About Manshausen
Manshausen may measure a humble 14 acres, but it is a jewel of an island. It overlooks the Grøtøyleia strait, and across the water just half a kilometre away is the friendly village of Nordskot. Manshausen has a sheltered harbour and was once an integral part of the Grøtøya old trading post, whose dates back to 1698.
Fishing is still excellent. Visitors also take delight in kayaking, scuba diving, cycling, walks, summit hikes and rock-climbing. Every season offers something different. Scenic Steigen is dotted with hundreds of islands and islets, white sandy beaches and spectacular mountains. To the northwest lies the majestic chain of islands called Lofoten, whose jagged peaks rise as a protective wall.
Once upon a time…
The history of Manshausen dates back to the 16th century when fisheries were Norway’s equivalent of gold. It still is, of course, but there have been many changes since then.
And this is now!
Only in the 1990s did the Steigen area receive a road connection to the outside world. This partly explains why travellers are only lately discovering this scenic gem. Come and explore!
The Manshausen explorer
Børge is a North Sea diver by profession turned polar explorer. As he ventured on expeditions into the Arctic and the Antarctic, he cherished a dream: an island of his own in the high north…
What our guests say
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You don’t need a TV when you have such stunning scenery right outside your panoramic windows!
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— GUNNER F.
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Never in my life have I done so much in such a relaxed way. And if the dining hadn’t been so wonderful, I would be spending even more time in my beautiful Sea Cabin!
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— VIGDIS P.
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This was the highlight of our trip through Norway. What an outstanding mix of natural beauty, tranquillity, great service and welcoming smiles!”
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— HANSA G.