Luxe Beat Magazine AUGUST 2015 | Page 17

Travel Hotel Brosundet In addition to the more than 40 historic hotels, Norway’s De Historiske association includes some historic waterfront restaurants and ships. The M/S Henrik Ibsen, built in 1907 and reconditioned in luxurious style in 2010, offers dining and a cultural, historical day-trip cruise along the scenic Telemark Canal, not far from Oslo. Oslo’s historic gem, the medieval Akershus Fortress, houses the newly opened Festningen Restaurant, perched on the old ramparts with views of Oslofjord. The chic but informal brasserie features a creative menu of NeoNordic cuisine with seasonal, locally-sourced ingredients and a wide selection of wines. Combining a storied past and contemporary flair, De Historiske properties give a nod to Norwegian heritage; and for travelers, either by land or sea, the historic hotels make a great stay. In Norway, the water is never far away. Losby Gods biking Www.VisitNorway.com 17