6 cosy Norwegian stays for an autumnal weekend away

Autumn in Norway is full of seasonal cliches, but that doesn’t mean they don’t still appeal. The air fills with crispness, while the trees dress themselves up in a golden hue and the smell of burnt wood wafts through the air and piles of wet leaves line the ground.

Local produce is another great highlight, as vegetables, apples, and wild berries all hit peak season. It’s just the place to embrace long walks, drink hot, spicy beverages, read by the fire and relish hearty meals.

Tempted? We guide you to six Vogue-approved unmissable hotels:

Autumn is prime cabin time and a glowing fireplace, chilly strolls and hearty, candle-lit meals is just the ticket. Wallow in the hygge of a traditional Norwegian mountain cabin at Storfjord Hotel, a luxury boutique hotel set in the countryside on a hillside overlooking the fjord, forest and the Sunnmøre Alps.

Behind the handcrafted log walls awaits tranquillity, cosiness, plush materials, and curated interior antiques. We would recommend taking a cold plunge in the fjord, then slip into a warm robe and step inside the sauna with views of the woodlands or unwind in the outdoor jacuzzi.

We love: the whole host of different activities guests can sample, from alpine skiing to a wildlife sea safari

In the tiny village of Øye in mid-west Norway, tucked between jaw-dropping craggy mountains, sits the venerable Hotel Union Øye. Since 1891 the hotel has been a warm, soothing retreat for mountaineers, travellers, royals and writers, including everyone from Coco Chanel to Henrik Ibsen and even Queen Maud. Though newly refurbished, the lavish Union Øye transports you back in time to another century.

Expect a down-to-earth approach to luxury, dim, warm interiors packed with historical curiosities, and an ambience oozing former splendour, subtly juxtaposed with modern elegance and charm. Round your days off with a dinner of local produce whilst watching the sunset over the magnificent fjord just outside the Orangery.

We love: to get back from a brisk hike with warm cheeks and tired legs and snuggle up by the fire with a book from the library or sipping a cocktail in the palm bar.

Want front-row seats to the drama of the Arctic and its majestic nature and treat your taste buds at the very same time? At the tip of Moskenes island, situated right by the ocean, is the hotel-come-restaurant Holmen. In the hilly archipelago of Lofoten, the weather is harsh, but the wilderness is uniquely beautiful – think of it as a getaway at the end of the world.

Take a leaf out of Emily in Paris actress Lily Collins did on her Nordic adventure and indulge in seasonal local produce cooked on the spot, such as coalfish, cod, seaweed and wild mushrooms. Take ice baths, go foraging, try a steely hike, and witness nature shifting colours round you. Meals excel when staff light charcoal fires outside for lavish dining by the open flames.

We love: falling asleep in the comfy cabin to a sky of shimmering Northern lights.

Experience life from a bird’s eye view and spend the night nestled in at Juvet landscape hotels' bird house. Juvet epitomises Scandinavian architecture with minimalistic ornaments, wood-panelled walls and floor-to-ceiling windows inviting the outdoors in. A snug fit, the real beauty is the ease of waking up to stunning waterfalls, rolling mountains and lush woodlands with the floor-to-ceiling windows. And in winter, swap the auburn expanse for a winter wonderland of snow-covered peaks.

We love: the boundless feeling of being in harmony with nature and its complete serenity. This is the ideal spot to do absolutely nothing at all.

If embellishments of marble and brass, luxurious spa treatments, and refined Nordic gastronomy are your idea of an adventure, then Britannia should be on your bucket list. The hotel, dating back to 1870, was restored in 2019 to its former grandeur of elegance and glory with marble dazzled interiors, heavy fabrics and an aura of real splendour. The result is that this is one of Norway's finest stays – think golden roll top baths and indulgent afternoon teas fit for a queen.

We love: exquisite dining in Speilsalen, the hotel's Michelin starred fine dining restaurant.

The newly opened hotel Sommerro is a rebirth of a 1930s landmark in Norway’s capital. The prominent Art deco style building merges neoclassical and contemporary aesthetics into a prominent luxury hotel filled with sophistication, wellness, charisma and leisure.

We love: the old-school glamour with vintage decor elements, live jazz and piano, cocktails, rooftop pool and the in-house theatre.