Welcome to Dalen Hotel,
- the magic of fairytales
Surrounded by majestic mountains and valleys, at the end of the Telemark Canal, you'll find the fairytale hotel Dalen, with its magnificent architecture in stunning scenic surroundings. The hotel is like something straight out of a storybook, with its origins dating back to 1894.
Join us on a journey back in time with all the wonderful things that can be found here! You'll be treated to exquisite culinary experiences, Afternoon Tea, wine tasting, piano music and storytelling. Come and join the fairytale too!
Enjoy Spring at Dalen Hotel!
Spring vibes and memorable experiences await you. Breathe in the fresh air, take a stroll through our beautiful garden, and let yourself be captivated by the grand and majestic nature. Our historic atmosphere provides the perfect setting to experience spring at its very best.
A warm welcome to a journey back in time!
Recommended Packages
Bring your family, good friends, or your special someone, and make magic memories together. Here you'll find our carefully selected packages filled with memorable, fairytale experiences. Welcome to a unique journey back in time!
Culinary Experiences
Welcome to unique culinary taste experiences in our historic surroundings.
We serve classic lunch dishes and our traditional Afternoon Tea in our lounges or out on the terrace with wonderful views. Aperitifs can be enjoyed in our magnificent fireplace lounge, before you are welcomed into our eminent historic Restaurant Bandak.
We offer a culinary concept based on traditional 3- and 5-course menus, inspired by French cuisine. The menus can of course be ordered with our carefully selected wine pairings.
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Nyhetsbrev
Eventyret fortsetter, og du er invitert!
Meld deg på våre nyhetsbrev og bli med inn i vårt eventyrlige univers med nyheter, konkurranser, kampanjer og mye mer...
Discover the world's most spectacular water journey
- On board M/S Henrik Ibsen
The Telemark Canal was completed in 1892. Described as a technological masterpiece and one of the eighth wonders of the world, it attracted a huge influx of travelers from all over the world. Everyone wanted to travel on the fantastic canal with its fascinating Norwegian and unique nature.
Today, the beautiful cultural-historical waterway can be experienced on board the veteran ship M/S Henrik Ibsen from 1907. Along the way, you will see a varied and unique landscape, with narrow lakes and large waters, animals grazing in the summer, small and old farms, bridges, life on the pier and, not least, the art of the lock as it has always been performed. At Bandak, at the end of the canal, Dalen Hotel reveals itself with its magnificent and majestic architecture.
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The Story of Dalen Hotel
Once upon a time...
Among picturesque valleys, at the end of the Telemark Canal overlooking Bandak, Dalen Hotel reveals itself with its majestic architecture. The hotel was introduced to the world and completed in 1894, thanks to the successful completion of the Telemark Canal in 1892. The technologically advanced canal, known as one of the eighth wonders of the world, was the major attraction of the time and attracted a large influx of royalty and distinguished guests from all over the world. The guests needed a luxury hotel, and in 1894 the fashionable and grand hotel was officially opened.
This year marks 131 years since the doors opened for the first time.
Welcome to the iconic, magical and fairytale Dalen Hotel!