Norrøna Canvas Telemark
Endless trails. Endless opportunities.
Upon first glance, Canvas Hotel is reminiscent of a safari lodge. Traditional Kyrgyz yurt-style tents and specially designed house tents dot the landscape made in a durable, Khaki-colored canvas. Small bridges connect the hotel to the trails on each side of this tiny island allowing the biking to begin straight from the heart of this hotel. You can choose to relax your muscles in the wood-fired saunas or in one of our famous outdoor bathtubs. Or, you can retreat to your yurt to relax and reflect both before and after dining on delicious meals that are as distinctive as the hotel itself.
We can tailor your company gathering, event, kick-off, birthday or party. Plenty of space for groups of up to 34 people and lots of space in the lounge for meeting activities.
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A pure trail experience
Trail running and mountain biking
The place is perfect for all trail lovers, from trail runners to mountain bikers and hikers. For new mountain bikers, the trails are so well-suited that it is a perfect place to learn, with guides on hand to help with technique and tips. For experts, you are free to explore on your own, or ride with our guides to find the hidden gems and challenges. For runners, there is exciting variation in elevation and terrain.
Back at camp you can relax with sauna, hot tub and a three-course dinner.
Location
In the middle of nowhere
Canvas Telemark Hotel lies deep in the forests of Telemark. Between smooth rock faces, conifers and small lakes: the camp site made up of 15 luxury yurts, a sauna and communal areas. From the camp, trails wind through the forest, across the rocks and out into the wilderness. The trail network, terrain and surroundings create perfect conditions for trail running and mountain biking
The Yurts
Natural luxury
Wake up to the birds chirping and morning light flooding your yurt. Enjoy a social and relaxed lounge and bonfire areas. Be wowed by the incredible meals that are inspired by simplicity and cooked over wood fired stoves and grills. Relax your muscles in the spa and sauna before and after biking trips. Fix and prep your bike for the next day's ride with a fully outfitted workshop and cleaning stations.
Testimonials
This place is an experience like nothing else. I have been to Canvas Hotell twice and it is a secluded and well hidden secret that is nothing short of spectacular. Everything from the food, spectacular scenery and wonderful staff makes this place a little heaven on earth. The mountain biking trails kept you going for hours and made you in awe of what Norwegian nature has to offer. Book a weekend, you will not regret it!
Canvas is like a high-end African safari camp, but pitched in a Norwegian wilderness. There is no great game to be seen, but stunning track cycling (great walks too!), on fantastic trails through the landscape. The yurts are great, the staff amazing, both the guides and the great cook (Desmond - we're amazed!). The atmosphere is rustic but beautiful. Highly recommended!
How about endless slickrock terrain with marked trails for guided biking in daytime, combined with high end hotel accommodation and food? Including massage, sauna, hot tub and bonfire story telling on top of this. Canvas Hotel in Telemark offers this incredible mix of adrenaline biking and soothing comfort.
From the camp
Built responsible
Canvas Hotel is an "off grid" paradise. The yurts have been placed on stilts along the rocky slopes. There is no infrastructure here. The hotel is built in such a way that if it is taken down, its trace will disappear. We use upgraded solar panels, gas and wood burning as the main sources for heat and food preparation.
We do have electricity in common areas to charge mobile phones and PCs. We do not have charging facilities for electric cars and the nearest speed charger is Brokelandheia.
The kitchen at Canvas Telemark is as unique as the rest of this secluded hideaway. With no conventional heating methods, we rely on the simplicity and character of more classic food preparation without taking away from its quality.
