HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS IN THE FJORDS

Read about recommended hotels, accommodation and restaurants in Western Norway.

The combination of the beautiful nature, the activities you can do in all four seasons and the stay at a great hotel, a Michelin Key hotel, a bath & spa hotel or a special accommodation is unique. Here you can also read about Michelin Restaurants in Western Norway.

MICHELIN Restaurants in Western Norway

FJORDS NORGE - Michelin-restauranter på vestlandet
“Not-travelled” food from the fjords.

Western Norway is known for its dramatic scenery, fjords and mountains – but also for world-class dining experiences. Here you will find several of Norway’s best restaurants, honored with stars in the prestigious Michelin Guide.

There are 14 restaurants that have awarded Michelin Stars and Michelin Guide’s Point Of View in Western Norway.

Eight of the Michelin Restaurants are in Stavanger, there are five in Bergen and one is out on the Hardangerfjord outside Rosendal.

MICHELIN KEY Hotels in Western Norway

Walaker Hotel in Solvorn.
Walaker Hotel in Solvorn.

In 2025, the Michelin Guide introduced its new hotel recognition system – Michelin Keys.

Where Michelin Stars celebrate world-class dining experiences, the Michelin Key is a seal of quality for hotels that offer something extra – places that combine comfort, character and a real sense of presence.

From idyllic fjord arms to vibrant cityscapes – these Michelin Key hotels offer more than just a place to stay. Experience exquisite design, gourmet dining, and genuine local atmosphere in the heart of the cities and fjords of Western Norway.

FJORDS HOTELS – Great hotels in the FJORDS

FJORDS Hotels
Ullensvang Hotel by Sørfjorden in Hardanger.

Read about recommended hotels in Western Norway. A stay at one of these hotels will do you well, both for your body and your mind.

The combination of the beautiful nature, the activities you can do in all four seasons and the stay at a great hotel is unique.

FJORD SPA – Bath & Spa Hotels in the FJORDS

FJORD SPA
Nature´s own SPA, from Lake Grøvdalsvatnet in Isfjorden, Romsdal.

Recommended Bath & Spa Hotels in Western Norway. A stay at one of these hotels will do you well, both for your body and your mind.

The combination of the wild and beautiful nature, the numerous activities you can do, the stay at a luxurious hotel and the wellness feeling during and after a bath, massage or a body treatment is unique.

FJORDS LIVING – Special Places to stay in the FJORDS

FJORDS Living. Recommended places to stay overnight in the western fjords in Norway, places that are special and great in different ways.
From Ulvik in Hardanger.

Recommended places to stay overnight in the western fjords of Norway, places that are special and great in different ways.

These accommodations have different standards, sizes  and offers, but common to them all is that it is pleasant to stay there and the places are surrounded by beautiful and wild nature.

Explore the fjords of Western Norway with the Fjord Guide

View from a fjord farm towards the Nærøyfjord.
View from a fjord farm towards the Nærøyfjord.

The fjords in Western Norway have been voted the world’s best travel destination by National Geographic Traveler – and it’s easy to see why. Here you will encounter dramatic nature, vibrant culture and a tranquility that few other places can offer.

In the fjord guide you will find information about the ten most beautiful and well-known fjords in Western Norway – what you can see, do and experience in each of them. Experience a fjord cruise, go on a road trip, explore charming fjord villages, or hike to viewpoints where time seems to stand still.

Along the fjords you will find everything from historic hotels and cozy guesthouses to selected Michelin Key hotels where quality, comfort and a strong local identity are at the heart of the experience. Everywhere you go, you can enjoy locally sourced food and the warm hospitality of Western Norway. Here you can create your own “fjordcation” – a break from everyday life, where you disconnect from noise and reconnect with nature, culture, and peace.

View from Stegastein viewpoint towards the Aurlandsfjord which is a branch of the Sognefjord.
View from Stegastein viewpoint towards the Aurlandsfjord which is a branch of the Sognefjord.

Hotels in the Fjords – Map Overview