About
Historic accommodation in Kongsvinger
Festningen Hotel & Resort is located on historic Kongsvinger Fortress and has a unique location in the barracks that once housed the soldiers.
The hotel offers 28 rooms of a very high standard, all carefully furnished and preserved with respect for the rich history that characterizes the walls. Several of the rooms offer an impressive view of both Kongsvinger and Glomma.
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Facilities
Enjoy luxurious accommodation in Kongsvinger. The rooms at Festningen Hotel & Resort are equipped with:
• Own Nespresso coffee machine
• Free Wi-Fi
• Smart TV from Samsung
• Large showers with rainforest shower head
• Shower soaps from Rituals
• High quality beds from Jensen
• Safe
Serving
During the summer season, the hotel's restaurant opens its doors to serve meals and at weekends you are invited to enjoy coffee, ice cream, waffles and other refreshments.
Join us for one in historic premises where we serve short-traveled food that is carefully planned based on seasonal ingredients. History sits in the walls of the old commander's residence from 1683. Here, the entire royal line from Harald V to Fredrik II ate good meals, and the artist Erik Werenskiold grew up in these living rooms. The cellar is today furnished as a wine cellar and gathering place for gastronomic experiences.
We have several premises that are suitable for dinners, parties and events. The cellar is today furnished as a wine cellar and gathering place for gastronomic experiences.
Transportation
For those looking for the ideal holiday experience, Kongsvinger can be the perfect destination.
• Festningen Hotel & resort is only 1 hour's drive from Oslo Airport and offers free parking.
• The hotel is centrally located 1.4 kilometers from Kongsvinger station
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TripAdvisor
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:
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- Excellent12
- Very Good10
- Average10
- Poor2
- Terrible6
Recent Reviews:
- CoSuJaOslo, NorwayTrip Type:CouplesNice location02/08/2017The hotel has a very nice location within the fortress. The rooms are located in an old, but nicely renovated building, The room was clean and nice, but nothing special. The breakfast is served in... Read full review
- KongHans1Kristiansand, NorwayTrip Type:BusinessA bit pricy, but worth it all09/02/2019Are you interested in old history? Want to stay at a historic place, have a nice breakfast from tables covered with white cloths made of real fabric, and served by friendly and serviceminded staff... Read full review
- SomeishereStockholm, SwedenTrip Type:CouplesNice view and a nice room. But...23/07/2021The hotel is part of Kongsvinger Castle. Really excellent rooms, large and spacious but with lighting fixtures that were so sophisticated that we must have help turning on and off the lighting in the... Read full review
2213 Kongsvinger
Tel: 628 16 200
Further Information
Awards
- Stiftelsen Miljøfyrtårn Eco-Lighthouse