Scan Magazine | Hotel of the Month | Norway
Hotel of the Month, Norway
Historic manor in a peaceful setting A stay at Losby Gods is like a journey back in time and through age-old Norwegian traditions. In the midst of beautiful nature, this historic manor has nestled itself in a calm and harmonic setting. Through the decades, kings, noblemen and businessmen have discussed business and trade here, and although the surroundings have not changed much, the mansion itself has been restored and renovated into a modern hotel and a fully equipped conference centre, still in keeping with the original charm it exuded back in 1850. By Ingrid Opstad | Photos: Losby Gods
Losby Gods is a large country estate in Akershus, steeped in over 150 years of history, elegance and tradition. Located in the heart of the countryside, where rustic charm meets the dark mystique of the forest, this manor and its historical surroundings is an ideal location for conferences – a magical and unique backdrop where everything is set for an efficient and productive working environment.
are very proud of the history here at Losby Gods, and we are always keen for our guests to discover it when they visit,” says hotel director Heidi Fjellheim. She offers guests the option to take a historical tour to learn more about the remarkable country estate and its traditions going back to the 19th century. “We always say that it is historical, but not old-fashioned.”
The mansion was empty for around 40 years before it opened as a hotel, conference centre and golf resort in 1999. “We
A unique aspect in terms of location is the fact that Losby Gods is set quietly in idyllic nature, while still being only 15 minutes
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from Oslo city centre. “It is so easy to get here. We are situated right between Oslo and Gardermoen airport, so no need to go via the busy capital,” Fjellheim explains, adding: “Our guests always feel like they are far away even though they didn’t have to travel for very long. They can relax and unwind in calm settings without the stress of a long journey.” A modern conference centre, the manor has 16 different meeting rooms available, with the capacity to accommodate everything from large groups of 200 participants to smaller meetings of just two people. All rooms boast modern equipment and technology, while offering plenty of light and beautiful views through windows facing the surrounding nature. In addition, the hotel has 70 modern hotel rooms with traces of the past for guests to unwind in. New this year is the opening of a 500-square-metre exclusive bar area in the basement, with