Autumn in Vrådal

Crisp air, calm water and mountains in a change of colour. Stay with us, regain your strength, and take the whole of West Telemark right outside the door.

Autumn in Vrådal

Autumn Experiences

Hiking, cycling, swimming and lock cruises.

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Motor

Autumn's meeting points

15–17 September, and car finale 25–27 September

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setTimeout(function () { jQuery('#departure').datepicker('setDate', departure.toDate()); updateDateDisplay(jQuery('#departure')); refreshDatepickers(); }, 1); }, onClose: function (date) { activeDateInputId = null; if ((!date || date.length === 0) && arrival) { setTimeout(function () { jQuery('#departure').datepicker('setDate', departure.toDate()); updateDateDisplay(jQuery('#departure')); }, 1); } } }, settings)); jQuery('.straand-booking .field--date').on('click', function (e) { const $input = jQuery(this).find('input.datepicker'); if (!$input.is(e.target)) $input.focus(); }); const $body = jQuery('body'); jQuery('.straand-booking .field--select').each(function () { const $field = jQuery(this); const $select = $field.find('select.native-select'); const $value = $field.find('.field-value'); const fieldId = $select.attr('id'); const $panel = jQuery('
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Autumn in Vrådal

Autumn is one of the most beautiful seasons we have in Vrådal. With us you can stay and gather strength, enjoy spending time with family, old and new friends, and entertain yourself and others with a rich range of activities. We literally have something for everyone and everyone.

Vrådal is a small, idyllic village in West Telemark, surrounded by fantastic nature and a beautiful lake. For five generations, we as a family have run, built and developed the hotel for the benefit of our guests. We have established our own traditions and our own identity, and today we are proud members of De Historiske.

As a guest, you have our full attention and priority. Our offer is presented as three pillars in one HUB, which gives you an overview and access to the whole.

Warm greetings

Katrine and Lars Arne Straand
5th generation hosting

More in the autumn

Everything you can do in and around Vrådal

Many of our guests cultivate their interest in hiking in the fantastic mountains we have around us. Here there is a large network of short and longer trips in the forest or mountains, trips that in their own way create great experiences, mastery, and not least exercise and training.

If you wish, we are happy to create an exciting dining experience for your packed lunch for the trip. We have beautiful forests, shiny rocks and high mountains that satisfy every need and level of ambition.

The bicycle is a very popular means of transport in Vrådal. With us you can rent traditional pedal bikes or state-of-the-art electric bikes that give you access to completely new areas and experiences. We have created routes for both road riding and off-road, and the possibilities for variation are many.

Some bring their own bike, others want to rent. In any case, we give you access to a rich route network. If you want your own arrangement with logistics support, we are happy to arrange that as well, and we welcome cycling clubs for which we have created our own routes. We are happy to transport cyclists to the Gautefall region.

We recommend our electric bikes, which can take you up to Vrådal Panorama, where you can enjoy a bath and a trip in the spectacular sauna in the high mountains.

With us, you can swim both outdoors and indoors throughout the autumn. Here, the ice bathers can be warmed up, or cooled down for the winter, at our own outdoor swimming facility or in the beautiful indoor pool that maintains a fresh 26 degrees.

Baths and saunas can be complemented with refreshing flavors of local food and drink that add a touch to the experience. We are happy to tailor a program for you and yours.

We have perhaps Norway’s most well-developed route network and service offerings for motorcyclists. Here you can choose between 15 specially designed HUB riding routes with turn guarantee, and fantastic access routes from east, west, north and south.

We have a separate service program for motorcyclists that includes everything from technical support to washing and drying facilities. The roof terrace is the gathering point for the autophiles, and we have simply become an important meeting point for hiking enthusiasts and motorists in the sports segment. With us, there is usually a new exhibition in the parking lot every single evening.

To take care of you and yours, we are happy to serve afternoon tea in the beautiful fireplace lounge or in the blue lounge. An experience that sets you and yours in peace and enjoyment, and that is guaranteed to recharge your batteries.

Our very special veteran boat MS Fram still sails throughout the autumn on lock cruises on beautiful Nisser, and is an experience in itself. She operates from May to October with scheduled and sightseeing tours in the beautiful inland archipelago. On board, it is recommended to try the well-known waffles and a good cup of coffee.

From the hotel, we look over to one of Norway’s most beautiful 9-hole golf courses, located on Fossøy. Here you can enjoy playing on a very well-maintained course with its own irrigation system straight from Lake Nisser. On this course, you will get challenges on a continuous basis, and perhaps the veteran boat MS Fram will sail past.

The main thoroughfare to Vrådal and West Telemark from Southern Norway is Telemarksvegen, RV41, which runs in scenic surroundings from Kristiansand along the Tovdal river and the Nidelva river up to Treungen, where it follows Nisser further up to Vrådal and the E134 in Brunkeberg.

Along the way you will find picnic areas with poles carved as decorations from local cultural monuments: stave churches, beer hens and rose painting.

The hotel

Everything is in place for
A pleasant stay

The hotel has a wide range of activities for young and old, and a fantastic location at the north end of the beautiful Lake Nisser. Here you can plan an activity holiday, or just relax and enjoy good food and drink.

We serve good and short-distance Norwegian food based on the traditions of our own region, and are happy to take orders if anyone in the group has allergies or special needs. We go as far as we can to ensure that our guests enjoy their stay with us.

Save the dates

Autumn meeting points at Straand

Two legendary meeting points for autophiles with an interest in vehicles on two or four wheels.

18–20 September

Straandtreffet

The gathering point for touring motorcyclists, with a roof terrace, technical support and washing and drying facilities for those who have gotten wet.

September 25–27

Straw Car Final

The end of the season for the autophiles in the sports segment. A drive in the region, good coffee and a breather are part of it.

Telemark Region

Discover the Telemark Adventure

Telemark is rich in cultural history, and with Straand’s central location, it is easy to reach everything with eventful stages. We can help advise and make necessary agreements if needed.

The waterways in Telemark, the mysterious Telemark represented with the stories from Flatdal, Svartdal and Hjartdal, Ulefoss Manor, the white jewel, and the locks that take you up to Kviteseid: the region is connected as one big destination.

West Telemark is as a region a very exciting area that has a lot to offer. Did you know that the West Telemark was considered very silly?

Our entire region is filled with great hiking experiences, and more inspiration can be found on Vandre Telemark. The fantastic Z-museum in Treungen with its eras provides good insight into local history.

There is also a lot of other art and cultural history and storytelling to be found in our local area, from galleries to local craftsmen.

Ready for autumn in Vrådal?

Choose your days and we’ll put the rest together with you, whether it’s a quiet weekend for two, a group of friends on a bike or the whole extended family.

35 06 90 00 · straand@straand.no · Kviteseidvegen 1698, 3853 Vrådal