Sanden is a small guesthouse in the wooden-house village of Lærdalsøyri, nestled between the fjord and the mountains. Each room is decorated in its own unique style, with antique furniture, ornaments and art from different decades. Here, amidst the cluster of wooden houses in old Lærdalsøyri, we also have a charming house available to let.
Six unique rooms and one house
Winter at Sanden
Winter in Lærdalsøyri is a world of its own! During the winter months, the sun doesn’t reach down into the narrow, steep valley; we can only see its reflection from the north-facing slopes. Occasionally, snow settles over the old wooden houses, and the streets are almost deserted. The peace and quiet here are like medicine for the soul after the busy and hectic summer season, when all that can be heard from the steep slopes is the bellowing of the rutting stags.
We have a few rooms open this winter
We keep a small number of rooms available for drop-in stays throughout the winter, accessible via a key box. If you’d like to hire the Haakonsalongen for private gatherings, or even the whole guesthouse, this is possible at weekends.
Business travellers can also arrange longer stays – just get in touch with us!
The Haakon Lounge
On the ground floor, you’ll find the Haakon Lounge. Breakfast is served here during the summer season, and at weekends during the winter months you can hire the room for private dinners and social gatherings. The room is furnished in the style of an old-fashioned parlour, with antique furniture, ornaments and art on the walls.
Our lounge has served as both a shop and a café since the building was constructed in the 1840s. The Red Lounge was renamed the Haakon Lounge to commemorate the visit of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon Magnus to Sanden on Tuesday 26 September 2023.
What do our guests say about us?
Peaceful and quiet
"It’s peaceful and beautiful here, and you can take your breakfast out into the garden. It’s all those little details – both charming and lovely – that make our stay here something truly special, and we’ll definitely be back. The hosts are lovely and everything is spotlessly clean."
— M. Elizabeth
Friendly hosts
"Very friendly and welcoming hosts who have created a wonderfully well-appointed guesthouse with a cosy retro interior. Beautiful, clean rooms with a lovely atmosphere. A simple breakfast is served in yet another well-appointed room: the communal lounge. The guesthouse has its own large, lovely private garden with plenty of sunshine."
— Petter H.
Charming
"A fantastic place in an incredibly lovely location; the hosts were wonderful and the room was charming and cosy – you can see the love that’s gone into every detail here"
— IS
Like at grandmas
"It was just like coming home to my grandmother’s house, with its lovely décor, beautiful antiques and a peaceful atmosphere. Breakfast was served in the ‘living room’, which was also furnished as if it were at my grandmother’s. It’s a small and cosy guesthouse."
— Kjetil F.
Frequently asked questions
Can i charge my EV at Sanden?
Yes, overnight guests can charge their electric cars here at Sanden. The charger (Easee) is located by the garden fence. We have the capacity to charge one car overnight. Please remember to bring your own charging cable.
Is the hotel suitable for families with children?
We have cots available for hire. Just let us know when you book, and we’ll have the cot ready for when you arrive. Our holiday let in Øyragata is also a favourite with families with children. It has 4 permanent beds (with the option of extra beds), a living room with a TV, a private kitchen and a bathroom.
Can we bring our dog?
Guests travelling with a dog are also welcome at Sanden. In rooms 1, 2, 3, 4 and Ø30, you can book accommodation with your dog as an additional service.
How is the breakfast?
At Sanden, breakfast is served in the traditional Norwegian style: good coffee, tea, milk, juice, slices of bread, spreads, muesli and a few vegetables. You can enjoy your breakfast in the red Haakon Lounge or in the garden.
We are an environmentally conscious business and therefore offer a limited selection of spreads to minimise waste. Should you have any special requirements, such as food allergies or a preference for vegan or vegetarian food, we’ll be happy to accommodate you if you let us know when you book your room.
Can I cancel or request changes to my booking?
For private individuals, cancelling a room booked at Sanden Guesthouse is 100 per cent free of charge. We simply ask that you inform us at Sanden as soon as possible should you need to change or cancel your booking. There is also no charge for changing a room booking.
How are the rooms?
We have six guest rooms, all of which have en-suite bathrooms. The beds are made up, and towels are provided in the rooms. There is Wi-Fi in the hotel. The rooms can be used as single or double rooms.
Sanden has its own fire alarm system, which is linked to the fire protection system for the entire conservation area. There are escape routes from all floors.
Sanden is a smoke-free accommodation.
When can we check in? What about payment?
Payment for the room is due on arrival; either in cash, by card (Axept, VISA or MasterCard) or via Vipps. Rooms are usually ready for check-in from 16.00. We generally hold a room booking until 6.00 pm on the day of arrival, so please do let us know if you plan to arrive later! Check-out is by 11.00 am.
Find peace at Sanden
Book a room and wake up in beautiful Old Lærdalsøyri.
