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Arctic Coliving

Coliving
Lofoten, Norway

Come and be kind, bring your best self, and expect to have some fun along the way — in one of the most beautiful places on earth.

NOK 850.00/day · NOK 22,610.00/month
Progressive discounts apply after 2, 4 and 6 weeks. Full pricing details at https://www.arcticcoliving.com/locations/lofoten-pier-lodge#pricing
Minimum Stay1 weeks
Capacity
5·10
Your exclusive discount10% off
CCLOFO26

Use this code when booking directly with this co-living.

Meet the host

Kyle McClenahan

Kyle McClenahan

Contact

welcome@arcticcoliving.com

+4791919220

About

Arctic Coliving in Lofoten started as a dream. Kyle, originally from California, fell in love with Norway thirteen years ago and spent years thinking about how to find a way to move his career into nature and into hospitality. Lofoten was the original dream, and the Pier Lodge in Henningsvær is where that dream finally landed. Henningsvær is the cultural capital of the Lofoten islands, a small fishing village of around 500 people spread across a cluster of islands connected by bridges. There is music several nights a week, a large existing community of artists, galleries, cafés, and a seaside football pitch you can walk to in minutes. The mountains are dramatic and right at the edge of the village, but you are never in the wilderness. You can take a bus from the airport. The lodge holds up to 10 people, which means it feels nothing like a hostel. There is always a Community Resident on-site, someone who has been there at least a month, who knows the hikes, the transport, and the rhythms of the place. They organise dinners, sauna nights, group hikes, and outings, but the magic mostly comes from the people who show up. Kyle is honest about this: you cannot plan for how interesting the people will be. You can only give them a good starting point. The mountains here do something to people. Even if you never go on a single hike, the weather will change, the light will shift, and you will find yourself relying on the people around you in small ways. That togetherness is not manufactured. It just happens when you are in a place like this. This is for people who want to see more than a weekend of photos. It is slow travel with intention, in a place where beauty gets into your bones whether you are on skis, at a desk, or just sitting by the window with a coffee watching the world turn.

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Work & WiFi

  • WiFi download and upload speeds are both 200 Mbps
  • No wired ethernet option is available
  • No backup internet connection is available, though Norway's infrastructure is reliable and outages are essentially unheard of
  • The shared living room doubles as a workspace with up to 8 desk seats
  • There is a separate call room available for private calls
  • No dedicated work desks in private rooms
  • Several cafés and workspaces in town are a 5 to 10 minute walk away

Community & Social

  • There is always a Community Resident living at the lodge, someone there for at least a month who knows the place and helps bring people together
  • They organise activities a few times a week, from sauna nights and group dinners to hikes, outings, and whatever else makes sense for the people who are there
  • The format is intentional but not rigid
  • Kyle's approach is to give people a good starting point and a shared set of expectations, then let the community find its own shape
  • The lodge has a set of principles and rules communicated at booking so everyone arrives with the same understanding of what this place is
  • It is not a party house and it is not a hostel
  • The vibe sits at a 7 out of 10 for both chill and social, with a 3 out of 10 for anything party-oriented
  • Most guests are solo travellers between 25 and 35, mostly on shorter stays, and the people who tend to show up, as Kyle puts it, are just remarkably cool

Comfort & Living

  • The lodge has 5 rooms total: 3 private rooms and 2 shared rooms (one with 2 beds, one with 3 beds)
  • Rooms range from 12m² to 20m²
  • Bed sizes include single, double, and queen
  • Bathroom options include ensuite, shared with 2 people, and shared with 3 people
  • All rooms have locks
  • Rooms are modern with good sound insulation
  • No air conditioning, but heating is included throughout
  • Linen and towels are provided
  • Free drinking water is available
  • No blackout curtains
  • The lodge includes a fully equipped kitchen, a living room and lounge, a garden and terrace, a sauna, a pizza oven, and a gym and fitness area
  • Utilities, heating, WiFi, linen, towels, community events, sauna access, and pizza oven access are all included in the price
  • Guests are expected to keep their rooms tidy and help clean out on the day of departure

Location & Surroundings

  • The lodge is located in Henningsvær, a small fishing village on the Lofoten islands in Arctic Norway, considered the cultural capital of the region
  • The entire village is walkable in minutes
  • Within easy walking distance: cafés, bakeries, a supermarket, art galleries including the Kaviar Factory and Galleri Lofoten, and the famous seaside football pitch
  • Restaurants and bars nearby include Klatrekafeen, Trevarefabrikken, Lysstøperiet, Fiskekrogen, and several others
  • The nearest supermarket is a 5-minute walk
  • Hiking trails including Festvågtinden begin at the edge of the village
  • The nearest airports are in Leknes and Svolvær, approximately 45 minutes by car or just over an hour by bus, with multiple daily bus connections
  • A car is helpful but not required
  • Sports and activities accessible from the lodge include hiking, surfing, skiing, cycling, gym, yoga, sea swimming, and alpine mountain sports
  • The neighbourhood is extremely safe
  • The best months to visit are January to February for winter conditions and northern lights, and September for golden autumn light and mild temperatures

Perfect for

People who want to experience Lofoten for more than a weekend. Curious, kind solo travellers who want to be in the mountains, meet good people, and actually feel what it is like to live somewhere for a while, whether they are working remotely, on holiday, hiking, surfing, skiing, or simply sitting by the window watching the light change. Typically 25 to 35, mostly solo.

Not right for

People looking for a party atmosphere. Those who need a private work desk in their room or a wired ethernet connection. Guests who are not comfortable with shared bathrooms or shared common spaces. People who want to stay only a night or two. Those who need guaranteed parking close to the lodge. Anyone not willing to help tidy up on departure day.

Amenities

23 amenities available

Private rooms
Shared rooms
Fiber internet (1000+ Mbps)
Quiet work zones
Heating in room
Fresh linens provided
Towels provided
Single bed

How to book

  1. Step 1: Use code CCLOFO26 for an additional 10% flat discount.
  2. Step 2: Book via the website at https://arcticcoliving.com
  3. Step 3: Or reach out by email at welcome@arcticcoliving.com or by WhatsApp at +4791919220.

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