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Reviews of Yggdrasil Farmhotel Retreat & Spa

3.5 out of 5
Yggdrasil Farmhotel Retreat & Spa
Leirstrandvegen 1557, Straumsbukta, Bakkejord, Tromsø

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 75 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yu Hin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location surrounded by mountains and seas. Staff are friendly and responsive. Clean rooms and facilities. Only downside is hard to get to without rental car, so must factor into cost. Otherwise, great experience not to be missed when in and around Tromsø
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yathish

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
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It was perfect for our stay, we enjoyed the stay. Thank you for the nice hospitality. Will definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Estelle

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I asked for help bringing my luggage down thr hill the woman at the front desk kept saying usually her guests are healthy and don't need help she was rude and put her hands on me when i took a picture of her because of how she was speaking to me she pushed me out of the hotel and threw my things out her co worker ripped the phone out of my hands and stepped on it and threw it in the snow. Ive traveled everywhere never have i experienced something like this before in my life
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Daglig leder on 16 Mar 2024
Hello. We cannot take this review seriously. This is an insult, as it does not correspond to reality. This review must be removed from the system as it gives a completely wrong picture of the situation and of our place. We have never experienced anything like it. I ask Expedia to either remove the text from the review, or contact us for an explanation. Would like to speak with a Norwegian speaker.

8/10 Good

Bo Ingeborg E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Norwegian Country
Yggdrasil Farmhotel is about 50min drive from the Tromso airport, it overlooks a fjord and is not hard to find. I rented the tiny house for myself, I had some activities planned but was looking for a quiet time out I could do some thinking and planning for 2024. The place is warm and cosy, the breakfast is excellent. The tiny house lacked some utensils for cooking and I was not able to have Wifi within which made me sit in the public areas to complete some work. I loved the woodfired Sauna. The weather was a challenge while I was there so I spend more time inside then I anticipated. It was a pleasant stay if you want to be away from the busy little city of Tromso.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naira

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Amazing place to stay if you want and need something quiet. I was with my daughter and we enjoyed our stay at Yggdrasil Farmhotel! Friendly, nice and amazing owners and staff! Nice, clean and warm cabin! Delicious food! Beautiful views! Moreover, we had nice little hiking trip to see the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) with a guide on the hotel premises (to the mountains). That was something unbelievably beautiful and unreal!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

gaylynn

Travelled with group
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Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hector

Travelled with partner
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This is as good as it gets. Superb host, very nice room, very clean, gorgeous setting, excellent food, parking included.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Travelled with partner
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Peace beauty kindness colors river ocean birches (Room too hot!!!!)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzane

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a special place on earth, and Maria is a wonderful hostess and owner. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. She prepares farm-to-table fare that is delicious. However, we were visiting in March, and at that time of the year the options for a vegetarian is rather limited. Other than that, which is certainly understandable, this was a great place to relax, unwind, snowshoe, and ski (rentals in Tromso).
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Dale

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Great place if weather would have co operated
Not a place we would normally stay but for northern lights seemed to be the best choice. It snowed everyday while there so no Northern Lights. We drove on snowy roads to fill time so in retrospect would have stayed in town but not due to unhappiness with the retreat. Food was very good and breakfast was artwork. Resort arranged a dog sled ride and took us there, Everything is ala carte so be prepared to pay for anything you desire outside of the great breakfast. Evening meals were outstanding. I would go back for opportunity to see Northern lights.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

debra

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Splendidly simple and simply splendid
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jun

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It’s cosy, tidy, well decorated and in a good location. I really enjoy staying here. Love the food especially the creamy Norwegian fish soup. Hope I can visit again shortly.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
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Peaceful and Northern Lights!
Amazingly peaceful place to stay. Food excellent and got to see Northern Lights on 2 nights! Really enjoyed our stay. Only let down was the 'queen' bed in the cabin wasn't very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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Nice stay
Very nice stay. We were in the Viking suite which is by the stable so the animals are outside the window. On one night the sheeps started making a lot of noise at 4am which kept us awake and was very frustrating, but the other nights were fine. All other amenities such as sauna jacuzzi etc are charged extra so we didn’t use them. The place is beautiful and we saw the northern lights just outside our room!! Breakfast is lovely as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laurauk, UK

Travelled with partner
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Absolutely loved this place. Amazing room, with direct access to all the animals. Great location for relaxing, chilling with the animals, moose spotting and of cause northern lights spotting. I was very fortunate to see them whilst being in the hot tub. Breakfast every morning was lovely. Chia pudding, oat pudding, their own hen eggs, soft bread, cheese and butter. They have an espresso machine which provided great coffees. The owners were very friendly and took interest in our stay and our lives. They also gave great tips on what to do and what the weather was up to. They also have the cutest little dog ever! A big thank you :-)
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shannon, Los Angeles

Travelled with group
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Where to begin!!! The property is beyond charming with breathtaking vistas from atop the hill, perfect for stargazing and catching a glimpse of the Aurora. Maria and her little shadow Ebla were warm and inviting and Silvia made the most incredible food we have ever tasted. The environment that the entire fantastic staff creates promotes total and complete relaxation. If you are light hunting, this is the perfect place to do it, as even if you aren’t lucky enough to experience them, your trip will not be a disappointment. This is a magical place, and staying in cottage #1 absolutely filled my heart with joy to be able to open the window and be greeted by all of the beautiful animals that reside right outside of your door. Loved Loved Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

chelsea

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Perfect
A perfect setting for a holiday, super clean, the most delicious breakfast and dinners! We were blown away with it. We loved that you had to take off your shoes, made it feel more relaxed and homey. The views were to die for, the animals so sweet and fluffy this time of year. They’re very accommodating and nice to English speakers. We’d come back right away if we could.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Amazing property and delicious food
Amazing space and delicious food. Would have been easier if the long driveway and walkway had been salted with so much ice, but otherwise a wonderful stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
peaceful, beautiful surroundings and great staff and hospitality! wonderful to have 24/7 coffee and tea available. nice linens and warm floors. Maria, the owner felt like family!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Frank

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Hygge and comfortable stay
A lovely stay for us, unfortunately missed out on spectacular Northern lights show by one day :( Very cool, comfortable and hygge experience. Only slight gripe is there are a few hidden costs that could be included or packaged up- eg pay 250NOK each time for sauna, 150NOK for snow shoes hire etc. Considering this is Norway though, we can say that overall this was a very pleasant experience! Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great: the dinner we had of curry baked cod was magnificent! We also really enjoyed the common area with very comfortable sofa for relaxing. And the snowshoeing was fantastic! Great opportunity to get some exercise and see the countryside. Overall the location overlooking the water and mountains was lovely! Good: breakfast was nice but would have loved some scrambled or fried eggs instead of hard boiled. Ok: the beds were very basic and you could hear the springs underneath when you moved. It did not make for a very good nights sleep. Disappointing: the cost of the sauna and jacuzzi was exorbitant. 250 NOK for jacuzzi per person per session was shocking to me. The only saving grace for us was that no one else wanted jacuzzi that day so we had it to ourselves. The owners were nice to open it at 1 pm upon our request, instead of the usual 9 pm. There was no auroral activity during our stay so we preferred afternoon jacuzzi before dinner instead of late after dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Absolutely beautiful location, great food & ambience, v welcoming hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Response from Maria on 30 Jan 2019
Thank you so much for the visit and for the nice feedback

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Response from Maria on 28 Jan 2019
Thank you so much for the nice feedback Best regards from Maria

10/10 Excellent

Ana, Munich, DE

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The location is amazing! Landscape is very very beautiful and the area is nice for a hike and lots of photographs. The staff is very nice and helpful. The food in the restaurant is very delicious (try the deer). I definitely recommend staying here if you are looking to stay in the beauty of Norway nature.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Response from Maria on 13 Jan 2019
Thank you so much Ana. It was nice to meet you. You are warmly welcomed again. Best regards from Maria

10/10 Excellent

John

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One magical night in Tromso
We flew into Tromso for just one night, to offer a chance to see the Northern Lights. Boy, what a magical stay it was! We enjoyed the rental of the private sauna, even a roll in the snow to cool off and head back in. We stayed in cabin 1 which was placed just so, the bedroom windows faced the ridge where the Northern Lights were. I don't know if they're always in the place or if we just got lucky but they were AMAZING this night. My daughter and I were squealing! Just beautiful to behold as they danced across the sky!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Response from Maria on 13 Jan 2019
Thank you so much for the nice feedback. Are glad you had a good stay at Yggdrasiltunet. You are most welcome back again. Best regards from Maria

10/10 Excellent

Say Wooi

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This is a hidden gem of Tromsø! Everything is almost perfect due to it’s picturesque location. The best place to view Aurora Borealis due to zero light pollution at this area. The host Maria & Eivind are always making sure everything is up to their guest’s request in order to make their guests’ stay comfortable. Maria is a great chef! She knows what cooking is all about. This property is for those want city escapade & the tranquility with peaceful mind & soul...not for party animal!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Relaxing and very welcoming
Had a wonderful stay here. Beautiful views, fantastic welcome and gorgeous home cooked food
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Steph & Tim, Paris

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A wonderfull stay
We had a magical moment at Yggdrasiltunet. It is a very special place, with breathtaking landscapes, peacefull athmosphere and lovely animals. After a walk within the snowy mountains you can enjoy the jacuzzi and if you are lucky, look at the sky enlighted by aurora borealis. Maria and Eiving are kind and attentive to their guests, creating a warm athmosphere. The room was very comfortable, everything was very clean. And the food is so delicious ! Unfergottable memories.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

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Stunning views
This place is amazing, as long as you are not (like me) a creature that thrives on all the corporate trappings of large chain hotels. If you want to get away from it all and experience the real beauty and tranquillity of northern Norway, then this is where you come. The views are breathtaking, it’s peaceful and well off the beaten track. Your hosts will make you feel welcome and serve you with authentic Norwegian home cooked food. Alternatively there are some self catering lodges you can stay in, but don’t expect too much from these, they’re quite basic. This is a perfect base if you like hiking and touring the surrounding mountains and Fjords, It won’t get dark in the summer and it’s a perfect place to see the northern lights in the winter. There’s no TV so bring a book, but they do have Wi-Fi so you won’t be completely cut off if don’t want to be. Personally, for me, it was a little too quiet, but then I’m a city slicker. I think either way you should come here and experience it, it’s an amazing place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

Kristin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ingesamt war es ein schöner Aufenthalt. Jedoch war die Speiseauswahl sehr eintönig und es gab nicht viel Auswahl für Vegetarier. Die Zimmer waren für den Preis nicht gut ausgestattet.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisanne

Travelled with group
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The hotel was absolutely great. The staff was wonderful and took great care of us! The food was delicious and the location was beautiful. A tranquil area to enjoy the lovely scenery and get away from the noise and action of the city!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Kyunga

Travelled with group
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Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

silvia

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

YUK WING

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Aspettative superate… posto meraviglioso
Avevo letto bene di questo posto ma le aspettative sono state superate. Tutto favoloso… dall’accoglienza, alla stanza, al vista, alla sala del ristorante e la colazione preparata con cura e in ogni dettaglio. Consiglio per soggiorni anche più lunghi…. I dispiaceva dopo un giorno a dover dovuto andare via. Bravi!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Per Einar

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room is a bit small than we expected, and no facilities (i.e. refrigerator/coffee table) inside the room, except the bed, individual toilet and cupboards. The breakfast and the host were nice and their dogs are very cute and friendly. We have also joined their tour to see the northern lights. It was a great experience but overall the trip is a bit rushed and spent much time to stay in the cabin for food.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gute Work Life Balance
Gute Anlage Schoenes Fruehstueck Zugang im Winter schwierig, da der Zugang zur Anlage erhoeht ist.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesper Kristoffer

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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Susanne

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Jérome

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Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

tonny

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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gunnel

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‘Best ever’- vi likte oss så godt på alle måter.
Fantastisk frukost😊
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Lovely farm hotel
Beautiful farm hotel with lovely animals and amazing view. Everything brand new and clean. Great food for dinner and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kalle

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Hieno paikka keskellä villiä luonto.
Upea paikka meren rannalla. Vietimme pari yötä hotellissa, jonka yhteydessä on myös pieni maatila eläimineen. Vietimme iltaa myös jacuzzissa, josta aukeavat hienot näkymät merelle ja vuorille. Ruoka oli hyvää ja palvelu erinomaista. Ehdottomasti uudestaan tänne, jos tie vielä pohjois-norjaan vie.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

4/10 Poor

Lorea

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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Nice and quiet
Was a nice stay. Nice nature and friendly staff. Prices where quite high, but thats everywhere in Norway. Only thing I missed was being able to buy some snacks etc. Should have a small kiosk with some chips, sodas, chocolates, tootbrush etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020