Byrknes Ocean Resort to Open in 2027, Joining Nordic Hotels & Resorts

A new hotel and leisure complex, Byrknes Ocean Resort, is currently under construction in Norway. At the mouth of the Sognefjord, the coming 77-room resort will open up a stretch of coastline to the world, complete with dining, meetings and wellbeing. The hotel is scheduled for completion in autumn 2027.

On the windswept shores of Western Norway, a new destination is taking shape. Byrknes Ocean Resort will be a premium destination for serene escapes, exceptional dining, and a close connection to nature. Once it opens, it will extend the Nordic Hotels & Resorts map into the municipality of Gulen, where the group has not previously operated.

– Travel in the Nordics is, above all, an experience of nature. There is nowhere else in the world where you can encounter the Norwegian coastline quite like this, and Byrknes Ocean Resort will be a prime example of that. I'm delighted that we get to take Nordic Hotels & Resorts into a new and genuinely exciting part of Norway, Fredrik Blomberg, Chief Operating Officer at Nordic Hotels & Resorts’ Resort Division.

Local Ownership, Local Flavors

With access to world-class seafood and deep roots in Byrknes's fishing and farming traditions, food will be central to the stay. Seasonal menus built on high-quality local ingredients will be the centerpiece of the new restaurant.

Behind the culinary program is Michelin-starred chef Christopher Haatuft, one of Norway's most visionary contemporary chefs. As chef-owner of Lysverket in Bergen, he has earned a Michelin star for his seafood-driven menus that pair technical precision with bold, flavor-forward cooking. At Byrknes Ocean Resort, he intends to take diners through a Basque culinary philosophy centered on fish and shellfish, with fire and grilling at its heart. 

Byrknes Ocean Resort was developed based on a long-term vision to create a unique coastal destination. It is owned by Stein Inge Larsen, known for his strong local commitment to Byrknes.

– We really appreciate the enthusiasm and trust that Strawberry has shown us during this process and are very much looking forward to the collaboration. The project provides great local synergies and we are convinced that the collaboration with Strawberry will strengthen these, says Stein Inge Larsen, owner of Byrknes Ocean Resort.

The resort will comprise 77 rooms, a restaurant, a bar, a spa, and a conference area. Set directly on the coastline, it can be reached by both car and boat. From the north, boats run from Selje and Flåm/Sogndal, while a fast ferry operates from Bergen in the south; both services run twice daily. By car, the hotel is a two-hour drive from Bergen and the same distance from Førde.

Byrknes Ocean Resort will become part of Nordic Hotels & Resorts, Strawberry’s portfolio of independent hotels.

The Facts

• 77 rooms
• Restaurant and bar
• Spa
• Conference area
• Two hours from Bergen, two and a half hours from Førde
• Scheduled opening: autumn 2027