Straand Hotel - Hubriding with your own bike
Join us aboard one of our historic canal ships as we sail through the upper locks of the canal and explore the majestic mountain landscape. Accommodation package with Straand Hotel and bike tours.
Experience the journey through the Kjeldal and Hogga locks and be impressed by the timeless engineering, then follow the course of the river as we sail in towards the quiet lakes and steep mountain areas of upper Telemark. At Fjågesund pier it is disembarkation and you cycle the Canal Route up to Straand Hotel.Straand Hotel in Vrådal is one of Telemark's foremost full-service hotels. Straand is a member of De Historiske Hotell, and is known for its pleasant atmosphere and good food.
Experience the journey through the Kjeldal and Hogga locks and be impressed by the timeless engineering, then follow the course of the river as we sail in towards the quiet lakes and steep mountain areas of upper Telemark. At Fjågesund pier it is disembarkation and you cycle the Canal Route up to Straand Hotel.
Straand Hotel in Vrådal is one of Telemark's foremost full-service hotels. Straand is a member of De Historiske Hotell, and is known for its pleasant atmosphere and good food.
Itinerary Day 1:
- Kl. 12.30 meeting at Lunde lock.
- Kl. 13.00 departure with M/S Victoria or M/S Henrik Ibsen from Lunde lock, dining on board: Lunch is included in the package.
- Kl. 15.10 arrival at Fjågesund pier.
- Today's cycling stage from Fjågesund to Straand Hotel, about 19.5 km.
- Enjoy a glass of aperitif, before being served a 3-course dinner.
- Overnight at Straand Hotel in Vrådal.
Itinerary Day 2:
- Enjoy the hotel's breakfast and enjoy the day in Vrådal from the seat of your bike, with a packed lunch from the hotel. Straand Hotel has 6 different cycling routes. We recommend taking the route up to Vrådal Panorama for a unique experience in your sauna. Remember to book an appointment!
- 3-course dinner at the hotel.
Itinerary Day 3:
- Enjoy the hotel's lunch.
- Today's cycling stage from Straand Hotel to Lunde, about 55 km.
Practical information about the canal cruise:
Parking:
The car can be parked for free in the parking lot 200 meters from Lunde lock. There is no need for a parking permit.
Dining on board: There is a restaurant on board the boat. Included in this package you get the 2-course lunch of the day. Time is agreed directly with the crew upon boarding. It is not possible to have a fixed table during the entire trip, and it is not allowed to bring food on board.
Bicycles: We ask that bicycles, and any bicycle trailers, be emptied of all luggage. The bikes are lifted manually on board the canal boat, and must therefore have the least possible weight. The maximum weight of the bike is 25 kg. The owner must be helpful when loading and unloading the bike. It is not possible to bring spring bikes or other large bikes. Equipment is transported at the guest's own risk and any damage to the equipment must be covered by the traveler's insurance.
Practical information at Straand Hotel:
Dining: Time for dinner is agreed upon check-in. Either a 3-course dinner or a buffet is served, depending on how many people will be eating that day.
Facilities: Straand Hotel has its own beach by Lake Nisser, where they have a beach bar and many activities for children in the summer. The hotel has its own veteran boat, M/S Fram, which sails on the lakes Nisser and Vråvatn.
Cycling routes: https://hubriding.no/hotell/straand/#sykkel
Practical information about the cycling stages:
Fjågesund-Vrådal: It is about 19.5 km to cycle. You cycle on asphalt on a low-traffic road. The route is part of National Cycle Route No. 2. Remember to bring enough drinks and food on the trip, as it is not possible to buy along the way. Feel free to bring a headlamp or reflective vest, as there is a tunnel without lights on the stretch. The last kilometers are very steep.
Vrådal-Lunde: It is about 55km to cycle. The route is mainly on asphalt on a low-traffic road, but you also cycle on gravel for almost 2 km.
The route is part of National Cycle Route No. 2. Remember to bring enough drinks and food on the trip, as it is not possible to buy along the way. Feel free to bring a headlamp or reflective vest, as there are two tunnels without lights on the stretch.
Interesting stops:
Murane – a well-preserved dirt road that dates from 1853. The road was the original connection between Norsjø and the lakes Flåvatn, Kviteseidvatnet and Bandak. The preserved stretch is 1.7 km, and it is part of the Canal Route. The hallmark of Murane is the stones that are set up between the road and the canal.
Kilen Camping - perfect for a dip. Kilen Camping is beautifully located by the Telemark Canal, and has a great beach that is perfect as a stopover along the way to take a dip. During the summer, they also have a fast food restaurant - remember to check the opening hours on their own website.
Kviteseid Bygdetun - one of the oldest open-air museums in the country! It was established in 1907, and is a collection of 12 different buildings that have been moved there from different farms. Some of the buildings date back to the "Black Death". The village museum will give an impression of what a prosperous farm looked like about 200 years ago.
The price of this package varies according to date and room type.
Periods 2026:
May 18th – October 4th