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Dalen Hotel

Type:Hotel

Hotellvegen 33, 3880, Dalen

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About

Welcome to Dalen Hotel Telemark! 

Dalen Hotel is known as “the hotel from the fairytales”. It was opened in 1894 in a grand romantic style with dragon heads, towers and spiers, balconys and cornices.

Combining a visit to Dalen Hotel with sailing the Telemark Canal on board of MS Henrik Ibsen or MS Victoria is a unique historical journey back in time with modern comfort and service.

The ships traffic the Telemark Canal from late May to October. 

We are pleased to welcome you to one of Norway’s oldest wooden hotels, only 400 m from Dalen Pier, the end station of the Telemark Canal with easy access to the hotel.

If you want to know more about Dalen Hotels history you will find more information here.

Facilities

Activities

  • boat trips
  • conference
  • fishing possibilities
  • mountain hiking
  • nature trails
  • paddling

Age limit

  • adult oriented

Atmosphere

  • Exclusive
  • nostalgic
  • relaxed
  • Romantic

Boats

  • harbour accessible with car
  • rowing boat

Certificates

  • Fishing permit

Classification

  • Bicycle
  • Eco-certified

Conference facilities

  • AV technician
  • meeting facilities.
  • photocopier
  • wireless Internet

Credit cards

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Eurocard
  • Maestro
  • MasterCard
  • Visa

Distance

  • Boat rental / Canoe Rental
  • church
  • Info / tourist / welcome center
  • Marked walking trails
  • Museum
  • Restaurant / Café / eatery

Food and drinks

  • à la carte
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Gourmet
  • Lunch
  • outside dining area
  • private catering
  • reservations are required
  • special beer
  • wine list

General facilities

  • 24 reception
  • banqueting rooms
  • bar
  • business center
  • chambre separée
  • Charging point for electric vehicles
  • check-in time:
  • check-out time:
  • conference facilities
  • fireplace - in lobby
  • Free wifi
  • garden
  • internet
  • library
  • live music
  • lounge
  • luggage room
  • open part of year - from mid-Febryary to mid-December
  • own coastline
  • Parking
  • piano bar
  • restaurant
  • room service
  • smoking restricted
  • table service
  • wine cellar

Intended audience

  • Adults
  • Couple

Language

  • English
  • Norwegian

Licensed premises

  • Fully licensed

Meeting Planner

  • AV equipment
  • Booking and contract negotiation meetingfacilites
  • Booking and contract negotiation of hotel rooms
  • On site management

Member of

  • Nordic Hotels & Resort
  • Strawberry Hotels

Nature and terrain

  • hiking area
  • nature
  • water

Other services

  • art
  • jewellery
  • souvenirs

Price level

  • top end

Room facilities

  • balcony
  • ensuite baths
  • garden furniture
  • high-speed Internet in room
  • internet in room
  • no phones in rooms
  • no TV in rooms
  • non-smoking rooms
  • sea view

Season

  • open in the season - February - December

Special

  • architecture
  • lake area
  • mountain area

Sports activities

  • bicycle route
  • walking route

Symbols

  • Bed accomodation
  • Environmentally-friendly company
  • Food

TripAdvisor

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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

4.5 of 5 stars
545 reviews
    • Service
      4.6 of 5 stars
    • Value
      4.3 of 5 stars
    • Cleanliness
      4.7 of 5 stars
    • Location
      4.8 of 5 stars
    • Excellent
      394
    • Very Good
      93
    • Average
      31
    • Poor
      17
    • Terrible
      10

    Recent Reviews:

    • Per H
      Ikornnes, Norway
      Trip Type:
      Family
      Fantastic hotel
      5 of 5 stars
      Saturday, 13th September 2025
      Fabulous historic hotell with exceptional service and great personell. We were vey well taken care of from the start of the boat journey on Telemarkskanalen through the stay at the hotel. Read full review
    • ginger l
      Walden, New York
      Trip Type:
      Solo travel
      Classic Perfection
      5 of 5 stars
      Monday, 6th October 2025
      The Dalen Hotel was a delightful experience. The hotel itself is beautiful inside and out. The staff were friendly and professional. The grounds were beautifully maintained. Access to local hikes... Read full review
    • B5965LDhelenes
      Trip Type:
      Couples
      Wonderful experience at Dalen Hotell
      5 of 5 stars
      Tuesday, 7th October 2025
      We had a wonderful experience at Dalen Hotell where we found peace and felt taking cared of by the staff. The restaurant was a culinary experience, and the wine selection and service were absolutely... Read full review
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    Map & Directions

    Map Link

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    Contact

    Tel: +47 35 07 90 00

    post@dalenhotel.no

    Website

    Opening Times

    Season (15 Feb 2025 - 14 Dec 2025)

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