Fretheim Hotel, Flam
About the Hotel
Rooms with Fjord Views
Fretheim Hotel, near the Nærøyfjord UNESCO site and the Flåm Railway, offers a variety of room categories with views of the surrounding fjord landscape. Most rooms face the Aurlandsfjord. The hotel has 122 non-smoking rooms, most without carpets. Modern rooms feature adjoining twin beds, a desk, and a bathroom with a combined bathtub and shower. Standard rooms face the mountains and trails in Fretheim Kulturpark and include coffee/tea facilities, a luggage rack, a wardrobe, a TV, and a hairdryer. Superior twin rooms include twin beds, a balcony or garden exit, and views of the garden or fjord. The single rooms offer views of Flåm, the fjord, mountains, and farmland, and direct access to stargazing from the bay window. Family rooms include twin beds, a full-length bunk bed, and views of the garden and Fretheim Cultural Park. Historical rooms feature a king-size double bed, antique furniture, a Nespresso machine, and bathrooms with gilded taps and bathtubs. The tower suite is a two-story room with views of Flåm Harbor, the fjord, and mountains, including a jacuzzi. The Stabburet cabin has five rooms with eight beds and a shared bathroom.
Norwegian Cuisine
Fretheim's restaurant serves Norwegian cuisine made with organic, locally sourced ingredients. Chefs conserve ingredients for the winter. The seasonal menu features ingredients the current season offers. Dishes are prepared with first-class ingredients. Skilled waiters help pair drinks with food choices. Guests can taste 3 ciders from the Hardangerfjord and Sognefjord regions along with 3 locally produced cheeses. The lobby bar is located next to the reception. The hotel usually includes culinary experiences and entertainment.
Activities and Excursions
Guests hike the Aurlandsdalen valley or the stairs to Brekkefossen waterfall. A fjord cruise on the electric vessel Future of The Fjords on the Nærøyfjord is an alternative. A trip on the Flåm Railway includes a walking tour with a local guide. A fjord safari consists of a trip on the fjord in an open RIB. Autumn is the time for mountain-grazed lambs, game, root vegetables, and apples. Spring vegetables include asparagus, fresh herbs, and shoots such as spring onions.
Location and Access
Fretheim Hotel is 75 km from Sogndal. The hotel connects historical and modern parts with a glass façade with views to Flåm centre and the fjord landscape. Landmarks nearby: Flamsbana - 0.3 km, FjordSafari - 0.3 km, Vangen Church - 6.5 km, Naeroyfjord - 0.5 km, Flam Church - 2.5 km, Flam Development AS - 0.3 km, Rjoandefossen - 4 km. In 1909, the Bergen railway line connected Norway's two largest cities.
Meetings and Conferences
Fretheim Hotel has long been a venue for meetings and conferences. A new conference centre offers fresh coffee, tea, and water. There are elegant banquet rooms of various sizes with access to the garden. The hotel is a provider of Green Conferences - a sustainable conference alternative. You can have your meeting licensed as a Green Conference. The reception, Lobby bar, and Restaurant Arven are located in the part connecting the historical and modern parts of the hotel.
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Fireplace
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Hiking
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid shuttle service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Children's play area
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor