RESTAURANTS

Five cozy lodges

"De Fem Stuer" offers an international cuisine combined with a distinct Norwegian character. The dishes are based on fresh Norwegian ingredients combined with international inspiration. Served in exceptional surroundings, both in terms of restaurant premises, building and location, this sets the premises for an extraordinary experience.

Our majestic old lodges are well preserved, and little has changed during the past hundred years. We have named our rooms after famous people, who in one way or another have a connection to the hotel. Whether as guests, artists, or as prominent politicians.

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Christian Michelsen

This room is named after the lawyer and ship-owner Christian Michelsen (1857 - 1925) from Bergen, commonly known as Norway's first prime minister from 1905-1907. In the room, which was the old bar at Holmenkollen Tourist Hotel, photos from the time of the Union's dissolution can be found, including those of King Haakon, Queen Maud, and young Prince Olav. Christian Michelsen was one of the main figures during the difficult negotiations regarding the dissolution of the union with Sweden. The signing of the Karlstad Convention and the negotiations with the Swedish Prime Minister resolved the crisis.

Whether some minor or major crisis was resolved in this room remains unknown, but the room is perfect for a lunch or dinner with important business associates. Christian Michelsen is an excellent and pleasant base for relationship building between partners and colleagues. The room is also available as a chambre séparée.

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Oscarstuen

This room is named after King Oscar the 2nd (1829 - 1907), our last common king with Sweden from 1872-1905. He was known for being one of Europe's most enlightened monarchs. Spending a lot of time in Norway he learned to speak fluent Norwegian. Through his wife, Sofie of the Duchy of Nassau, (current Hessen), he had a close relationship with Germany. Occasionally he invited Kaiser Willhelm as a guest to the hotel. It is said that the moose that hangs in the living room, is shot by the Emperor on one of his hunting trips in the woods of Nordmarka.

Maybe this hunting trophy hangs there as a reference to the hotel's international cuisine combined with Norwegian ingredients. Over the moose's antlers, the ceiling, issued by the artist Gerhard Munthe, towers over the room. The decoration is a national cultural treasure, and together with the art, you get the old, honourable feeling as you enter the room.

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Munthestuen

This room is named after the painter Gerhard Munthe (1849 - 1929). Overlooking the room is a painting from Hallingdal, painted by Munthe. He painted in the national romantic style, with realistic motifs of the beautiful Norwegian nature. "Berateppet" which hangs in the room, is woven after one of his cartons. The motif is taken from the Ynglinga Saga of Snorre and shows Queen Bera, her husband King Alf, and his brother Yngve. Elements of fairy tales and fables were prominent in Munthe's decorative arts. He stated that the goal of Norwegian decorative arts, was "to work on the subject through simplification and emphasize the quality of the subject's surface. The colors should work together creating a rhythm of the lines, thus making the surface to come alive."

In the restaurant, we extend these principles to cooking. Through processing of the main ingredients, we let the flavors come forth in a delicate line. Drinks, ingredients and kitchen techniques will blend together in a sophisticated and tasteful rhythm, thus creating life, feasting and delight.

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Gamlestuen (The old lodge)

Gamlestuen is the most original preserved room of them all. In the old days, this room was used as a lounge where all guests was served refreshments. This room was also connected with the old reception. The magnificent old entrance, which is located just behind the room's glass wall, leads up towards the large creaking stairs and on to the building's many conference rooms. Gamlestuen is dominated by a soapstone fireplace from 1894, which is in use almost every day. The warm and nostalgic atmosphere is enhanced by the old original roof.

Gamlestuen represent the core of our establishment in several ways. We preserve the unique Norwegian culture, but by giving it a modern and international touch, we also explore and develop it. The combination of a magnificent cultural building, which are built to please and create a special atmosphere, and a high class cuisine, dining in Gamlestuen is unique and special experience on several levels.

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Diriks

A beautiful painting by Carl Edward Diriks (1814-1895) decorates this room. The motif is taken from the north side of Nordmarka. With a full range of green colors presented on the palette, he was an outdoor painter of high rank. He went by the nickname 'the painter of the wind' and delivered stunning paintings with beautiful atmospheric moods. Diriks took an early interest in detailed realism, but later moved towards a more free analysis of his subjects. The painter from Drøbak was often seen outdoors in all kinds of weather, in wind and rain and snow, protected by an umbrella and a rain jacket, in front of the canvas painting.

When we overlook the Oslo Fjord and Sørkedalen, we witness many atmospheric moods and weather conditions. A beautiful evening sun with mackerel clouds or fog covering the city and the fjord creating an almost mystical setting. Gust that creaks in the old log walls making the building feel alive. The changes are enjoyable, but inside you will always find the same warm atmosphere that have been here for over 100 years.

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The Count's view - The sixth lodge

Count Herman Wedel Jarlsberg (1779 - 1840) thrones on the wall gazing over his realm. Norway's leading nobleman was the owner of the Bogstad Gård and the Nordmark estate. Through the marriage with Peder Anker's daughter Karen, he acquired an important sawmill and iron works privileges, which made him a prominent representative of trade patrician. His political career started in the offices of the Danish-Norwegian state administration, after which he became a member of the Government Commission and later as the President in Parliament. He was a central figure during the negotiations of the Constitution, and became Norway's first foreign minister after the dismantling of the union with Denmark in 1814.

The lodge was originally an open porch in the same dragon style building. It was built during the renovation of the building in 1982. The enchanting view towards the west, is a great spot for enjoying the magnificent sunset or the magical fog that occasionally covers the hill.

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