KVIKNES HOTEL
Balestrand , Sognefjord
The Kivknes Hotel is a striking , historic , 4-star hotel dating from 1752 and owned by the Kvikne family since 1877 that stands in a commanding position right on the water ’ s edge of the Sognefjord in the charming village of Balestrand . Today there are 190 bedrooms in two buildings : the original one in a Norwegian alpine style with pretty wooden balconies overlooking the fjord and a modern wing added about 50 years ago . The carved , white , wooden balconies and the steep , grey roof of the exterior are complemented inside by an extensive collection of art and antiques adds to the charming , historic feel of the hotel . This longstanding , traditional hotel has welcomed many prominent guests over the years . The Kviknes hotel places great emphasis on its restaurant which serves traditional Norwegian cuisine from locally sourced ingredients and a buffet dinner and a 4-course menu are offered , accompanied by an excellent wine list . In the Balholm Bar there is a bistro menu as an alternative to the buffet served in the dining room . The hotel ’ s bedrooms are situated in the historic building , where rooms have a fjord view but each one is unique in terms of its decoration and furnishings , and in the ‘ modern ’ building which was built in 1965 . Here you ’ ll find comfortable , renovated rooms and most with balconies . The double rooms with a view have a seating area and are on the western side looking towards the fjord , the village and St Olav ’ s Church whilst the twin rooms with a view are slightly smaller and are on the eastern side of the hotel , facing the fjord , the Aquarium and Tjugum Church as well as the spectacular Esefjell mountain . The position of the Kviknes hotel in the centre of Balestrand and on the fjord makes it a superb base for exploring the area by boat , car and by bike or on foot . The hotel is in an excellent location for hiring a car which can be arranged by the hotel to drive to some of the attractions nearby including the Stave churches at Urnes and Borgund or Happerstad . Also nearby is the village of Fjaerland with a glacier museum .
Hotel Kviknes
Hotel Kviknes
KVIKNES HOTEL EXH46344 Expressions Holidays includes scheduled flights London to Oslo return in economy , train and ferrry , or London to Sogndal via Oslo and hire-car , bed and breakfast based on two people sharing a double or twin room .
Price guide per person based on sharing a Standard room . 5 nights from about £ 1,880
These prices are a guide only and do not take into account any special offers or peak season supplements . The best possible price will be put together for you at the time of enquiry .
Hotel Kviknes
Hotel facts
Official star rating 4 Location In the centre of Balestrand overlooking the Sognefjord at the water ’ s edge . Annual opening 1 April to 15 October Closest airport Sogndal , Bergen , Oslo Distance from airport About 2 hrs by car from Sogndal Closest railway station Flåm Distance from railway station About two hours by ferry Sports nearby Hiking ( there are good and varied paths that are well-marked and walking maps are available ), cycling and fishing . Guided kayak trip , guided mountain trips . Ski-ing in winter as well as glacier hiking and guided snowshoeing . Out and about nearby Balestrand is a fjord-side village surrounded by lush countryside . From here there are three branches of the Sognefjord to explore . In the village is the Norwegian travel museum , the Sognefjord Aquarium and Balholm AS , a Norwegian producer of brandy , cider and fruit juices using the fruit grown in the surrounding area . Boat trips on the fjord start in Balestrand and you can take a ferry to Flåm for a ride on the famous Flåmsbana ( if you have arrived by car and not train ). There is an annual jazz festival one weekend in May . RIB boat rides .
Facilities at the hotel
Restaurant , lounge , lift in new building ( not in the historic building ), bar , garden .
Accommodation
Number of rooms 190 Each room has private shower or bath and wc .
There is no lift to the rooms in the historic building . Standard twin room New building , no fjord view , most with balcony Superior room New building , no fjord view Standard twin room New building , with fjord view , with balcony Superior room New building , with fjord view Standard twin room Historical building , no fjord view Standard twin room Historical building , with fjord view , most with balcony Demi suite Historical building , no fjord view
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