The Ultimate Sleep Experience: Norvegr's Royal-Approved Bedding
In the historic city of Trondheim, Norway, a remarkable story of comfort and craftsmanship has been unfolding since 1956. The Stene family established Norvegr, beginning with down sleeping bags before expanding into what would become some of the world's most exclusive pillows and duvets. Today, this exceptional brand supplies several royal households globally, with its handmade duvets gracing the rooms of Belmond hotels.
What Makes Norvegr Duvets So Special?
The secret lies in the materials. Unlike ordinary bedding filled with feathers, Norvegr uses premium down from geese or eider ducks, creating duvets that are incredibly soft and warm yet remarkably light. After testing one, the experience is akin to sleeping beneath a supremely cosy cloud. The brand's specific weave of Egyptian cotton allows for perfect air circulation, while its innovative top-to-toe down pockets, rather than traditional squares, provide superior heat flow.
Norvegr's commitment to personalisation is equally impressive. Before purchasing, customers complete a detailed survey about their sleep habits, enabling the creation of a bespoke product tailored to their specific needs. The quality is undeniably amazing – though it requires a wallet as well-stuffed as these duvets themselves.
Sustainability and Ethical Sourcing
Norvegr's eco-credentials are particularly noteworthy. The down for some duvets is gathered from abandoned eider duck nests on the Norwegian island of Svalbard. This process occurs only after midsummer when the mother and ducklings have departed for sea, ensuring the Norvegr team never disturbs the birds. The goose down used in other products comes from animal welfare-certified European suppliers.
The brand's commitment to sustainability extends to product longevity. Customers can repeatedly return duvets and pillows to Trondheim for restoration and refilling (at an additional cost). By undertaking this process every decade, your duvet can potentially last up to half a century, making it a genuine heirloom piece.
The Price of Ultimate Comfort
This is bedding you definitely wouldn't want to spill your morning tea over. Entry-level pricing begins at £977 for a light summer double duvet containing 90% goose down. However, for those seeking the absolute pinnacle of luxury, Norvegr's largest, warmest limited-edition eiderdown duvet commands an astonishing £29,000. This represents the ultimate investment in sleep quality, craftsmanship, and sustainable luxury.
