Brakanes Hotel

Norway, Ulvik

Typical Fjord View Room

Dining Area

Hotel Lounge

Hotel Terrace

The Hotel Brakanes is set in its own tranquil gardens, and enjoys a wonderfully peaceful setting with spectacular vistas across this inlet of the Hardangerfjord. The hotel is just a few minutes from the village centre (100m), a perfect location to wander around this quaint village.

There is a terrace and conservatory which is the perfect place to enjoy the mesmerising fjord views with a drink from the bar in hand. We recommend on the beautiful summers day, wandering through the spacious gardens to lay on a sun lounger for an extremely relaxing afternoon, whilst still having the Hardangerfjord in sight.

The hotel boasts an indoor swimming pool, hot tub and sauna. All the hotel rooms have lovely views, but our guests particularly enjoy the fjord view rooms, as they also have a balcony. With marked hiking trails going straight from the hotel, to really enjoy the impressive Hardangerfjord setting and its fruit trees, it’s no wonder this hotel is one of Norway’s top fjord hotels.

Complimentary after dinner tea and coffee

Rooms

No. of rooms: 142
No. of buildings: 1
No. of floors: 5
No. of interconnecting rooms: 0
Annex:

All our bedrooms have bath or shower, TV, telephone, mini bar and hairdryer.

Twin rooms (A4) as described above
Fjord view rooms (B3) also have a balcony
Single occupancy of both of these rooms are available at a supplement

Accessibility

Lift accessible: Yes
Lift serves all floors: Yes
Access ramp: Yes

Lift serves all floors except the 5th floor

Meals

No of restaurants: 1
Dress code for restaurants:
Casual
Breakfast service:
Full hot and cold buffet breakfast
Dinner service:
Good 3 course evening buffet served in the hotel's fjordside restaurant

Board basis options available

Half Board

This property caters for the following special dietary requirements

Vegetarians

Ulvik

The picturesque village of Ulvik with its wooden houses and scenic mountain backdrop, lies in a sheltered bay of the spectacular Hardangerfjord, known as the Orchard of Norway due to its plentiful fruit trees. Guests will be able to try some of the delicious products at one of the many local farms. In summer the meadows are full of wild flowers, and the network of well-marked walking paths make the region a great choice for walkers. The region offers a wealth of breath-taking scenery, also easily reached by public transport or by joining on of our organised excursions or walks. In Ulvik itself, there is also cycling, boating and fishing, but your enduring memories will probably be of the serenity of the setting reflected in the crystal clear water of the bay.

Things to do in resort

Hill walking in the local area with various themed routes and marked trail in Ulvik and nearby Granvin
Several cider and fruit farms to visit
Cycling routes suitable for all abilities
Watersports including lake swimming and kayaking
Hardanger folk museum
Boat trips and Fjord cruises
Bus links to nearby town of Voss
Fishing
Beautiful traditional white church in the village
Small local art gallery
Day trips to Bergen possible

Location in resort

Longitude: 6.913962
Latitude: 60.566876

For more information on travel and transport visit our Ulvik page

Excursions

Explore the local area independently, at your own pace, with these recommended day trips that can be booked at the local Tourist Office:

(All prices shown for guidance)

Norway in a Nutshell

£109 - full day - daily

By bus to Voss and Gudvangen, then cruise the beautiful Aurlandsfjord, before joining the world-famous Flåm railway for a scenic mountain ride

Eidfjord, Vøringfossen Waterfalls and Hardangervidda Nature Centre

£65 - daily

Take the express boat along the Hardangerfjord to the small town of Eidfjord and a visit to the Hardangervidda Nature Centre, before continuing to Norway's most famous waterfall - the impressive Vøringfossen Falls have a vertical drop of 145m. Guests return to Ulvik by express boat from Eidfjord.

Ulvik Town Historic Walk

£10 - Takes place on a Wednesday and Saturday morning

Self-guided Hardanger Sightseeing

£35 - daily

By boat and local buses

Facilities