Welcome to Dalheim in Laggo

Three kilometres up from the express boat quay in Laggo lies the Dalheim farm, idyllically situated on the southern bank of the Langfjord River, serving as a gateway to the wilderness. The farm was established in the 1930s as a homestead by Egil and Elsa Jensen. After active farming ended around 1970, their eldest son Charles took over and developed the property into a tourist destination, which he managed until his passing in 2023.

Today, the farm stands as a unique rural heritage site, featuring distinctive buildings and artistic installations. In 2024, Eva Heika and Trond Rypdal Sveen purchased Dalheim. We live here, maintain the buildings to the best of our ability, and warmly welcome both returning and new guests to the farm!

From and at Dalheim we offer:

Exclusive salmon fishing on our own beat
Easy access to good fishing spots in the lower section of the river
Weekly accommodation in the main house for groups of up to 10 people
Overnight stays in the Rolfbu storehouse for 1–2 people (3 if two don’t mind a tight fit)
Salmon fishing courses focused on fly fishing
Guided fishing trips in the river
Transport between the express boat quay and the farm upon arrival and departure
Free use of the sauna during your stay
Great hiking opportunities in the valley and surrounding mountains
Excellent trout and char lakes within easy reach of the farm
Inviting terrain for small game hunting
Favourable conditions for northern lights observation during the dark season

For more information about courses, guiding or transport, contact Trond at +47 95 13 19 00. Please note that mobile coverage may be limited — send an SMS if we are out of range, and we’ll get back to you once we have reception.

The Farm and Facilities

The farmyard has a rich and varied collection of buildings: the main house, barn with an event/party venue in the loft, tool sheds, garages, several storehouses, barbecue huts, a traditional Sami-style turf hut (gamme), and a sauna. You will also find installations for exercise, training, and ball games.

There is no TV, telephone, or internet coverage at the farm, so you can enjoy peace and quiet without digital distractions. Mobile coverage can be found a few hundred metres up the hillside or in scattered spots along the valley.

Fishing at Dalheim

Dalheim is a perfect base for salmon and sea char fishing in the lower stretches of the Langfjord River. When you rent the main house, you also gain exclusive fishing rights on the Dalheim beat — a roughly 500-metre stretch on the southern bank.

Here you’ll find the Jensen Pool, Charles Hole, and the lower section of Nedre Hyttedammen, all known for good fishing opportunities. The number of rods/anglers on the beat is unlimited — meaning you decide how many people can fish.

We follow the official fishing regulations for the river, with two exceptions:

Weighted flies are not allowed during low water levels (we recommend dry fly fishing instead).

The daily quota per angler is two salmon, including catch and release.

Accommodation

The Main House remains largely unchanged since it was built, offering a genuine glimpse into the daily life of early settlers nearly a century ago. It can be rented weekly, with Friday as arrival and departure day.

It has 10 beds on the upper floor, summer water supply, a shower and freezer in the basement, and a well-equipped kitchen with a fridge, oven, kettle, and all necessary utensils, crockery, glasses, and cutlery. The outdoor toilet is located in the barn.

You’ll need to bring your own bedding and all food and beverages. Heating is by electricity and wood stove. The Martinbu storehouse with two beds can be included by arrangement. Cleaning is done by the tenant or by agreement.

Rolfbu Storehouse is a cosy little cabin available for rent on a daily basis. It has a fridge and freezer, electric heating, hot plates, and essential cookware, dishes, and cutlery. Water is collected from the yard, and the outdoor toilet is in the barn. Sleeping arrangements are in the loft, suitable for 2–3 people depending on comfort level. Cleaning is done by the tenant or by agreement.

When the main house (with fishing rights) is not rented, you can rent exclusive fishing rights to the Dalheim beat separately. Again, the number of rods/anglers is unlimited — you decide who joins you.

Access and Transport

You can fly to Lakselv, Kirkenes, or Mehamn. Mehamn and Kjøllefjord are also served by the Hurtigruten coastal express. Bus connections from the airports to Skjånes or Nikolasdalen may be possible.

By car, drive to Skjånes or Nervei to take the express boat, which calls at Laggo on signal. The boat must be booked in advance, at least two hours before departure (or the day before if you’re travelling on Wednesday morning).

Download two apps on your mobile phone: Snelandia Mobillett and Snelandia Reise.

As of October 2025, the express boat operates between Skjånes and Laggo three days a week: Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, with return options each day. From Nervei to Laggo, it runs on Wednesday and Friday, with return on Sunday.
NB! This information will be updated when the 2026 sailing schedule is confirmed.

From the large car park at Nikolasdalen, you can hike down to Laggo. Either follow Nikolasbekken down to the Langfjord River and continue along the river to Dalheim (8–9 km), or take a shorter route across the mountain to meet the river further down (6–7 km).

Please note that Dalheim is located on the opposite side of the river, so you’ll need to consider water levels for crossing. At medium and low water, there are many safe crossing points, for example just below the Jensen Pool on the Dalheim beat.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Up to 2 months before arrival: 100% refund
Up to 1 month before arrival: 70% refund
Up to 14 days before arrival: 50% refund
Later than 14 days before arrival: No refund

If the river is closed for conservation reasons:

If you choose not to come, you may request a 100% refund of fishing/overnight/package costs.
If you choose to come anyway, you may request a 100% refund of the fishing permit cost.

Refund requests must be submitted within 14 days of the river being closed for fishing.

Dalheim i Laggo