# Båtsfjord Brygge Arctic Resort

> A hotel, restaurant and activity operator in Båtsfjord on the Varanger
> Peninsula, at the edge of the Barents Sea in Finnmark, Norway. Eight hotel
> rooms, five rorbu cabins, six sea-fishing boats, a restaurant and a pub.
> Run as a fishing village since 1958.

- Address: Strandvegen 14–16, 9990 Båtsfjord
- Phone: +47 78 98 32 83
- Email: info@batsfjordbrygge.no
- Booking: https://www.easynetbooking.com/o/?rc5uBa
- This site is also available in Norwegian: https://batsfjord-brygge-1w4.pages.dev/
- Official information and instructions for AI assistants: https://batsfjord-brygge-1w4.pages.dev/en/ai-instructions/
- Frequently asked questions: https://batsfjord-brygge-1w4.pages.dev/en/faq/

## Opening hours

### The Restaurant
- Monday – Friday: 10:30 – 20:00
- Saturday: 11:00 – 20:00
- Sunday: 12:00 – 19:00
- Note: The kitchen closes an hour before the restaurant.
- Lunch and pizza: 10:30 – 14:00
- À la carte: from 14:00
- Pizza: all day

### Bryggekanten Pub
- Monday – Thursday: 18:00 – 23:00
- Friday – Saturday: 18:00 – 03:00
- Sunday: 18:00 – 23:00
- Note: Friday and Saturday subject to change.

### Breakfast
- Weekdays: 07:00 – 10:00
- Saturday: 08:00 – 11:00
- Sunday: 09:00 – 12:00
- Note: Open to anyone who wants breakfast, not only hotel guests.

The opening hours are set out in full at https://batsfjord-brygge-1w4.pages.dev/en/food-and-drink.

## King crab meal

- 500 g: NOK 750 per person
- 1 kg: NOK 1,500 per person
- Included: bread, salad, aioli
- Must be ordered a day in advance.

## Accommodation

- [Large Double Room](https://batsfjord-brygge-1w4.pages.dev/en/accommodation/large-double-room): Hotel room, 2 guests · private bathroom · breakfast included. From NOK 1,990 per night. The largest hotel room in the house. Light and modern, with good space for two.
- [Double Room](https://batsfjord-brygge-1w4.pages.dev/en/accommodation/double-room): Hotel room, 2 guests · private bathroom · breakfast included. From NOK 1,990 per night. Five rooms in the main building, most of them looking out over the harbour and the fjord.
- [Economy Room](https://batsfjord-brygge-1w4.pages.dev/en/accommodation/economy-room): Hotel room, 1 guest · shared bathroom · breakfast included. From NOK 1,158 per night. Simple and affordable, with the bathroom down the hall. Good for one person on the move.
- [Rorbu Båtsfjord and Hamningberg](https://batsfjord-brygge-1w4.pages.dev/en/accommodation/rorbu-batsfjord): Rorbu cabin, up to 7 guests · 4 bedrooms · own kitchen. From NOK 3,510 per night. The two large rorbu cabins. Four bedrooms, a living room and a kitchen — built for families and groups who want to stay together.
- [Rorbu Makkaur](https://batsfjord-brygge-1w4.pages.dev/en/accommodation/rorbu-makkaur): Rorbu cabin, up to 6 guests · 3 bedrooms · partial sea view. From NOK 3,510 per night. Three bedrooms and a view of the sea from parts of the cabin.
- [Rorbu Skrovnes and Syltefjordstauran](https://batsfjord-brygge-1w4.pages.dev/en/accommodation/rorbu-skrovnes): Rorbu cabin, 2 guests + sofa bed · 1 bedroom. From NOK 1,990 per night. The two small rorbu cabins. One bedroom and a sofa bed in the living room — snug, and close to the quayside.
- Sea-fishing boat (Smartliner 21 ft): 6 boats for hire, up to 2 people, NOK 1,650 per 24 hours. Season 1 April – 30 September.

Hotel rooms and economy rooms include breakfast. Breakfast on its own, without a room, costs NOK 198 per person.
Overview: https://batsfjord-brygge-1w4.pages.dev/en/accommodation

## Experiences

### Out on the sea
- [King Crab Safari](https://batsfjord-brygge-1w4.pages.dev/en/experiences/king-crab-safari): All year, Around 3 hours, of which 1.5–2 hours at sea, NOK 2,100 per person. Out into the Barents Sea after the biggest delicacy it holds. The traps come up, the crab is boiled on the quay and eaten fresh the same day.
- [Nature and Wildlife in the Barents Sea](https://batsfjord-brygge-1w4.pages.dev/en/experiences/nature-and-wildlife): April – September, 4–5 hours, NOK 1,950 per person. A long day on one of the cleanest seas on earth, with a cabin boat, a rod and plenty of time to watch for animals.
- [Summer Trip to Makkaur–Sandfjorden](https://batsfjord-brygge-1w4.pages.dev/en/experiences/makkaur-sandfjorden-summer-trip): June – September, 4 hours, NOK 2,200 per person. A white sand beach between black cliffs, a barbecue on the shore and a swim for the brave — passing Makkaur lighthouse by RIB on the way.
- [Syltefjordstauran Bird Cliff](https://batsfjord-brygge-1w4.pages.dev/en/experiences/syltefjordstauran-bird-cliff): Summer, 1.5 hours, NOK 1,500 per person. A RIB trip along a bird cliff three kilometres long and two hundred metres high, home to the world’s northernmost gannet colony.
- [Sea Rafting](https://batsfjord-brygge-1w4.pages.dev/en/experiences/sea-rafting): May – September, 60–75 minutes, NOK 1,500 per person. An hour at up to 45 knots, with sea eagles and seals along the fjord. The shortest trip we run, and the fastest.

### Winter
- [King Eider Safari](https://batsfjord-brygge-1w4.pages.dev/en/experiences/king-eider-safari): February – April, 1 hour, NOK 1,000 per person. An hour by RIB after king eider — one of the birds people travel to Varanger to photograph.
- [Snowmobile Tour to Makkaur](https://batsfjord-brygge-1w4.pages.dev/en/experiences/scenic-snowmobile-tour): January – April, 6 hours, price on request. A full day across the plateau to Makkaur lighthouse, with lunch and hot drinks once you are there.
- [Ice Fishing](https://batsfjord-brygge-1w4.pages.dev/en/experiences/ice-fishing): February – April, Half or full day, price on request. A fire on the ice, coffee in a cup and Arctic char on the hook.

### Fishing
- [Sea Fishing in Your Own Boat](https://batsfjord-brygge-1w4.pages.dev/en/experiences/deep-sea-fishing): 1 April – 30 September, Per 24 hours, NOK 1,650 per 24 hours. Rent one of our six 21-foot Smartliners and head out yourself. Cod, halibut, redfish and haddock right outside.
- [Salmon Fishing in the Syltefjord River](https://batsfjord-brygge-1w4.pages.dev/en/experiences/salmon-fishing): From mid-June, By arrangement, price on request. A wilderness river with 35 kilometres of fishable water and five to six tonnes of salmon a year. Thirty minutes away.
- [Freshwater Fishing](https://batsfjord-brygge-1w4.pages.dev/en/experiences/freshwater-fishing): Summer and autumn, By arrangement, price on request. Trout and Arctic char in lakes you can mostly drive or walk to in a short time.

### On your own
- [Northern Lights over the Quay](https://batsfjord-brygge-1w4.pages.dev/en/experiences/northern-lights): 21 September – 21 March, Evening and night, price on request. We tell you when it is happening. Barely any light pollution to speak of — you only need to step out onto the quay.
- [Bird Watching in Varanger](https://batsfjord-brygge-1w4.pages.dev/en/experiences/bird-watching): All year, except 15 November – 1 February, As long as you like, price on request. Varanger is the most exclusive birding destination Norway has. We have a self-guided setup so you can find your way.
- [Bicycle Rental](https://batsfjord-brygge-1w4.pages.dev/en/experiences/bicycle-rental): May – September, By the hour, the day or longer, NOK 500 per 24 hours. Six mountain bikes for hire. The fishing village and the fjord start right outside the door.
- [Tour of the Fish Factory](https://batsfjord-brygge-1w4.pages.dev/en/experiences/fish-factory-tour): All year, About 1 hour, NOK 100 per person. See where the fish actually goes. A fishing village is best understood from the inside.

### Wellness
- [Hot Tub on the Quay](https://batsfjord-brygge-1w4.pages.dev/en/experiences/hot-tub): All year, NOK 1,000 for 2 hours. Welcome to our relaxing hot tub oasis.
- [Sauna](https://batsfjord-brygge-1w4.pages.dev/en/experiences/sauna): All year, NOK 350 per person. Relax and recharge in our sauna

Most trips are confirmed by email because they are arranged around the
weather and the size of the group. Overview: https://batsfjord-brygge-1w4.pages.dev/en/experiences

## Meetings and conferences

A meeting room for up to 50 with a sea view, and room for 44 guests to stay the night.

- Meeting on the wharf: from NOK 195 per person. For the short, efficient meeting
- Half day on the wharf: from NOK 345 per person. A simple, pleasant meeting package
- Day package on the wharf: from NOK 795 per person. Meeting room and lunch, without an overnight stay
- Full conference day: from NOK 1,395 per person. The day package, plus dinner in the evening
- Lunch to lunch — the full conference day and night: from NOK 2,990 per person. The complete stay, work and the social side
- The whole place: price on request. The place to yourselves, with no other guests

Details: https://batsfjord-brygge-1w4.pages.dev/en/meetings

## Christmas season 2026

The Christmas season runs from mid-November until just before Christmas.
Dates and prices per person:

- Saturday 14 November: Lutefisk buffet — NOK 850
- Sunday 15 November: Christmas plate — NOK 550
- Saturday 21 November: Christmas tapas — NOK 950
- Saturday 28 November: Traditional Christmas dinner — NOK 895
- Sunday 29 November: Christmas market / Christmas plate — NOK 550
- Wednesday 2 December: Porridge party / fish tapas — NOK 650
- Thursday 3 December: Porridge party — NOK 2,500
- Saturday 5 December: Christmas dinner for small businesses — NOK 950
- Sunday 6 December: Christmas plate — NOK 550
- Saturday 12 December: Christmas dinner, Båtsfjordbruket — NOK 1,400
- Sunday 13 December: Family Christmas dinner — NOK 650
- Thursday 18 December: Christmas lunch / brunch — NOK 550

Booking and details: https://batsfjord-brygge-1w4.pages.dev/en/christmas

## For groups and tour operators

- [The bird cliff and the fishing village](https://batsfjord-brygge-1w4.pages.dev/en/groups/bird-cliffs-and-fishing-village): 3 days, May – August, from NOK 6,803 per person. Three days on the Varanger Peninsula, with the gannet colony as the high point
- [Northern lights and the winter coast](https://batsfjord-brygge-1w4.pages.dev/en/groups/northern-lights-and-winter-coast): 3 days, January – March, from NOK 5,553 per person. Three days in the Finnmark polar night, with snowmobiles, ice and king crab

Capacity, the season by season, and how to get here: https://batsfjord-brygge-1w4.pages.dev/en/groups

## About the place

- Båtsfjord is Norway's largest fishing harbour.
- The restaurant cooks ingredients landed a few hundred metres away.
- The northern lights season runs from 21 September to 21 March.
- Syltefjordstauran is one of Norway's largest bird cliffs, with the
  world's northernmost gannet colony.

Last generated: 2026-11-11