The Nordic Hotelier #8

Welcome to another edition of The Nordic Hotelier. The Scandinavian hospitality scene is expanding these years, and this newsletter is intended for anyone with an interest in hotel- and hospitality news from the region. The properties mentioned have come to my attention through recent visits or research.

Happy reading, and don't hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions or inquiries.

- Regitse

The Well Spa & Hotel is Norway's largest spa and wellness destination located just 15 minutes from Oslo. The 10.500 m2 adult-only spa comprises most of the resort, and here guests can relish the indoor and outdoor facilities including 11 different pools, 15 saunas and steam rooms, a Japanese bathhouse, waterfalls and much more. Apart from the spa- and wellness area, The Well offers 104 rooms in warm, soothing nuances and with extraordinary views of the surrounding forest. There are also several restaurants including an Asian tree-top bistro. More than a hotel with a spa, The Well is a destination of its own.

Hotel AX is the first art hotel in Scandinavia. Bright, urban and contemporary, Hotel AX helps its guests navigate the Finnish art scene presenting both established and up-and-coming artists. Managed by architect, designer and sculptor Stefan Lindfors, this hotel seeks to be a mothership for Helsinki's art- and culture scene. There are 171 rooms, all uniquely decorated, and a restaurant with an artsy twist. Hotel AX (which stands for 'Art Experience'), is part of Strawberry .

Naturum Vänerskärgården Victoriahuset is beautifully located in Western Sweden, 300 metres from the historical Läckö Castle and facing Lake Vänern. Naturum Vänerskärgården is actually a visitor centre with extensive information about the area's wildlife and nature, but there are also several hotel rooms with gorgeous views of the archipelago. Victoriahuset is constructed in sustainable materials by the Swedish architect studio, White Arkitekter. If you prefer a more "classic" hotel experience, head to Läckö Castle instead.

Herman K is a boutique hotel in Copenhagen offering just 31 rooms distributed on 4 floors. First opened in 2018, the hotel was acquired by Danish Bühlmann Hotels last year and is now ready to re-open. The building itself was erected in the 1960s in heavy materials such as concrete and bronze, and for many years, it was sort of hidden in between other more prominent buildings in the buzzing city center of Copenhagen. Herman K is a small boutique property with an ideal location if you wish to explore the capital.

Forest Lagoon is the latest addition to Iceland's spa- and wellness scene. Offering a staggering 1.300 m2 complex including a bistro, two infinity pools, a cold tub and a sauna, the spa area can accommodate up to 200 visitors at a time. The spa's pools are of course heated up with all-natural, healing geothermal water sourced from the mountain behind the resort, Vaðlaheiði. The bistro includes a fireplace and offers delicious healthy food and snacks throughout the day. Forest Lagoon is located approx. 5 hour's drive from Reykjavik.

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The next edition of The Nordic Hotelier will be published on November 12th.

About the Author:

Regitse Cecillie Rosenvinge is an experienced storyteller and communicator in the travel- and hospitality industry. She is an author and business advisor, and has previously been managing her own PR and communication agency for hotels, hospitality and gastro brands across Europe.