Gimsoy Island, Lofoten Islands, Norway - Arctic Ocean Suite - Midnight Sun Golf
Lofoten Links on Gimsoy Island is the world's northernmost links golf course - ranked #66 globally by Golf Magazine (up 22 places), #1 X-Factor Golf Course in Europe by Today's Golfer, Norway's Best Golf Course 2025 by World Golf Awards, and Top 25 in the world by Golf Digest. The course occupies a dramatic position on Gimsoy Island above the Arctic Circle, with the Norwegian Sea visible on both sides of the narrow island and the Lofoten mountain peaks rising above the fairways in every direction.
The Lofoten Links lodges at Hov Beach are purpose-built Nordic-style lodges facing north towards the Norwegian Sea - the ideal position for the midnight sun from late May to mid-July, and for the Northern Lights from late August to late March. The Arctic Ocean Suite lodge provides the most complete Lofoten experience: midnight sun golf on the world's northernmost links, Northern Lights from the north-facing lodge terrace, and the extraordinary Arctic fjord and island landscape accessible from Gimsoy Island.
The Arctic fjord excursion from Gimsoy Island opens the broader Lofoten archipelago to exploration - the dramatic Trollfjord, the fishermen's villages of Reine and Henningsvaer, the Viking heritage of the Lofotr Viking Museum, and the sea kayaking through the inter-island channels of the Lofoten archipelago. The Nordic seafood tasting menu at the Lawn restaurant on Hov Beach draws on the freshest catches of the Norwegian Sea - the Arctic cod, the skrei, the king crab, and the langoustine from the cold waters surrounding the islands.
The Lofoten Links Arctic Ocean Suite is a Nordic-style lodge at Hov Beach facing north towards the Norwegian Sea - the perfect orientation for the 24-hour midnight sun from late May to mid-July, and for the Northern Lights aurora from late August through March. The lodge is built in the traditional Lofoten architectural style with a north-facing terrace, a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher and washing machine, a living room with fireplace, and a hot tub on the outdoor terrace above the beach.
The lodge position at Hov Beach is one of the most remarkable golf resort settings in the world - the course begins a short walk from the lodge door, the white sand beach of Hov is accessible directly from the terrace, and the Norwegian Sea stretches to the Arctic horizon in every direction. The hot tub on the terrace is the ideal position for the midnight sun in summer, and for the Northern Lights hunting in the winter season when the aurora borealis dances above the Norwegian Sea.
The Nordic seafood tasting menu at the Lofoten Links Lawn restaurant draws on the freshest catches of the Norwegian Sea - the Arctic skrei cod, the king crab from the Barents Sea, the langoustine and sea urchin from the Lofoten waters, and the wild berries and foraged ingredients of the Arctic Lofoten landscape. The restaurant at Hov Beach is one of the most scenically located dining rooms in the Nordic world - a white sand beach with the Norwegian Sea and the Lofoten mountain panorama visible through the restaurant windows.
The Norwegian breakfast tradition at Lofoten Links includes fresh skjaergards bread from local bakeries, local cold cuts and cheeses, and the preserved fish preparations of the Lofoten fishermen's heritage. The welcome Nordic dinner on arrival day celebrates the distinctive culinary culture of the Lofoten archipelago - the stockfish heritage, the Arctic ingredients, and the clean, pure flavours of the Norwegian coastal larder.
Four nights at Lofoten Links Arctic Lodge - the world's northernmost links course during midnight sun or Northern Lights, the Arctic fjord excursion through the archipelago, the Nordic seafood tasting menu on Hov Beach, and the hot tub above the Norwegian Sea.
Midnight sun: late May to mid-July. Northern Lights: late August to late March. Golf season: May to October. Northern Lights season closes in March. Contact your Richseen specialist for the ideal Arctic season.
Lofoten Links is at 68 degrees North. The sun does not set from late May to mid-July. The Northern Lights are visible from late August to March. The course is ranked #66 globally and #1 X-Factor in Europe. The hot tub faces north towards the Norwegian Sea. The Trollfjord is an hour by boat. The sea eagle nests in the archipelago. The skrei cod is fished from the same waters visible from the course. The Viking longhouse at Borg is 20 minutes away.
A 4-night stay at Lofoten Links Arctic Lodge in the Arctic Ocean Suite - two 18-hole rounds on the world's northernmost links course, private Arctic fjord boat excursion, welcome Nordic dinner, Nordic seafood tasting menu, Northern Lights guidance (seasonal), and Evenes Airport private transfers.
The midnight sun round at 68 degrees North. The Trollfjord by boat. The Northern Lights above the hot tub. The skrei and king crab at Hov Beach. The sea eagle above the inter-island channels. The most extraordinary golf setting on Earth.
All components are fully flexible - refined with your Richseen specialist prior to confirmation.