Experience

The Voksenåsen National Gift

A unique combination of cultural center, hotel, and meeting place.

Accommodation

Stay overnight in beautiful natural surroundings

Stay in scenic surroundings with Sweden’s best views.

Restaurant

Nordic gastronomy at Bistro 501

Experience seasonal flavors and local ingredients prepared with Nordic craftsmanship.

Hotel & Cultural Center

A unique building where history and the future meet

A symbol of friendship and cooperation between Norway and Sweden

Meetings and events

Inspiring settings for meetings

Professional facilities for courses, meetings, and conferences in beautiful natural surroundings.

Welcome to Voksenåsen

An open house

Nasjonalgaven is home to both a vibrant cultural center and a modern hotel—an open and inclusive gathering place where culture, nature, and experiences come together as one.

What our guests say

We were very pleased with the planning and execution of a four-day workshop with international participants at Voksenåsen. A fantastic location, bright, spacious meeting rooms, comfortable rooms, delicious food, world-class service, and staff who go the extra mile are the recipe for success. Thank you very much!

Yara International

We were incredibly satisfied with the whole day, including the premises, facilities, service, and food. Our main impression is that we got exactly what we wanted and hoped for!

Equinor

Voksenåsen has a profile for its activities that provides an ideal backdrop for a conference with a common Nordic language theme.

Language Council

We were already familiar with Voksenåsen and were very satisfied with the service, food, and quality of both the rooms and meeting rooms.

Cappelen Damm

We think our stay at Voksenåsen was very good. The service was excellent, the food was good, and the atmosphere was pleasant.

The Norwegian Institute of Public Health
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Create the perfect stay by combining accommodation with unique experiences. From winter activities to summer adventures – it all starts here.

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Upcoming events

Voksenåsen is a vibrant cultural arena with concerts, exhibitions, lectures, and cultural events throughout the year.

5 Dec
Event

Family Christmas Dinner 2026

  • December 5
  • 1:00 PM

We invite you and your loved ones on December 5 or 6 at 1:00 p.m. or 5:00 p.m. to an unforgettable family Christmas dinner! Enjoy traditional dishes from our lavish Christmas buffet, mulled wine by the bonfire, and an atmospheric Christmas program for young and old alike.

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Latest news, updates, and stories from Voksenåsen.

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Voksenåsen Becomes the Main Partner as the 2027 Book Fair Puts Democracy at the Center 

Democracy will be the main theme at the Gothenburg Book Fair in 2027. The theme is being organized in collaboration with Natur & Kultur, the Lärarstiftelsen Foundation, and the Voksenåsen Cultural Center. For Voksenåsen, this partnership represents an important opportunity to contribute Nordic perspectives on democracy, education, culture, and youth participation at one of the Nordic region’s largest cultural gathering places. – We are proud to be a […]

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Voksenåsen at the Gothenburg Book Fair 2026

Voksenåsen will participate in the Gothenburg Book Fair from September 24–27, 2026, with 20 talks and its own booth, C03:02. The program below is organized by Voksenåsen and other partners. Thursday, September 24, 10:00–10:45 a.m. The Heart of Democracy: What happens to democracy when more and more people encounter information through algorithms rather than shared public spaces? As digitalization, information overload, and declining trust increase, […]

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​​Voksenåsen at Arendalsuka: Culture, Democracy, and Young Voices Take Center Stage

Voksenåsen participated in Arendalsuka 2026 with two events that highlighted democratic preparedness, the role of culture in society, and youth participation. Both discussions drew an engaged audience to the Nordic Tent and sparked fruitful conversations about how we can strengthen democracy and society’s resilience in an era marked by polarization, disinformation, and growing uncertainty. On Thursday, August 13, […]