Manshausen — Local services in Steigen

If you are looking for a destination that is pristine, unique, imaginative - this is it. The location itself is mind-boggling - in the middle of nowhere. A two hour ferry ride or a longer drive from the nearest airport in Bodø, northern Norway. |I am told that the property has won quite a few awards for architectural innovation. I am not surprised as the property combines creativity with simplicity. The cabins literally sit on top of the water and are basic yet comfortable. |The resort sources as much of the food that it can from the island on which it rests. The vegetable garden provides the greens whilst the water around is home to a variety of fish. The chef creates the most delicious yet simple meals bursting with natural flavours.|Recreation includes fishing, kayaking, hiking or just relaxing in the sauna. Permanent residents on the island are the 13 staff members and the 20 odd sheep that help keep the grass neat and tidy.|Most definitely a once in a lifetime experience which I would recommend to anyone who likes nature in its rawest form. The team at Mannshausen is just...

If you are looking for a destination that is pristine, unique, imaginative - this is it. The location itself is mind-boggling - in the middle of nowhere. A two hour ferry ride or a longer drive from the nearest airport in Bodø, northern Norway. |I am told that the property has won quite a few awards for architectural innovation. I am not surprised as the property combines creativity with simplicity. The cabins literally sit on top of the water and are basic yet comfortable. |The resort sources as much of the food that it can from the island on which it rests. The vegetable garden provides the greens whilst the water around is home to a variety of fish. The chef creates the most delicious yet simple meals bursting with natural flavours.|Recreation includes fishing, kayaking, hiking or just relaxing in the sauna. Permanent residents on the island are the 13 staff members and the 20 odd sheep that help keep the grass neat and tidy.|Most definitely a once in a lifetime experience which I would recommend to anyone who likes nature in its rawest form. The team at Mannshausen is just...

What a fabulous place. As other reviewers note, it's not a casual trip to get here, but once you do, the mixture of playful and thoughtfu modern architecture, rural island life, dramatic mountain peaks, and the sea make amazing alchemy for a unique and truly special experience. Service went above and beyond at every step, dining was high quality and locally-oriented, and a great roster of activities from sauna to hiking to kayaking on offer, even in the off-season. We did the "eagle safari" to some islands about 30 min away and have never seen more sea eagles in one place - at least a dozen. Utterly remarkable experience, Adrian was a great guide. Worth every penny and every minute you spend to get here, you won't regret it. Cabins are phenomenal with floor-to-ceiling windows that are cantilevered over the water to make you think you are at sea (but happily no waves). Just idyllic. Plus: cute and fearless sheep roam...