Set to open in 2024, Six Senses Svart will be the first energy-positive hotel on Earth, entirely off-grid and carbon neutral. Six Senses already operates 21 hotels and resorts in 17 different countries and has a further 33 properties in the development pipeline. Still, its new Norway location will stand out in a big way.
Situated at the foot of the breathtaking Svartisen glacier, the Six Senses Svart design is inspired by a coastal fisherman’s cabin known as a rorbu. ‘Svart,’ which translates to black and blue in old Norse, refers to the natural heritage of the ancient Svartisen glacier.
The Six Senses Svart’s distinct circular shape and transparent appearance create a genuine feeling of “openness and perpetual consciousness of nature.” On top of that, guests will enjoy the stunning panoramic views. Six Seven Svart’s location is perfect for travels, where summer days last forever and the breathtaking Northern Lights illuminate winter nights.
The 94-room hotel will be carefully suspended above the Holandsfjorden fjord via poles that minimize the impact on the surrounding glacial environment.
The distinctive building, which takes cues from a wooden structure for drying fish known as a fiskehjell, will be outfitted with the latest green technology. Six Senses says the property will harvest enough solar energy to power the hotel and all other adjacent operations. This includes the net-zero boat that will shuttle guests sans emissions to and from the remote destination.
Even the construction of the hotel will be carried out using solar energy. It will also be self-sustaining, with a waste and water management system and recycling infrastructure. The hotel will also house an Alchemy Bar highlighting regional healing techniques, an Earth Lab showcasing various eco-initiatives, and a Svart Design Lab displaying the green tech. There will be a zero-waste restaurant and bar that will serve up fresh local produce sourced from like-minded local suppliers.
Neil Jacobs, CEO of Six Senses, said that the hotel takes the company to another level of “pushing boundaries” as exceptional creativity is required for sustainable properties.
“The concept has become bigger than the project itself, as it will provide a futuristic showcase for what can be achieved in terms of sustainability and energy solutions, and therefore a blueprint within our hospitality industry and the development sector in general,” Jacobs said in a statement.
Six Senses signature programs will be centered around the six dimensions of wellness, along with a new technology called Svart Touch that is said to adapt each room to the guest’s state of mind. You can embark on everything from vitamin IVs to pampering scrubs during your stay.
“Six Senses is redefining the travel experience through technological innovation, ground-breaking design, and exceptional guest wellness journey by creating a carbon-neutral visionary destination where we can showcase the core pillars of what modern hospitality design and operation can achieve,” Svart development director Ivaylo Lefterov concluded.