Hotel Finse 1222

A historical atmosphere on the bare mountain

Hotel Finse 1222 was built in 1909 as part of the Bergen Railway and has since been the gateway to some of Norway's most beautiful and accessible mountain areas.

The Hallingskarvet National Park borders to Finse and across the lake Finsevann the mighty Hardangerjokulen glacier rises. The hotel has just finished a "total makeover" that has brought the hotel up to top standard without spoiling the historic grandeur. The hotel offers 45 rooms, including 5 beautiful suites.

Finse 1222 is privately owned hotel run by young and serviceminded people providing a hospitable and keen service as well as very good food. The hotel offers bike rental and ski rental. Although the hotel amenities now is tip-top - we recommend the outdoors!

Summer and winter activities

During the summer, Finse offers a variety of activities. For example, you can explore the glacier, Hardangerjøkulen, with crampons on guided tours, or ride the great bike road Rallarvegen from Finse to Hallingskeid or Flåm. You can also visit the Rallar museum for a look at the old snowblowers / locomotives with their large rotors. You could also take a walk in two of the most beautiful national parks in Norway. There is much to explore both through marked and unmarked territories.

Whether you prefer exploring the unspoiled landscape around Finse on skis, dash around on mountain skis or if you’d like to "fly" over the vast expanses with help of ski sails, Finse is also the perfect place for a genuine winter adventure! During the winter, they regularly organize ski sail courses on the frozen Finse lake, which is located between the hotel and Hardangerjøkulen. Should you not be comfortable with skis or simply prefer to replace the skiing with a "trek", a snowshoe walk with a headlamp in the beautiful blue light is always a great alternative. The winter season starts around New Year’s Eve and lasts until approximately May 20th.

Rooms: 45

Bergen Railway's highest point

Different activities