Case Study

Funken Lodge Hotel

Architects: Jacob Hanssen
Country: Norway

New opening of renovated Funken Lodge on Svalbard

Now Funken Lodge is opening its doors to Spetsbergen's latest hotel venture. The hotel, which is a collaboration between Hurtigruten and Nordic Choice Hotels, offers 88 newly renovated hotel rooms in exclusive and modern vintage, but with the history well preserved.

Acoustic ceiling in restaurant

 

The traditional hotel has undergone a major renovation prior to the new opening. As a standalone hotel within Nordic Choice Hotels, Funken Lodge ends up in an exclusive company together with Copperhill Mountain Lodge in Åre, Yasuragi Hasseludden and At Six and Hobo in Stockholm.

Acoustic ceiling in restaurant

"This was the most elegant building in Longyearbyen. Therefore, we have made every effort to create a unique atmosphere for our guests, while retaining our historical background and adding some new thinking to the experience"

FRED ANTON F. RAVNEBERG, DESTINATION MANAGER FOR HURTIGRUTEN

 

Acoustic ceiling in hotel room

A peculiar Svalbard experience

The landscape of Svalbard is characterized by tundra, glaciers, extreme light variations and exciting wildlife. With exclusive details combined with a piece of Svalbard history, Funken Lodge offers a peculiar Svalbard experience.

 

Acoustic ceiling in hotel room

Facts

Number of rooms: 88 of which 59 double rooms, 10 twin rooms, 14 single rooms, 4 suites and 1 handicap room.

Restaurant: Functional Fair Trade Restaurant.

Conference facilities: Several meeting rooms with a capacity of 140 people.

Other facilities: Cocktail bar, Fireplace room, gym and relaxation area with sauna.

Other offers: Abundant range of activities and experiences.

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"Funken Lodge is an oasis in the wilderness, a luxurious base camp in the middle of the barren landscape. Here are rooms to share the Svalbard adventure."

FRED ANTON F. RAVNEBERG, DESTINATION MANAGER FOR HURTIGRUTEN

 

Hotel restaurant with stunning view

PHOTOGRAPHER CREDIT
Agurtxane Concellon / Hurtigruten Svalbard