Your Tailor-Made Arctic Sanctuary in Tromsø
Vindlys Luxury Apartments
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Set high above the Arctic city of Tromsø, Vindlys is more than a luxury apartment, it’s your personal front-row seat to the Northern Lights and the rhythm of life above the Arctic Circle. With panoramic views, contemporary design, and complete privacy, Vindlys offers a unique balance of urban access and sky-wide solitude.
Redefining Luxury in Tromsø
Here, luxury is privacy. It’s silence broken only by the crunch of snow. It’s the glow of aurora from your bed, and handcrafted experiences far from the tourist trail. With Off the Map Travel, Vindlys becomes more than accommodation, it becomes your Arctic sanctuary, shaped just for you.
Why Choose Vindlys?
A stay at Vindlys isn’t about ticking off sights, it’s about inhabiting the Arctic. From its elevated hillside location, you’ll gaze over snow-covered cityscapes and out toward the fjords, all while wrapped in Nordic comfort. Whether you’re watching the aurora swirl overhead or enjoying a private dinner with Arctic ingredients, Vindlys is your serene home in the north.
We don’t do “off the shelf”, your time here is crafted to suit your pace, your passions, and your perfect version of a Tromsø adventure.
Crafted Just for You
At Vindlys, the city is close, but nature takes centre stage. Want to head into the fjords by RIB boat before returning to your fireplace and wine? Dreaming of photographing the aurora from your private balcony with no crowds in sight? Your stay is designed around your definition of wonder.
Your stay includes:
- Private, design-led apartment with sweeping Tromsø views
- Floor-to-ceiling windows and balcony perfect for aurora spotting
- Curated experiences—from dog sledding and snowshoeing to fjord cruises and reindeer encounters
- Private chef experiences or in-apartment catering upon request
- Tailored transfers or self-drive options for ultimate flexibility
Your Arctic, Your Way
Tailor-made with Off the Map Travel means:
- Aurora Above the Rooftops – Watch the lights dance from your balcony, your bed, or a mountaintop with our expert-led excursions.
- Urban Access Meets Arctic Nature – We balance city comforts with wild escapes: Tromsø’s culture by day, frozen fjords by dusk.
- Intimate Adventures – From Sami cultural visits to backcountry snowshoeing, we customise each moment to match your interests.
- Exclusive Extras – Champagne on arrival, local storytelling sessions, or photography guidance, your itinerary is full of optional magic.
Itinerary Inspiration in Tromso
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.
An Arctic Escape beneath the Aurora
Celebrate in the Arctic with luxury lodging, snow adventures, reindeer encounters, and extraordinary northern lights.
A Nordic Christmas Adventure from Oslo to Arctic Lapland
A festive Nordic escape from Oslo to Arctic Lapland featuring Northern Lights, Sami culture, snow adventures and an unforgettable igloo stay.
Magical Arctic Adventure in Tromsø: Whales, Huskies and Sami Culture
Discover Tromsø in winter with whale watching, husky sledding, Sami culture and chances to see the Northern Lights on this magical Arctic adventure.
Luxury Island Lodge in Tromso
Escape to the Arctic in refined style and stay in the luxury, Skaret Lodge in Tromsø, Norway.
The Ultimate Arctic Aurora Journey
From Lofoten’s fjords to forest spas in Swedish Lapland, this luxury Arctic escape blends wild landscapes with warmth and wonder.
Tromsø and Malangen Winter Escape
Explore Tromsø and Malangen by snowshoe, sled and snowmobile, with Arctic wildlife, Sami culture and Northern Lights at every turn.
Tromso Experience
Arctic dog-sledding, Sami culture, fjord cruises & Northern Lights city escape—discover Tromsø’s best in one curated winter experience.
Oslo and Tromsø Summer Sightseeing
From Oslo to Tromsø and Lyngen, discover Norway’s summer with fjord safaris, hikes, biking, local food and Arctic luxury stays.
A Winter Escape Through Norway’s Arctic Wonders
A luxurious winter journey through Norway’s Arctic landscapes featuring culture, wildlife, Northern Lights and unforgettable boutique stays.Explore More Options in Norway
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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
What an amazing trip we are having. It is incredible. Many many thanks for arranging such an incredible trip.
Giles
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
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 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
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
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
Well-organized trip to Norway and Svalbard with great accommodations and activities. Gwen was communicative and responsive to requests. Highly recommend!
Russell Snook
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
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
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
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