Straand Summerland Bar
Straand Summerland summer café is located on the lakeside in Vrådal. In addition to the café you will find a playground, a beach, boat rental and beach volleyball.
About
Straand Summerland Summe Cafè is a family friendly activity area, located near the waterfront of the Straand Hotel in Vrådal. From late June to beginning of August a summer café offers ice fastfood, pizza, light meals, ice cream and beverages.
The restaurant is open from approx. 20 June to approx. 20 August and is weather dependent.
In addition to the summer café, there is an activity area with a children's playground, sandy beach, boat rental, beach volleyball and more.
Next to Straand Summerland is the base of the sightseeing boat M/S Fram.
Contact
straand@choice.no
Location
Kviteseidvegen 1698, 3853 Vrådal
Practical information
- Pizzas
- Open-air dining
- Fastfood
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Nearby activities
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