At the innermost part of the Sognefjord, surrounded by steep mountains and dramatic Western Norwegian scenery, lies Årdal — the gateway to Utladalen and Jotunheimen National Park. Here, you will find a quieter and more authentic alternative to the more crowded tourist destinations in the fjord region.
Klingenberg Hotel has welcomed travellers since 1861 and is today a hotel with character, history and a unique location by the fjord. Here, you wake up to views of the Sognefjord and the mountains rising around the village — with nature right outside your door.
For many guests, a stay with us is about more than accommodation. It is a place to slow down, recharge and experience Western Norway at your own pace.
Right outside the hotel, you will find green valleys, historic trails, waterfalls and mountain hikes for both beginners and experienced hikers. Many guests use Klingenberg as a base for trips to Vettisfossen, Utladalen, Tindevegen, Hurrungane and Jotunheimen.
After a day in nature, you can relax in the sauna, enjoy dinner made with local ingredients and spend quiet evenings overlooking the Sognefjord. During summer, many guests gather in Hamnehagen — the hotel’s fjordside garden — for food, drinks and evening sun between the fjord and the mountains.
Klingenberg Hotel is a year-round hotel and suits both active travellers and roadtrip guests, as well as those simply looking for a few relaxing days by the fjord. Free parking and EV charging are available right outside the hotel, giving easy access to some of the most spectacular scenery Western Norway has to offer.
Life moves at a slower pace in Årdal. There is more space, less stress and nature that still feels genuine and untouched.
That may be why so many travellers discover Årdal as a hidden gem between the Sognefjord and Jotunheimen.
For more information, contact us at post@klingenberghotel.no or by phone: +47 576 65 800
- Fjords and mountains in one destination
- A roadtrip through Western Norway
- Active holidays in peaceful surroundings
- Views of the Sognefjord
- The gateway to Jotunheimen
- Authentic experiences away from the crowds
- Spectacular nature without mass tourism
- Genuine Norwegian experiences
Highlights in Vettisriket
To celebrate Norrøna’s 90th anniversary, we welcomed their team and eight (8) loyalty members to Vetti Farm.
A hike in the valley of Utladalen, with Hjelle at a starting point, gives you the best dramatic experiences Norwegian nature offers.
Vettisriket gives you four experiences in Indre Sogn that are well worth a detour. These experiences offer a greater wow factor.
