Me and my wife spent two nights at Hole hytteutleige at the end of july. We vere lucky to get cabin 9, the new one, with a bic balcony and superb panorama over the fjord and surroundig beautiful mountains. The cottage is extremely well cleaned, simply but in a pretty way furnished. It is equipped with everything one needs for a couple of nights stay, clean and functioning shower/WC. It is just a little above the road, but enough, no traffic noice was interfering ones' sleep. On the contrary, the cabins are located between two waterfalls and the stunning wash from the water lulls the traveller to sleep ,
The location near hiking trails is excellent, within 45 minutes one reaches the Storseterfossen Waterfall where you can walk behind the waterfall...and not just the destination, all the way up and down one can enjoy the spectacular views, all this without being a true professional hiker...just a little sweat after breakfast or before lunch, as the weather typically is moist and not too hot for a little exercise. And as a bonus a yummy waffle from the Hole reception fulfills the trip. The personnel at the reception was always happy to help and answer all the questions.
The breakfast is provided in the Hole Hytteutleige, if ordered in advance, but can also be prepared in the cabin. There are two restaurants nearby, the trip to the village itself takes 30 minutes on foot, or five minutes by car on the serpentine road. The small village is picturesque with the fjord and surrounding mountains. It is an astonishing experience to see 1-5 huge cruise ships to drop their anchors and thousands of cruise passangers populating the small village, but just for one day...fortunately they disappear usually in the late afternoon. Another must is to take the trip to Dalsnibba, a mounting on top of the valley. It offers a very good view and is often covered by snow even in the summer. The lake Djupvatnet lies halway up the mountain, one can enjoy the view on the lake with melting ice in July...if you haven't a car with you or are too fearful to drive on the serpentine roads, there are busstours with professional drivers and guides offered in the village. And suggest taking your evening snack at the cabin on the wide balcony enjoying the athmosphere.
We enjoyed our stay in Geiranger and at Hole hytteutleige and recommend it for couples and families, want to thank especially Anna, Anne and Laura for the experience.
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