Hotel Alexandra has been part of Norwegian hospitality history for well over a century, and the grand property at Loen — set at the mouth of the Lodalen valley where it meets the Nordfjord — has long been one of the flagship destinations of western Norway. The spa, which extends across 3,700 square metres, is the largest hotel wellness facility in the region, and it reflects the same ambition that has characterised Hotel Alexandra since its earliest days: to offer guests an experience that is genuinely world-class within a uniquely Norwegian setting.
The Spa Facilities
The sheer scale of the Alexandra spa sets it apart from every other hotel wellness offering in western Norway. Multiple sauna types — Finnish, steam room, and relaxation variations — are distributed through the complex, allowing guests to build a full thermal journey rather than simply visiting a single room. The pools include both indoor swimming and dedicated thermal pools at varying temperatures, with the cold plunge option available for those following the Scandinavian hot-cold cycle properly. Panoramic windows throughout the facility frame views of Nordfjord and the mountains rising behind Loen, meaning the landscape is always present even in the warmest parts of the spa.
Loen and the Lodalen Valley
The location is exceptional. Loen sits at the base of the Hoven mountain, now served by one of Norway’s most dramatic cable cars — the Loen Skylift, which rises nearly 1,000 metres in around five minutes to give views spanning from the Jostedalsbreen glacier to the open Nordfjord. The Lodalen valley beyond leads to the blue-green Lovatnet lake and the Kjenndalsbreen glacier. After a day of Via Ferrata climbing, kayaking on the fjord, or hiking in the surrounding mountains, returning to a 3,700 m² spa feels like exactly the right proportional response.
Dining and Accommodation
The hotel’s restaurant and bar hold their own against any competition in the region, with local produce and an extensive menu that matches the property’s scale. Accommodation ranges from standard rooms to suites with direct fjord views. The combination of world-class outdoor activity access, genuine Norwegian grand hotel atmosphere, and a spa of this calibre makes Hotel Alexandra one of the clearest arguments for western Norway as a premier wellness destination.
