Dalen Hotel

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

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

530 reviews

Service
Value
Cleanliness
Location

Excellent
387
Very Good
90
Average
29
Poor
15
Terrible
10

Recent Reviews:

Nina0964
Trip Type:
Couples
A truly unforgettable and wonderful experience.
Monday, 26th May 2025
The hotel itself is a gem and an experience in its own right. Still, it was the incredibly friendly, cheerful, and service-minded staff that made the stay so especially memorable and positive. The... Read full review
bausti150615
Marietta, Georgia
Trip Type:
Couples
Step back in time
Wednesday, 28th May 2025
Incredible experience! The staff were out of this world and welcomed us with 5 star service, yet kept our interactions relaxed and warm. Charlotte, the bartender, was very passionate about her job... Read full review
Arne K
Hellerup, Copenhagen, Denmark
An unforgettable stay in a wonderful classy old fashioned hotel
Wednesday, 25th June 2025
I have long been wanting to stay at this very special hotel. It fully lived up to my expectations. The decor of the rooms are charming and old fashioned with no TV, coffee machine or mini bar. I... Read full review

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Map & Directions

Map Link

Visit the website for more information

Contact

Tel: +47 35 07 90 00

post@dalenhotel.no

Website

Opening Times

Season (15 Feb 2025 - 14 Dec 2025)

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