Fjærland Fjordstove Hotel & Restaurant

We had a last minute change of plans and ended up at this hotel by chance and it is a gem! Even with the late night reservation, Ina was very kind and accommodating - their service went above and beyond. Not to mention the quaint charm of the hotel and rooms themselves and the beautiful views of the fjord! We enjoyed our stay and hope to come back again on purpose!

I've been in this hotel just one night during my road trip in Norway. The room was very cosy and had a wonderful view on the fjord, that unfortunately I couldn't enjoy fully because the weather was awful. I was out till late evening and the staff was kind enough to keep the dinner warm for me and serve it when I came back. Breakfast was very good and had a vast selection of food. The only negative point was the price of the dinner, too expensive even for Norway standards. Anyway it's a great place to stay and I guess it should be really breathtaking with nice weather.

This is not a hotel, it’s more like a home. You can tell there is a lot of soul in the place and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. The dinner was delicious and the best local lamb we ever had. It was expensive but we felt zero regret considering we have paid more money for average dinners in the city where we reside. Great experience and lovely location.

From the moment I arrived I felt the stress beginning to melt away. The unbelievably awe-inspiring nature coupled with the peace and quiet were a balm for the soul. I highly recommend the Fjærland Fjordstove hotel to anyone who loves relaxing on a veranda amid the majesty of the fjords.

I want to preface this by saying the on site staff were attentive. However, the attached pictures speak for themselves—this is not a NOK 3100 (USD 300) per day room. As we had been traveling through the fjords for about a week, I understand that many hotels in the fjords are older. This room was not just old; it was in disrepair. The exhaust fan was taped to the wall, the doors were heavily damaged and scratched, the paint was peeling, and the bathroom door frame was so loose it was barely attached to the wall and was rotting near the floor. The furniture’s varnish was peeling and stuck to the touch. I am honestly glad we stayed only one night. I asked to speak to the owner but was told they lived over 40 minutes away, I emailed them. The owner agreed the room was in disrepair but refused a discount because I emailed them directly instead of informing the staff—a technicality that left me feeling this was more of a tourist trap than simple neglect. The food at dinner was pleasant but more of a home cooked meal than the culinary experience they portray on their website.

We spent one night here as part of a road trip around Norway. We absolutely loved it. The location is idyllic - right on the fjord. The hotel is like stepping back into a history book and although it has modern features, it really gives you a sense of history. We enjoyed hearing about the history of the hotel and the village from one of the staff. The three course meal which used mainly local products was absolutely delicious and our table by the window looking out over the fjord was stunning. The room was very comfortable. Yes - you can hear some noise from the rooms around (it is an old property) but nothing that disturbed or upset us. This is a special place and we highly recommend it.

Location stunning and rich history of the area provided at hotel, which I loved!. While I recognize that this is a historic home, there are simple upgrades that should be done for basic comfort of guests. The room we stayed in had stained beds (base of fabric bed) and pulls/tears on "mattress" (mattress topper by US standards) which was by far the most uncomfortable one we slept on in our 16 day trip through Norway, walls paper thin literally heard the man in the next room snoring all night and people throughout the hotel walking about, lastly the bathroom sink was actually in the shower...odd and awkward to shower in. We stayed in two other historic properties on our trip and none of these challenges were present. For the high price of this hotel, some further considerations should be made.

Actually this is a 2 Star hotel with 4 Star prices. The photos on the web site are deceptive. You won't get the food shown in the photos in the restaurant. They must have been taken somewhere else. For the menu, 820 Krone, per person, was very expensive for dinner. For my starter I got 1 & half Scallop. Someone else must have got the other half. The dessert was a few strawberries and creme. Our second night we went to the Thon Partner Hotel Jolster 25 min drive and had dinner for 490 Krone per person. It was a buffet and surprising good. Our room, 3150 Krone, was smaller then my laundry room at home. My wife had to climb over me to get out of bed. The exterior of the hotel is a little run down. It needs some repair and paint. Two nights was enough. If you want a hotel on the Fjord, a short distance away we found hotel Skjolden. The rooms, at 2500 Krone, were very nice and modern. The restaurant was "excellent" with a different menu every night for 920 Krone per person. Great bread at dinner. The best dinners we had in Norway. This was our second trip to Norway in three years.

"You're going to disappoint the children. They expect a fat Santa." ~Mrs. Claus, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer When travelling close to Flåm, a restorative and quaint side tour for regular humans (or pit stop for fjamous men in red suits needing to fatten up before a worldwide tour) is a trip to Fjaerland by passengerboat. Fjaerland is a fjolksy village of about 300 people, sitting along the Sognefjord where it meets the Jostedahlsbreen glacier. The town, dubbed "Norway's Book Town", is known for its secondhand bookshops...some even set in old cow sheds and pigpens! If you haven't come for the books, you are likely there to see and experience the surrounding magical scenery by kayak or by hiking through the mountains or glaciers. Whether you've worked up your hunger by hiking, bumming around bookshops, or delivering presents, you'll eventually be fjamished for lunch. There is no fjiner choice than to dine at Fjaerland Fjordstove. Fjabulously situated overlooking the fjord and glacier, Fjordstove hotel and restaurant charms with its amazing setting and shabby chic décor. At the reception desk, we met the fjastinating and hospitable hotel owner, Bard Huseby, who promptly guided us to a seat outside on the wrap-around deck. We felt like we were sitting in the middle of a live postcard with unbelievable views in every direction! Bard was quick to make us feel at home and ensure that we swiftly had beer in our hands to help us cool down and relax. We had grown so fjond of Hansa beer that we all ordered it without a second thought. Unfortunately though, we all regretted that choice later once we found out that Bard makes his own craft beer, Fjaerlands Ale. Hansa glasses in hand, we considered ourselves very fjortunate to enjoy such a tranquil spot where time seemed to stand still. The scene almost fjelt fjictitious, but our hungry stomachs quickly brought us back to reality. While looking over the menu, we appreciatively noticed that the hotel procures its ingredients locally (beef will come from grass-fed cattle in fields close to the hotel), including the reindeer meat in the burgers we ordered. Let's hope none of that meat came from everyone's favorite reindeer, or there will be a lot of sad boys and girls (and adults) this Christmas! So what is reindeer meat like? Our burgers were very flavorful and juicy with no hint of reindeer game-iness or tinsel at all. There was a fjaint aftertaste of wrapping paper, but that quickly crumpled away. I wouldn't say the meat glowed, but it was very lean and tender--definitely a burger that would go down in history! Our lunch and the great views at Fjordstove were some of our fjavorites from our trip! Though we likely won't be back in the fjorseeable fjuture due to the remoteness of the village, you should definitely pop in for fjeast here if you are in the area. If you're lucky, maybe you'll get to peek at Santa's "Naughty or Nice" list!

Amazing dinner - way more inventive and delicious than anyone would expect to find out here in beautiful, remote Fjærland. Three course dinners are served here each evening with seasonal, local ingredients at 7:30 sharp. This charming hotel has a farmhouse feel overlooking the water and nearby glaciers, and the setting is intimate with about a dozen tables. We weren't guests at the hotel but we decided to make a reservation as this was a quick walk from where we were staying. It was a relaxed fine dining experience, definitely one of the best meals of our Norway trip and worth a detour if you are wandering the fjords. I would recommend making a reservation in advance using the contact number on their website, note the price for dinner was 550 kr per person as of Aug 2017. Tonight's menu was smoked fish to start with a lovely beetroot creme, a hearty plate of braised ox and cabbage, and finally a creative dessert of rhubarb topped with ice cream and a delightful sweet wafer. This was the type of food we hoped to enjoy in Norway!

Unfortunately this was our least favorite of all the hotels we stayed in during our 7 day Norway trip. Yes you are on a fjord, but all the other places we stayed at were too and the rooms/hotel were much nicer for comparable prices. Our room was extremely tiny and spartan and not equipped with the usual things other hotels in this price range have (eg, coffee/tea, tissues, lotion) but the big problem was the subpar sleep quality. They provide earplugs warning people about noise - but I wish I'd known this before booking. Between our bouncy mattress (air mattress?), the noise from all the other guests talking/walking around, and the cheap shades that did not block out light (this is Norway in June), we barely got any sleep. I'd grown used to the comfortable beds and great sleep at the other hotels in Norway, so this was a surprise. We also had zero hot water when we showered in the evening, and after a day of hiking/kayaking this was pretty frustrating.

Without a doubt, the Fjærland Fjordstue Hotel was our best stay during our Norway trip that lasted for about 9 days. After driving through the Norwegian countryside, the Fjaerland is a welcome site in Mundal right on the lake, with a deck that provides an absolutely breathtaking view. The breakfast in the morning was also wonderful, with several tables of food setup for us and a few other guests. Bard, presumably the property manager, was very friendly and helpful during the booking process, accommodating our stay well. In all my days dealing with hotels, I would only hope for another person like Bard when contacting a hotel. The clerk at the hotel was also very friendly and recommended a great local brew that was priced very reasonably. I only wish that I had bought more! With great access to Jostedalbreen National Park and much of the picturesque fjord region, I'd definitely stay here again!