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Vatnahalsen Hoyfjellshotell

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Are you on the lookout for a recreational place in the mountains? Then you are welcome to visit us here at Vatnahalsen Høyfjellshotell, 820 metres above sea level. We are doing our outmost to ensure you will have only the best experiences during your stay here with us. Vatnahalsen is a family owned and run hotel; the Aksnes family have more than 25 years experinece in running the hotel at the top of the Flam Railway. We have created a relaxing and pleasant atmosphere. Everyone is welcome as they are, no matter if you come in your biking shorts or your best suit, you’re still welcome. Here you can feel as if you’re at home, and we very much hope you do so. You will always be greeted with a smile from the hosts and staff, and they may tell a story or two…Welcome to Vatnahalsen – your mountain retreat – all year round.
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Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Wifi
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Hiking
Skiing
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Non-smoking hotel
Shared lounge / TV area
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Breakfast buffet
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HOTEL CLASS
3.0 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Historic Hotel
Languages Spoken
English, Norwegian

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Vatnahalsen, Myrdal 5718 Norway
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Vatnahalsen Hoyfjellshotell
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Diana T wrote a review Feb 2024
Vancouver, Canada6 contributions1 helpful vote
The hotel itself and majestic surroundings are reason enough to visit Vatnahalsen, and the food - including daily afternoon waffles with thick cream and berry jam - is enough to keep you coming back. What really makes the hotel so special, though, is the hard-working, super-friendly staff. There doesn’t seem to be any need or want they have not anticipated or are willing to fulfil. Absolute gem of a place, can’t recommend it warmly enough!
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled solo
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Ella G wrote a review Sept 2023
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If you will have a chance to spend a couple of days in central Norway then I will reccommend you Vatnahalsen mountain hotel. Wild nature around fresh water lakes and many waterfalls. Not far from the hotel one can find the most popular bicycle road in Norway that was named as Rallarvegen.
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Date of stay: August 2023
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Luciana wrote a review Sept 2023
Indaiatuba, SP371 contributions114 helpful votes
We came riding the bike from Finse and spent one night at this hotel before heading to Flam. Room and bathroom very good, clean, very good food, nice view, and friendly staff. It was perfect!! I felt liking staying more. I do reccomend this hotel.
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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BalkrishnaShroff wrote a review Aug 2023
Mumbai, India20926 contributions1310 helpful votes
We had booked this beautiful hotel for two nights in the last week of June. It was on non cancelable basis and I had already made the payment. I faced some flight problem and my entire itinenary got changed. I requested them to refund my money if possible. It was nice of them to accept my request and immediately refunded my money. Thanks a lot...
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Newryoneisback wrote a review Jul 2023
Newry, United Kingdom1894 contributions586 helpful votes
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It's a quaint inaccessible place with dark corridors, visible plumbing and rooms that needed a makeover long, long ago. It is only reachable by using the expensive Flåm Railway, or walking or riding 20 kilometres. It was originally built as a sanatorium in 1896, but it was never used for its intended purpose. Instead, it became popular as a hotel because of the Bergen Railway. After the Bergen Railway was opened in 1909, and especially after the Flåm Railway was connected with the Bergen Railway in 1940 it became a go to destination but times, tastes and fortune change. My first impression; I thought I was in an old folks home. It's on different floor levels within so one goes up/down a few steps to get to different rooms. It's not for wheelchair users. We arrived here without any welcome as 'cash cows'. We were part of the Flåm £15O a head railway trip off as guests of Norwegian Prima. Our train guide walked us up a slope from the station, in the rain, into the hotel, on a wet dank afternoon, only to tell us to go down two floors inside, for rather poor - tasting filtered cool coffee that sat on the tables in flasks. As we were cash cows other cash cows who were there from an earlier Flam train trip had blocked the narrow hallway which was annoying given the cold rain and wind as we were held outside jostling to get in. As we were a crowd we were put in an ugly nondescript room packed tight with fellow travellers. It resembled a school assembly hall with a public sector school dinner approach. So once we got into the downstairs room allocated for us we poured flasked coffee into tiny hotel style cold cups ending up with lukewarm lousy coffee which is unpleasant. If the (cold, limp, thin) waffles that sat plated on a top table were loving made fresh by the hotel's chef, from the finest flour, mountain butter and cream, treacly cane sugar from Mauritius and fresh free range double yolked XL eggs from happy chickens living their best life on a mountain side then sadly it isn't working as these potentially microwaved limp offerings had all the hallmarks of vegetable oil and powdered egg factory manufacturing. The raspberry jam (I expected cloudberry) and runny sour cream helped but honestly if you were served this stuff in a local cafe you'd be reluctant to pay and you wouldn't return. Given it's a £150 a head they have a cheek serving this rubbish. Having loitered here two hours and looked around the hotel and its surroundings to relieve boredom I was glad ours was a brief visit. If the food served to guests is anything like the poor quality we got it has little going for it except the location. We have no desire to return.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Amy M wrote a review Jun 2023
16 contributions1 helpful vote
Despite being a bit older, this hotel was very comfortable. The bed was comfortable, an amazing view from the room, very comfortable. I enjoyed sitting outside with a drink and taking in the views. Very easy to get to from Vatnahalsen station. But as stated on their website it is only accessible by the flam railway, so everytime you want to leave, you will either need to walk/ride the 20km to flam or pay for the train (which is quite expensive).
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
Room Tip: The hotel is about 20km from Flam and only accessible by the Flam railway, walking or riding
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Julia G wrote a review Jun 2023
Albuquerque48 contributions52 helpful votes
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Wonderful in every way! Great staff, comfortable room with a view. Cozy lounges with views and tea and coffee. Food was delicious. This is a charming sort of retro hotel. If you are looking for luxury resort you might be disappointed or pleasantly surprised! We loved it!
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Date of stay: May 2023
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Fam1_11 wrote a review May 2023
Texas39 contributions60 helpful votes
The hotel is pretty bare bones. Would consider it 2 star hotel. We stayed here as part of a self guided tour purchased through a travel agency. Unfortunately there was nothing to do here in May as too cold and still icy for any long hikes in the area and could not ride bikes either. The included dinner was not a buffet and there are no options so if doesn't meet your dietary needs you are out of luck. No other restaurants nearby. Breakfast consisted of cold offerings only. Would probably have more to do here later in summer.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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NJ C wrote a review Apr 2023
Hertfordshire, United Kingdom141 contributions57 helpful votes
What a fabulous, old-fashioned place. Quirky simple but large rooms with fantastic view of the snow-clad mountains. Great communal areas to browse the library, play pool or just sit. You can relax in the lounge and make your own waffles, served with jam and cream, and make tea or coffee, all on the house. The evening buffet is plentiful, varied and excellent quality. Great breakfasts too, even providing sandwich bags for a lunchtime snack. One stop on the Flåm railway line from Myrdal, the top of the route. Popular with cross-country skiers and hikers who use it as a stopping point on their trials.
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Date of stay: April 2023
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Grete V wrote a review Feb 2022
Vossevangen, Norway7 contributions6 helpful votes
Excellent service and hospitality, clean and comfortable rooms and amazing food. I really recommend this place for skiing, hiking, biking or other activities. Vatnahalsen is a really nice destination both summer and winter.
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Date of stay: February 2022
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S$315 - S$332 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
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Frequently Asked Questions about Vatnahalsen Hoyfjellshotell
Which popular attractions are close to Vatnahalsen Hoyfjellshotell?
Nearby attractions include Kjosfossen Waterfall (0.4 km), Flåm Hiking AS (3.2 km), and Rallarvegen (1.7 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Vatnahalsen Hoyfjellshotell?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
What food & drink options are available at Vatnahalsen Hoyfjellshotell?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant and a lounge during their stay.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Vatnahalsen Hoyfjellshotell?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Norwegian.
Are there any historical sites close to Vatnahalsen Hoyfjellshotell?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Otternes Bygdetun (14.6 km).
Does Vatnahalsen Hoyfjellshotell have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the mountain view available here.