To Kviknes Hotel by car – an experience in itself

The journey to Balestrand passes through some of Norway's most beautiful mountain passes, where the scenery alternates between wild mountains, deep valleys and magnificent views. By car you have the opportunity to stop along the way and take in all the beautiful landscape has to offer.

Parish mountain

Sognefjellet, Norway's highest mountain pass, is a spectacular part of the road to Kviknes Hotel. With its majestic mountains, glaciers and wide views, this is a landscape that has fascinated travelers for generations. The trip over Sognefjellet is more than a practical route choice, it becomes a large part of the experience itself.

Photo: Werner Harstad/Norwegian Public Roads Administration

Gaularfjellet

Gaularfjellet offers one of the most impressive mountain passes in the region, with steep mountain sides, waterfalls and deep valleys. The road winds its way up the mountain with spectacular viewpoints along the way. The trip over Gaularfjellet is both a nature experience and a convenient route to Kviknes Hotel, making the journey memorable from the first turn.

Strynefjellet

The drive over Strynefjellet takes you through a landscape where the contrasts between snow-capped peaks and lush valleys create a magical experience. There are many stopping points where you can enjoy the views, and the road provides a natural and memorable journey to Kviknes Hotel.

Photo: Per Ritzler, Norwegian Public Roads Administration

File Mountain

Filefjell is one of the oldest and most used mountain passes in the country, and connects east and west in a beautiful way. On the trip over Filefjell you will encounter a changing landscape – from lush valleys to open mountain ranges. By car you have the opportunity to stop along the way and enjoy all the beautiful viewpoints before heading towards the fjord and Kviknes Hotel.

Photo: Visit Valdres

Hemsedalsfjellet

Hemsedalsfjellet, known as the "Scandinavian Alps", is an impressive mountain range that takes you over mighty mountain ranges and through wide valleys of its own grandeur. The journey over the mountain is both practical and beautiful, giving you the chance to experience dramatic rock formations, sparkling mountain lakes and high mountain air at its best.