Walaker Hotel - Solvorn

Norway’s oldest hotel was established in 1640 and has been owned by the same family since 1690. Little of the exterior has changed over the years, including the idyllic rose garden overlooking Sognefjord. 10 historical rooms are filled with beautiful antique furniture, traditional wallpaper and old-style (fully functional) bathrooms. Rooms in the annex have a more modern touch and benefit from a decking area overlooking the gardens and fjord. The view more than compensates for the lack of TV’s. Gourmet dining can be enjoyed in the hotel’s historic restaurant. Much of the product is sourced from the surrounding mountains, fjords and farms and the hotel is famed for its 4-course table d’hote menu – demand is such that booking is essential in peak season. The hotel is opposite the quay from where a tiny ferry transports you to the Urnes Stave Church.