Framed by the icy expanse of Svartisen glacier in the mountain wilderness of northern Norway, Six Senses Svart is an off-grid destination resort in every sense. Scheduled to open in 2024, the remote hideaway will combine ground-breaking design, technological innovation and deep-rooted wellness in a carbon-neutral environment: a laboratory for the next generation of Six Senses hotels and the future of sustainable travel.
The 94-room escape, designed by Norwegian architectural firm Snøhetta, evokes the architectural principles of a traditional fiskehjell - a wooden A-frame structure used for drying fish - and the rorbue, a seasonal house used by fishermen. The circular wood and glass structure appears to float on the waters of thanks to a low-impact underwater platform that minimises disruption to the seabed, while rooftop solar panels will harvest enough energy to power the entire hotel.
Sophisticated waste and water management technology, on-site recycling and renewable infrastructure will make the hotel entirely self-sustaining within five years of opening, while the restaurants and bars will work with sustainable fishing and farming companies to source produce. Owner and developer Miris is also launching Net Zero Lab: “A vehicle for developing and taking to market the technology created by us in a joint effort with Six Senses to reach the common goal for net-zero travel,” says CEO Jan-Gunnar Mathisen.
The hotel promises a more interactive and results-oriented experience than the traditional hotel stay. Signature Six Senses touchpoints covering wellness, sleep, nourishment and kids’ experiences all help guests pursue positive lifestyle goals, encouraging a more active and outcome-focused hotel experience, while features such as the Earth Lab and Alchemy Bar take guests on a journey of discovery focusing on the sustainably initiatives undertaken at the hotel and the power of local flora and fauna.
