Generous meals – since 1794

The restaurant is new, but the venue, the history and the chef’s ambition remain the same: Here you get the best ingredients from the north, inspired by world cuisine. In 1885, Ellen Haugan served food and refreshments to her first guests. Ever since then, the menu at Fru Haugans Hotel has been based on quality local ingredients, with many recipes inspired from abroad. Part of Mrs. Haugan’s success came from delighting Helgelanders with fine dining – exotic dishes accompanied by perhaps their first glass of French wine. But her vision embraced far more: to create a venue that fostered memorable experiences and good conversation.

Five generations and 130 years later, a new proprietor – who also happens to be named Ellen – continues the proud tradition. Although the restaurant has been refurbished, the locale retains its sense of history, as does our menu: the very best ingredients of Northern Norway, inspired by culinary influences from throughout the world. Bon appétit!

Hjørnet Bar is found in the corner of our new wing. Adjoining it is a terrace with outdoor tables. Whether indoors or outdoors, we invite you to have a refreshing cocktail, a good pint, or a glass of wine – and enjoy lively music while savouring the great view of the Vefsna river and Øyfjell mountain.

Our spacious banquet hall, Restaurant Hagestuen, is the perfect venue for celebrations and special events. Breakfast and lunch may also be served here.

When the bar was renovated, we retained the original timber walls. In Fruen Bar, we invite you to relax and enjoy the drink of your choice in cosy surroundings. Weekends often feature live music.

Vinterhagen is an exclusive party and conference room with a panoramic view of the hotel garden, the river Vefsna and Øyfjellet. It is a perfect setting for private functions, with its own kitchen, dedicated chef and waiter. In addition, Vinterhagen has state the art conference facilitites and equipment, which makes it a fantastic venue for management meetings, board meetings or the like.