The team of Hattvika Lodge & Restaurant fangst

Nikola

Nikola is a true adventurer and loves to engage with guests, both at basecamp and better off out in the nature. Nikola has several years of experience in Norway as a guide.
Nikola is always ready to go sea kayaking, hiking in the mountains or hunt for the Northern lights.

BIG SMILE – OPEN HEART – DEDICATED GUIDE

Jamila Portioli

Jamila is from Italy and have lived her CHEF life in Scandinavia and Europe. Jamila is always putting her pride to serve guests with professional attitude and with the best quality of service.

DEDICATED – ARTIST- EXPERIMENTAL

Guri Jentoft

Guri is co-owner of Hattvika Lodge together with her husband, Kristian. Guri i 6’th generation landlord out of Ballstad and is born and rised here.
After spending 20 years in Oslo in the Management Consulting business she has build Hattvika Lodge from scratch and has persevered the history and authentic style in the facilities we offer to guests. Guri is responsible for booking and private restaurant.

CARETAKING – FOUNDER – FRIENDLY

Roland Hummer

Roland is entering the Lofoten islands from Austria where he has extended experience from operating mountain Lodges. At Hattvika Lodge, Roland is the deputy managing director and is responsible for all of our activities in addition to be lead guide for hiking, trail running and ski mountaineering.
Roland is chef and architect by origin and is highly motivated to make your stay as active as possible.

PROFESSIONAL – HUGE SKILLSET – MANAGER

Simon Idsø

Simon is headcef at restaurant FANGST. Simon have a ton of experience with the Nordic flavours and kitchen after years as at Huset/ Isfjord Radio/ Svalbard among high ranked restaurants in the Nordics. Simon was Sous Chef at Kvitnes Gård in Vesterålen prior to his move to the Lofoten islands in 2023

HEAD CHEF – HARDWORKING – FINE DINING

Anais Hourat

Anais have spent some time already in Norway. Fist she visited the western part of Norway to establish a wine cellar for a boutiqe hotel and arrived at FANGST winter 2024.

Anais is Restaurant Manager at FANGST with deep knowledge of wine and pairing – perfect for your arctic dining experience at FANGST and will keep the standard as high as possible with onboarding new staff at Restaurant FANGST.

HARDWORKING – BIG SMILE – SOMMELIER

Kristian Bøe

Kristian is married to Guri and entered Ballstad after 25 years in the computer industry to establish Hattvika Lodge as the best fisherman’s cottage rental in the Lofoten islands.
Kristian is CEO and supporting all of the activities at Hattvika Lodge by guiding and assistant waiter/ butler for guests entering our facilities.

MANAGER – HARDWORKING – NATURE