Join us to amazing Lofoten for meditation, summit hikes and kayaking at Lofoten Apartments in beautiful Hopen on September 24 - 28, 2025. Did we mention Atlantic saunas and incredible food!?
Meditation - During the trip we’ll learn to be more awake, aware and compassionate through meditation. Axel will guide the meditations during the retreat and you’re welcome regardless if you’re a beginner or a seasoned meditator. You’ll get to try lots of meditations that will help you to be present both on the trip and when you’re back home.
Nature - Lofoten Apartments is a hidden gem in Hopen, between Henningsvær and Kabelvåg. It’s an old fishery that our friends rebuilt into modern standard with a jetty facing the water and with several balconies. Wherever you look you’ll see stunning mountain peaks, ready to be climbed. The surroundings cannot really be described as anything other than amazing.
Adventure - As said, more adventure! Where do we start? On the mountain tops of course. We’ll explore different peaks around Lofoten. Weather permitting, we eat our lunch outside. When we are not meditating, hiking or just being, there is the opportunity to paddle out into the bay water directly from the pier. The hikes are of varying difficulty and really makes us see Lofoten. But, the journey is for you and you decide how adventurous you want to be. Adventures are different for everyone!
Some good things to know before you go on a retreat with us:
Our ambition is that our retreats help you become more present, both during the trip and when you return home. We aim to create a space where you can feel safe and be yourself. We (Gustav and Axel) are also involved in most of the activities because we know that it helps us to be present. Welcome!
It's your retreat – Through experience we’ve developed a schedule that we know helps us feel grounded and in the present moment. But only you know what you truly need. Therefore we have no rules, no musts and no should. You do what you want and what you need.
We’ll go out regardless of the weather – We have discovered that nature helps us to be more present, regardless of the weather. And we can really recommend packing clothes so that you both can come out and come home to yourself in mother nature.
Digital detox – As said, there are no rules at our retreats. But maybe this is a perfect opportunity for you to put away your phone and instead of focusing on what everyone else is doing, just focus on you? If you want to leave your phone behind, we’ll take care of it for you during the retreat.
The food – Our chef Zuzana serves amazing food for tired but happy guests and prepares our packed lunches for the days we’re out exploring. There will be a vegetarian base with elements of seafood. We do not serve alcohol on our trips, however there is no ban. Did we mention homemade bread?
Who can book – Of course everyone can come to our retreats, but Lofoten Apartments is unfortunately not accessible for handicapped. It’s also good if you contact us before you book if you have an injury or illness that may be relevant to us. Especially since the summit hikes will be challenging.
Please note! The schedule is not set but this is pretty much what it’ll look like:
Program Wednesday
15.00 Welcome!
16.00 Short hike in Hopen
17.00 Introduction
18.00 Meditation
19.30 Dinner
21.00 Evening meditation
Program Thur - Sat
07.30 Meditation
08.30 Breakfast
10.00 Summit hike incl. lunch
16.00 Free time
18.00 Meditation
19.30 Dinner
21.00 Sauna / Evening meditation
Program Sunday
07.30 Meditation and closing ceremony
09.00 Breakfast
10.00 Shorter summit hike incl. lunch
13.30 Goodbye!
Note that the hikes take place with a guide but is not mandatory.
There will also be time for a kayak trip, read a book or to just be.
Price: 14 995 SEK (1 500 €)
Included in the retreat:
4 nights at Lofoten Apartments incl. bedding
Full board incl. soft drinks
10 guided meditation sessions
Guided hikes and meditation in nature
Access to our own sauna and kayaks
Exercises and material to take home after the trip
Room information:
- Single bed in shared loft for 2 guests (1 000 SEK / 100 EUR discount)
- Part of a double bed in a separate room
Additional costs:
You pay and arrange for the transport yourself. If you don’t travel by car, the best route is to travel to Narvik/Evenes by train or plane and then take a bus from there to Kabelvåg or Svolvær, where we’ll pick you up by car.
NOTE! Minimum 8 guest, max 14. Book rebookable tickets if you buy them before the retreat has a minimum of 8 guest.
Got questions, mail us.
* Photos by Lofoten Apartments and Breathe In