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Brakanes Hotel
Ulvik, Norway · Independent · Accessible Luxury
Coachman Sjur Brakanes opened an inn on Ulvik's Hardangerfjord in 1860. German boats shelled the village on 25 April 1940; Kristian Bjerknes rebuilt the house by 1952. One hundred forty-three rooms stand on the fjord now.
- 143 rooms
- Opened 1860
- Neighborhood: Ulvik waterfront
- Architect: Kristian Bjerknes (1952 rebuild)
About Brakanes Hotel
- Daughter Kari and Hans Lindebraekke expanded it from 1884. Hans was Ulvik mayor for twenty-five years. Boarding house from 1949 until the 1952 rebuild.
History
Opened 1860 as Sjur Brakanes's coaching inn. Shelled 25 April 1940. Kristian Bjerknes reopened a 124-room house on 8 May 1952. About 143 rooms today.
The setting
On the Hardangerfjord shore in Ulvik.
Experiences
- Visiting a cider farm — Presented as a must when visiting Hardanger.
- Hiking the Hardanger glacier — Presented as a must when visiting Hardanger.
- Julebord Christmas feast — A traditional Norwegian Christmas feast based on recipes handed down for over 40 years.
Amenities
- Spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Pet-friendly
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