Dalen Hotel - canal cruise from Lunde
Not a morning person? No worries! This cruise offers a perfect afternoon start. Your journey starts at the heart of the Telemark Canal, Lunde lock. As you sail upstream, you will experience the impressive Kjeldal and Hogga locks. The narrow river takes you to the three serence upper lakes. As you slowly sail towards Dalen, you can enjoy a delightful lunch and a sip of a preferred beverage while you behold the lanscape shifts from agricultural to fjord-like mountains. Dalen Hotel, often described as the fairytale hotel from 1894, will immerse you with historical luxury. When departing the next morning, you can enjoy a lovely breakfastplatter on board while sailing towards the sunrise.
Day 1:
- Kl. 12.30 meeting point: Lunde lock.
- Kl. 13.00 departure with M/S Henrik Ibsen or M/S Victoria from Lunde lock.
- Meals on board: Lunch is included in the package.
- Kl. 17.40 / 18.35 arrival at Lastein pier in Dalen.
- From the pier to Dalen Hotel you can either take the hotel bus or take a walk while you send your luggage with the bus.
- Kl. 19.30 a glass of aperitif is served in the bar before the meal.
- Kl. 20.00* 3-course dinner in the Restaurant Bandak.
Travel Route:
Day 1:
- Kl. 12.30 meeting point: Lunde lock.
- Kl. 13.00 departure with M/S Henrik Ibsen or M/S Victoria from Lunde lock.
- Meals on board: Lunch is included in the package.
- Kl. 17.40 / 18.35 arrival at Lastein pier in Dalen.
- From the pier to Dalen Hotel you can either take the hotel bus or take a walk while you send your luggage with the bus.
- Kl. 19.30 a glass of aperitif is served in the bar before the meal.
- Kl. 20.00* 3-course dinner in the Restaurant Bandak.
*The seating is from 20.00 – 21.00, the exact time will be informed during check in.
Day 2:
- Kl. 07.40 / 08.30 meeting poing: Lastein pier, Dalen.
- Kl. 08.00 / 08.50 departure with M/S Victoria or M/S Henrik Ibsen from Lastein pier in Dalen.
- Meals on board: Breakfastplatter is included in the package.
- Kl. 13.10 arrival at Lunde lock.
Practical information during the cruise:
Parking:
Your car can be parked at the parking lot about 200 meters from Lunde lock free of charge.
Meals on board:
There is a restaurant on board.
Included in this package you will be served a 2-course lunch on your way from Lunde to Dalen, and breakfastplatter on the return from Dalen to Lunde.
Seating time to be agreed directly with the restaurant staff once you have boarded.
You can also order food directly at the boat from their menu.
It is not possible to book a table for the entire journey, and you can’t bring your own food on board.
Practical information at Dalen Hotel:
Dining:
The hotel reserves the right to determine and/or adjust the seating time to guarantee the best experience for all hotel guests.
For those who book the package the table seating will be from kl. 20.00.
Exact time will be informed during check in.
The glass of aperitif will be served 30 minutes prior to the meal in the bar.
Dress code:
In the evening, the restaurant has a smart casual dress code.
It is possible to borrow a suit jacket at the hotel.
The rooms:
At Dalen Hotel the rooms have maximum capacity of 2 persons.
This also applies to children.
Booking and payment:
Rate:
The rate for this package can vary when it comes to your choice of date and room type.
Please select date of choice to see the package rate.
Fee for bookings made over phone or email is NOK 80,- per person.
Periods 2024:
18. May – 08. September: Daily
10. September - 07. October: Tuesday-Wednesday, Thursday-Friday, Saturday-Sunday.
Booking:
Due to high demand, we recommend that you order in advance.
Do not wait until the day before.
Payment:
All reservations must be paid in full when booking.