Unstad Arctic Surf

Unstad is where surfing in Norway began in 1963, and the resort grew out of the family's original campsite. Most guests book a package that bundles lodging, meals, surf or ski guiding, equipment and local transfers. Room-only guests still get the café, wood-fired sauna, cold plunge and jacuzzi.

Surfers of all levels, and hikers or skiers who want guiding and gear arranged. It positions itself as a high-end retreat, and it runs a women's surf camp.

Unstad is at the end of a 9 km side road off the E10, roughly 15–20 minutes beyond Leknes, and public transport there is very limited. Group pick-ups from Leknes or Stamsund are charged per person.

Cabins, a beachfront house with bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and living area, larger shared houses and a 50 m² penthouse suite with a rooftop terrace. Cabins 4 and 5 have a kitchen, bathroom, TV and Wi-Fi. Package guests have private bedrooms.

Wood-fired sauna, cold plunge tub and jacuzzi available to package and room-only guests; surf and ski equipment; café.

In-house chefs cook with local ingredients for package guests; the café is open to room-only guests.

Unstad, on the north (ocean) side of Vestvågøy; take the E10 past Leknes and turn off before the Lofotr Viking Museum, then 9 km to the bay. Closest listed destination is Leknes.