Welcome to our winter paradise!

When you walk through the doors with us at the historic Straand Hotel in Vrådal, you are already in wonderland. Book your winter stay for the whole family now!

We at Straand Hotel have been welcoming guests since 1864, and we are happy to state: Vrådal is a very cozy place to spend your family holiday! Here you get everything from alpine slopes with café and sauna at the top, ski slopes in the forest, adventurous nature, fireplace with something hot in your cup in our historic living rooms as well as a swimming pool with sauna and exciting play opportunities for the children!

Scroll down to read more about this winter’s exciting offers and activities!

Winter in Vrådal

Spend your holiday in Vrådal this winter!

Get the good winter experience for the whole extended family at Straand Hotel right in the heart of Telemark!

Historic Straand Hotel is a family-run hotel from 1864. A hidden gem in Telemark, surrounded by beautiful nature and adventurous winter experiences. Here you get peace of mind and can enjoy the surroundings in beautiful Vrådal while filling up with good experiences and memories for the whole family.

A typical winter day with us starts with breakfast at the hotel, before the two youngest generations perhaps get on the shuttle bus over to the Vrådal Panorama ski resort for a few hours on the slopes. The grandparents may choose to relax a little extra at the hotel, before they get on their feet and have a lovely stroll in beautiful Telemark nature over to the facility.

At lunch, they may meet in the café in Vrådal Panorama for coffee and something else, before the younger ones rush down the slopes again. The great thing about Vrådal Panorama is that all the alpine slopes end at the same shelter, so you don’t have to worry about whether your children or grandchildren end up in the neighboring valley on the other side of the mountain. In the afternoon, you can take the shuttle bus together back to Straand Hotel. Here you can relax in front of the fireplace at the hotel after an active day out in the fresh air.

And if it’s Saturday, we’ve danced the roof terrace for après-ski – with a fire in the fire pit and stumps with skins to sit on, sausages with bread or lompe as well as cured meats, coffee and cocoa, some music and a good atmosphere!

After a good dinner together, it can also tempt you to have some fresh air in the evening. Then you can go tobogganing on the alpine slopes or go ice skating at the parking lot in Vrådal Panorama.

And if you are more looking for a romantic experience for two, we can recommend renting the sauna at the top of the ski resort!

Rent a sauna at the top of Vrådal Panorama!

What could be better to relax in the sauna on a cold winter’s day?

At the top of the alpine slope in Vrådal, you can now enjoy a healing sauna experience right by the water! Maybe it’s tempting to take a cold dip once in a while too? From the sauna you have a view of beautiful Tverrfjell while relaxing in your own company or with someone you love. Ask us and we will help you with directions and practical information.

Read more and book a sauna here!

Welcome to après-ski on the terrace!

Every Saturday we light up the fire pit and welcome you to après-ski!

After a long day on the alpine slopes or ski slopes, it’s nice to sit down. On our roof terrace, we invite you to après-ski every Saturday with a fire in the fire pit and warm skins to sit on. Then there will be grilling of sausages with bread/loaf, sausage sticks, coffee/cocoa, music, sale of drinks in the bar, fennel/cured meats, shot skis and red carpet. If a larger group wishes, we can also arrange après-ski on other days. Ask us!

Winter Packages 2024

Family package

1 night in a family room incl. breakfast. Package includes:
• Accommodation with breakfast
• Free access to the swimming pool
• transport to and from the slopes
• Own après-ski with fire pit, sausages, cocoa and coziness

Price: NOK 2775,-
(Applies to up to 4 people)

Romantic package

Accommodation in historic surroundings for two people in an upgraded room. Package includes:
• a bottle of sparkling wine and chocolate served
• Five-course gourmet dinner
• Straw lunch

Price: NOK 5265,-

Ski packages 2024

Hotel and lift pass

Price per adult per night in a double/family room. Package includes:
• Accommodation with breakfast
• Lift pass

Price: from NOK 1190,-

Vrådal Holiday Apartments

Price per person at min. 2 paying in min. 2 days in an apartment. Package includes:
• Accommodation for 2 nights
• 2-day lift pass.

Price: from NOK 1530,-

Rent an atmospheric place

Do you want something very special? We can facilitate more extensive activities with our team building partner TG events. We can also offer rental of an atmospheric venue:

• Rent a wine cellar for groups of min. 10 people and up to 20 people for NOK 2500,-
• Pub rental for quiz/kahoot-vorspiel or -nachspiel
• Après-ski on a roof terrace with a fire pit for groups. Min. 10 people

The taste of mountains / aperitif with storytelling

Do as in Italy! Enjoy an aperitivo before dinner or as a snack. Three tastings with local ingredients and three selected wines. Min. 4 pers. NOK 495,- per person.

Or choose an aperitif with storytelling. NOK 205,- per person and min. 10 people.

Food and experiences

• Tapas buffet
• Cured meats
• 5-course gourmet dinner
• Kahoot quiz in the pub
• Music quiz
• Beer tasting
•Wine tasting
• Après-ski under the open sky
• Mulled wine from the black pot
• Afternoon Tea

Ask us about prices and options, and we will make it easier!

Games & Activities

• Vrådal Panorama Ski Center
• Great cross-country trails
• Toboggan competition
• Swimming pool and sauna
•Billiards
•Table tennis
•Playroom
• Mini cinema
• Visit by Piccolo and Trollemor
• Swimming disco
• Hike in Trolleskogen
• Treasure hunt for Troll Mother’s Treasure!

Straw on ICE 2024

Welcome to Straand on ICE 2024! We expand our horizons with ice track driving. Click on the link below and keep an eye on dates and information!