About Loen Skylift
A year-round experience arena,
with the mountain Hoven and the surrounding nature as its centerpiece.
The project was carried out in the company Loen Skylift AS where Hotel Alexandra AS, Garaventa AG, Nordfjord Kjøtt AS and Stryn municipality were the largest shareholders from the start. In addition, several companies and individuals in the region are on the ownership side of the company. In 2018, Hotel Alexandra AS took over the shares of Nordfjord Kjøtt.
The business idea is to develop product and event packages based on national and regional tourism strategies and natural advantages. The Loen Skylift, which takes you from the fjord to the mountains in five minutes, is the hub of the visitor destination.
The product originates from the spa and conference hotel Alexandra, Loen Active with the Via Ferrata Loen climbing trail, Gjølmunnebrua bridge and the Skåla Opp downhill race. The experience arena has been developed with several fjord and mountain concepts.
You start the ascent to the mountain Hoven (1011 m) from the fjord via Fjordbygget and the commuter train. When you reach the top, you will have a 210-degree panoramic view with views from Skåla and Lovatnet in the east, Jostedalsbreen and Olden in the south and out the Nordfjord and further towards Stryn in the west.
Varied experience-based offerings have been developed for different target groups. These range from easy to challenging activities on foot or on skis. Loen Skylift is located close to the cruise port in Olden, and is an excursion alternative from the ports of Geiranger, Hellesylt and Nordfjordeid. The building and lift are universally designed so that everyone can get up the mountain.
The project had an investment volume of NOK 267.5 million.
PRESS/MEDIA?
Here we have gathered useful information for the press and media who want to write about Loen Skylift and the experiences on the mountain.
BLOG
On our blog, we share big and small things that are going on at Hoven, and from the development of the project.
Our partners
Doppelmayr Garaventa
Funicular supplier
HLM
Architecture
Nordplan
Design and construction management
PwC
Advisory services
Loen Active
Activity provider
Hotel Alexandra
Finance/sales
Skogstad Sport
Uniforms etc.
HS Bygg
Building contractor
Naturservice DA
Product and trail development
Utmarksressurs AS Trail construction
Social responsibility and sustainability
Loen Skylift AS aims to be a socially beneficial and sustainable project.
Further develop the local community's historical traditions and distinctive features
A public health-promoting activity offer for everyone
Further develop landscape qualities (physical and visual considerations)
Avoid interference in protected nature areas
Commuter rail with environmentally friendly technology and minimal emissions to air and water (low energy consumption)
Energy-friendly solutions in the building stock
An activity offering that strengthens the quality of life of the local community
Good and safe working conditions for employees and partners
Maximize value creation through collaboration with other tourism operators and the retail industry
Universal design