Spring 2026 · April to June

Spring in Vrådal

Nature comes to life and creates unforgettable experiences. Welcome to spring's paradise at Nisser.
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Tradition since 1864

Spring splendor at Straand Hotel

As spring creeps in over the valley, nature comes to life and colorful flowers pop up along the trails. The snow lets go of the mountain, the golf course gets ready and the first motorcycles find their way to Vrådal.
Here you can enjoy everything from golf and paddling to museums and car meets, or just relax in our beautiful surroundings.

  • The golf course at Fossøy opens approx. 1. May
  • The motorcycle season starts with the spring release on 1. May
  • Bike and kayak rental is underway for the season
The spring calendar

The season opens, month by month

Nature Awakens

April

  • Colorful flowers pop up along the paths
  • Quiet days with fireplace lounge and swimming pool
  • Afternoon tea in Blåsalongen
Start of the season

May

  • The golf course at Fossøy opens approx. 1. May
  • The motorcycle spring release on May 1 starts the season
  • The cycling season is in full swing
Towards bright evenings

June

  • The Straand Watt meeting, cycling weekend for everyone
  • Paddling on shiny Nisser
  • Long, bright evenings by the water
Some nice spring activities

Three ways to meet spring

01

Vrådal Golf

From the hotel, we look over to one of Norway’s most beautiful 9-hole golf courses, located on Fossøy. Here you can enjoy games on a very well-maintained golf course with its own irrigation system straight from Lake Nisser.

From approx. 1. May9-hole courseCafé

02

Bicycle

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 new and absolutely fantastic areas and experiences.

Bike rentalE-bikes,MTB and road

03

Motorcycle & Car

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

Our in-house service program includes everything from technical support to washing and drying facilities for those who have gotten wet.

15 HUBRoutes Turn GuaranteeBikers Welcome
Spring meeting at Straand

The meetings that start the season

May 1st

Motorcycle

The motorcycle spring release

The traditional start to the motorcycle season in Vestfold and Telemark, with driving pleasure, community and traffic safety in focus. Vrådal is filled with motorcycle enthusiasts from all over the country.

May

Driving training

Driver development

Driver development for everyday motorcyclists with driving yard exercises on asphalt and gravel. A safe and educational start to the season for both new and experienced drivers.

May/June

Cycling weekend

The Straand Watt meeting

A cycling weekend out of the ordinary. Cycling joy for everyone, with exhibitors, test cycling and guided tours in beautiful nature around Vrådal.

A network of quality-assured routes

Motorcyclist, road cyclist, motorist, hiker or paddler? On our activity page hubriding.no you will find a large network of quality-assured driving routes and experiences, with Straand as a natural base.

Quiet spring days

When you'd rather lower your shoulders

Afternoon tea

To take care of you and yours, we are happy to serve afternoon tea in our beautiful fireplace lounge or the Blue Lounge. Peace and pleasure guaranteed to charge flat batteries.

Swimming pool

The pool maintains a healthy 26 degrees and is popular for both children and exercisers if the weather should be a little rough. Feel free to combine with a sauna and refreshing local flavors.

Hiking opportunities

A large network of short and longer walks in the woods and mountains around us. Beautiful forests, shiny swathes and high mountains to suit every level of ambition.

Image gallery

Spring in pictures

Custom design your own spring package

Let Straand Hotel be your base for a stay in West Telemark.
Feel free to contact us and we will tailor your hotel stay.
Call 35 06 90 00 or send an e-mail to straand@straand.no.