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Norway, from the deck of a private lodge

Handpicked lodges around Vrådal — the region locals call Mini Norway.

Choose your lodge stay in Norway

Choose your lodge stay in Norway

Every lodge in our handpicked Telemark collection — Norwegian holiday homes, each one different — sits somewhere worth staying: lakefront, forest edge, mountainside, or minutes from the ski slope. Each one is privately owned, each one comes with its own sauna and wood stove, and the Norway you came for is right outside the door.

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The view makes you feel like you're in a painting.

José H. · stayed August 2025 · rated 10/10

Handpicked lodges around Vrådal

From a timber lodge built for a crowd to a lakeside cabin built for two, no two lodges in the collection are quite alike. Some sleep the whole family across two floors with a sauna and hot tub of their own; others are made for slipping away as a couple, with little more than a fire and a view. A first look at what's on offer — see our lodges below.

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The standards behind every stay

The standards behind every stay
  • Handpicked lodges among lakes and forests
  • Private sauna and hot tub in most lodges
  • Self-catered stays, deep in nature
  • Golf, hiking, skiing and fishing close by

Recent stays across the collection

What a lovely experience! If you are looking for the combination of Scandinavian nature and unparalleled luxury, then this is the place.

Mike Dudok

10/10

We had a wonderful stay. The setting is breathtaking, the cabin is tastefully decorated and very comfortable, and we loved the quiet, private atmosphere. A truly memorable stay and we'd come back in a heartbeat

Rick van der Mark

10/10

It's impossible to pick out the best thing. The whole house and the surroundings were fantastic. Everything was perfect.

Maximilian S.

10/10

Very nice cottage, fully equipped and with a beautiful view.

Sander N.

10/10

Beautiful new house, fully equipped. Two minor issues: 1. The charging station cover was broken and lying on the floor upon arrival. 2. The description of the hot tub is not entirely accurate; the drain hose does not need to be attached but is operated with a slider.

Jeroen V.

9/10

Clean, tidy, great view, everything you need, everything has been thought of. Beautiful place! In the downstairs bedroom, we missed having a wardrobe or storage space for clothes, and we couldn't find the remote control for the air conditioning anywhere.

Andries V.

10/10

The surroundings were beautiful and peaceful. It would be nice to have canoes available at the accommodation. There is not much light in the double bedroom on the ground floor near the shelves where you can put your clothes. The toilet in the bathroom with the double sink came loose from the wall a little. There was no shelf in the shower to put your shower items on in the bathroom with double sink. The hob was very difficult to turn on. It did not always respond.

Annemieke P.

8.5/10

Lovely house, lots of space. Children's tableware and microwave are missing.

Bart K.

10/10

The booking process and service provided by Fjord Rentals was perfect. We hadn't expected someone to come by so quickly (especially in the evening). Thank you very much again. We had already booked a cabin (Furuhus) with friends through Fjord Rentals three years ago and would do so again in a heartbeat. We would like to send a message to the owner of the house... We missed the following items in the kitchen, which could be purchased for little money... - A water jug/carafe - Tea strainer or teapot We also missed having somewhere to hang our clothes in the bedrooms. Three or four hooks per room would have been nice. We agree with other tenants who stated in their Google reviews that the blankets in the bedroom are too thin. We also had two nights that were very chilly. We also missed a little cosiness/personal touch (like Furuhus).

Beate G.

9.5/10

It was simply wonderful. Everything was very cosy and clean. The large dining table is great and the kitchen equipment is also perfectly adequate. Unfortunately, the fridge was leaking at the bottom, so we have now closed it with a piece of string. And the sauna didn't work.

Anna K.

10/10

Spacious house, extensive inventory, lovely veranda, beautiful surroundings.

Bron W.

9/10

Modern property which offered easy indoors and outside relaxation and entertainment.

David H.

9/10

Clean and comfortable house, fully equipped. Wonderfully peaceful. The beds were not made up on the same floor. We prefer to sleep on the same floor as our son, so perhaps you could check with your guests in advance?

Dorine H.

9/10

What a lovely holiday home! What a view, what beautiful surroundings! Sun blinds or air conditioning would be desirable; in hot weather, it is difficult to keep the house cool.

Egbert E.

9.5/10

Fireplace lovely, nice and warm, good beds and duvets

Ellen B.

9/10

Very clean, luxurious, everything functions and works perfectly, wood-burning stove and sauna. The only thing I can think of to enhance the luxury is a hot tub.

Eric D.

9.5/10

The cottage was well furnished with a very nice view. The cottage was clean and everything worked. There was really fast and good service when there were problems in the house. Nice quiet area close to the beach and hiking areas. Maybe sun loungers for the terrace.

Henrik T.

10/10

Lovely cabin with modern and comfortable standards. We had a fantastic long weekend. Our only "negative" experience was that the oven makes a lot of noise and that the cooking top constantly went off, even though the fan was on.

Ingvild S.

9.5/10

A beautiful house with great furnishings in a prime location. We felt extremely comfortable and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Upon arrival, the dishwasher had not been emptied, and there was dirty cutlery in the drawer. The stove top was also very dirty.

Jan v.

10/10

All good and thx

Jean D.

10/10

Beautiful lodge - fully equipped - but far from Vradal. Beautiful nature, we enjoyed walking in the area. The view from the cottage is truly amazing. The large glass surfaces allow you to be in direct contact with the changing weather outside. Lots of light in the living room. Quiet: we were there at the end of June 2025 and the three nearby lodges were empty. Spring: no mosquitoes! Having breakfast on the terrace is impossible - there is no table. In the photos, you see a beautifully set table (misleading). Storoddevegen is a gravel road, which creates a lot of dust when a car drives by. It is very difficult to cook anything on the induction hob due to the safety features. It keeps switching off, even with the extractor fan on maximum and the hob on 4. Difficult to find – the GPS system does not recognise Storoddevegen (it is also a private road). Please provide the coordinates of the lodge. Air extraction in the toilet would be appreciated.

Jos D.

9.5/10

The house is absolutely fantastic! The view makes you feel like you're in a painting. Truly amazing. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

José H.

10/10

Comfort of the house, such as hot tub, dishwasher, ironing board, 2 sofas, seat cushions on the garden furniture, etc. The extractor hood is not connected, so air remains in the house. The “rough” cleaning was done well, but smaller details could be improved (doors, bottom of the wardrobe, window frames, bins were not emptied, bathroom drawers were not checked). I really appreciated the app contact (question about the hob and barking at the neighbours) , quick response, good help.

K. K.

8/10

Quiet mountain location and modern accommodation facilities. Provide more towels or inform guests that they need to bring additional towels (one small and one large towel per person is not enough if the sauna and hot tub are also used). In general, provide earlier notification about items that guests need to bring themselves, such as barbecue lighter fluid (one week in advance may be too short notice in certain circumstances; this information could also be included directly in the accommodation description).

Lukas B.

10/10

Will was really happy with the cabin. but when you rent it out at Christmas and it is for 8 people, there is a big shortage of pots. a coffee funnel is also missing when there is no real coffee machine. and then there are no cupboards/chests in the rooms

Majken A.

9/10

Temperature in the room upstairs was a bit high!

Mandeep S.

9.5/10

Quality accommodation Facilities such as barbecue, wood, hot tub.

Mark L.

10/10

Great house. Night lamps and lighting by the hot tub would be nice.

Martin S.

9.5/10

Stairway with prity high angle.

Matthias H.

8/10

Everything was great. Maybe the basics such as salt, pepper and hand soap would be great. But no complaints the stay was fantastic :)

Minela C.

10/10

Nice and clean cabin.

MWC ENTREPRENØR AS J.

9/10

Very nice and comfortable house; Very well-equipped kitchen; easy access; nice area; large terrace; hot tub; comfortable bed; lots of space; dog allowed. Blinds would be nice. It is getting very hot inside if outside temperature is above 22 C and it is sunny. A gas grill would be the icing on the cake

Patrick H.

9.5/10

spacious, well-equipped accommodation. Replacing the lights in the house. Really necessary!

Rita S.

9/10

The house is beautifully, stylishly furnished. Communication with Fjord Rentals worked perfectly, and any complaints were resolved very quickly.

Roman H.

9/10

Super relaxing Fantastic beautiful surroundings

Simon H.

9.5/10

Spacious cabin with a beautiful view. We had trouble turning on the hob, so it would have been nice to have a brief instruction on how to turn it on. The same applies to the oven, which was a combination microwave and convection oven, and unfamiliar to us. Otherwise, a great cabin.

Sonja S.

8.5/10

Beautiful home on a great location

Virginie S.

8.5/10

Beautiful brand new house with comfortable beds and all modern conveniences. We couldn't find the waste collection point on Google Maps. This is just a minor comment on an otherwise wonderful stay.

W. K.

10/10

Everything you need is provided. And a nice, clean house upon arrival. Truly fantastic! Beautiful view from the terrace. Comfortable garden furniture! But that was the only downside.

Wendy S.

8.5/10

It was a fully equipped, cosy, personal, neat and well-kept cottage that felt like home. It had everything you needed, which is not always the case in other cottages, which can sometimes feel cold. Lovely large living room, wonderful and beautiful! The view was pleasant. Beautiful veranda and garden surroundings. We had the advantage that there were no people in the other cottages, so it was wonderfully peaceful! We didn't encounter any problems. It was a really great cottage! Thank you for allowing us to stay here and enjoy such a pleasant and wonderful time. We will definitely miss it!

Wim V.

10/10

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Alexander D.

9/10

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Ane

10/10

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Anneli G.

9.5/10

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Arnd L.

9.5/10

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B. Dijk

9/10

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Bas K.

9/10

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Berendien T.

10/10

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Bram en Marloes d.

10/10

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C. Fingal

10/10

What did you like best about your stay? Space, atmosphere and service.

Camiel R.

9/10

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Camiel R.

9.5/10

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Caroline d.

8.5/10

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Christian J.

9/10

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Daniel B.

9/10

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DeliveryMatch

10/10

What did you like about your stay? The natural surroundings and area around Vrådal

Eivind S.

9/10

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Elisabeth P.

9/10

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Eric d.

9/10

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Esther

8.5/10

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Eva S.

10/10

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Fam. in 't Veld

10/10

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Feikje d.

10/10

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Femke V.

9.5/10

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Gabriel K.

10/10

What did you like about your stay? The outdoor activities

Gareth A.

8.5/10

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9.5/10

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H. Wolff

8.5/10

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Henry D.

8/10

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Irma

10/10

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Jan v.

8.5/10

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Jan v.

10/10

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Jarno V.

8/10

Had an awesome stay here with a big group! The host was super attentive and quick to help with anything we needed, which made everything really easy. The place itself is beautiful and feels really luxurious, and the surrounding Norwegian nature is just stunning. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a great getaway.

Jesse van Dalen

10/10

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Jochen en Chantal A.

10/10

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John D.

9/10

What did you like about your stay? Perfect weather

Jörg B.

8/10

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Jorris

10/10

We had a wonderful stay in this cozy vacation home in Vrådal! The houses were clean, comfortable, and perfectly located. The nearby ski area was a big highlight great slopes and beautiful views. A perfect spot for a relaxing and active getaway. We’d definitely come back!

Julian

10/10

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Kammille Kornelija J.

10/10

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Karel B.

10/10

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Karen J.

9.5/10

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Karl Martin Loe R.

9.5/10

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Kasper d.

10/10

Beautiful lodge surrounded by nature Very peaceful and a great escape from the busy day-to-day Comfortable and stylish throughout A great place for a relaxing stay

Koen de Bruijn

10/10

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Konstantin P.

9.5/10

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L. S.

8/10

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Louis

10/10

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Luc R.

10/10

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M. van Gelderen

8.5/10

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Maarten B.

10/10

What did you like about your stay? The surroundings.

Maarten B.

10/10

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Maarten B.

10/10

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Maik R.

9/10

What did you like about your stay? Peace and quiet That ‘home from home’ feeling at the lodge, where everything you need is provided. The ability to charge an electric car at the accommodation.

Marco W.

9/10

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Maria V.

9/10

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Marijke R.

9.5/10

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Martijn Kruisselbrink

10/10

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Martin M.

10/10

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Matthias K.

9/10

What did you like about your stay? The calm.

Meindert Z.

8.5/10

Amazing cabins in Norway! The two houses next to each other were beautiful, clean and cozy. After a great day on the slopes, just a short drive away, we relaxed in the jacuzzi. Absolutely stunning surroundings. Highly recommended!

Melle School

10/10

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Michael S.

10/10

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Michiel B.

9/10

What did you like about your stay? Everything. Move the hot tub near the sauna.

Naveerasoon M.

10/10

What did you like about your stay? The atmosphere and décor of the accommodation, the hot tub and sauna, the prompt response to queries, the facilities at the accommodation.

Niklas I.

9/10

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Oscar S.

8/10

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Phil W.

9.5/10

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Raymond D.

10/10

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Renee T.

9/10

Last winter we went to this Lodge and had the best time. We went over there with the full family and the Luxury in the name lives up to its reputation. With the beautiful nature all around you and skislopes nearby this is a perfect location to enjoy during the cold months.

Rick Aernouts

10/10

Great cabin in Norway! Super peaceful with an amazing view. Loved stargazing at night, the stars were unreal. Nice cozy house in a fun spot surrounded by quiet nature. Highly recommend!

Robin Blokland

10/10

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Roland S.

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Samantha v.

10/10

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Sandra

8/10

What did you like best about your stay? The location of the house and the interior design.

Sören B.

10/10

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Stefanie v.

9/10

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Sven H.

10/10

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Sven H.

10/10

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Sylvia S.

10/10

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Thomas T.

10/10

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Tim v.

8.5/10

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Timon P.

10/10

Beautiful holiday home in a great location in Norway. Everything was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. The surroundings are breathtaking and perfect for peace and nature. Highly recommended!

Tom

10/10

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Tycho Buskens

10/10

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Vincent C.

9/10

What did you like about your stay? Comfort, tranquillity and nature.

Wendy v.

9/10

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Willem Jan t.

10/10

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Wim B.

10/10

Last winter, we rented a lodge with the whole family. We have nothing but positive things to say about this beautiful location! The house was beautifully decorated with stunning artwork; gathering around the fireplace in the evening with everyone was truly fantastic! The host was always available to answer any questions.

Yoeri Looijen

10/10

A truly magnificent place in the middle of beautiful Norwegian nature. The lodge is gorgeously furnished, highly comfortable, and equipped with every modern convenience. The view is breathtaking, and the combination of peace, luxury, a jacuzzi, and a sauna ensures you completely unwind. Everything here is just right. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend this beautiful location!

Mehrdad Hooshangi

10/10

Our stay in Norway in one of these two bungalows was absolutely wonderful. The bungalows are luxuriously finished and equipped with every convenience, including a beautiful spa on the terrace and a sauna. The journey from Kristiansand already gives you a wonderful first impression of Norway. The surroundings are breathtakingly beautiful, with magnificent nature. We will definitely return.

Ad Huijbers

10/10

Stayed for a week in August at this beautiful lodge. Located in nature by a lake with a breathtaking view. In terms of comfort and furnishings, it is a luxury villa. Spacious, beautifully and luxuriously furnished with a sauna and jacuzzi. Really enjoyed the beautiful surroundings. Highly recommended if you love peace and nature but want to stay in comfort and luxury.

Anita Huijbers

10/10

The holiday home is really very comfortably furnished, nothing is missing. The location by the lake is fantastic, we spent two weeks at the house with our dog and were able to enjoy the time to the fullest. In addition, we were lucky enough to meet our landlord - thumbs up, very nice and accommodating!

Sebastian Hetzger

10/10

An unforgettable stay! The lodge is extremely luxurious; absolutely nothing is missing. The interior is tasteful, featuring a sauna, a jacuzzi, and a bathtub. The beds are very comfortable, and the view from the lodge is amazing! The peace, the nature! The surrounding area is beautiful, inviting you to relax and enjoy. I hope to return here again.

Rikie Brekel

10/10

Enjoyment with a capital “E”. The lodge is equipped with every luxury and convenience. We thoroughly enjoyed the jacuzzi, the sauna, the high-quality mattresses, the view of the lake, and the peace and quiet. It was wonderful to get away from the hustle and bustle for a while. There is something for everyone to enjoy here, with a perfect balance between activities and relaxation. Highly recommended

Henry Lutterman

10/10

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A floating sauna, with a view

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A 45-minute drive from Vrådal, on the still water of Lake Bandak, sits Soria Moria — a wooden sauna built to mirror the mountains around it. Two hours, heat included, the view non-negotiable.

Seasonal picks

Seasonal stays we'd take ourselves. Long summer weeks on Lake Nisser, quiet spring escapes when the birch first leafs, ski-season weekends with the sauna hot on arrival. We pick the ones worth timing. Plus the last-minute openings most people miss.

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FAQ

All our lodges are in the Vrådal area of Telemark, southern Norway — around Lake Nisser and Vråvatn, about 3 hours south-west of Oslo.

For details on how to get here, check our Contact page. You'll find route suggestions, ferry and public transport tips, and local highlights to help you plan your stay.

The individual accommodation listing page is the best source. Fjord Rentals property pages show home-specific details and conditions.