenings.Explore More Options in Norway
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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
What an amazing trip we are having. It is incredible. Many many thanks for arranging such an incredible trip.
Giles
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
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
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 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
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
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
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.
Anonymous
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
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 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