Straand Hotel - The waterway from Ulefoss

Straand Hotel - The waterway from Ulefoss

Experience an eventful trip on the Telemark Canal and accommodation at the historic Straand Hotel in Vrådal. During the boat trip, you experience as many as 5 lock systems, including Vrangfoss, which is the largest facility. The trip also offers river sailing and finally an idyllic approach to Kviteseid or Spjotsodd.

The package includes a boat trip from Ulefoss to Spjotsodd with lunch, transfer by hotel car/bus from the pier to the hotel, as well as accommodation at Straand Hotel with dinner and breakfast. Bus return to Ulefoss the next day, a little later in the day so that you have time to enjoy beautiful Vrådal before you travel back. There is one bus change in Seljord on the way to Ulefoss. Straand Hotel in Vrådal is one of Telemark's foremost full-service hotels. Straand is a member of De Historiske

The package includes a boat trip from Ulefoss to Spjotsodd with lunch, transfer by hotel car/bus from the pier to the hotel, as well as accommodation at Straand Hotel with dinner and breakfast. Bus return to Ulefoss the next day, a little later in the day so that you have time to enjoy beautiful Vrådal before you travel back. There is one bus change in Seljord on the way to Ulefoss. 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. The walls have hundreds of years of history, so feel free to enjoy a cup of coffee in one of the old living rooms at the hotel.

Itinerary:

Day 1:
- Kl. 10.00 meeting at Ulefoss locks.
- Kl. 10.30 departure with M/S Henrik Ibsen or M/S Victoria from Ulefoss locks.
- Dining on board: Lunch is 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.
- 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. 16.35 arrival at Ulefoss locks.

Practical information about the trip:

Parking: The car can be parked for free in the parking lot at Ulefoss locks approx. 200 meters before the lock (when you come from Ulefoss center), after you have passed Ulefoss Jernværk.
Dining on board: There is a restaurant on board the boat. Included in this package is lunch. Time is agreed directly with the crew upon boarding. It is not possible to get a fixed table during the entire journey. It is also possible to buy food from the menu on board, without pre-ordering.
Bus return: Vrådal Bus Station is approx. 600 meters from the hotel. The hotel can provide a shuttle service on request. Please contact the reception if this is desired. There is a bus change in Seljord. The buses correspond and wait for each other.

Practical information at Straand Hotel:

Dining: Time for dinner is agreed upon check-in.
Facilities: Straand Hotel has its own beach by Lake Nisser. Here they have a playground and beach bar in the summer. At the hotel they have a swimming pool. Straand Hotel also has its own veteran boat, MS Fram, which sails a two-hour sightseeing trip on Nisser and Vråvatn.

The price of this package varies according to date and room type. The current package price can be found by searching for the desired date. These are prices for online bookings, when purchasing by phone/email, there will be an additional fee.

Periods 2026: 18 May – 6 September