the glorious years

With thanks to its idyllic location and high standards, Strand Hotel Fevik soon attracted people from far and wide. The aromas of tasty dishes were dancing along the hallways, and guests were entertained by magnificent performances. The hotel was known as a popular place to go dancing.  Famous musicians created a special ambience during dinners and dances. Finn Våland was a famous musician at the hotel, playing regularly during the summer seasons.

Many visitors stayed for several weeks, and many of them became returning guests. One of them was a Scotsman named McEvan. He visited for the first time in 1937, and then returned regularly until the 1970s.  People called him "the ice-water”, giving birth to a Scottish myth.

Another guest was the world-famous author Roald Dahl, best known for his magical stories ”Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”, ”Matilda” and ”The Witches”. The man with the inexhaustible imagination visited Strand Hotel Fevik several summers together with his Oscar- winning wife, actress Patricia Neal.  Roald Dahl stayed at a simply furnished room with a balcony, so that he could look out over the sea whenever he wanted, seeking inspiration for his adventure stories.