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Glamping meets Survivor in remote NorwayNissedal, Norway

Inspired by his work on the TV show '71° Nord,' Norway’s answer to 'Survivor,' Jan Fasting cobbled together nine yurts by one of the country’s lakes to create Canvas Hotel, striking a perfect balance between comfort and outdoorsy thrills. As a guest, you can hire a bike and spend your days throttling the 100 kilometres of granite tracks twisting through the bush, or head on one of the hotel's organised tours. At the end of the day, return for refreshments from the beer tap on wheels, and enjoy a feast cooked on a raclette tabletop grill.

Soak your aching muscles in a vintage bathtub by the lake then simmer in the sauna and, if you’re game, do as the locals do and dive into the ice-cold water. Once you’re ready for bed, bunk down in your yurt where carpet, a layer of wool insulation and a log fire keep things comfy.

Add a touch of the bizarre to your experience by booking a lakeside concert with Keith Austin, a former member of the rock band Dr. Hook who lives in a nearby village, and relax with a massage. For the ultimate showstopper, explore the countryside by helicopter.


  •  Wood fires
  •  Raclette grill

All-inclusive accommodation in a yurt for two people starts at around US$140 per person per night.

Canvas Hotel
canvashotel.no

The yurts are available during the warmer months of May through October.

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Tags: adventure, cycling, glamping, hit list, norway, yurt

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