House of Hegelund

Welcome to House of Hegelund

– A Pioneering Spirit

In the year 1635, a 35 year-old hailing from Denmark, Morten C. Hegelund travelled up north to Norway, well above the Arctic Circle, and settled in the area of Karlsøy .

House of Hegelund delivers products and experiences of the highest quality, all based on the family’s proud local traditions, deep-rooted competence in Arctic ingredients and its commitment for engagement and innovation.

House of Hegelund Magazine

In the magazine you will find a trove of information about the great Arctic culinary tradition, the proud history of the Hegelund clan, as well …

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Inside Tromsø

Tips by certified guide Lyonel Perabo. Features what to see in Tromsø, best places to see the Northern Lights, history, local food and gifts to …

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Cloudberry: The golden secret of the Arctic

The cloudberry is one of the rarest berries in the northern hemisphere, only to be found in high altitudes of the vast nordic countryside. Because …

The Kvitnes Estate

The Kvitnes trading post on Vannøya in the Arctic was established by Jeremias Figenschau towards the end of the 1600s. Kvitnes would become one of …

Culinary History

Fueled by their customary passion for everything food-related, the Hegelunds slowly developed their own recipes and gastronomical traditions, fusing their Danish heritage with the liveliness of their newfound Norwegian home.

Authentic Arctic Culinaries

The Arctic – a harsh land of extremes

Above the arctic circle the jagged Norwegian coastline erupts from the ice blue waters of the North Atlantic Ocean.

This is not a comfortable environment for even the hardiest of individuals. Fortunately for House of Hegelund, it is the perfect place for harvesting and growing superbly healthy products.

70° 07’ 48” N
Karlsøy Municipality
Northern Norway

A harsh land of extremes

Lush daisy covered meadows in the summer

a bitter frozen desert in the winther

A land of the midnight sun...

that is also blanketed by ultramarine blue darkness for six months of the year.

An endless night that is punctuated only by the colourful splendour of the Aurora Borealis

To the Hegelund family, it has always been important to take part in social work and to practice charity in the community. We especially care for children’s upbringing conditions, particularly children’s home environment.

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Flake Salt:The unique taste of the Arctic Ocean

Since they established themselves on the Arctic coast of Norway in the 1600s, the Hegelunds have made good use of the rich local flake salt …

Gravlax: The Arctic Origins of a Legendary Dish

Gravlax is one of the few world-famous Scandinavian dishes out there, and while many know that it is basically prepared with salmon and herbs, few …

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