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Nestled among mountain tops at 1013 m.a.s.l you will find a small, family run boutique hotel which specializes in entertaining groups up to 40 persons. Situated at FV 50 on the way to Flåm and Aurland, Storestølen offers a combination of rural mountains, several waterfalls and the ultimate Fjord experience in Flåm only one hour drive away.
At Storestølen Mountain lodge you will find eco friendly owners who focuses on radiation free zones for people who are sensitive, materials inside the lodge that are natural breathing materials. There has been a feng sui expert there to ensure that the flow of energy is good for our guests.
The food served is natural, based on local produce like deer, reindeer and the local trout fished from the lake outside the lodge. The chef has skills in allergy friendly food, vegetarian and vegan cuisine. Storestølens skills in this area makes people come to the hotel from all over Norway to attend cooking classes learning to cook the natural food. We tend to say «at Storestølen we make food for your soul»!
Storestølen Mountain Lodge is renowned for being an excellent retreat destination. Silent retreats, yoga retreats and meditation is excellent activities to do here in the middle of majestic mountains, close to water falls. Storestølen has yoga teachers with different skills available for groups upon request. There are two yoga rooms available, both overlooking Hallingskarvet National Park. Imagine doing yoga in the sunrise. It is a magical experience!
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Perfect for those looking for tranquility and peace, combined with stunning nature.
Perfect for those seeking an active vacation.
Storestølen Fjellhotell was built in 1956 by Gudrun Mørk. Until the beginning of the 1990’s, Storestølen was a café with a few bedrooms available for guests looking to spend the night. During this period, the lodge was extended several times.
In 2016, Tore and Anne became the new owners of Storestølen hotel. Their ambition was to create a retreat hotel focusing on holistic health and excellent food experiences. The entire complex is refurbished with the aid of Nicole Schalin, an interior architect focusing on Feng Shui and natural materials. Anne has a marketing and economics degree, but made a career change 20 years ago into the field of medicine and Naturopathy, with focus on food as medicine. She has been working with a treatment program for children with learning and behavior disabilities, where nutrition and energy medicine are a big part of the treatment. Tore is a certified carpenter and has been working as a manager and project manager towards the B2B market. Tore is also a certified coach, and has worked as a spinning instructor at the local gym. Tore loves bringing guests on biking and hiking tours in the local area, while Anne creates well-balanced and allergy-friendly meals for their guests. They also offer food courses for guests returning to learn more about how the food is prepared and what makes it taste so good!
7 spacious rooms and 6 comfortable apartments
With Storestølen as a starting point there is a wide range of possible activities in the surrounding area
At Storestølen their hearts go into natural food: the hotel kitchen emphasizes the taste of local produce with the most pure ingredients. The chef has skills in allergy friendly food, vegetarian and vegan cuisine.
The hotel has a Finnish sauna and there is a infra red mat with ametysts available for our guests as well as massage room and treatment room. We are also developing a area with Infra Red Sauna and a Jaccuzi. They also offer Vitamin and mineral analyzes, massage, accupuncture and energy treatment if desired.
The mountain hotel is situated about 240 km from Oslo and 235 km from Bergen. From Oslo you follow the Route 7 towards Hallingdal. At the intersection by Hagafoss, follow the signs to FV50/Aurland/Bergen. Drive this road app. 30 minutes until you spot the lake Strandavatnet on your left handside. Storestølen is located app. half way along the lake.
Multiple train departures daily from Oslo Train Station to Ål and Geilo stations. Check time tables and book tickets on: www.entur.no. During the summer, autumn and easter it is possible to take the bus from the train station to Storestølen. The hotel offers shuttle service on request for an additional fee.