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Heidal’s first fully autonomous Event hotel.

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Experience nature at its finest.
Wake up by the Sjoa River.

Experience nature at its finest.Wake up by the Sjoa River.

Lovingly restored, fully autonomous, and tucked into the valley between the Rondane and Jotunheimen mountains directly by the Sjoa river. Heartbreak Hotel is built for people who want freedom, silence and a view that does the talking. Come alone, as a couple, with family, or with your entire team.

Sjoa at the Doorstep

One Of Europe's best Whitewater Rafting Rivers

Fully Autonomous

Self check-in, your own space, arrive any hour

Restored, Not Refurbished

An 18th-century country hotel, kept authentic

An Event Hotel For Everyone

Perfect for families, couples, Solo-Travelers and entire Teams

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Activities for Every Mood

Mountains & Forest


Step out and the landscape begins. Hike marked ridges with reindeer at a distance, climb granite walls, or follow forest paths on horseback into the woods.

By the River


Wild rivers and glacier-fed lakes shape the valley. Try whitewater rafting, paddle a kayak through quiet bends, or cast a line as the morning rises.

Taste of the Valley


Coming Soon
A long table, hands in flour, a slow evening ahead. Cooking classes and regional tasting menus that tell you exactly where you are our restaurant is coming.

Snow & Silence


When the valley turns white, everything slows down. Glide through silent forests on cross-country skis, follow a husky team into the wild, watch the night sky.

Yours, Entirely


Take the whole place. Heartbreak Hotel becomes a private retreat for corporate off-sites, weddings or family gatherings. autonomous check-in, no other guests, full silence around you.

Events and Experiences

Discover upcoming events and seasonal activities during your stay.

Whitewater Rafting On The Sjoa

The Sjoa is legendary among rafters worldwide. Choose from several local operators and feel the rush of glacier-fed rapids
Includes:
icon Half-day, full-day or 2-day tours
icon All gear and certified guides
icon From beginners to thrill-seekers

Horseback Riding

Ride into the mountains or through the forest with Øien Øvre, calm horses, experienced guides and quiet trails for first-time riders and advanced alike. Sleigh rides in winter.
Includes:
icon Half-day mountain rides with coffee break
icon Full-day rides for experienced riders
icon Winter sleigh tours (kanefart)

Husky Tour

Meet Helge, Eli and their 45 sled dogs at Heidal Huskya family-run kennel just down the valley. Year-round tours through forest and fjell, snow or no snow.
Includes:
icon Year-round tours, snow or no snow
icon Run by experienced mushers
icon Time with the dogs before you ride

Team Retreats & Off-sites

Bring your team to a hotel that's entirely yours. No other guests, no distractions just wild nature, your people, and space to think, plan and reconnect.
Includes:
icon Exclusive buyout of the entire hotel
icon Team-building activities: rafting, hiking, husky tours & more
icon Tailored catering and meeting setup

Hideaway Between Two Mountains

Hylja. A 17th-century seter at 933 metres, tucked between Rondane and Jotunheimen. Slate-clad shepherd huts that disappear into the terrain. Found by those who slow down. Opening 1 July 2026.
Includes:
icon Alpaca walks, goats on the pasture, and a living seter
icon Wood-fired hot tub and sauna under the open sky
icon Traditional seter cuisine at the Seterstuggu

Experience Heartbreak Hotel in Every Season

Every season at Heartbreak Hotel brings a different atmosphere — from vibrant summer days to cozy winter escapes. Discover the charm of Norway all year round.

Experience Heartbreak Hotel in Every Season

Every season at Heartbreak Hotel brings a different atmosphere — from vibrant summer days to cozy winter escapes. Discover the charm of Norway all year round.

Summer

Long days under the midnight sky

Endless light, mountain trails free of snow, and rivers warm enough
to paddle. Summer turns the valley into a playground.
Rafting in Sjoa, Rondane hiking, slow evenings outside by the
fireboa

Endless light, mountain trails free of snow, and rivers warm enough to paddle. Summer turns the valley into a playground. Rafting in Sjoa, Rondane hiking, slow evenings outside by the fireboa

Fall

Golden valleys and quiet mornings

The birches turn copper, the air sharpens, and the trails empty out.
Autumn is for long hikes, mushroom and berry picking, and
watching the first snow settle on the peaks.

The birches turn copper, the air sharpens, and the trails empty out. Autumn is for long hikes, mushroom and berry picking, and watching the first snow settle on the peaks.

Winter

Aurora & Arctic Silence

Snow muffles the valley, the sky turns deep blue, and the
northern lights show up on cold clear nights. Cross-country
trails, husky sledding and ice fishing.
Snow muffles the valley, the sky turns deep blue, and the northern lights show up on cold clear nights. Cross-country trails, husky sledding and ice fishing.

Discover the Atmosphere

Adventure Awaits

Discover Heartbreak Hotel — the perfect mix of nature, comfort, and unforgettable experiences for the young at heart. Embrace the Norway vibes and make memories that last.

Discover Our Exclusive Escapes

Unique experiences and hidden retreats to make your stay unforgettable.

The Pearl

The whole place is yours. So is the view.

A whole house above Otta, at the end of a private road.
Two bedrooms, room for six, and a terrace built around the view.

A whole house above Otta, at the end of a private road. Two bedrooms, room for six, and a terrace built around the view.

The Forgotten

A small farm at the edge of the forest.
An old farm tucked into the treeline near Otta. Made for couples,

small families, and solo travellers who need to switch off completely.

Four-legged guests are very welcome.

An old farm tucked into the treeline near Otta. Made for couples, 
small families, and solo travellers who need to switch off completely. 
Four-legged guests are very welcome.

The Hideaway

Wood-clad, warm, and built for slow mornings

A wood-clad house above town, wrapped in forest. A terrace for fresh mountain air, 
hiking trails from the door, and a fireplace for the long evenings after.

A wood-clad house above town, wrapped in forest. A terrace for fresh mountain air,

hiking trails from the door, and a fireplace for the long evenings after.

Heartbreak Escapes

Three houses on one private road.

Three houses tucked along a private road above Otta. Bring the whole family,
a group of friends, or both together for long dinners and shared days, but with
your own four walls when the evening winds down. No neighbours,
just the people you came with.

Three houses tucked along a private road above Otta. Bring the whole family, a group of friends, or both together for long dinners and shared days, but with your own four walls when the evening winds down. No neighbours, just the people you came with.

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