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)
. Part of the Kviknes ritual is gorging on the
store koldt bord
buffet dinner—open to non-guests, and a nice way to soak in the hotel's old-
time elegance without splurging on an overnight (see “Eating in Balestrand,”
later; cheaper if you stay at the hotel for 2 or more nights).
Sleep Code
(6 kr = about $1, country code: 47)
S
= Single,
D
= Double/Twin,
T
= Triple,
Q
= Quad,
b
= bathroom,
s
= shower. Unless otherwise noted, these accommodations accept credit
cards.
To help you sort easily through these listings, I've divided the accom-
modations into three categories, based on the price for a standard double
room with bath during high season:
$$$ Higher Priced
—Most rooms 1,100 kr or more.
$$ Moderately Priced
—Most rooms between 500-1,100 kr.
$ Lower Priced
—Most rooms 500 kr or less.
Prices can change without notice; verify the hotel's current rates online
or by email.
$$ Balestrand Hotel,
family-run by Unni-Marie Kvikne, her California-
born husband Eric Palmer, and their three children, is your best fjordside
home. Open mid-May through early September, this cozy, welcoming place
has 30 well-appointed, comfortable, quiet rooms; a large, modern common
areawithlotsofEnglishpaperbacks;laundryservice,freeWi-Fi,balconies(in
some rooms), and outdoor benches for soaking in the scenery. The waterfront
yard has inviting lounge chairs and a mesmerizing view. When reserving, let
them know your arrival time, and they'll pick you up at the harborfront (non-
view Sb-700 kr, view Sb-850 kr, non-view Db-1,040 kr, view Db-1,340 kr,
