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Hemmingodden Lodge

A family-owned fishing lodge on Ballstadøya with traditional and modern rorbu apartments, mini cabins on stilts, boat rental, a sauna and restaurant HEIM, a short walk from Ballstad's grocery store.

Last verified 16 September 2026

Rorbu in Ballstad

Why stay here

The lodge grew from a stockfish business started by the owner's grandfather and father, and some rorbuer are named after family members. Boats wait at the pier for rental and guided fishing trips. Accommodation ranges from budget studio rorbuer to a five-bedroom cabin for ten.

Who it’s for

  • Families
  • Northern lights

Anglers and families. The lodge describes several cabins as suited to families with young children and its largest rorbu to big families or groups.

Highlights

  • Boat rental and guided fishing from the lodge's own pier
  • Restaurant HEIM, seating 50
  • Sauna by the harbour
  • Kokkbua sleeps ten across five bedrooms

Things to consider

The sauna is booked separately, per person or privately by the hour. Most units have a single bathroom, including three-bedroom apartments that sleep up to eight.

The accommodation

Modern rorbu apartments (Egnerbua, Salteriet, Brygga, Lottebua, Annebua) with two to three bedrooms and kitchens; traditional budget rorbuer (Linbua, Olufbua, Kokkbua and a studio); and modern mini cabins on stilts of 21–25 m² with lofts for two to four.

Facilities

  • Waterfront
  • Kitchen
  • Self-catering
  • Restaurant
  • Sauna

Sauna with sea swimming, boat rental, guided fishing and boat safaris, conference facilities.

Restaurant HEIM, opened in 2020, seats 50 and serves a seasonal menu built on local produce.

Location

On Ballstadøya in Ballstad, about 200 m from the local grocery store.

Oppsåttveien 10-12, 8373 Ballstad

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Details last verified 16 September 2026.