With our powder-loving FURU family and qualified guides, we will share with you our favorite peaks and make sure you have the best time ever, shredding our mountains. You will stay in a unique accommodation, in the middle of Lofoten, eat tasty and wholesome food at our in-house restaurant and relax in front of the fire in the Lobby.
Check out our different ski packages or book your accommodation and guides seperately. We are a small team of outdoor enthusiasts, absolutely in love with touring in Lofoten and stoked to share our love for the mountains and life on the islands with you.
See you soon up North at FURU.
Guri, Arne, Niklas & the FURU family
islandlife@furuhostel.com
Please contact us if you have questions about your safety.
Ski Touring Packages
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The Itinerary
Day 1 (Thursday):
Arrival to FURU
Day 2-4 (Friday-Sunday):
3 days touring in Lofoten
Day 4 or 5 (Sunday or Monday):
Departure from the islands
Long Weekend PRIVATE GROUP
For you who want to get away for a long weekend and enjoy 3 full days of guided ski touring in Lofoten.
Available dates: 20th Feb - 17th Apr
Amount of people: 1-6
Skill level: From beginners to advanced skiiers/riders. Our guide will adjust to your abilities.
Activities: Ski touring / Splitboarding
Possibility for surfing, snowshoeing, northern lights hunting & fishing
Accommodation: Dorm or Private Rooms at FURU
Food: Breakfast, Lunch Package, Dinner
All inclusive and served at our own Restaurant FURU Café
Drinks: Water, tea and coffee
Sodas and alc. beverages not included
Transport: Please book your own rental car with our great local deals.
Flights not included, please check for flights to Narvik or Leknes
Guide: Niklas Hollsten & team
Price: From 8,000kr
Depending on group size and choice of accommodation. You can as well change the amount of days of ski touring.
If you want to arrive earlier or leave later, please let us know!
The Itinerary
Day 1 (Sunday):
Arrival to FURU
Day 2-7 (Monday-Saturday):
6 days touring in Lofoten
Day 8 (Sunday):
Departure from the islands
The Week PRIVATE GROUP
A whole week of guided ski touring awaits you. Lots of time to explore the mountains on our islands and for us to show you our favorite spots.
Available dates: 20th Feb - 17th Apr
Amount of people: 1-12
Skill level: From beginners to advanced skiiers/riders. Our guide will adjust to your abilities.
Activities: Ski touring / Splitboarding
Possibility for surfing, snowshoeing, northern lights hunting & fishing
Accommodation: Dorm or Private Rooms at FURU
Food: Breakfast, Lunch Package, Dinner
All inclusive and served at our own Restaurant FURU Café
Drinks: Water, tea and coffee
Sodas and alc. beverages not included
Transport: Please book your own rental car with our great local deals.
Flights not included, please check for flights to Narvik or Leknes
Guide: Niklas Hollsten & team
Price: From 15,000kr
Depending on group size and choice of accommodation. You can as well change the amount of days of ski touring.
If you want to arrive earlier or leave later, please let us know!
The Itinerary
Day 1 (Sunday):
Arrival to FURU
Day 2-7 (Monday-Saturday):
5 days touring in Lofoten
Lots of other activities
Day 8 (Sunday):
Departure from the islands
Open Week OPEN GROUP
Always dreamt about touring in Lofoten? Travelling alone or with a friend and want to meet like-minded snow enthusiasts? We planned a week full with guided ski touring and other fun activities that will make this week unforgettable.
Available dates: 27th Feb - 6th Mar and 20th Mar - 27th Mar
Amount of people: 3-6
If you're travelling from a red zone, we'll require a negative Corona test (no older than 48h) or vaccine certification for you to participate.
Skill level: From beginners to advanced skiiers/riders. Our guide will adjust to your abilities.
Activities: Ski touring / Splitboarding
The whole week is planned out with fun activities for you and the group. There is possibility for surfing, snowshoeing, northern lights hunting & fishing
Accommodation: Dorm or Private Rooms at FURU
Food: Breakfast, Lunch Package, Dinner
All inclusive and served at our own Restaurant FURU Café
Drinks: Water, tea and coffee
Sodas and alc. beverages not included
Transport: Local transport included.
Flights not included, please check for flights to Narvik or Leknes
Guide: Niklas Hollsten & team
Price: from 15,000kr
Depending on choice of accommodation. You can as well change the amount of days of ski touring.
If you want to arrive earlier or leave later, please let us know!
The Itinerary
You tell us,
it's fully customizable!
Custom Trip PRIVATE GROUP
If alone or with a larger group, if for a short trip or an extended stay, you can customize your trip exactly as you want. Do you need a guide for all your skiing days or just for a couple days, we can plan it as you need.
Available dates: Please ask :)
Amount of people: 1-50
Skill level: From beginners to advanced skiiers/riders. Our guide will adjust to your abilities.
Activities: Ski touring / Splitboarding
[ Possibility for surfing, snowshoeing, northern lights hunting & fishing ]
Accommodation: Dorm, Apartments or Private Rooms at FURU
Food: Breakfast, Lunch Package, Dinner
[ All inclusive and served at our own Restaurant FURU Café ]
Drinks: Water, tea and coffee
[ Sodas and alc. beverages not included ]
Transport: Local transport can be planned for you or you can book your own rental car with our great local deals.
[ Flights not included, please check for flights to Narvik or Leknes ]
Guide: Niklas Hollsten & team
Price: Please contact us for pricing
Our Guide
Niklas Hollsten
Niklas, our experienced mountain guide, has been a professional backcountry snowboarder for over 10 years and competed with the board under his feet since he was a teenager. Wether on skiis or snowboard, he will show you all the hidden gems and classic tours in Lofoten. From beginner trips to advanced, steep terrain, he will adjust to your groups' ability and experience.
Niklas is a former Scandinavian Big Mountain Champ, took part in the Freeride World Tour and is perceived as one of the best big mountain snowboarder in Scandinavia, with several podium places in international competitions and first descents in Lyngen and the Austrian Alps on his merits. He worked many years as an SPS snowboard instructor in the alps before he specialized in big mountain guiding and started his own guiding company in 2014.
He guided groups in Jotunheimen since 2014 and with his experience from competing, filming and guiding in the big mountains, together with his avalanche and safety training, Niklas will be your perfect guide this winter. He will bring you safe up and down the mountains, whatever level you are at and makes sure you are all having the time of your life while enjoying the snowy mountains in Lofoten.
FURU, your home and adventure base while skiing and staying in snowy Lofoten. A place where outdoor-minded travellers meet and experience island life together.
You can choose between our minimalistic, stylish dorms and unique, private rooms, with interiors inspired by the breathtaking landscape outside. At FURU, you can expect to find natural materials and a high level of hygge. For our customized trips, you can choose as well to stay in our apartments with own kitchen possibilities.
After a long day on the mountains, you can relax in front of our fireplace in the lobby, lie on one of our cosy couches or head to the Sauna while enjoying the views over the mountains at our very own lake-front.
Accommodation
Relax in
our sauna
Our Lakeside Sauna will be the perfect addition to your adventurous day in Lofoten. The Sauna has large windows, with a panoramic view over the Steira lake and Haveren mountain.
The 2h session cost 200kr per person (minimum 500kr) and you can rent towels at the reception for 50kr.
Delicious Food
At our inhouse restaurant, FURU Café, we serve seasonal, locally-sourced vegetarian and pescatarian dishes, hot drinks, local brews and spirits. Our menu has many gluten free and vegan options.
Travellers and locals alike meet at our Café to enjoy sustainable homemade goods - from a healthy breakfast and a hot coffee in the morning sun, to filling and exciting dinners and a cold beer while watching the sun go down behind the mountains. It's the perfect place to hang out and play a round of cards, meet your new adventure buddy, relax with your book, or get some work done on your laptop.
When booking one of our all-inclusive ski packages with us, you will enjoy a wholesome breakfast buffet, can pack your own lunch bags to take up the mountains and finish the day with incredible food, cooked by our lovely chef Ida.
Discover
Island Life
If you haven’t been to Lofoten yet, it’s this magical place above the arctic circle in Northern Norway that will mesmerize you. With its spectacular mountain tops, Lofoten is perfect for ski touring and will make all your wildest snow dreams come true. The views on the approach and on top are equally breathtaking. You will understand very fast why the Lofoten Islands are on the bucket list of any ski adventurers on this planet.
FAQ
Having the right equipment is essential to a safe trip up the mountains.
Please check here for our recommended packing list.
All our packages, if not mentioned otherwise, include accommodation, food and guiding. Please read the package details carefully. Find the various packages here.
Transport to FURU is not included. Please take care of your flights but do ask us for support if you need any. Rental cars are not included either but you get a good deal with our cooperation partner. During your stay, alcoholic drinks and sodas are not included in the price. Travel insurance is your own responsibility as well.
We want you to always feel safe and are arranging all our tours within the guidelines of FHI (Norwegian Health Authorities). We have strict procedures in place at the accommodation, the café and during the tours. You can read our specific infection control plan and the cancellation policies regarding Corona here: COVID19 Policy.
Please let us know though if you have any specific questions and we will make sure you feel safe before heading over to Lofoten.
Having the right equipment is essential to a safe trip up the mountains.
Please check here for our recommended packing list.
To find out how to get to us, please click here: Plan your Trip
You can always call or email us with your booking wishes. The easiest way though, is to click on the package, you want to book. If you wish for a more tailermade trip, do contact us directly and we are happy to plan your trip exactly as you want. If you want to book only accomodation, please book here.
We want you to always feel safe and are arranging all our tours within the guidelines of FHI (Norwegian Health Authorities). We have strict procedures in place at the accommodation, the café and during the tours. You can read our specific infection control plan and the cancellation policies regarding Corona here: COVID19 Policy.
Please let us know though if you have any specific questions and we will make sure you feel safe before heading over to Lofoten.
All levels and experiences are welcome, however you should have been skiing/snowboarding before and be able to get down a mountain. Please let us know your skill level when you book your trip.
Ski touring requires a standard physical health. If you can hike up a mountain, you should be fine. However please let us know in advance of any sickness or injuries.
If you travel alone, you need to be over 18, if you travel with a group or family, younger is allowed but we need to know on the date of booking.
All our packages, if not mentioned otherwise, include accommodation, food and guiding. Please read the package details carefully. Find the various packages here.
Transport to FURU is not included. Please take care of your flights but do ask us for support if you need any. Rental cars are not included either but you get a good deal with our cooperation partner. During your stay, alcoholic drinks and sodas are not included in the price. Travel insurance is your own responsibility as well.
We cooperate with local companies that rent gear, so please let us know in advanced if you need anything. You probably can rent gear for a good price, as well in your home city. Do let us know if you need any help.
You will need a travel insurance that includes ski touring. Please check with your insurance company that such ski trips are covered. It is your own responsibility to check and please take it seriously. We will ask you before arrival if you got it sorted out. Your safety is very important for us.
During the current times, we want it to be fair and uncomplicated for you to adjust or cancel your trip. You can cancel your ski package booking up to 8 weeks before your trip free of charge and change the date of your trip up to 4 weeks ahead of your arrival.
If there however will be new covid-19 restrictions, that won’t allow you to travel to Lofoten, you will be able to change the date of your trip to another time that suits you within the next 12 months. If you only book accommodation with us, you will have a free cancelation period up to 7 days ahead of your arrival.
We hope that sounds fair to you and makes it flexible if a new wave would hit us.
Please check out the full list of Ski Packages Terms & Conditions and our COVID19 Policy. We are a small business and always want to be fair and open about our terms. If you have any questions or doubts, please contact us, and we are sure to find a good solution for everyone.
Please as well check our General Terms & Conditions at FURU.
Some further questions are answered here
You can drop us an email islandlife@furuhostel.com or call us at +47 920 37 870. If we are not enjoying some fresh powder in the mountains, you will hear from us within a day. Talk soon!
Please contact us if you have questions about your safety.
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Our Guide
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