TRAVELRAGS

Træna 365

Place·TrænaMentioned by Condé Nast Traveler

In the coverage1 story

Condé Nast TravelerAug 13

At Norway's Newest Island Retreat, Redefining the Relationship Between Community and Tourism

Far beyond Norway’s better-known northern islands, Ytri Island Retreat is creating a community-minded kind of luxury in the Træna archipelago.

Local development company that brainstormed alternative futures.

11 things in this story
  • Ytri Island RetreatHotelNorway's most remote island retreat, 112 miles from Bodø.
  • Træna archipelagoSightArchipelago enfolded by blueberry seas, name means 'outer point'.
  • Træna 365PlaceLocal development company that brainstormed alternative futures.
  • Bonaparte InteriørPlaceDesign firm that used local materials for the hotel.
  • TrænstavenSightEmblematic shark-toothed mountain rearing out of the ocean.
  • Sanna islandSightIsland with the Kirkhelleren cave, one of the oldest inhabited.
  • KirkhellerenSightColossal cave in the mountainside, archaeological discoveries made here.
  • TrænafestivalenFestivalMusic festival in July culminating with a rave in Kirkhelleren.
  • Lofoten archipelagoSightNeighboring archipelago, dented by overtourism.
  • HurtigrutenPlaceCruise ships that offload day trippers a few times a week.
  • AlmaRestaurantHotel restaurant with wild island ingredients and chef's table.
Read the full piece at Condé Nast Traveler →
More places in TrænaBonaparte InteriørHurtigruten
↑↓ to navigate · Enter to open · Esc to close