Renowned for its high standard of accommodation and warm hospitality, the Ullensvang Hotel has been owned and managed by the Utne family since 1846 and today, the four and fifth generations of the family welcome guests.
With a backdrop of the Hardangervidda mountain plateau, uninterrupted views over the tranquil Sorfjord and surrounded by well-maintained gardens, this beautiful property has provided the inspiration for many Norwegian artists over the years. Evidence of this celebrated history is visible throughout the hotel from the Norwegian furniture, artefacts and antiques which fill the public areas; to the pictures of composers such as Edvard Grieg adorning the walls.
Age-old traditions and hospitality stand side-by-side with modern well-equipped bedrooms, comfortable lounges and leisure facilities. The Ullensvang Hotel, in our opinion, is the ideal choice for those wishing to experience the charms of this unspoiled corner of the fjords. Highly recommended.
Accommodation:
- 168 rooms including 131 standard and 20 deluxe rooms, 9 junior suites, 7 one-bedroom suites and 1 two-bedroom suite
- All rooms have a bathroom (bath and shower), hairdryer, telephone, cable TV, complimentary WIFI internet connection and trouser press
- Standard rooms can accommodate an extra bed for a child
- Deluxe rooms can accommodate an extra bed
- The family rooms have bunk beds for two children
- The junior suites have a designated seating area and can accommodate two extra beds for children
- Some standard rooms, deluxe rooms, family rooms and junior suites have a fjord view
- Many rooms have a balcony
- The one-bedroom suites have a separate living room with balcony and a view over the fjord
- Two junior suites interconnect to a standard room with fjord view.
Amenities/Leisure:
- Buffet breakfast
- Restaurant serving buffet meals
- À la carte restaurant ‘Zanoni’ serving Norwegian and international food – open in summer (07Jun-12Aug – closed Sundays and Mondays)
- Bar with music every night except for Sunday
- Coffee bar
- Indoor activity centre with a tennis and squash court (c. 250NOK per hour including equipment hire), billiard table, table tennis and golf simulator
- Playroom
- Wellness centre with Indoor swimming pool, outdoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi and sauna
- 2 Lifts
- Rowing boats (free of charge) and pedal boats (free of charge) available for hire in the summer
- Private garage
- Private sand beach – guests can swim in the fjord
- Guests can follow the Hardanger fruit trail departing from the hotel. Fruit in bloom are sweet cherries (end July), plums (Aug), pears and apples (Sep)
- Excellent hiking possibilities including the Queen Sonja Panoramic Hiking Trail and the Trolltunga
- Fjord cruises available locally
- Hardangervidda Nature Centre in Eidfjord c.45-minutes drive (open Apr-Oct)
- Buer glacier, in the Folgefonna National Park, c. 2 hours’ drive
- Nearest train station is in Voss c. 50 minutes’ drive from Lofthus
- Express buses link Lofthus with Bergen, Geilo and Oslo
- Using car hire or public transportation it is possible to reach the village of Flåm and its famous railway on a day trip.
Board Basis: Half Board
Deluxe Fjord View
Deluxe Room with a bathroom (bath, shower and a hairdryer), telephone, cable television, complimentary WiFi and a balcony with a fjord view.
Junior Suite Fjord View
Junior Suite with a bathroom (bath, shower and a hairdryer), telephone, cable television, complimentary WiFi and a balcony with a fjord view.
Standard Fjord View
Standard Room with a bathroom (bath, shower and a hairdryer), telephone, cable television, complimentary WiFi and a balcony with a fjord view.
Standard Room
Standard Room with a bathroom (bath, shower and a hairdryer), telephone, cable television, complimentary WiFi and a balcony with a fjord view.
Standard Room with mountain view
Standard Room with a bathroom (bath, shower and a hairdryer), telephone, cable television, complimentary WiFi and a balcony with a fjord view.
Deluxe Room with mountain view
Deluxe Room with a bathroom (bath, shower and a hairdryer), telephone, cable television, complimentary WiFi and a balcony with a fjord view.
Junior Suite with mountain view
Junior Suite with a bathroom (bath, shower and a hairdryer), telephone, cable television, complimentary WiFi and a balcony with a fjord view.