Every lodge in Telemark has its own atmosphere and character. From a family home by the water to a cosy retreat for two, or a house for groups of up to twenty. Find your ideal lodge.
Available in many of our lodges, several with mountain or forest views from the hot tub.
Selected lodges come with kayaks or canoes for use on the lake, with a private beach a short walk from the terrace.
Modern comfort and premium furnishing, in a traditional Norwegian style.
Pine forest, clear lakes and quiet surroundings.
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Our lodges are located in southern Norway, in the Telemark region. You can travel by car and ferry, or take a flight. Whichever option you choose, this part of southern Norway is easy to reach.
You drive through Germany and Denmark to Hirtshals. At the port, you board the ferry with your car — Fjord Line sails daily from Hirtshals to Kristiansand, a crossing of around two hours and twenty-five minutes by high-speed catamaran (a little longer on the regular ferry). From Kristiansand, it's about two and a half hours by car to Vrådal. One benefit of travelling this way: you'll have your own car in Norway.
Prefer to fly and rent a car locally? With KLM, you can fly direct from Amsterdam to Kristiansand in around one hour twenty-five minutes, then drive the scenic route to Vrådal in about two and a half hours. With Transavia, a direct flight from Eindhoven to Oslo takes around one hour fifty minutes; from Oslo Airport, it's about three and a half hours by rental car to the village of Vrådal.
From the journal
No two lodges sit in quite the same spot. Some look out over Lake Nisser or Vråvatn, others are tucked at the edge of pine forest, and a few sit high enough that the view stretches for miles. Each one is individually owned, with its own character, but every one is held to the same standard — beautifully prepared, fully equipped, and ready before you arrive. Here's a closer look at what sets each setting apart, so you know what to look for when choosing yours.
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.
All our lodges are in the Vrådal area of Telemark, southern Norway — around Lake Nisser and Vråvatn, about 3 hours south-west of Oslo.
By car and ferry — Fjord Line sails daily from Hirtshals to Kristiansand, then it's about two and a half hours by road to Vrådal. Or fly into Kristiansand or Oslo and drive the rest of the way. See "Accessibility of our lodges in Norway," above, for the full breakdown.
Every lodge is fully equipped and prepared before you arrive — a stocked kitchen, comfortable beds, proper heating, and a clean, ready house. Beyond that, each lodge has its own character and extras: many have a sauna, some a hot tub, kayaks or a private beach. Check the individual lodge page for exactly what's included at that property.
4.9/5“The holiday home is really very cozily furnished, nothing is missing. The location by the lake is fantastic; we spent 2 weeks in the house with our dog and were able to fully enjoy the time, plus we were lucky enough to meet our landlord; thumbs up, very nice and accommodating.”
Sebastian Hetzger
5.0/5“A stay to never forget! The lodge is very luxurious, it really lacks nothing. The interior is tasteful, there is a sauna, jacuzzi, bathtub. The beds are very good. And the view from the lodge: amazing! The peace, nature! A beautiful environment that invites you to enjoy. Hope to come back there again.”
Rikie Brekel vd
5.0/5“Stayed for a week in this beautiful lodge in August. Located in nature by a lake with a breathtaking view. In terms of comfort and furnishings, it is a luxury villa. Spacious, beautiful and luxuriously furnished with sauna and jacuzzi. Really enjoyed the beautiful surroundings. Highly recommended if you love peace and nature but want to stay comfortably and luxuriously.”
Anita Huijbers
5.0/5“The holiday home is really very cozily furnished, nothing is missing. The location by the lake is fantastic; we spent 2 weeks in the house with our dog and were able to fully enjoy the time, plus we were lucky enough to meet our landlord; thumbs up, very nice and accommodating.”
Sebastian Hetzger
5.0/5“A stay to never forget! The lodge is very luxurious, it really lacks nothing. The interior is tasteful, there is a sauna, jacuzzi, bathtub. The beds are very good. And the view from the lodge: amazing! The peace, nature! A beautiful environment that invites you to enjoy. Hope to come back there again.”
Rikie Brekel vd
5.0/5“Stayed for a week in this beautiful lodge in August. Located in nature by a lake with a breathtaking view. In terms of comfort and furnishings, it is a luxury villa. Spacious, beautiful and luxuriously furnished with sauna and jacuzzi. Really enjoyed the beautiful surroundings. Highly recommended if you love peace and nature but want to stay comfortably and luxuriously.”
Anita Huijbers
5.0/5
