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10/10 Excellent
Kia
22 Jul 2026
One of the things that made the biggest impression...
One of the things that made the biggest impression was the tranquility that the house exudes. In fact, the word “tranquility” hardly does justice to the feeling that washes over you the moment you park the car and walk the last stretch down toward the house. Your shoulders relax all on their own.
We’d actually planned a lot of excursions, but they never happened. Instead, we spent hours on the terrace enjoying the beautiful view of the fjord, and it turned out to be the best vacation we could have hoped for.
A couple of tips for future guests: Keep an eye on Skalldyr Risør’s Facebook page to see when the boat arrives in port. There, you can buy freshly caught crayfish straight from the boat while they’re still piping hot—an experience I highly recommend.
Also, do yourself a favor and visit Restaurant Hilda Larsen on Borøya. The Flammkuchen with scallops is absolutely fantastic, but honestly, you can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. And if the sun is shining, be sure to reserve a table well in advance—you won’t be the only ones who’ve had that idea.