Scan Magazine | Hotel of the Month | Norway
Hotel Alexandra is situated between towering mountains and the long, deep Norwegian fjords in idyllic Loen.
Hotel of the Month, Norway
A place to relax surrounded by Norway’s beautiful nature Known for its distinctive and personal atmosphere, Hotel Alexandra has an eye for style and comfort. Traditions have been combined with modern hotel operations at this peaceful gem located on the inner reaches of Nordfjord in Norway. By Ingrid Opstad | Photos: Hotel Alexandra
Situated between towering mountains and the long and deep Norwegian fjords, this family-run hotel in Loen has been welcoming guests for more than 130 years. “When Hotel Alexandra was opened by Anders Markusson Loen in 1884, it could accommodate 20 guests. The hotel is still run by the same family, but it has since been renovated and expanded many times,” says hotel manager Ingri Grov Kämpf. She believes that the idyllic surroundings, the historical charm and the complete wellness and activity offering are the key reasons why the hotel has become such a favoured tourist spot. 110 | Issue 112 | May 2018
Alexandra today has 206 rooms with eight different room categories spread over eight floors. Focusing on good quality and comfort, the hotel has a calming combination of traditional and timeless style. “Our aim is to create a cosy and warm setting where our visitors can relax and feel at home,” says Kämpf, explaining that the rooms with a fjord view are extremely popular.
Explore Loen Loen offers fantastic scenery and excursions in impressive surroundings, and while staying at Alexandra, guests have
ample opportunities to take part in activities in and around the hotel. The area offers plenty of possibilities to experience nature, with everything from glacier walks and mountain climbing at Via Ferrata Loen, to guided tours of the area, as well as fishing and skiing. “Our company, Loen Active, helps you plan your adventures in the area. In 2013, we opened the Gjølmunnebridge, a suspension bridge across a 160-metre-deep canyon. The bridge is the longest via-ferrata bridge in Europe, a breathtaking activity in beautiful surroundings above the fjord landscape in Norway, which simply must be experienced,” Kämpf enthuses. Kämpf also recommends exploring Loen Skylift, where you are lifted 1,011 metres above sea level with a cable car to the top of Hoven. Here, you can enjoy views of the