Knutholmen

An amazing couple of nights at the Knutholmen. Everything was fantastic; the staff, the room, the retaurant and food, the ambience! And we were lucky enough to have spent some time with Svein Fosse (family patriarch!) who provided a history of the village and the Knutholmen with his family's history in Kalvag. We were sad to leave but the memories that will stay with us are priceless !!

The rooms are beautifully appointed in all ways from the glorious bedding, lighting, decor and scenic views. The restaurant here at Knutholmen has freshest seafood and is Gourmet from flavors to presentation. Bravo and thank you!

We just spent three days at Knutholmen and I think it speaks volumes of it to share that despite 2 1/2 days of a gale storm (nonstop sideways rain and fierce winds) that required us to modify literally all of our planned activities, we did not have an ounce of disappointment because the Fosse family members who run Knutholmen went out of their way to create a magical experience for us, nonetheless. We stayed in Sjøholt (the yellow fisherman house) and were stunned at the absolutely beautiful and stylish decor as well as the perfect amenities. The entire harbor area is special - straight out of a picture book - and the fresh catch each day is a treat! Martine was so thoughtful in coming up with creative alternatives for us to still enjoy the area, one of which include us being able to spend nearly an entire day with Svein (her father, the founder) who taught us everything about not only the history of Kalvåg but also of Bremanger and the surrounding communities. I am certain we saw parts of the area that very few are lucky to experience. Svein was a delight to learn from but also was so gracious and patient with our many questions. The Fosse family and Knutholmen are truly a national treasure for Norway that I hope others take the time to get to know and appreciate!

Our favorite stay and experience in Norway by far! Kalvag is a charming small town on the water, surround by stunning mountains, and Knutholmen is wonderful! We had 3 rooms for our family and they were all spectacular. Modern bathrooms, luxurious linens and bedding, and very clean!! The food was absolutely delicious! You must order the shellfish dinner. Our host, Svein, and his family went out of the way to make sure we had everything we needed, and helped plan amazing excursions. We would absolutely recommend.

Visiting this beautiful hotel/resort was organized for us by Up Norway, a trip planner I’d highly recommend. Our family six was traveling to Norway for three weeks and our visit here to Knutholmen was part of that trip. Our accommodations were three nights in a four bedroom apartment. This included breakfast every morning and a wonderful four course dinner on our arrival day. Our four bedroom apartment looked brand new. It was spotless with a great view from the balcony of the harbor. And the refrigerator had some of the local beer and other treats. We were picked up from the ferry by one of the owners, Jan Frederick. He drove us right to our four bedroom apartment where we changed and headed to the restaurant for a delicious dinner. We would see Jan Frederick again the next day when he guided three of us up a steep, rocky trail to the highest Seacliff in Europe, Hornelen. When we returned from our hike we met up with the rest of our party and had another delicious dinner in the restaurant. All six of us enjoyed a massive seafood platter. The bar there is a lot of fun and we all enjoyed some aquavit. The next day might have been the highlight of our entire three weeks. A private trip for the six of us on a working fishing boat! Roy took us on his fishing boat through local waters. He had previously set up crab traps and we happily hoisted them up and kept some large crabs. We also jigged for mackerel and caught several. Roy then cooked them all up and we enjoyed them for lunch. Roy grew up on a remote island nearby and took us there. We explored the island and his childhood home. He showed us the inside of his home and we asked about pictures on the wall. One was a newspaper article of a rescue at sea that had his father saving another boat and crew. His dad rowed out on a dark, stormy night to assist the lost crew. It was a wonderful experience to see what rural island life was like in Norway 40 or 50 years ago. Roy was kind and generous with his time and our whole family thought that this was our most authentic experience in Norway. On the same day, toward the end of the afternoon, our whole family spent several hours sea kayaking in the local waters with Peder. It was a gorgeous, calm day and the clarity of the water was stunning. Viewing the village of Kalvag, the rolling fields, church and fish houses from the water made for excellent photos, especially in the afternoon light. When we returned we quickly got into our swimsuits and enjoyed an hour in the sauna that we had previously reserved. Then, another excellent dinner at the restaurant. I am not a foodie but I live in Seattle and know seafood and I would have to say that the fish and shellfish I enjoyed were amazing. Before we knew it it was time to leave as we had an early flight out of Floro. What would have been a very long van ride to the airport was made quick and fun by a speed boat ride provided by Knutholmen. We felt like we were in a James Bond movie. In the apartment when

Perfect mix between old traditions and modern design. Our room was very cosy with a beautiful view. The owner really made us feel at home. He told us many stories and explained interesting facts about the village. We had diner at the restaurant. The food was excellent. So was breakfast. We would have loved to stay a bit longer. But we’ll be back.