"Bakkane shouts, and I listen to answer"
Sondre Norheim, Morgedal
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Welcome to beautiful Vrådal!
– We work with tour operators from all over the world, and now we look forward to showing you around beautiful Vrådal in Telemark!
Kind regards, Sigrid, Lars Arne and Magny
Where to find us
Vrådal is located in Telemark. It is approx. 2.5 hours from Kristiansand, Larvik and Sandefjord, 3.5 hours from Oslo and 6 hours from Stavanger or Bergen. Scroll the map and see suggestions for itineraries and arrivals.
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Get to know Vrådal and the hotel!
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LOCK CRUISES AND ACTIVE HOLIDAYS: With the veteran boat MS Fram, you can sail around Lake Nisser near Vrådal. Here you can also play golf, paddle, cycle or just enjoy life at the historic Straand Hotel.
Vrådal – the pearl of Nisser
Vrådal is located right in the heart of Telemark in southern Norway. At Straand Hotel, we have welcomed guests for five generations, since 1864! The historic surroundings, the beautiful nature and the hospitable atmosphere you will not get anywhere else. Here is Vrådal on 1, 2, 3:
- Vrådal is a beautiful mountain village and a year-round destination with a full-service hotel, the tourist boat MS Fram, ski resorts, golf course and endless playgrounds in the open air.
- Beautiful nature with mountains, lakes, archipelago and hiking destinations.
- Vrådal is a perfect stopover between Oslo and Bergen – and too beautiful for just one night!
- 2-3 hours from cities such as Kristiansand, Larvik and Oslo. 5–6 hours from Stavanger and Bergen.
Joining for Telemark!
Vrådal is a perfect starting point for experiencing the Telemark region. What do your customers want to experience?
- Short distance to Tretoppvegen in Fyresdal (Hamaren), Telemark Canal, Gaustatoppen, UNESCO World Heritage (with Vemork and the heavy water campaign), Dalen Hotel, the cradle of skiing in Morgedal, Bø Sommarland, Jettegrytene in Nissedal, the fruit village of Gvarv and the cultural heritage in Vinje.
- See suggestions for tours based at Straand Hotel here.
TOURIST DESTINATIONS: Hamaren Activity Park in Fyresdal with its unique treetop road is a favorite tourist destination.
HISTORIC HOTEL: At Straand Hotel you can sleep, eat and find peace in historic surroundings.
HOTEL DIRECTOR: Lars Arne Straand is the fifth generation in the family.
Eat and stay well!
Straand Hotel in Vrådal is part of De Historiske Hotel & Spisesteder and can offer a total of 125 hotel rooms. With us you can also book apartments or cabins. A little about the hotel:
- 125 rooms (historic rooms, double rooms – with twin bed or double bed, family room ++)
- restaurant, dance bar, pub, piano bar, swimming pool, fitness room, lounges, wine cellar, etc.
- Large and well-equipped conference department
LONG STORY: Straand Hotel started as a coach station in 1864.
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Winter: Experience the cradle of skiing!
THE FATHER OF SKIING: Sondre Norheim from Morgedal is the father of modern skiing. Based in Vrådal, you can visit his childhood home and get the whole story at Norsk Skieventyr in Morgedal, and you can play skiing like Sondre in the Vrådal Panorama ski resort. Photo: Yngve Ask
PLAY AND CUDDLE: In Vrådal, the whole family can play alpine or cross-country skiing, take an ice bath and sauna and relax with good food, board games and coziness in the historic living rooms at Straand Hotel.
Summer: Enjoy the beautiful archipelago!
BEACH HOLIDAY BY NISSER: Vrådal is located right by Lake Nisser. Here there is a beautiful inland archipelago with many small islands. An eldorado for the whole family! Photo: Jesper Rais
NATURE’S PLAYLAND: Spring, summer and autumn offer unimaginable opportunities for play and fun in the open air. Try your hand at golf in one of Norway’s most beautiful 9-hole courses at Fossøy in Vrådal, board the veteran boat MS Fram and join a lock cruise on Lake Nisser, rent a bike or kayak and explore the local area or relax and feel the hospitality at Straand Hotel. All in one place!
Find your next experience
Based at Straand Hotel in beautiful Vrådal, you have adventurous Telemark at your feet. In the map below you will find a rich selection of experiences!
Map guide
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