Walaker Hotel

Stayed here for two nights 28/29 May Had one of the rooms in the small building the blue room (52 I think) The girls at breakfast and in the evenings were brilliant and Cristian was outstanding! I must say the food for the two evenings was absolutely delicious the chef has done a wonderful job with the menu, delicious pairings and flavours the best crème brûlée meringue and berry’s I’ve ever tasted The breakfast was of a superb quality. Thank you for a memorable stay. Julie & Simon Oakes

The grounds were lovely. We wished our room was in the original building, rather than the addition with entrance from the back. The dining area was spectacular and the morning breakfast divine. The presentation was lovely and assortment of sweets and savories was brilliant. We wanted to stay and sit in the dining area for the rest of the day. The stepson who checked us in was the only downside of our stay at Walaker. He was officious, abrupt, discourteous to our driver/guide and made a big deal about serving us dinner. Also, the speaker after dinner barely covered the history of Walaker and the family but seemed very impressed with himself and his humor was sometimes off.

Walaker Hotel was even better than we hoped for. I was at Walaker with our business partners for a 1 night stay. We had a wonderful afternoon with a realy good dinner in the evening with excellent wine pairing. Breakfast was of the same quality as the dinner and the service of the personnel at Walaker can only be described as top notch. At my first opportunity I will return for a longer stay with my wife and friends for a relaxed weekend.

I added The Walaker to my bucket list after reading about it in Tablet Hotels Magazine in April 2023. What drew me in was not just the stunning scenery and the unassuming appearance of the hotel but also the "slow traveller" philosophy championed by the owner, Ole Henrik. When my family and I travel, we prefer to savour each locale without the rush to "see it all." Fortunately, The Walaker is ideally situated for exploring Western Norway. We never ventured more than 90 minutes by car in any direction, yet each day offered a new and captivating experience. Norway's majestic, rugged, and idyllic beauty left us in awe. We spent five unforgettable nights at The Walaker in late September, just before its seasonal closing on October 1st. It exceeded our expectations, mainly due to the exceptional team led by restaurant manager Cristian (though his official title doesn't do justice to his role at the hotel). We formed genuine connections with the staff, something we'd never experienced elsewhere. My birthday celebration was made even more special by their warmth and generosity. We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the entire team, including restaurant managers Cristian and Ellinor, Ewelina (a fantastic activities resource), Iliene, Martyna, and Kiki. They graciously engaged in lengthy conversations, never making us feel like a bother. On our departure day, Cristian, Ewelina, and Iliene came to bid us farewell even though it was their day off! They chatted with us over breakfast, took photos, and stayed until we pulled away from the lot. Such care is exceedingly rare and truly valuable, and I hope Ole Henrik appreciates how fortunate his family is to have such dedicated individuals at The Walaker. Now, let's delve into our itinerary, some tips, and why The Walaker is ideal for the "slow traveller" mentality it promotes. **Travel Details:** We flew from London to Oslo, spent a night there, and then took a small propeller plane to Sogndal Airport the following day. Upon landing, we rented a Hertz Corolla hybrid wagon (pre-booked with a GPS - be sure to get an express number from Hertz). Renting a car is highly recommended. **En Route to the Hotel:** En route to The Walaker, we didn't waste time. We stopped at the Kaupanger Stave Church (on the way), followed by a quick bite in the Sogndal city centre at Pizzabakken, where I was pleasantly surprised to find a delicious GF/Vegan cheese pizza. **The Hotel:** Our next stop was The Walaker Hotell in Solvorn, which is only a 30–40-minute drive from the airport (15 minutes from Sogndal city centre). The hotel's location at the base of the Sognefjord is nothing short of magical. Solvorn, often considered a typical beach town, mainly thrives during the summer season, with the beach in front of the hotel being a popular spot and nestled on Lustrafjorden, the innermost part of the Sognefjorden. As you may know, The Walaker is Norway's oldest family-run hotel. Therefore, it's no surprise that the hotel i

I spent 3 days at the Walaker in early September 2023. What a fantastic hotel this is. The old buildings and the grounds are beautiful, plus you have gorgeous views on all sides. The staff is attentive, friendly, and committed to making sure guests are comfortable. The food is of an extremely high quality and should not be missed. This is a wonderful property, like nowhere else.

We were driving south from Kristiansud back Bergen via the beautifull route 55 and looked for a hotel mid way. The Walaker hotel cought my attention and we booked a superior room in their new (1964) buiding. The hotel is the oldest hotel in Norway, the building is meticulously maintained. The staff was very friendly. The room was large, very comfortable bed, the shower was very good. We had dinner at the hotel, it is a 4 course fixed menu and we opoted for wine pairing as well. My wife hs some diatery restrition an the cheff accommodated for her needs. The meal, the wines and the setting were superb. Breakfast ws also very good. If in the area, do not miss this perfect hotel

The two nights we spent here were exceptional. The location is perfect for enjoying this gorgeous part of the country. I highly recommend the four course dinner with wine pairings. Such an incredible selection! I was traveling with my adult daughter, who happens to be Vegan. I had made this known to the staff when booking our stay and we were blown away by the phenomenal dinner that was created just for her. The chef and staff went out of their way to design a Michelin-worthy, vegan experience for her. I look forward to returning!

We can not stay away, we just had to repeat our visit. The service, food, and environment were as usual flawless! In addition Solvorn is a paradise on earth! The area is also very suitable for hiking in the mountains. Do remember to taste the areas Apple-juice!

Staying in the oldest hotel of Norway was a great experience, 9th generation was running the hotel with a lot of passion and treating all guests on very high level, beautiful rooms, superb bed, and Fully equiped bathroom, breakfast high quality and with a personalia touch of the Chef! Staff is professional, location is beautiful at the fjord, in the evening we had dinner with wines arrangement, just great, for me top hotel, thanks for the hospitality, Regards Martien van Elderen