Scan Magazine | Conference of the Month | Norway
Guests can dine while enjoying endless views of the North Sea.
Conference of the Month, Norway
Find inspiration with endless ocean views and rugged nature Spectacular beach and ocean views in serene surroundings, freshly caught seafood, local meats and produce, a wine cellar below sea level and a relaxing, harmonious atmosphere, all just a short drive from one of Norway’s largest cities – this is the reality at Strandhuset, a restaurant and conference venue situated by the sandy stretches of Ølberg beach, just outside of Stavanger.
you visit us on a sunny, calm day or on a rough, stormy afternoon, you are guaranteed an experience out of the ordinary as the views are spectacular regardless,” says owner Christian Waage.
By Linn Skjei Bjørnsen | Photos: Roy Mangersnes
Venue with long traditions
Since opening its doors in October 2015 on the grounds of a 70-year-old beach kiosk, Strandhuset has become a muchloved venue for local food and nature lovers as well as companies searching for inspiring and scenic surroundings for
Waage saw the opportunity for developing a restaurant and conference venue in truly untouched, natural surroundings when a little kiosk on the beachfront of Ølberg on the southwestern coast of Norway came up for sale in 2013. He wanted to keep the kiosk, an iconic,
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their meeting and conference activities. Literally on the beach, with endless views of the North Sea and a charming fishing harbour right outside the door delivering fresh fish and seafood to the restaurant daily, it is a truly unique venue. “Whether