Balestrand Hotel

3-star family-run hotel on Sognefjord with private beach, sauna, and weekly events

Amenities & Common Areas

Balestrand Hotel has a private beach area with a sauna on the fjord's edge, accessible directly from the garden. The reception doubles as a bar and lounge, offering pool table, board games, and a games room for guests. Free luggage transport from the harbor is included, and the hotel provides a picnic area, sun terrace, and outdoor furniture.

Rooms & Views

Some rooms at Balestrand Hotel feature a balcony overlooking the Sognefjord, with seating areas and private bathrooms. Other rooms face the mountains, and all are non-smoking with heating and a lift to upper floors. The hotel offers twin rooms with fjord views and twin rooms without view, each with armchairs and a table.

Dining & Breakfast

A daily breakfast buffet is available for an extra charge at the neighboring Kviknes Hotel, a 2-minute walk along the fjord. At Balestrand Hotel, guests receive free coffee and fresh croissants each morning. The on-site bar serves wine, champagne, and local ciders, and the coffee house offers additional beverages.

Activities & Entertainment

Weekly events at Balestrand Hotel include yoga, concerts, stand-up comedy, bingo, and quiz nights, often held in the lounge or garden. The hotel has badminton equipment, billiards, canoeing, and water sport facilities on site. A sauna by the water and a private beach provide swimming and relaxation options, and guests can borrow paddle boards.

Family & Pet-Friendly

Balestrand Hotel provides babysitting service, an indoor play area, and kids' outdoor play equipment for families. Board games, puzzles, and a games room keep children entertained. Pets are allowed with pet bowls available, and the hotel's garden and picnic area offer outdoor space for all guests.

• Location: On Sognefjord, 1-hour drive to Sogndal, 2 hours to Nigard Glacier
• Rooms: Rooms with balcony and fjord views or mountain views
• Dining: Breakfast buffet at Kviknes Hotel (extra cost), free croissants and coffee
• Wellness: Private sauna on the fjord, private beach for swimming
• Entertainment: Weekly yoga, concerts, quiz nights, bingo, billiards
• Family: Babysitting, indoor and outdoor play areas, board games