Bardufoss Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended hotels

Bardufoss airport shares its runway with a military base, nestled in the valley of the Målselv river: the village of Bardufoss, with its hotels, is a few minutes from the terminals, while the Målselv Fjellandsby ski resort lies about 22 km further down the valley. Those with a flight or a car rental to manage sleep in Bardufoss; those in the area to ski head straight for the resort, bypassing the village.

Bardufoss, the village

Airport area · The Bardufoss Hotell and the Bardufosstun are both in the village of Bardufoss, about 4-5 km and 8 minutes by car from the airport; there is no dedicated public shuttle, you use a car or a taxi.

Best for: Those with a flight to catch or arriving late who want a hotel a few minutes from the terminals.

Pros

A few minutes from the airport, handy for flights and car rentals
An in-house restaurant at both hotels, handy since the village has few evening venues

Cons

No public airport shuttle: you need a car or taxi even for a few kilometres
The village itself offers little to do in the evening

Recommended hotels in this area

Bardufoss Hotell: On Torget, in the centre of the village, on the banks of the Målselv river; gym and buffet breakfast praised in reviews.
Bardufosstun: A ski-in/ski-out hotel for cross-country skiing, 4.6 km from the airport; ski storage and in-house restaurant.

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Målselv Fjellandsby

Nearby town · About 22 km from the airport, 25-30 minutes by car; there is no direct bus, the resort is reached by car or with private transfers organised by the apartment owners.

Best for: Those coming to ski and wanting to sleep right on the slopes, about 25-30 minutes from the airport.

Pros

Direct ski-in/ski-out access from the village apartments
A quieter, greener alternative to Bardufoss, especially in summer

Cons

You need a car for the 22 km from the airport, there is no convenient public transport
Outside the ski season the resort is semi-deserted, with few services open

Recommended hotels in this area

Family friendly top apartment in Målselv Fjellandsby: A family-friendly ski-in/ski-out apartment in the Målselv Fjellandsby resort, about 22 km from the airport; full kitchen and direct access to the slopes.

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