Villa Norangdal
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We are now passing Villa Norangdal, an elegant wooden villa that blends history, art and luxury amidst the wild nature of western Norway. Built in 1885 as a guesthouse, it accommodated mountain hikers and tourists seeking adventure in the Sunnmøre Alps. Among its guests were British mountaineering pioneer William Cecil Slingsby and even Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands. During tourism's golden age in the 1920s-30s, thousands of cruise passengers stopped here for refreshments. The hotel closed in 1965 due to new fire safety and bathroom regulations, but was completely renovated and reopened as a boutique hotel between 2003-2007, with a focus on design history. Each room is unique, inspired by eras like Art Nouveau and Functionalism, and filled with original furniture and artwork. Today, Villa Norangdal holds the "Olavsrosa" quality certification and is environmentally certified as a "Miljøfyrtårn" (Eco-Lighthouse). Staying here is like traveling through time – without sacrificing modern comfort.