4* Elva Hotel

As you enter this thoughtfully designed hotel, the enormous floor-to-ceiling windows are hard to miss, inviting the outdoors in. No matter where you are, nature is placed front and centre.

The Elva Hotel & Restaurant has five wooden buildings: one main building and four stilted annexes called ‘mini-houses’, each sitting at the Lundarvatnet Lake's shore. Every room has an exclusive, minimalist feel, with modern Wonderland beds and seating. The walls are stained dark, drawing in the natural light from outside, resulting in a serene atmosphere and a surprising sense of privacy.

There are just 14 rooms which are free of TV screens, although you’re free to bring your own digital devices - WiFi is available. From the main building, connecting rooms and additional beds are an option, which is perfect if you are a family group.

For some well-earned relaxation, the Elva has a woodfire sauna and three outdoor Jacuzzis on an open-air deck, overlooking the frozen lake and surrounding mountains. You won't get a more scenic soak anywhere else!

The restaurant specialises in sourcing seasonal ingredients from the local region, served as part of their weekday 3-course evening menu. On Saturdays, you can enjoy the Elva’s signature 7-course tasting menu to fully experience local and seasonal produce at its best. If you'd like a cosy spot for coffee or après, The Elvatun Cafe continues the theme of locally sourced produce, serving homemade biscuits, platters of cheese and cured meats, sandwiches, locally made apple juice and alcoholic beverages in a rustic, wooden lodge setting. 

The Elva is a 10-minute drive from the nearby Bavallstunet ski area or the Voss Gondola, which leaves from the heart of Voss. The hotel offers a shuttle transfer to and from the slopes (local charge).