Scan Magazine | Historical Hotel Profile | Hotell Refsnes Gods
Business and pleasure in historical surroundings With its longstanding history as a privately owned estate, the historical Refsnes Gods hotel on the Norwegian Oslo fjord provides great facilities for business conferences and courses, with countless activities including wine tasting, polo, sailing and painting. But it is equally an ideal destination for those seeking a romantic getaway. By Line Elise Svanevik | Photos: Hotell Refsnes Gods
Located 40 minutes outside of Oslo on the island of Jeløy, Refsnes Gods hotel offers meeting rooms and 61 guest rooms, as well as banquet halls for up to 100 guests for weddings, birthdays, and other celebrations. This year marks its 250th anniversary, which has been celebrated throughout the summer with 28 | Issue 103 | August 2017
events including a large sculpture exhibition, due to its large focus on art. Built in 1767, Refsnes Gods has always been family-run and was a private summer house for wealthy families until 1936. “Due to its background as privately owned, the house was created as a place
where people can come and enjoy themselves – where they can feel at home and at ease,” explains hotel director Gunn Salbuvik, whose family took over the grounds in 1998.
From RIB rides to life-drawing classes For companies looking for a day or two out of the office, or for conferences and courses, Refsnes Gods provides a wide range of activities including rigidinflatable boat (RIB) rides, role play, art tours, sailing and life-drawing classes through its three close suppliers – Sydvent, Cockpit and 6. Sans.