Straand Hotel - Rural romance from Skien
Experience an eventful trip on the Telemark Canal and accommodation at the historic Straand Hotel in Vrådal. During the canal cruise, you experience as many as 7 lock facilities, including Vrangfoss, which is the largest facility. The trip also offers river sailing and finally an idyllic approach to Kviteseid or Spjotsodd.
Straand Hotel in Vrådal is one of Telemark's foremost full-service hotels. Straand is a member of De Historiske Hotell, and is known for its pleasant atmosphere and good food. Itinerary:Day 1:- Kl. 07.50 meeting at Hjellebrygga in Skien.- Kl. 08.10 departure with M/S Henrik Ibsen or M/S Victoria from Hjellebrygga in Skien.- Dining on board: Breakfast and lunch are included in the package.- Kl. 15.50 arrival Spjotsodd pier (applies to Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays)- Kl. 16.20
Straand Hotel in Vrådal is one of Telemark's foremost full-service hotels. Straand is a member of De Historiske Hotell, and is known for its pleasant atmosphere and good food.
Itinerary:
Day 1:
- Kl. 07.50 meeting at Hjellebrygga in Skien.
- Kl. 08.10 departure with M/S Henrik Ibsen or M/S Victoria from Hjellebrygga in Skien.
- Dining on board: Breakfast and lunch are included in the package.
- Kl. 15.50 arrival Spjotsodd pier (applies to Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays)
- Kl. 16.20 arrival Kviteseid pier (applies to Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays)
- Transfer to the hotel. 15-20 minutes driving time.
- Overnight at Straand Hotel in Vrådal with dinner.
Day 2:
- Enjoy the hotel's lunch
- Enjoy the day in Vrådal. The possibilities are many: go hiking in the beautiful mountains, rent a bike or canoe, or just relax!
There is a golf course nearby. The hotel has outdoor seating on a large terrace with great views, and there is a beach bar down on the beach. Straand Hotel also has its own vintage boat, M/S Fram, which sails a 2-hour sightseeing trip from the hotel's pier.
- Dinner at the hotel.
Day 3:
- Enjoy the hotel's lunch.
- Kl. 14.35 departure by bus from Vrådal bus station with Vy local bus, line 102 (Sat and Sun at 14.40).
- At 15.20 arrival at Seljord bus station (Sat and Sun at 15.25).
- Kl. 15.35 departure by bus from Seljord bus station with Vy bus, line R1.
- Kl. 17.10 arrival Landmannstorget bus terminal, platform B in Skien.
Practical information about the trip:
Parking: The car can be parked for free in the parking lot at Hjellebrygga. NOTE! You must have a parking permit to avoid a fine, and you can obtain a parking permit by contacting the crew on board.
Dining on board: There is a restaurant on board the boat. Included in this package you get a breakfast plate and a 2-course lunch of the day. Time is agreed directly with the crew upon boarding. It is not possible to get a fixed table during the entire trip, and it is not allowed to bring food on board.
Travel on a Monday: On Mondays, there is a boat change in Lunde. M/S Victoria sails Skien-Lunde-Skien, while M/S Henrik Ibsen sails Dalen-Lunde-Dalen.
If you are traveling on a Monday, we therefore ask you to contact us by phone or email for manual booking.
Bus: Vrådal Bus Station is approx. 600 meters from the hotel. The hotel can provide transportation on request. Contact the reception if desired.
There is one bus change between Vrådal and Skien, in Seljord. The buses correspond and wait for each other. From Landmannstorget bus terminal, it is approx. 10 minutes to walk to Hjellebrygga.
Practical information at Straand Hotel:
Dining: Time for dinner is agreed upon check-in. Either a 3-course dinner or a buffet is served, depending on how many people will be eating that day.
Facilities: Straand Hotel has its own beach by Lake Nisser, where they have a beach bar and many activities for children in the summer. The hotel has its own veteran boat, M/S Fram, which sails on the lakes Nisser and Vråvatn.
Ordering:
The price of this package varies according to date and room type, and the current package price can be found by searching for your desired date. NOTE! These are prices for online ordering. When purchasing by phone/email, there will be an additional charge of NOK. 80,- per person.
Periods 2026: 18 May – 6 September.
Due to high demand, we recommend that you book well in advance, and don't wait until the day before to book.