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FJORDSIDE Lodge is located 15km north of Bergen near road E39. FJORDSIDE Lodge is a unique spot near Bergen, with a wonderful garden and a magnificent panoramic view over the fjords, islands and surrounding mountains. Traditional red houses with turf roof and a beautiful garden enclosed by hedges and untouched nature. Here you find two large terraces and a garden where you can eat your breakfast, barbecue, enjoy a silent moment, read a book, or just admire the view over the fjord. Your stay also includes access to a gas grill and a fire pan for barbecue using coal or wood. Both terraces include a wonderful view of the fjords. Fjordside Lodge offers romantic and creative surroundings with a fish pond and one cat. Some free-range chickens and our small organic farm, create the perfect atmosphere. The children also have a paradise with a large playground on the property. It's short trip to the beach where they can find small crabs. There is also a marina close by and mooring is available on private quay. SURROUNDINGS: Close by: Hiking trails, fishing, beach, food market, local bus, and area tourist attractions. Tourist attractions: Bergen Centrum, the world famous Bergen fish market, old postal trail Bergen- Trondheim, Tellevik fort, Saetre farm and Norsk Trikotasje museum (Museum of Norwegian Knitting Industry). After crossing the long floating bridge you are surrounded by islands and waterfalls in the west, and lakes and rivers in the East. Sognefjord and Voss are only a 90 minute drive away. Everything else you need is within a very short distance. APARTMENTS are fully equipped, updated and tastefully decorated including towels and bed linen. Wi-Fi is available free of charge. At approximately 55m2 each apartment is fully equipped for 4 people and self-catering. The bathroom is bright and welcoming with in- floor heating, shower, toilet, washing machine, towels, hairdryer and soap. The kitchen is fully equipped with all necessary equipment for cooking and storage. This includes a Coffee maker, kettle and common spices etc. The living room has HD flat screen TV with most channels, DVD player and a selection of DVD's. Wireless 30MB internet is free of charge. For a small fee we can stock your refrigerator before your arrival, just ask. APARTMENT A (Salhusfjorden 55m2, max 4 persons): - 1 sleeping alcove with double bed - 1 bedroom with bunk beds, 1 living room - fully equipped kitchen - bathroom (shower only),washing machine APARTMENT B (Sorfjorden 55m2, max 4 persons): - 1 sleeping alcove with double bed - 1 bedroom with double bed - Living room including dining table - fully equipped kitchen - bathroom (shower only), washing machine APARTMENT C (Veten 25m2, max 2 persons): - 1 combined bedroom/LR and bedroom - Kitchen and bathroom ANNEX/CABIN (max 2 persons, extra bed space) - approx. 20m2 - bunk beds - wash bowl and potty MISCELLANEOUS: - kettle, coffee-percolator - water from our own well - smoking not permitted - pets allowed only by pre arrangement - cash payment in NOK on arrival - The refrigerator can be filled before arrival INCLUDED: - Free Parking, bed linen, towels, taxes, baby cot, 30Mb WI-FI, electricity and end cleaning RATE: Please contact us for a rate quote or check web our page
Fjordside Lodge was perfect for my work at primary schools in Alver. The location was great - easy access to all the schools I visited and a wonderful garden with a fantastic view. The studio apartment was great for one person and had all the facilities I needed. Rita, the host, was flexible and accommodating and any issues that cropped up were solved immediately.
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Date of stay: May 2023
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Fjordside is a lovely lodge in a stunning location, overlooking one of Norway's beautiful fjords. We had everything we needed for self-catering in a lovely, clean and cosy apartment. The terrace was also a beautiful place for breakfast every morning! Rita gave us a lot of good advice for visiting the surrounding area and beyond. One of the highlights was finding the natural swimming pool she recommended in a mountain river near the small town of Mo, about an hour and a half from Fjordside lodge. Renting a car is definitely recommended for exploring the spectacular surroundings in your own way, at your own pace.
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Date of stay: August 2013
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Wonderful place, lovely quite, appartaments number B have 70-75 mc with 2 double room, kitchen, bath. garden closed to the fjord. We went in Bergen for 2 days very closed to the Bryggen. Its cool to stay there on a little apartment, but when we returned after a long tour in norway i was so happy of Rita Ripman choice. I am so glad i met this place. Images do not give justice to the place believe me! is a little bit high price high but this place deserve to be tried! We took lobsters to a mini market around fjordside & we got 50% of discount and with 150kr we fully equipped the kitchen that already had coffee, oil,sugar, salt and many free stuff for the breakfast. well, stereo,vhs, dvd, tv, frigo bar. I am still very happy, and i am glad i am writing this review cos i will miss that place. 2 days are just the time to relax. I had the chance to visit Fantoft and we were at 5pm we reached the church in 20 minute. I had another vist to the fish market and bryggen for some shopping and i have to admit that with a gps a side its very easy to find the city and returing back to the apartment. It takes 20 minutes and when u are at fjordside u really relax despite the busy city centre. Its a good starting point when u wanna stay like me 20 days in norway, and its a good ending when like this time i wanna relax after 3 days of hurtigruten cruise before to live norway returning back to my home town. U hit the sack with fjordside!
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Date of stay: August 2012
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:ask for large apartment with kitchen fully equipped. they also have something more convenient but...
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Way to high price for a dark room in the cellar, not clean at all. Instead of showing the room when you arrive the host leads you to her little shop and tries to sell you her things, also way overpriced. No hospitable host at all, she is only interested in your money. Look for another place to stay!
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Date of stay: July 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Rita Ripman, Eier at Fjordside Lodge
Responded 18 Nov 2021
She was angry because my gras robot cutter destroyed her tent even she got paid for the repair. I told her were to dry the tent, but she would not listen. Sorry you were not able to get all you asked for. Who is after who's money is up to the audience to decide, since you made it public.
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We have just returned from a wonderful week at fjordside lodge and our first visit to Norway could not have been better in any way. Fjordside is simply idyllic. Fantastic accommodation, breathtaking views and the most friendly and helpful welcome you could wish for. Our hosts, Rita and Jarle, could not have done more to help us get the most out of our holiday. They are full of local knowledge and fjordside is a great base to explore the area from. Transport links are very good, with a very regular and reliable bus service and a bus stop right outside. This can take you to bergen rail station from where you can book many trips and tours. We booked the "Norway in a nutshell" tour and had a fantastic day which included a fjord cruise, a journey on the flam railway and a breathtaking coach tour. There is a convenient grocery store nearby for supplies and Rita's chickens provide a supply of very fresh eggs! I very much recommend fjordside for a real taste of Norway - it's very beautiful, very tranquil and very very friendly.
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Date of stay: July 2014
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I stayed at Fjordside with my two boys in the larger apartment with two beds. The apartment was spacious and it contained all things necessary. The lodge is situated on a hill over the fjord, a short walk down a small trail to lodge's own small pier with boats. We did not make use of the small row boats, but we booked a trip on the owner's big boat and it was very new and comfortable and we did catch plenty of fish and also did a fair amount of sightseeing. Rita and her husband were very friendly and accommodating. Overall it was a very comfortable and pleasant stay despite the rainy weather. We were also rewarded with some very beautiful sunsets - the location is perfect for that.
Also of note: Rita makes a wonderful Rhubarb Wine. I was pleasantly surprised at how good it was.
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Date of stay: July 2016
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Response from FJORDSIDE, Owner at Fjordside Lodge
Responded 04 Jul 2016
Thank you! I'm glad you also enjoyed the wine, which is a 100% handmade. We love the wine and the snails doesn't care about rhubarb. So this is pure happiness. We love to see you back. Best wishes, Rita
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This is my second visit to Fjordside Lodge and the place is simply amazing! It was a great idea for me to visit in winter, a non-tourist season because I received personal attention and was welcomed like family. Beautiful views of the Fjord and marina from my window made me happy and relaxed. Rita is an exceptional host, her attention to detail, is evident because she made sure I was comfortable, warm and well fed. The apartment was cozy, nicely decorated and very clean. She taught me how to knit and helped me to get around Bergen. I feel like I`m at home at Fjordside Lodge, Lots of laughs, long walks and great coffie with Rita and Jarle. I will definately come back again and again!!!
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Date of stay: February 2015
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Room Tip:Rooms are chosen to suit your individual needs , all have a nice Fjordside view.
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Great place to stay! Beautiful clean peaceful. We loved our stay there. Close by to Bergen. Rita was very helpful in helping know what to see and how to get there. Would recommend to anyone visiting Norway.
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Date of stay: September 2014
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We wanted to stay in a cottage on a Norwegian fjord and we certainly achieved that on our vacation in stunning Norway. The views from the deck areas are magnificent, the hosts kind & helpful and the location for travelling to Bergen or to the other scenic areas (all of Norway!!) excellent. We were in the smaller accommodation which had everything in a small space. Great for a couple, very clean, comfortable and quiet. The garden areas are very pretty, Rita gave us arugala from the greenhouse and the chickens were happy to greet us in the morning! We had a happy, memorable stay and hope to return in the future. J&G
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Date of stay: June 2014
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We had a wonderful stay at Fjordside Lodge, and were really pleased to have chosen it based on reviews we had read on here. The first thing to say is that you really can't beat the location. The view is spectacular! It was lovely to have access to the two decks overlooking the fjord for meals and as a place to relax and take in the peace and tranquility. It's also a good proximity to Bergen, an easy drive away, and makes a good base for exploring deeper in to the Fjords and central Norway. The garden was also beautiful. The apartment was clean, comfortable and well-equipped. For example, we really appreciated having a washing machine, being on holiday with kids, and being able to cook on the gas BBQ. Everything, especially the garden and outside area was very well-maintained. On top of this beautiful setting, Rita was also an excellent host, always making sure we had what we needed, for example bringing me out a sun-lounger when she saw I was reading on the deck. She is extremely friendly and welcoming, and it was also nice to chat to other guests also staying at Fjordside. Like others who have posted below, we would definitely recommend Fjordside as a place to stay if you are thinking of visiting Western Norway.
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Date of stay: June 2014
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"We stayed in Salhusfjorden. It is not big and our bed was in the living room, but it did not feel cramped at all. The bath room is roomy and the finish is well done and modern (the interior is cosy though)."
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"Having the kitchen was nice. Norwegian food prices are a huge shocker for Americans - as well as everything else except the public transportation. It is prudent to have the option to make your dinners and such. Bergen also has a pass card system so that you visit all the museums and use the transportation system - well worth the $$$."
"If you need a great view, you have to take the upper apartment. But if you travel with your family and need fully equipped kitchen, you should take the biggest apartment, which is situated half underground. We were in this one and we were happy with it!"
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R 2,235 - R 2,270 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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NorwayWestern NorwayHordalandBergen
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Are there any historical sites close to Fjordside Lodge?
Many travellers enjoy visiting The Rosenkrantz Tower - Bymuseet I Bergen (13.5 km), Haakon's Hall - Bymuseet i Bergen (13.5 km), and Damsgaard Country Mansion - Bymuseet i Bergen (15.3 km).
