Kvikne's Hotel

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Established 1877

Kvikne's Hotel

Historic Accommodation in Balestrand, Sognefjord Area

The history of Kvikne’s Hotel extends back to the Holmen Inn in 1752. The Kvikne family bought the hotel, renamed Balholm, in 1877, and are running it to this day. Norwegian tourism was revolutionised in the latter half of the 19th Century, and has been developing steadily ever since.

The original hotel was built in the traditional "Swiss" architectural style and despite many waves of expansion and restoration, the appearance of the building remains true to the original concept. As a result, Kviknes is a modern hotel with personality and "soul" and with the atmosphere of centuries.

With its 190 rooms, it is also one of the largest tourist hotels in Norway. Over the years, the list of prominent hotel guests has grown exceedingly long. Emperor Wilhelm II of Germany was a frequent guest in Balestrand, along with emperors, kings, presidents, prime ministers, film stars and artists from many countries.

An impressive collection of art and historical pieces is a central feature of the hotel's interior, and contributes to its unique character.

At Kvikne's Hotel we offer accommodation with balcony view of the Sognefjord. We take pride in offering quality hotel accommodation and we want to welcome you to the Sognefjord area! 

Rooms
Kviknes Hotel offers 190 rooms. 25 rooms in the historical part of the
hotel (Swiss style) and 165 rooms in the new wing from the 60's (Late modernism). All rooms are well equipped rooms with bath/shower and toilet. Most have balcony and view.

We offer rooms in four different categories:
1. Standard room in the new building (from the 60's)
2. View room in the new building (from the 60's)
3. Room in the historic (Swiss style) building
4. Junior suite in the historic (Swiss style) building

Rooms in the historic building vary in size and shape.
 
Activities/special features:
Fjærland and Norwegian glacier museum, the Flåm railway, the Nærøy fjord, magnificent walking terrain in the mountains.

Guests:
Suitable for; Private individuals, family celebrations, companies, course/conferences and incentives


Other details:
Free use of rowing boat and fishing gear, good bathing facilities for hotel residents.

Open: The hotel is open from May 1st – September 30th.

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Kvikne's Hotel

Hotel accommodation, Balestrand, Sognefjord Area

Balholm
N-6898 Balestrand
Telefon+47 57 69 42 00
Fax +47 57 69 42 01
E-post mailto:booking@kviknes.no
Homepage http://www.kviknes.no