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Vatnahalsen Høyfjellshotell

3.0 star property
Slopeside fun with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Free daily continental breakfast
Interior
Living area
Front of property
Bicycling
Nestled in the mountains, Vatnahalsen Høyfjellshotell offers a serene retreat with continental breakfast, a garden, and ski-in/ski-out access. Unwind at the sauna or library after an exciting day of hitting the slopes; guests can also enjoy bike rentals and coffee/tea in the lobby.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 8 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 20 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Vatnahalsen, Mrydal, Aurland, Sogn og Fjordane, 5718

What's nearby

  • Flam Church - 24 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • Flåm Railway - 28 min drive - 11.5 miles
  • Flåm Railway Museum - 28 min drive - 11.5 miles
  • Flam Marina - 28 min drive - 11.5 miles
  • Stegastein Viewpoint - 40 min drive - 19.3 miles

Getting around

  • Vatnahalsen Station - 1 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪rallaren cafe - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Rallarrosa Stølsysteri - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Vatnahalsen Høyfjellshotell

Hotel in the mountains
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at Vatnahalsen Høyfjellshotell. With amenities like ski-in/ski-out access and ski storage, this hotel is a great place to hit the slopes. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a playground and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Bike rentals, luggage storage, and a banquet hall
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A TV in the lobby, a billiards/pool table, and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guestrooms at Vatnahalsen Høyfjellshotell have amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Ski storage
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property is in a car-free zone and can be reached only by train.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Vatnahalsen Høyfjellshotell Hotel
Vatnahalsen Høyfjellshotell Aurland
Vatnahalsen Høyfjellshotell Hotel Aurland

Frequently asked questions

Is Vatnahalsen Høyfjellshotell pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Vatnahalsen Høyfjellshotell?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Vatnahalsen Høyfjellshotell?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Vatnahalsen Høyfjellshotell?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Vatnahalsen Høyfjellshotell located?

Situated in Aurland, this ski hotel is 12.7 mi (20.4 km) from Flam Marina and 29.1 mi (46.9 km) from Naeroyfjord. Vatnahalsen Station is only a 2-minute walk and Kjosfossen Station is 4 minutes.

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Reviews

Vatnahalsen Høyfjellshotell Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ana Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel Anna did an amazing job helping me figure out kid-friendly hiking trails! Everyone had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Callum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cosy and old fashioned.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a great classic hotel in a gorgeous area with excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a unique location, which is part of its appeal, but does make it difficult to get to when there are issues with the train, which happened with us. The breakfast and dinner were good, but dinner was a little expensive, although that is to be expected because of the remote location and it being the only option around. The hotel was a little dated and worn, and blackout curtains, or at least darker curtains, are needed during the long summer daylight hours. Staff was friendly and helpful and the room was clean and comfortable, except for the lack of darker curtains. The area surrounding the hotel is beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The views from this hotel are first rate, it is tucked away and is a hidden gem
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a great place to experience Norway.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kassidy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The food was amazing, the option for coffee or tea at anytime was nice, the view from the hotel was otherworldly with just a short walk down to the water. The staff was so friendly and met our many needs. Because it was so wet and rainy, the drying room and sauna really came in handy!! Loved everything about this place!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Warm welcome

Warm welcome from the staff at hotel. Bedroom view over mountain was amazing! Dinner and breakfast catered for my vegetarian needs. Lounge had free hot drinks. A memorable stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cornwall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is steps away from present day. It has an old world charm and a feeling of peace without cars and just the sound of waterfalls and nature.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were given a room that what seemed an unfinished room. Door was impossible to lock from outside, mentioned to the staff but no correction. Bathroom handle did not work Edge of bath not sealed to wall and water went on to floor when having a shower. Bath panel not fixed, loose. No bedside lights to read or central room light etc.. Need I go on! Location of hotel good, also the food.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

June

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Good stay. Would recommend. Only thing - Wanted to do a short hike around this isolated property which is located in a stunning setting but the person at the desk was unable to give us advice. The hikes I found online were 3 to 5 hours, too long after a day of travel. We just walked around a bit. It’s a charming hotel from the heyday. I like that it is not modern. Old furniture and a pool table was a bonus! I asked for two twin beds. They were together so close they were touching. They are narrow twins so my teen son and I moved them apart after removing the wee side tables on either end. It was like Tetris. We put the tables in the middle and it worked nicely. The staff is very sweet. My son enjoyed the buffet dinner, 525nok. This place was an alternative from Oslo to Flam. We took the train the next morning there. The station is literally steps away.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful, calm and secluded stay.

Spotlessly clean. Simple accommodations but perfectly comfortable. Multiple comfy seating setups in the common areas with lovely views. Breakfast is healthy and hearty, dinner is tasty and the service is very friendly, helpful and attentive. One can also take-away a sandwich from the breakfast spread for your hike, for a very small fee. As everywhere we have traveled in Scandinavia, their English is excellent. The hotel is on a popular hiking trail, lots to see. Many waterfalls and snow-topped hills and rivers and lakes. It is quiet and calming. The hotel is a very short walk up from the Flåm Rail Vatnahalsen stop. The information on the hotels.com website is confusing. This hotel is NOT located in Flåm, as incorrectly shown on one of the maps which I will include below. We took the Flåm Railway to Flåm and quickly realized that we were in the wrong town. The hotel is only accessible by train and bicycle. Luckily with the help of the kind ticket-staff, we just caught the last train back to Vatnahalsen. Kristine, the manager was incredibly informative and engaging.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Xuan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service, hikes, views, food, sauna was fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to zipline and rollervagan!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Manish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abderrahmane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rien a dire très bien
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bra frukost, men gamla lokaler som skulle behövas rustas upp.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ellen Grøterud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hyggelig sted, god frokost
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ariunaa

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Fint läge med ett underbart vattenfall, god mat, nåss bara med tåg, från Myrdal till Flåm. Värd att bo där
Vy till hotel från vattenfall
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ariunaa

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Fint läge med ett underbart vattenfall, god mat, nåss bara med tåg, från Myrdal till Flåm. Värd att bo där
Vy till hotel från vattenfall
Vattenverk
Info om vattenverk
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leif

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ashish

Liked: Staff & service

8/10 Good

Bjørn

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

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