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Danebu Kongsgaard
Aurdal, Norway
Danebuvegen 625, Aurdal, Norway, 2910
Original Property Opened in 1950
Historic Hotels Worldwide member since 2025
Take a break from the city and venture out to the fresh air and colorful scenery where guests come to meditate, vacation, or just to enjoy the nature the mountains have to offer. Danebu Kongsgaard is a peaceful Norwegian retreat located in the Valdres Mountains at 1,000 meters above sea level in Aurdal, Norway. Guests can indulge in dining specialties, where chefs prepare meals daily with fresh ingredients sourced locally. Danebu Kongsgaard is the perfect place to recharge and take in the beauty of nature.
Discover
- Discover the wonderful blend of Norwegian vernacular motifs with the construction themes are referred to as “byggeskikk.” This concept drew its inspiration from generational construction techniques that go back centuries. Most structures in Norway were created with natural materials such as logs, or other resources available in the wilderness. Due to this, architectural designs such as open-hearth fireplaces and stone chimneys became prevalent in this aesthetic and can be seen throughout Danebu Kongsgaard.
- Learn more about the fascinating architectural history of Danebu Kongsgaard. The charming and quaint boutique hotel was designed by Esben Poulsson and when he began creating the Danebu Kongsgaard layout, he chose to model the structure after historic Norwegian motifs. He was able to perfectly mold the hotel with its rustic surrounding alpine environment into the mountains, making it the peaceful retreat it is today.
- Discover the beauty of the quaint village of Aurdal, just a few hours west from Norway’s capital, Oslo. The area where the village is located today has a well-known Viking historical era. Though the Vikings age has long ended since, many areas in this part of Norway still preserve the rich history that was left behind and guests can learn more about this historical era by visiting Audral museums.
Explore
- Explore the Valdres Folk Museum and learn more about Norwegian culture. This museum is home to many unique collections and archives that are native to the land. The exhibitions display items from the last 150 years and is a wonderful way to learn more about Norwegian culture. The museum currently has exhibits that feature folk costume and collections, paying tribute to the pioneers in Norwegian folk costume design.
- Spend the day fishing at Danebu Kongsgaard. With several lakes located near the hotel, there are many fishing opportunities to catch trout, whitefish, and perch. Boat rentals are available by Aurdal Fjellpark to hotel guests and the staff is happy to share local knowledge on the best spots to fish.
- Guests can enjoy golfing at the Valdres Golf Course, an 18-hole golf course with 9 greens and stunning scenery. The Valdres Golf Course holds a variety of tournaments and activities throughout the year making it a popular spot for tourists or locals who love the sport. In addition, there is golf for children and youth so they can participate and learn the sport at the hotel.
Experience
- Experience a tour like no other with a Husky dog as the guide. Beito Husky Tours are dog sledding excursions that allow visitors to tour the National Parks of Langsua and Jotunheiman in a unique way. There are many different packages available to choose from depending on the season and what kind of adventure visitors have in mind.
- Ski the challenging Valdres Mountain slopes with the cross-country skiing excursion. Aurdal & Kruk Trails allow visitors to experience skiing to the next level with their trails.
- Take a gardening course at the Oak Farm in Aurdal. The course is designed to give participants the experience of using permaculture in gardening and how to easily grow herbs and vegetables. Guests can even learn how the native Valdres garlic is grown on the land with this technique. This course is a great spot for guests to learn more about the farming culture and learn a tip or two when it comes to maintaining gardens.
Taste
- Taste delicious Norwegian classics at Danebu Kongsgaard’s onsite restaurants. The Kongsgaard Restaurant offers a 3-course meal daily to guests with a changing menu depending on ingredients and what is in season. The Peisestuen Food & Wine Bar is a great spot to enjoy a casual lunch or stop by for a coffee. In addition, the hotel offers “theme evenings” where guests can participate and have a food tasting. Enjoy the best Norwegian cheeses and beer at Danebu Konsgaard.
- Enjoy a culinary heritage experience at Danebu Kongsgaard. When the hotel opened in 1950, the first meal was oxtail soup, trout, and reindeer. This unique meal set the course and is still the inspiration for what is served today. The soup along with the trout and reindeer is still served today and guests can be transported to a different time with the historic dishes.
- Indulge in the region's four national food treasures: Reindeer, Kurv, Rakfish, and Stølssmø. Kurv is a cured sausage meat that is normally cooked alongside traditional Norwegian dishes. Rakfish is fermented trout, an abundant amount of this fish is found in the lakes of Aurdal. Lastly, Stølssmø is butter that is made by hand in the summer by farms in the mountains. The butter is made in the traditional way, and visitors love to taste the pure creaminess of it. These delicacies can be found throughout the town for guests wanting to try something new.
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