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The 2025 hot list: the 26 best new hotels in Scandinavia and the Nordics

The Nordics • Stay • The 2025 hot list: the 26 best new hotels in Scandinavia and the Nordics

The 2025 hotel openings across Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden

Do you want to know where to book a stay in Scandinavia and the Nordics, right now? Hotel aficionados want to know what’s new, what’s popular and where to go – and with a slew of highly anticipated debuts across Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, there are more hotels to explore than ever before. We maintain a current list of all new hotels along the Nordics that are set to open in 2025, conveniently divided down month by month so you can see exactly when they opened. Here is the complete guide to the Nordic region’s newest, best and buzziest hotels, inns and guesthouses.

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Top photography courtesy of Hagastrand

25/12

Jänkä Resort

Kolari, Finland

Above the Arctic Circle, in the village of Äkäslompolo near Ylläs, Jänkä Resort turns Lapland’s vastness into something quietly personal. This is not a single hotel but a small ecosystem of stays, from private cabins and suites to larger houses made for lingering. Everything orbits the Safari House, the resort’s social heart. Designed by Finnish studio Fyra, it works as restaurant, lobby and safari hub in one. Think generous country-house warmth rather than lodge theatrics: wood everywhere, vintage finds, bespoke furniture, fireplaces and soft light. The dining room feels like stepping into a host’s kitchen, while discreet gear rooms smooth the shift between interior calm and Arctic wilderness.

Jänkä Resort

Konijänkäntie 1
Kolari
Finland

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Photography courtesy of Fyra Design Agency and Jänkä Resort

4/12

Skýra Retreat

Rovaniemi, Finland

Silence is part of the proposition at Skýra Retreat. Set between Lake Norvajärvi and the forests of Finnish Lapland, the retreat sits about twenty minutes from Rovaniemi Airport yet feels structurally removed from it. At the centre is a 1950s village schoolhouse, repurposed as the restaurant and shared living space rather than a nostalgic centrepiece. Founder Susanne Hulbekkmo developed the project with architect Enni Hukka and UKI Arkkitehdit, with interiors by Marjo Saarinen. The retreat offers 15 suites, including log-built Mökki cabins, the former teacher’s chambers and a private lakeside villa. As part of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Skýra is defined by how the place is used – long stays, slow meals, cold water, early nights and a setting that doesn’t require interpretation.

Skýra Retreat

77 Ahventie
Rovaniemi
Finland

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Photography courtesy of Skýra Retreat

19/11

The Dock

Södertälje, Sweden

Where the Swedish city of Södertälje meets the water, a new vertical landmark rises: a 14-storey hotel bringing international polish to Marenplan in the city centre. The Dock folds rooms, restaurants, a skybar, cinema, conferences and a 1 400-square-metre spa into one sculptural stack owned by Winn Hotel Group and part of Nordic Hotels & Resorts. Interiors lean mid-century modern – stripes, grids and colour punches – anchored by Spik Studios’ calm, retro-Nordic rooms overlooking Södertälje canal. Jackie’s, a New York-leaning bistro with Nordic flavour, runs from breakfast to late night, while Birds Eye delivers the city’s first skybar with 360-degree views.

The Dock

Ekdalsgatan 8
Södertälje
Sweden

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Photography courtesy of The Dock

15/11

Four Suites

Copenhagen, Denmark

Four Suites is not trying to charm everyone, and that’s exactly the point. Hidden inside a restored 19th-century townhouse on Bredgade, this four-key address operates somewhere between a private apartment and a quietly obsessive design project. You let yourself in, close the door and Copenhagen falls into step around you. Each suite carries a name rather than a concept – Brønnums, Zieglers, Dehns, Harsdorffs – references to the people and institutions that once shaped this part of Frederiksstaden. This is a stay for travellers who like autonomy, silence and space.

Four Suites

Bredgade 56
Copenhagen
Denmark

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Photography courtesy of Four Suites

15/11

Scandic Pohjanhovi

Rovaniemi, Finland

Scandic Pohjanhovi in Rovaniemi in Finnish Lapland is the kind of place locals name without needing directions – the riverside landmark that taught generations what Lapland tourism looked like. The refresh keeps that weight and clears the clutter. Fyra Design Agency, a Helsinki-based architecture and interior architecture practice, reworked the public zones: restaurant and bar, lobby, conference rooms, gym and the children and youth areas. Later layers were stripped out so the building’s northern functionalism can do its job again – lobby floors, the main counter and the restaurant pillars are back in view.

Scandic Pohjanhovi

Pohjanpuistikko 2
Rovaniemi
Finland

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Photography courtesy of Fyra Agency and Scandic Pohjanhovi

14/11

Gáldu Hotel & Spa

Saariselkä, Finland

Gáldu Hotel & Spa sits on the edge of Urho Kekkonen National Park in Finnish Lapland and it knows exactly what you came for: Arctic light, silence and the kind of view that makes your phone feel pointless. Finnish architect Pekka Mäki gave all 31 rooms and suites floor-to-ceiling windows, then kept the interiors pared back with Scandinavian pieces and a few Japandi notes. Dinner leans on Lappish cooking and local produce, with a fireside bar that turns winter into a plan. The spa takes its job seriously – three saunas, a warm pool, an outdoor jacuzzi and a cold plunge for anyone who needs proof they’re awake.

Gáldu Hotel & Spa

Viskitie 1
Saariselkä
Finland

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Photography courtesy of Gáldu Hotel & Spa

1/11

Rox Resort

Køge, Denmark

Set along Køge’s coastal stretch, Rox Resort is emerging as one of Denmark’s most exciting winter escapes. With 156 rooms designed by Spik Studios, the interiors combine mirrored surfaces, velvet tones, chalk walls and burnished brass. Here, East meets West, with a travel-era romance. The resort’s rooftop pool area is the kind of place you can spend a whole day. Three heated pools (including one with a glass ceiling), a sauna, a gym and panoramic views over Køge Bay. Even the dining at Rox Resort is design-led. You can pick between The Dumpling Bar by the pool (bright, playful and Asian-inspired) and R.H. Smith’s The Dirty Sichuan for a more theatrical, spiced-up evening. For drinks, the Birdcage bar channels old-school glamour with tableside service and a trolley, giving every cocktail a little show.

Rox Resort

Nordstranden 10
Køge
Denmark

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Photography courtesy of Rox Resort

29/10

Vipp Lofoten

Stormolla, Norway

Vipp, the Danish design brand best known for its industrial kitchens and furniture, has taken its philosophy to the edge of the map. Vipp Lofoten is the brand’s most remote guesthouse to date, set on Stormolla, a small island in Norway’s Lofoten archipelago, north of the Arctic Circle. The project forms part of True North Lofoten, a carefully planned cluster of architecture-led cabins developed with a long-term view of the landscape. Designed by Norwegian studio Logg Arkitekter within Snøhetta’s masterplan, the building nods to the region’s traditional rorbuer fishing huts without turning them into pastiche. Elevated on stilts above rock and sea, the house faces raw weather and open horizons. Inside, everything is unmistakably Vipp: a fully equipped steel kitchen, pared-back furniture, muted tones and a near-monastic calm.

Vipp Lofoten

Stormolla Island
Vestvågøy
Norway

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Photography courtesy of Vipp

21/10

Hotel Hans

Copenhagen, Denmark

Hotel Hans is shaping up to be one of the most interesting openings in Copenhagen’s boutique scene for 2025. Brøchner Hotels, one of the few B Corp-certified hotel groups in Scandinavia, is steering the project with its usual mix of Danish design intelligence and responsibility-first thinking. What we love is the intention. Hotel Hans is meant to read as a small, personality-forward city stay where materials matter, energy use is scrutinised and public spaces feel like extensions of Copenhagen’s creative life. The building itself dates back to 1900, but the interiors are a deliberate departure. Textured concrete, soft green tones, warm wood surfaces and modern lighting come together to show craftsmanship and bravado in equal measure.

Hotel Hans

Åboulevard 29
Frederiksberg
Denmark

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Photography courtesy of Hotel Hans

18/10

Waldorf Astoria Helsinki

Helsinki, Finland

The rebranded Waldorf Astoria Helsinki emerges from the legacy of Hotel Maria, reintroducing the property as Finland’s first Waldorf Astoria. The architecture is classic. Originally built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries by Finnish architects Evert Lagerspetz and Armas Siitonen. Inside, the design combines Nordic minimalism with elevated luxury. The rooms are designed with earthy tones, handcrafted furnishings and high ceilings that feel both calming and grand. Attic-style duplex suites retain original wooden beams, giving a raw, architectural edge. We love the Peacock Bar, inspired by Waldorf Astoria New York’s Peacock Alley. It’s laid-back by day and elegant by night. In the spa, a glass-roof atrium frames a calming wellness zone where you’ll find a Finnish sauna, steam room, cold plunge pools, hot tubs and four treatment rooms.

Waldorf Astoria Helsinki

Mariankatu 23
Helsinki
Finland

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Photography courtesy of Waldorf Astoria Helsinki

15/10

Hobo Oslo

Oslo, Norway

Hobo Oslo is a young-at-heart hotel with creative design and social spaces that blur the line between trendy startup and luxury lodging. There are 181 rooms total, including compact Snug rooms with curated peg-wall storage and larger Studio and Suite categories with living areas. The interiors are striking and playful with checkered and pastel tiles, pegboard walls for hanging your things, colourful furniture and plenty of plants. When staying at Hobo Oslo, you will have access to a communal bar, restaurant, café and co-working lounges. These spaces were all designed with the idea of community and collaboration in mind. Hobo Oslo emphasises togetherness and creativity by regularly hosting pop-up events, art exhibitions and flexible programmed spaces.

Hobo Oslo

Dronningens gt. 23
Oslo
Norway

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Photography courtesy of Hobo Oslo

28/9

Hagastrand

Stockholm, Sweden

Wellness just got louder. Sitting pretty by Brunnsviken, Hagastrand is the new social wellness playground from Nobis Hospitality Group – the team behind hits like Hotel Skeppsholmen and Nobis Hotel. Designed by Wingårdhs, the 215 rooms lean Nordic and natural, but it’s the more-than-2,500-square-metre spa that steals the robe. Expect infrared glow sessions, Scandinavia’s largest snow room, neuroacoustic lounges, Gongmatic (the first outside Italy) and Sweden’s largest ‘event sauna’ – a 60-seat ritual led by a sauna master with stage presence. Add Njord, a restaurant themed around forest, sea, earth and fire, plus lounges that shift from soft whispers to social swirl. Five minutes from Stockholm, Hagastrand is proof that wellness doesn’t have to be quiet.

Hagastrand

Frösundaviks Allé 15
Solna
Sweden

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Photography courtesy of Hagastrand

1/8

1 Hotel Copenhagen

Copenhagen, Denmark

Right in the heart of Copenhagen – one of the world’s greenest cities – 1 Hotel Copenhagen doesn’t feel like an arrival. It feels inevitable. Part of a global line of luxury eco hotels, it’s carved into a former 1960s department store, now reimagined with weathered wood, recycled materials and just enough concrete left exposed to keep it honest. Rooms are pared back and deeply considered. There’s a rooftop restaurant with herb gardens, a spa with Nordic treatments and a gym that doesn’t scream wellness but quietly delivers it. Like Copenhagen itself, it’s thoughtful, forward-looking and comfortable in its own skin.

1 Hotel Copenhagen

Krystalgade 22
Copenhagen
Denmark

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Photography courtesy of 1 Hotel

2/7

The Bolder Wave

Forsand, Norway

Suspended like a minimalist spacecraft above the Lysefjord, The Bolder Wave is Norway’s most spectacular new sleep. This daring cantilevered cabin near Preikestolen fuses brutalist lines with soft Nordic woods, offering uninterrupted views from your bed straight into the blue-green abyss below. Inside, it’s all slate, oak and sharp Scandinavian design – created in collaboration with Snøhetta – while outside, the wild Rogaland landscape commands every moment. Guests come for the solitude but stay for the strange serenity that descends with the morning mist. If you’re craving a remote reset with architectural clout and zero distractions, this is the kind of off-grid you’ll want to switch on for.

The Bolder Wave

Ryfylkevegen 259
Forsand
Norway

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Photography courtesy of The Bolder Wave

27/6

Strandvillan

Ljunghusen, Sweden

Strandvillan opened in 2025 in Ljunghusen, a beachside village on the Falsterbo Peninsula, about 30 minutes south of Malmö. Set inside an early-20th-century seaside villa, the hotel resists polish in favour of restraint. Interiors lean on pale wood, washed colours and daylight rather than décor. The scale is intentionally intimate, closer to staying at someone’s coastal house than checking into a hotel. Downstairs, the restaurant works with seasonal Nordic ingredients, changing dishes as produce shifts rather than sticking to a fixed menu. Days follow the rhythm of the beach just beyond the dunes – walks, swims, long meals and very little reason to rush back inside.

Strandvillan

Strandbadsvägen 11
Ljunghusen
Sweden

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Photography courtesy of Strandvillan

25/6

The Dock 69°39 by Scandic

Tromsø, Norway

Tromsø keeps stretching north and Scandic just doubled down on it. In the new Vervet district – a waterfront neighbourhood carved out of former industrial land – The Dock 69°39 by Scandic, opened in 2025, rises over 12 floors, adding 305 rooms to a city already straining under winter tourism. The design leans hard into the climate: carpets made from recycled fishing nets built to survive crampons, a heated rooftop running track, a sauna with Arctic views and a brasserie on the tenth floor that feels suspended above the harbour. It is one of Scandic’s signature hotels and its boldest in Northern Norway, built for travellers chasing sky, weather and horizon.

The Dock 69°39 by Scandic

Skansegata 7
Tromsø
Norway

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Photography courtesy of The Dock 69°39 by Scandic

24/6

Sibbjäns

Burgsvik, Sweden

On Gotland, the Baltic island known for its medieval towns, limestone quarries and summer influx of Stockholmers, Sibbjӓns bills itself as Sweden’s first boutique farmstay. At the island’s southern tip, a cluster of 19th-century limestone barns has been turned into a farm hotel and restaurant. The project comes from four founders: restaurateur Susanna Rönn and film agent Pontus Rönn, journalist Kina Zeidler and her husband Jonas Nordlander — the tech entrepreneur behind Tradera and Avito. The kitchen follows their idea of bonngastronomi: generous, seasonal menus shaped by the farm’s own gardens and animals. Nine boutique rooms, 13 rustic lodge bunks and a natural pool, sauna and farm shop complete this Swedish take on agriturismo.

Sibbjäns

Vamlingbo Sibbjäns 102
Burgsvik
Sweden

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Photography courtesy of Mike Karlsson Lundgren and Sibbjäns

4/6

Roberta’s Society

Aarhus, Denmark

From the team behind Copenhagen’s Hotel Sanders comes something looser, louder and far less polished – in the best way. Roberta’s Society, set in a former 1930s library in central Aarhus, is Kolpin Hotels’ newest venture and it throws the rulebook out the window. Stay the night or just drop in. Catch a film, join a dinner, wander down to the basement where Roberta’s Stage hosts everything from soft-spoken acts to full-blown parties. Upstairs, Cantina dishes out generous plates, natural wines and a mood that’s warm, not curated. This isn’t about high thread counts or hushed tones – it’s about people, rhythm and the strange alchemy that happens when strangers decide to stick around.

Roberta’s Society

Møllegade 3a
Aarhus
Denmark

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Photography courtesy of Roberta’s Society

3/6

Petra Hotel

Copenhagen, Denmark

Tucked behind Copenhagen’s King’s Garden, Petra Hotel feels like the kind of place you’d move into if they let you. Designed in the 1940s by Kay Fisker, the building still holds his quiet confidence – terrazzo floors, brass railings, curved stairwells – now revived and reimagined by furniture brand &Tradition. The 40 rooms are understated but intentional, balancing mood with clarity. Downstairs, Petra Bar & Restaurant draws locals and travellers with well-built cocktails, layered lighting and food that plays with Danish tradition without leaning on it. Petra is part of Copenhagen Design Hotels, the group behind Hotel Alexandra, and it brings the same belief: heritage deserves more than nostalgia, it should be lived in.

Petra Hotel

Dronningens Tværgade 45
Copenhagen
Denmark

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Photography courtesy of Petra Hotel

16/5

Season Hotel

Ekerö, Sweden

Season Hotel brings a new rhythm to Stockholm’s boutique scene. Just 15 minutes from the city by RIB boat, this family-owned retreat draws on Cape Cod’s coastal charm and pared-back Scandinavian minimalism. Designed for unhurried indulgence, the hotel houses 37 rooms, a spa with twin heated pools and a rooftop bar overlooking Lake Mälaren. Brasserie Season champions local ingredients in vibrant, seasonal plates, while a neighbouring microbrewery offers fresh pours and guided tastings. Notably, Season will debut underwater art exhibitions, where contemporary works shift and shimmer with the movement of the lake.

Season Hotel

Ankarslingan 2
Ekerö
Sweden

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Photography courtesy of Season Hotel

11/5

Elite Hotel Frost

Kiruna, Sweden

In Kiruna, the mining town slowly shifting to its new city centre in Lappland, Elite Hotel Frost brings a rare dose of polish to a place defined more by landscape than urban charm. The hotel has 154 rooms, two restaurants, a skybar with wide Arctic views and a Vana Spa on the top floor shaped around light, steam and stillness. Design cues draw from ice, minerals and the surrounding tundra, without forcing the theme. Guests can head out with Adventure Lapland for dogsledding or snowmobile trips before returning to something Kiruna hasn’t really had before: warmth, comfort and a base that makes the region easy enjoy on your own terms.

Elite Hotel Frost

Torggatan 5
Kiruna
Sweden

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Photography courtesy of Elite Hotel Frost

3/4

Lodge Havnnes

Hamnnes, Norway

Lodge Havnnes in Havnnes village on Uløya, an island at the entrance to Lyngen Fjord in northern Norway, works as a private buyout rather than a hotel corridor. The setting comes with a backstory – Havnnes is described as one of Norway’s oldest trading posts with known settlements dating back to 5000 BC. Ole Birger Giæver, founder, built a three-building compound around a courtyard, designed by Odd Thommesen, architect. Expect eight en-suite bedrooms, a library lounge, a spa building with sauna and an outdoor jacuzzi, plus stone from Alta, slate from Oppdal and solar panels. Exclusive-use bookings have a three-night minimum.

Lodge Havnnes

Mor Lyngs Plass
Hamnnes
Norway

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Photography courtesy of Lodge Havnnes

9/2

Hernö Gin Hotell

Härnösand, Sweden

Located in the middle of Härnösand, the Hernö Gin Hotell is a remarkable destination. Its sleek Scandinavian architecture offers unparalleled views of Sörsundet and Bottenhavet. While the hotel’s affiliation with Hernö Gin suggests a strong focus on alcohol, it promises a dining experience featuring inventive dishes that may include the region’s celebrated gin. You will be able to unwind at the tranquil Stillery Spa, enjoy the fully kitted gym, or take a refreshing dip in the water. With its chic design, exceptional facilities and proximity to Härnösand’s charming Östanbäcken district, the Hernö Gin Hotel offers a perfect balance of relaxation, adventure and luxury.

Hernö Gin Hotell

Brunnshusgatan 2
Härnösand
Sweden

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Photography courtesy of Hernö Gin Hotell

1/2

Lilløy Lindenberg

Vestland, Norway

Located in the region of Vestland, Norway, Lilløy Lindenberg is a marvel of luxury on its secluded island, surrounded by the expansive Northern Sea. As 2025 dawns, this remote treasure, a collaboration between acclaimed interior designers Vera & Kyte and the visionary Lindeberg hotel group, opens its doors. The Norwegian duo Vera & Kyte are celebrated for their dynamic and innovative style, masterfully blending modern sophistication with the unspoiled beauty of nature.

Lilløy Lindenberg

Vestland
Norway

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Photography courtesy of Dave Imms and Lilløy Lindenberg

1/2

Stockholm Stadshotell

Stockholm, Sweden

This landmark reinvention in Södermalm brings together some of the most influential names in hospitality. Johan Agrell, Jon Lacotte and Dan Källström – behind Stockholm favourites like Café Nizza and Babette – join forces with Fredrik Carlström of Alma and Ian Nicholson, known for his work at The Mercer, Chiltern Firehouse and Chateau Marmont. With 32 uniquely designed rooms, a bistro by Olle T. Cellton and a bar led by Andrés Basile, Stockholm Stadshotell is a bustling hub of creativity. We stopped by for lunch and loved the beef tartare and the radicchio, mozzarella and anchovy salad. A courtyard garden, guest lounge and historic charm make this a an unusual destination in this part of the city destination in the heart of the city.

Stockholm Stadshotell

Björngårdsgatan 23
Stockholm
Sweden

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Photography courtesy of Stockholm Stadshotell

20/1

Hjortviken Country Club

Hindås, Sweden

Twenty minutes east of Gothenburg, on the forested edge of lake Västra Nedsjön in Västergötland, Hjortviken Country Club flips the script on the classic countryside retreat. ESS Group has turned this former conference property in Hindås into a low-key escape built on mood, music and zero TV distractions. Guests drift between two restaurants – the Club Room with its Swedish brasserie comfort and Bay Bay with Mediterranean ease – plus a 1,750-square-metre Pool Club of indoor and outdoor pools, saunas and sunbeds. Days stretch across paddle courts, lake activities and fire-lit lounges. With 150 rooms and ten meeting spaces, it’s a place made for slowing down without ever feeling slow.

Hjortviken Country Club

Hotellvägen 1
Hindås
Sweden

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Photography courtesy of Hjortviken Country Club