Klofta, Norway
Lily Country Club
Nordic countryside clubhouse
Nordic countryside clubhouse
The hotel runs as an easygoing rural club, trading formal golf traditions for sunny terraces, fireside drinks, and weekend pool parties.
What it’s good at
Notable
A glasshouse orangery houses the pool lounge amid warm, understated Norwegian timber interiors.
Notable
Sauna masters conduct guided aroma rituals beside Turkish hammams and outdoor thermal pools.
Notable
Miklagard championship fairways meet guided alpaca treks through the surrounding Norwegian landscape.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
decorated in a handsome and warm contemporary style — luxurious, but typically Norwegian in their avoidance of anything flashy or ostentatious.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Surrounded by the fairways of Miklagard Golf Club in Kløfta, thirty minutes north of Oslo.
The rooms
Understated timber finishes and a soft Nordic palette give the bedrooms a calm, uncluttered warmth.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A curved waterfall spout spills into the heated indoor pool, bordered by daybeds and a dedicated bar.
The spa and gym
Starry lights illuminate a heated marble slab in the bathhouse, and the gym stays open around the clock.
Restaurant
Brasseriet
The brasserie looks across the golf greens, serving seasonal French and Italian fare and Neapolitan pizza.
At the table
Open-air terraces catch the evening sun, and Bar Lilibet serves drinks beside a year-round fireplace.
How it began
Miklagard was the Viking name for Istanbul, a history that inspired the property's mix of Norse timber and Turkish baths.
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Our shorthand
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.