We loved this gastropub so much that we ate here two nights in a row. It was easily one of the best…read moredining experiences of our entire Norway trip! On our first visit, we shared a delightful goat cheese salad, followed by a lamb dish and a deer stew. The meat was incredibly tender and cooked to perfection, and we finished the night with a spectacular brown cheese cheesecake. We enjoyed it so much, we returned the next evening to try their cheeseburger and salami pizza (we had taken a fjord safari cruise and the guide recommended their pizzas). Every single thing we ate was absolutely delicious, highlighting fresh, high-quality ingredients. The service is highly efficient: you order at the counter, choose your seat, and they bring the food straight to your table. The staff was consistently friendly, helpful, and quick. Both days there was plenty of room in the gastropub and we did not have to wait for a seat. We also got to experience both seating areas. The outdoor patio offers a lovely view while keeping you totally comfortable, heated, and protected from the elements. Our second night, we sat inside, which has a wonderfully cozy atmosphere. You can't go wrong either way. Highly recommend!

This spot had amazing views The food and service was great! Just be mindful the portions are large…read moreand we over ordered! Definitely recommend this place!

They weren't kidding about it being the best fish soup -- this was absolutely delicious. Chunks of…read morefresh fish, mussels and shrimp with nicely toasted bread. Absolutely 10/10. Service was a bit slow but otherwise very kind and helpful. Beautiful views of the Fjord and not too crowded. Also good outdoor seating.

Wonderful view, glad to know of this place just a short walk from the more touristy spots around…read moreFlåm Fjord tour, Highly recommend!

Our bus from Gudvangen to Voss stopped by the Stalheim Hotel to give the riders an opportunity to…read moretake in the views and use the restrooms. This review only covers the amenities accessible by us. The restrooms here were pretty awful smelling inside. Significant improvements needed. The views from the back of the hotel down into the Nærøydalen valley would've been nicer on a clear day. One could just make out the old winding road below us. Too bad as others have posted some beautiful photos on a clear day. We did a quick walk through of the hotel and found the decor was of an older style with a mixture of antique statues, furnishings and other items. A gift shop also sold drinks and snacks so it was good opportunity to grab a quick snack before continuing on the bus to Voss.

Came here as a coffee and pastry break during a tour…read more Highlights: * the back terrace is the place to sit back and relax as it has amazing views of the Nærøy Valley * there is a rather larger gift shop that is split into multiple levels * the restrooms are located on the lower lever, and there was an elevator for those who couldn't use the stairs * they was a mini museum that was made of of various items from the previous hotel owners collection *the did off a nice gluten free brownie ***the main road getting into the hotel is narrow and two way, though really wide enough for a single car in a section, so there might be a brief queue when tour buses arrive/depart

Flam can be hard to find a hotel/accommodations during the summer, so we were not sure when this…read morewas our only option, but we were pleasantly surprised at this hotel. The check-in was a breeze and the rooms were modern and well maintained with modern bath and comfortable bedding. Our refrigerator was not working properly and they replaced it efficiently. The breakfast buffet is large and plentiful, but note it gets crowded, so best to go early and/or get a reservation. The onsite brewery/restaurant is quite good but you should also book a reservation there for dinner during busy season.

As quaint as they come! The Flamsbrygga Hotel is in the immediate center of the little hamlet of…read moreFlam, with proximity to the tourist excursion piers, restaurants, shops, and cultural/eco walks. The rooms on the front feature balconies with chairs and table, offering wonderfully scenic views of the main fjord harbor. The baggage-stow area is unlocked and does not offer tags or other security, but other than that, the hotel is a total delight!

Nothing compares to the history of this hotel and the impact of this family to the local area…read more This is a MUST stay at hotel. If you coordinate coorectly you can take a free staff-led tour of the hotel - I can't overstate how worth it that is in learning more about this walking history piece. If you can't coordinate dates, still meander around and read about the items in the hotel and who stayed there in the past. We stayed in room 207 which has a private balcony overlooking the water and the views are just indescribable. The staff is great and very helpful and friendly. I do regret not taking a dunk in the pool and jacuzzi followed by the sauna (all inside on the lowest floor). The room was very large and had a sofa, large tv, nespresso maker, balcony 2 chair and bistro table. The bathroom had a fancy toilet, sink and a bit awkward shower where two glass doors come together to make it a box type of shower. They had headed floors and even a heated towel rack. Ther is no iron or room safe. This hotel is literally accessible from the train station platform by walking down a short ramp. The restaurant also has very good food and a breakfast buffet that was fresh and well stocked. This is a MUST STAY hotel. And thank you to the Fleischer family for keeping this treasure alive and thriving.

Beautiful hotel in Voss! The views are just stunning. It is within walking distance of shopping…read moreand restaurants. Our room was very nice, beautifully decorated and very comfortable. We had the dinner and breakfast buffets and the food was very tasty. I wish we could have stayed here more than just one night.

Right across from the train station, barely a 2 minute walk, so easy! Front staff was friendly and…read morehelped us figure out the bus schedules for seeing the fjords the next day. Room was nice with amazing lake view, comfortable bedding, bidet, bath tub and handle showerhead. Spacious room with closet as well, space to open luggage and a small couch as well! The bar downstairs was empty when I was here but the three bartenders were welcoming and seemed relatively interested in what we were doing in Voss area and what our impressions were of Norway. They were a little judgy about our choice of previous cafe/bar earlier in the day which was a little weird but otherwise friendly staff and prompt service. Theres a piano player that comes to the bar, I think only on fridays.

A wonderful hotel in a most beautiful surroundings…read more As soon as you arrive and have a chance to walk thru the patio and garden on the back to the water, you are stunned by the views of Hardangerfjord. Peaceful water and mountains. I cannot believe how still the water is. Slopes with houses dotted here and there, and birch trees... Standing in awe... Rooms at Brakanes are charming, it is quiet here. Staff is friendly and accommodating. Small gift shop on a first floor offers all your regular souvenirs. Some cute clothing, too! Their restaurant is nothing but outstanding. Every course is a masterpiece. I can honestly say, venison here is the best you would find anywhere, it just melt-in-your-mouth perfection. What's around: There are many hike trails and runs in Ulvik, the ones you will remember forever. Run around the fjord in early morning hours is particularly peaceful. If you visiting in Spring, there are cherry trees in bloom! Small cafes along the water are delightful for quick bite of to sit and relax.

Charming hotel facing Hardanger fjord in the quaint town of Ulvik…read more Service: Staff is friendly & helpful. Pointed out local activities and provided extra room key on request. Room reservation comes with 'be active' vouchers for activities in Ulvik; however, not provided automatically on check-in. Received immediately on request. Food: Enjoyed buffet dinner and breakfast at restaurant. Wide selection and buffet items refilled often, clean plates/glasses. Most items were tasty. Water pitchers refilled often, used cutlery swapped, and used plates bussed quickly. No complaints. Rooms: Cosy and clean. Majestic views of Hardanger fjord from private balcony. Bathroom had good water temperature/pressure. Wake-up call provided as promised. Bottom Line: Picturesque views alone warrant 5 stars. Combined with the availability of vouchers, cosy rooms, and good food this place is a solid 5.

A stunning kayak day trip led by capable, friendly guides through an 18 km fjord, stopping to…read morebarbecue under a waterfall (!). Language barriers were sometimes a problem for various folks. As a nearly costless 80/20 solution that can be done in a day, I'd suggest typing up the three major sets of instructions (getting gear, putting on gear, operating the kayak), running them through Google translate for Chinese, French, etc., and printing them out. I wonder whether the principles of the lean startup and the Toyota method could be used to figure out how to streamline operations. It was over two hours between arriving at the site and getting in the water. Surely experimentation and leveraging the insights of employees could trim that time (even good scuba companies are faster).

Booked a kayaking tour through a cruise line. Nordic Ventures picked us up from the port in Flam in…read morea bus and took us to Gudvangen. We were given life jackets, spray skirts, and water shoes. They had cubbies to place your items in, but between our group and others that had already left, there were more people than boxes, so most of our bags were left on the floor. Once outside, we met up with our tour guides, who described what we were doing, and they asked if anyone had food allergies. I raised my hand and told them I could not eat peppers, they replied that would not be a problem. It took a while for everyone to get set up in kayaks due to some of the adjustments for the rudder pedals not working. The information provided by the cruise line included a weight limit for the tour, one couple was obviously well over the limit and was still allowed to participate, even after they took a significant amount of time getting into a kayak, as they kept tipping it over on the beach. Once underway, we enjoyed a nice paddle along the fjord. Several times, we were instructed to quickly paddle from one side or the other to stay away from other kayaking groups and ferries. We also had to stop and wait several times for 'that one couple' as the wife refused to paddle. The guides took those opportunities to tell us about the small villages that had very few residents we were passing. The views of the mountains and waterfalls were awesome. The clouds were so low you could not see the tops of the surrounding mountains. We paddled just over 3 miles to a picnic area along a hiking trail. After pulling all the boats ashore, the tour guides went around to all the kayaks collecting the supplies that had been stored in them for lunch. The picnic area did have a small bathroom, there was also a group of sheep hanging out in the shade with us. After I walked around a while, I returned to the area where the guides were making food and saw they had sprinkled some sort of reddish colored powder on all of the pork chops on the grill. I asked one of them what was in the seasoning and he handed it to me to read. The listed ingredients had 3 different types of pepper in it. The look on their faces indicated they may have thought I was kidding when I told them I could not have pepper. They offered to rinse one of the pork chops, but I was not willing to risk being stuck in a kayak if I had a reaction to it. I was left with just pasta and cookies for lunch. After lunch had been packed up, we got back in the kayaks to paddle back. The larger lady tipped her kayak and fell into the water as she got in. The paddle back was also nice, several times going back and forth across the Fjord, as well as waiting for the couple that was only half paddling. When our group returned to the beach where we started, they told us we had about 15 minutes to change clothes before the bus would be leaving to take us back to the port. The lady who fell in the water was still wet, but again, she had not read the information provided, so she had not brought a towel or change of clothes. I opted to change as the inside of my kayak was a little wet when I got in it. One of the employees came out with the keys to the bus and asked if everyone was there, we were all accounted for. But then he decided we were not going back on the bus, another guy who has a transportation service was going to come pick us up. I have a feeling they did not want the wet lady on the cloth bus seats. At this point, it was 3:15, our scheduled return time to the port was 3:45, and it was a 20-minute drive away. The all aboard time for the ship was 4:30. They came out and told us 5 more minutes, 10 more minutes etc., multiple times, and instructed us to wait by the same picnic tables and not go anywhere. The guy with the van showed up at 4:10, and we did not get back to the port in Flam till 4:35. We were the last people back on the ship. We also had no time to shop in Flam as the Excursion had left as soon as we arrived in port. If we had gotten back on time, this would be 4 stars.