FamiLys Arctic Getaway

15/09/2026

POV: You moved to Norway and suddenly your husband is a lumberjack. 😂🌲🇳🇴

13/09/2026

A little walk, a little exploring… and a little shopping because, well, groceries are needed too! 😄🌿

This is one of those easy family walks you can even enjoy with a stroller, combined with a little city time. The perfect mix of nature, fresh air and everyday life in Vesterålen. 💛

Because the best family adventures don’t always have to be big. ✨

04/09/2026

HOW DOES BOOKING WITH FamiLYS ARCTIC GETAWAY WORK?

Booking your Arctic adventure with us is a little different and that’s what makes it special.

Instead of simply choosing a cabin and adding activities, we want to make sure your trip truly fits your family.

Step 1: Fill in our short questionnaire on our website.
Step 2: Tell us about your family, your wishes, interests and what you would love to experience.
Step 3: We match you with the cabin that best suits your family.
Step 4: We select the activities and Arctic experiences that fit your interests, ages and wishes.
Step 5: We create your personal Arctic getaway!

Because no two families are the same and your Arctic adventure shouldn’t be either.

Ready to start planning your unforgettable Arctic holiday?

👉 Fill in our questionnaire on our website and let us create an Arctic experience that’s made for YOU.

🌐 www.familysarcticgetaway.com

FamiLYS Arctic Getaway more than a stay, an experience your family will remember forever.

04/09/2026

In newest blog, we’re sharing a little more about our first two months in the Arctic, what life is really like here, and how our dream of FamiLYS Arctic Getaway is slowly becoming reality.

👉 Read our newest blog post and follow our journey to the Arctic.

And who knows… maybe one day, you’ll be here experiencing it with us.

Two months in Northern Norway! Follow our family’s journey from Belgium to Vesterålen as we build a new life and get closer to opening FamiLYS Arctic Getaway.

04/09/2026

THE ARCTIC ADVENTURE STARTS NOW!

Bookings are officially OPEN!

Your dream Arctic getaway is no longer just a dream… it’s time to book!

At FamiLYS Arctic Getaway, we want to give you more than just a place to stay. We create an unforgettable Arctic experience for the whole family surrounded by wild nature, breathtaking landscapes, Arctic adventures and the magic of Northern Norway.

From chasing the Northern Lights to exploring the Arctic wilderness, making memories together and experiencing the real Norway… we take care of the details, so you can focus on making memories. ✨

• Family-focused
• Cozy Arctic stay
• Northern Lights adventures
• Authentic Arctic experiences
• The magic of Northern Norway

Your Arctic story starts here.

📅 BOOKINGS ARE NOW OPEN!
🔗 Book your unforgettable Arctic getaway through our website.

Tag the family you’d take to the Arctic! 👇❄️

25/08/2026

21/08/2026

ONE WEEK OF SCHOOL IN THE ARCTIC ❄️🏫

One week down… and somehow, we already have a routine!

It definitely doesn’t feel like a holiday anymore 😂 The kids are at school, we’re both working, and yet… the stress level is SO much lower.

And the biggest surprise? The kids are coming home with stories. They’re much more open about their school days and actually have plenty to tell us!

They’ve both already had an outdoor school day this week. 🌿

James went to the beach, caught a crab… and obviously decided it needed to come home with him. Elias went hiking in the mountains, made a fire and grilled hot dogs. Because apparently, this is what school looks like here! 🔥🌭

We’re slowly settling into our new Arctic life and honestly, we’re loving it.

Want to know what everyday life in Northern Norway really looks like?
Follow along as we build our new life in the Arctic.

And yes… we’re still waiting for the day the kids complain about school. 😂

19/08/2026

A little school update from our new life in Norway 🇳🇴

We’ve had so many questions about how school works here, so here’s a little practical insight into our experience so far.

School transport
The school bus picks the children up right outside our door and drops them off at home again after school. No school runs needed!

Elias – 14 years old
Elias has chosen his elective subjects and is also receiving extra Norwegian lessons to help him settle into the language. Some of his learning material is translated so he can follow the subjects while his Norwegian improves.

James – 7 years old
James has regular outdoor activity days, which means learning doesn’t always happen inside the classroom. 🏔️

Free after-school care
There is also free after-school care, which gives families some extra flexibility around school hours.

Flaskepost
Every week, James gets to write something for us and make a little drawing. We write a short reply back, and he takes it to school. They then use it as part of his learning and reading at school. ❤️

For us, it’s really nice to see that the focus isn’t only on academics, but also on language support, outdoor learning and making the transition into a new school environment as smooth as possible.

🇳🇴 This is our experience of school here in Norway and so far, we’re very impressed!

12/08/2026

Today we discovered another little piece of Norway that we can’t wait to share with our future guests. 🌊🏔️

A beautiful, family-friendly coastal walk with incredible views, fresh Arctic air and that feeling of being completely surrounded by nature. 🤍

No extreme hike. No need to be an experienced adventurer. Just good shoes, a little curiosity and a family ready to explore. 🥾

And this is exactly what FamiLYS Arctic Getaway is all about.

Not just a place to stay…
but experiences you’ll remember long after you go home. 🇳🇴

We’re exploring, testing and discovering these places now so that when our guests arrive, we already know the best family-friendly adventures to show them.

📍 Vesterålen, Northern Norway
👨‍👩‍👦 Family adventures
🌊 Coastal walks
❄️ Arctic experiences

Follow us and come explore Northern Norway through our eyes. 🤍

11/08/2026

Sometimes you don’t need a plan…
you just need to look up. 🌈✨

A full rainbow stretching across the Arctic sky from one side to the other. 🌈🇳🇴

This is Norway through our eyes.
And trust us… there’s so much more to come. 🤍

Would you stop for this view? 👀
Follow along with FamiLYS Arctic Getaway for more of our Norwegian adventure.