From Dronningveien up to Kleivstua you get some of the most beautiful viewpoints in Eastern Norway, with spectacular panoramic views of Steinsfjorden and Ringerike. When you enter the yard, the calm subsides – here you will find both silence and inspiration.
Activities
Kleivstua is surrounded by Krokskogen – Asbjørnsen and Moe’s fairy tale forest – with miles of hiking and cycling trails. We offer:
• 10 electric bikes for rent (helmet included) for day trips to, among others, Kongens Utsikt, Sørsetra and hidden bathing spots.
• Lavvo and barbecue hut (Stallen), perfect for gatherings with activities such as axe throwing, obstacle course and air rifle.
• Team building and tailor-made activities for groups.
• Short distance to Tyrifjord Golf Club, one of Norway's most beautiful courses.
• Great ski slopes in winter.
Food and wine
The restaurant has a magnificent view of Hole and Ringerike. Our cuisine is based on Norwegian food traditions, combined with modern flavors and seasonal ingredients. We have a carefully selected wine cellar with wines from many parts of the world.
Conference
With 8 meeting rooms (and 9 group rooms) with a capacity of up to 100 people, Kleivstua is an ideal place for courses and conferences. Our largest meeting rooms, Villa Utsikten and Langhuset, are free-standing buildings with their own break rooms.
Kleivstua offers modern meeting facilities in a historic setting, personal hospitality and nature right outside the door. The entire place can be rented exclusively for groups that want a private atmosphere.
Parties and weddings
For more than 250 years, Kleivstua has hosted weddings, anniversaries and large events.
• Restaurant Dronningen has space for 200 guests.
• Villa Utsikten is suitable for parties of 15–60 people.
• Gulstua, in the oldest part of the hotel, can accommodate up to 45 people.
A wedding at Kleivstua is something very special. Weddings can be held both indoors and outdoors, and we offer flexible solutions for aperitifs, dinner and dancing. Many choose to celebrate for three days, with a barbecue buffet on Friday, a wedding dinner on Saturday and a pleasant breakfast on Sunday.
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Historic accommodation in Kongsvinger
Festningen Hotel & Resort is located on historic Kongsvinger Fortress and has a unique location in the barracks that once housed the soldiers.
The hotel offers 28 rooms of a very high standard, all carefully furnished and preserved with respect for the rich history that characterizes the walls. Several of the rooms offer an impressive view of both Kongsvinger and Glomma.
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Facilities
Enjoy luxurious accommodation in Kongsvinger. The rooms at Festningen Hotel & Resort are equipped with:
• Own Nespresso coffee machine
• Free Wi-Fi
• Smart TV from Samsung
• Large showers with rainforest shower head
• Shower soaps from Rituals
• High quality beds from Jensen
• Safe
Serving
During the summer season, the hotel's restaurant opens its doors to serve meals and at weekends you are invited to enjoy coffee, ice cream, waffles and other refreshments.
Join us for one in historic premises where we serve short-traveled food that is carefully planned based on seasonal ingredients. History sits in the walls of the old commander's residence from 1683. Here, the entire royal line from Harald V to Fredrik II ate good meals, and the artist Erik Werenskiold grew up in these living rooms. The cellar is today furnished as a wine cellar and gathering place for gastronomic experiences.
We have several premises that are suitable for dinners, parties and events. The cellar is today furnished as a wine cellar and gathering place for gastronomic experiences.
Transportation
For those looking for the ideal holiday experience, Kongsvinger can be the perfect destination.
• Festningen Hotel & resort is only 1 hour's drive from Oslo Airport and offers free parking.
• The hotel is centrally located 1.4 kilometers from Kongsvinger station
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An historic fortress hotel
In the middle of the beautiful Oslo Fjord, just a few minutes by ferry from the town of Drøbak, lies the island of Oscarsborg. This island played a significant part in Norways history from the second world war, and today it is the home of a pearl of an historic hotel.
An idyllic coastal gem where stately fortifications and underground tunnels accompany the barracks turned hotel, and where biblically named cannons set the mood for a ‘banging’ visit with a historical buzz.
On Oscarsborg Hotel & Resort everyone is welcome. Are you planning a romantic weekendtrip, getting married, celebrating a birthday with friends, having a conference with work or planning a summerparty? Look no further, Oscarsborg is the place to be! Here you get the opportunity to relax, and get away from the hectic everyday life, no matter the occation.
Restaurants
The chef plans delicious season based menus, and you get to enjoy dinner in the restaurant overlooking the harbour and the beautiful Oslo Fjord, or by upgrade in one of the stunning halls in the main fortress.
"Experience Oscarsborg"
On this guided tour you will get an insight into all aspects of Oscarsborg Fortress, the stories, the people and the buildings. We end up in the present tense and talk about our work with sustainability and the environment, as well as requirements for protection and maintenance.
Welcome to Oscarsborg Hotel & Resort.
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In idyllic surroundings and with easy access from the Oslo Fjord, Refsnes Manor is situated on beautiful Jeløy near Moss. Located only 45 minutes by car or train from Oslo. If you arrive from the west, Bastøfergen (the Bastø ferry) has frequent departures from Vestfold.
Refsnes Manor is a small and intimate hotel, and with only 61 rooms, they have enough room to take good care of the guests. Enjoy the historic surroundings. Whether you visit the hotel for a break from everyday life or to celebrate big or small occasions, the personal service is always present. Refsnes Manor will make sure to always create the perfect setting for your event.
Refsnes can offer everything from an art tour of the hotel's unique collection of Nordic contemporary art to private wine tastings in the hotel's famous wine cellar. Refsnes Manor is located by the Oslo Fjord and has its own guest pier. Enjoy a wide range of experiences by the fjord all year round. Refsnes also have an exercise room, sauna and outdoor jacuzzi, chess and petanque courts.
RESTAURANT MUNCH
On the ground floor of the old main building, Restaurant Munch is idyllically located. A classic restaurant in soft colors adorned with eight works by Edvard Munch. Restaurant Munch offers an a la carte menu as well as a varied menu for closed parties.
Refsnes Manor is a hotel with high demands for quality, unique history and has extensive experience as being the host for conferences and tailor-made events.
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