Experiences

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.

Cultural Center & Hotel

A unique building where history and the future meet

A symbol of friendship and cooperation between Norway and Sweden

Meetings and events

A unique building where history and the future meet

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

Welcome to Voksenåsen

Two worlds – one destination

The National Gift houses both a vibrant cultural center and a modern hotel – discover both sides of Voksenåsen.

Experience and learn

Culture, knowledge, and community

Voksenåsen is more than a hotel – it is a meeting place for culture, learning, and Nordic cooperation. Explore our programs and activities.

A place with soul

Voksenåsen was inaugurated in 1960 as Norway's national gift to Sweden – a token of gratitude for the humanitarian aid Norway received during World War II. The site was built as a cultural center and meeting place to strengthen ties between the two nations.

For over 60 years, Voksenåsen has served as a venue for important cultural, political, and academic gatherings. Here, prime ministers, authors, artists, and thinkers have found inspiration—surrounded by nature and with “Sweden’s best view” as a backdrop.

  • 1952
    The idea of a Norwegian-Swedish cultural center is born
  • 1960
    Voksenåsen inaugurated as Norway's national gift to Sweden
  • 1985
    Nordic Cultural Center established
  • Today
    A vibrant cultural arena and meeting place
Book your adventure

Combine your stay with experiences

Create the perfect stay by combining accommodation with unique experiences. From winter activities to summer adventures – it all starts here.

Guests

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What's happening

Upcoming events

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

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