Things to do
From Lindstrøm Hotel you can wander backwards through history. Take a walk through the old quarter, Gamle Lærdalsøyri, see the King’s Road, visit Borgund stave church, the best-preserved medieval church in Norway, or find out more about the world famous Lærdal River, which has been a Mecca for salmon anglers since 1850.
Lærdal has been designated as a Sustainable destination.
Lærdal is a typical west country village with dramatic mountains and a fertile, cultivated landscape. The farming culture is very much alive here and the area’s dry climate makes it perfect for growing fruit, berries and vegetables. This gives us access to good local produce.
With Lindstrøm Hotel as your base you can walk the old King’s Road, enjoy all the activities in Flåm, such as the Flåm Railway or a fjord cruise, or walk in the wild and beautiful Aurland valley. Or what about a hike in the Jotunheim mountains?
The King’s Road
The best part of the King’s Road, Vindhella, is only a 20-minute drive from the hotel. The King’s Road was the first road that allowed people to cross Norway from east to west by horse and cart.
Gamle Lærdalsøyri
Gamle Lærdalsøyri is the old quarter of Lærdal, with its characteristic old wooden buildings and is one of the largest collections of historic buildings remaining in Norway.
Flåm
Flåm is about half an hour’s drive from Lindstrøm Hotel and has many activities and attractions to offer, such as the Flåm railway, zipline, Stegastein or Fjord Cruise Nærøyfjord.
The Sognefjord
The majestic Sognefjord is the king of all fjords. The fjord is 200 km long and 1,300 metres at its deepest. In fact, the fjord is as deep as the mountains around it are high.
Borgund Stave Church
Borgund stave church is about 20 minutes from Lindstrøm Hotel. The church was built in around 1180 and is extremely well preserved. It is the most characteristic of all the Norwegian stave churches.
Torsteinen
A rather demanding and steep walk that repays your efforts with a beautiful view of Lærdal and the Lærdal fjord. Climb up the stone on top to really take your breath away. The walk starts behind Lærdal Hospital.
The Aurland Valley
The Aurland Valley is one of the best and most popular mountain walks in the area around Flåm and is about 40 minutes from Lindstrøm Hotel.
The Snow Road
Aurlandsfjellet (the Snow Road) is one of 18 National Tourist Roads in the country and runs for 48 km between Aurland and Lærdal, reaching a highest point of 1,306 metres. Fantastic views of Nærøyfjord and Jotunheimen, with Stegastein as a viewpoint along the way.
Rallarvegen
Norway’s most popular cycling road. Rallarvegen (the navvies’ road) goes through a dramatic, fertile and challenging landscape that offers culture, history and unique experiences of nature.
Jotunheimen
The Jotunheim mountains offer a very extensive network of paths and excellent cabins, set among Norway’s highest mountains. From Lærdal it is best to go via Årdal and into the beautiful Utladal valley, or to Eidsbugarden via Filefjell.
Norwegian Wild Salmon Centre
The Norwegian Wild Salmon Centre is beside the Lærdal River – just 100 metres from Lindstrøm Hotel. Learn about the life history of the Atlantic salmon and the traditions of salmon fishing.
Lærdal River
Anglers have been coming here since the 1850s, when British lords started the salmon adventure. The Lærdal River is often called the queen of salmon rivers. King Harald has been fishing here since the 1970s and has called it “my second queen”.