Fretheim Hotel features a ski shuttle and puts you near winter activities like downhill skiing and snowboarding. The lobby lounge is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Restaurant Arven, which serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. A snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden are other highlights. Ski passes are also available. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and breakfast.
Languages
Danish, English, Norwegian, Swedish
At a glance
Hotel size
122 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Onsite self parking (NOK 100 per day)
Offsite
Ski shuttle*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–11:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Playground
What to do
Ski passes
Ski shuttle (surcharge)
Ecotours nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Working away
7 meeting rooms
Conference center (1668 square feet of space)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Facilities
4 buildings/towers
Built in 1879
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Library
Fireplace in lobby
Banquet hall
Traditional architecture
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Ski
Ski passes
Ski shuttle (surcharge)
Downhill skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Premium bedding
Pillowtop mattress
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Laptop-friendly workspace
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Restaurant Arven - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Reservations are required.
Lobby Bar - This lobby lounge serves light fare only. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Ski shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for NOK 300 per day
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of NOK 350 per accommodation, per day
Parking
Self parking costs NOK 100 per day
Policies
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
Fretheim Hotel Aurland
Fretheim Aurland
Fretheim Hotel Hotel
Fretheim Hotel Aurland
Fretheim Hotel Hotel Aurland
Frequently asked questions
Does Fretheim Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Fretheim Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Fretheim Hotel?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of NOK 350 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Fretheim Hotel?
Yes. Self parking costs NOK 100 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Fretheim Hotel?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Fretheim Hotel and nearby?
During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like downhill skiing and snowboarding, and return when the snow melts for boat tours and hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Fretheim Hotel?
Yes, Restaurant Arven offers local and international cuisine.
What's the area around Fretheim Hotel like?
Fretheim Hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Flam Station and 3 minutes' walk from Flam Marina.
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 13, 2024
Blake
Blake, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 23, 2024
Nice hotel in beautiful setting
The hotel is very nice with excellent views and a very good breakfast. Prices are quite high but with little competition and the beautiful surrounding area it is to be expected.
David
David, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 7, 2024
Karen
Karen, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Sep 7, 2024
The Hotel had a group party that lasted untill 2:30am very noisy and never got to sleep and had an early am train to catch. The staff acted like it was no big deal but at that price point they should of cared about all of there guest and not put our room above party and never advised us of group event.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 22, 2024
Wendy
Wendy, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 22, 2024
Nice hotel with character. Beautiful views from our room. Great breakfast (choice of numerous fish, cheese, meats including some unusual stuff like cured lamb).
Very close to the train station, all the activities, and ferry.
Qazi
Qazi, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 21, 2024
Expensive but great location near all the harbor activities. Wonderful brunch buffet included.
Lynn
Lynn, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 21, 2024
Great location and comfortable hotel
Hotel was very busy so felt a bit understaffed as always seemed to be waiting for something
Evelyn
Evelyn, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 16, 2024
Breakfast is gorgeous. Booked dinner and surprised it was a buffet. Room is in back corner dark hallway next to the service room but still charging for over $400. Nothing fancy in the room.
Zhihang
Zhihang, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 15, 2024
Ohmyoung
Ohmyoung, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Aug 14, 2024
Our train got cancelled and the property refused to refund or modify our booking.
NEERAJ
NEERAJ, 1-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 14, 2024
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Aug 12, 2024
Bed bugs! Stay anywhere but here!
Bed bugs. No toiletries. No AC. Expensive parking that NA based phones cannot charge their rental cars with which the front desk does not tell you. The rooms have no phones, working tvs, refs, body soap or conditioner. The staff is not friendly at all and bordering on rude. Not good, far too expensive. Stay anywhere but here!!! Do not waste your money like I did!!
Verified traveler
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 12, 2024
Janet
Janet, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Aug 11, 2024
Don’t stay here
I had live bugs in my bed, we heard every move the people above us made, you had to pay for parking, the front desk staff wasn’t so friendly, there is no AC. It is far too expensive for what you get.
Verified traveler
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 7, 2024
Il bagno si allagava facilmente e il letto era molto molle e scomodo
Lucia
Lucia, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 6, 2024
Ravindra
Ravindra, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 5, 2024
Great hotel in Flam
The breakfast was served with many varieties and delicious. The location was so close to the train station, we also had the best buffet dinner in the hotel.
Ping
Ping, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 5, 2024
Nancy
Nancy, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 5, 2024
Loved the ambiance of the lobby and common areas. The staff were very pleasant and helpful.
Brooke
Brooke, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 1, 2024
This hotel was unbelievably convenient if you are doing the Norway in a Nutshell. It is steps from the Flam railway and also steps from the boat for the Fjord tour from Flam to Gudvangen. There are also souvenir and clothing shops right there and the Flam visitor center. If you are not driving there are not many options so its also VERY expensive. But for us it was worth the convenience. We ate dinner at the hotel next door - which was very good - so i cannot comment on dinner but the breakfast was good and in a very nice room overlooking the fjord. The room was old fashioned but had lots of character and was very spacious and comfortable with a great bed and bedding. The bathroom was large with a great shower/bathtub and lots of counterspace. We also had a balcony which was cute with a nice view but not very private as there were people on the terrace just below us. Try and get a view facing the fjord from the back of the hotel.
Bonnie
Bonnie, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 1, 2024
Beautiful property with a lot of attractions that are walkable!
Alexa
Alexa, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 31, 2024
Michelle
Michelle, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 30, 2024
Amy
Amy, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Jul 29, 2024
TV’s don’t work, rooms are very very shabby for the price