What Ramme Gaard does

Ramme Gaard is a Norwegian cultural destination and luxury fjord hotel located in Hvitsten, approximately 30 minutes from Oslo. Founded in 1966 by Petter Olsen and operated under the nonprofit Rammestiftelsen for kunst, kultur og natur, the property combines a 42-room hotel (newly constructed in 2020 across two historic-style buildings, Brenneriet and Herberget) with multiple cultural and hospitality attractions: a 16-decare baroque garden (Havlystparken), an underground art gallery featuring original Edvard Munch works and Golden Age Norwegian artists, Villa Munch (Munch's former residence 1910-1944), a carriage museum, and farm-to-table dining venues including Ramme Kro restaurant and Ramme Café/Farm Shop. The property is a member of the Unike Hoteller chain (20+ exclusive Norwegian hotels) and runs on renewable energy via 25 geothermal wells and wood-chip heating.

The business operates across six revenue streams: hotel accommodations (42 individually decorated rooms), food and beverage (restaurant, café/farm shop, Tower Bar, banquet menus 695-995 NOK per person), events and celebrations (weddings from 2,995-3,995 NOK per person, conferences, corporate events), visitor attractions (garden admission 345 NOK, combined tickets 495 NOK, guided tours), retail (organic produce, branded Munch juices/jams, signature items), and the UNIKE DISCOVERY loyalty program. Pricing is uniformly in Norwegian Krone and varies by season. Core headcount is 1-10, supplemented by seasonal staff for peak operations.

Distribution is primarily direct-to-consumer through the hotel website (ramme.no), booking via Picasso Online (techotel.dk), phone/email, and the Unike Hoteller network. Customer segments span leisure travelers, corporate event groups, wedding parties, cultural/art enthusiasts, and bus tour operators. Technology infrastructure is operational rather than differentiated: geothermal heating, parking integrations (Autopay, Easypark), and standard booking and loyalty platforms. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Ramme Gaard

Legal name

Rammestiftelsen for kunst, kultur og natur

Website

https://ramme.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ramme Gaard is a Norwegian nonprofit-owned cultural destination in Hvitsten combining a 42-room luxury fjord hotel, baroque gardens, and an Edvard Munch art gallery, serving leisure travelers, corporate groups, wedding parties, and cultural visitors from the Oslo metropolitan area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Hospitality & Cultural Tourism

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Historical Sites (712120), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (7121), Museums (71211)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Historic & Heritage Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Resort/Hotel-Integrated Parks (On-Property Theme/Water Parks) (THAJAEAF), Hotel & Resort Restaurants (THAFACAH), Resort Convention Hotels (THAGALAC)

Keywords

• Luxury fjord hotel
• Cultural destination
• Farm-to-table restaurant
• Baroque garden park
• Event and conference venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Hvitsten

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Hotel Accommodations: The 42-room Ramme Fjordhotell generates revenue through overnight stays in individually decorated rooms and suites. Room categories include standard rooms, suites like the Paris Suite on the top floor, and special rooms named after artists and Olsen family members. New construction completed in 2020.
2. Food and Beverage: Multiple dining venues including Ramme Kro and Restaurant (Norwegian longhouse with greenhouse), the Tower Bar (Tårnbaren) open Friday evenings, and Ramme Café and Farm Shop in a greenhouse setting. Restaurant serves seasonal, organic dishes using ingredients from the property's own farm and neighboring producers.
3. Events and Celebrations: Revenue from hosting weddings, confirmations, baptisms, anniversaries, corporate events, and conferences. Multiple venues available including Gildehallen (90 capacity), Oppalshuset greenhouse (40), Orangeriet (12), and outdoor spaces in Havlystparken. Event packages include dining, accommodation, and venue rental.
4. Visitor Attractions: Admission tickets to Havlystparken garden (adults 345 NOK, children 6-12 145 NOK), Ramme Billedgalleri and Vognremissen gallery (295 NOK adults), combined Ramme ticket (495 NOK), and guided tours. Garden opens seasonally from May 15.
5. Retail Sales: Farm shop selling organic vegetables produced since 1986, Edvard Munch juices and jams, clothing, interior items, wellness products, and signature items unique to Ramme including carrot soap with calendula.
6. Loyalty Program: UNIKE DISCOVERY loyalty program where members earn points (D$) from first visit, receive up to 7% discount on qualified purchases, room upgrades, flexible check-in/check-out, and access to exclusive local offers and experiences.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ramme Gaard operates a cultural destination centered on a 42-room luxury art hotel (Ramme Fjordhotell, opened 2020) located 30 minutes from Oslo in Hvitsten, Norway. The property combines individually decorated hotel accommodations, an organic farm-to-table restaurant, a café and farm shop, an underground art gallery featuring Edvard Munch works, the historic Havlystparken baroque garden, Villa Munch, and a carriage museum. It also offers conference facilities, wedding packages, guided tours, and seasonal cultural events as a unified experience.

Product overview

Ramme Gaard is a cultural destination and luxury fjord hotel offering an integrated portfolio of hospitality, cultural, and agricultural experiences. The core offering centers on Ramme Fjordhotell, a 42-room luxury art hotel opened in 2020 with two historic buildings featuring Edvard Munch reproductions. Supporting the hotel are multiple dining venues (Ramme Kro restaurant, Ramme Kafé café/farm shop), extensive outdoor attractions (Havlystparken baroque garden, Villa Munch), cultural venues (Ramme Billedgalleri underground gallery, Vognremissen carriage museum), and event facilities for conferences and celebrations. The property also offers activity packages including guided tours, creative workshops, and team building events, all tied together through the UNIKE DISCOVERY loyalty program. The destination operates year-round with seasonal offerings for weddings, conferences, and day visitors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ramme Fjordhotell: Luxury hotel with 42 rooms, art hotel featuring Edvard Munch reproductions, conference facilities
• Havlystparken
• Ramme Billedgalleri
• Villa Munch
• Ramme kafé og gårdsbutikk
• UNIKE DISCOVERY
• Ramme kro og restaurant

Products and services

• Ramme Fjordhotell Luxury art hotel with 42 individually decorated rooms across two historic buildings, featuring Edvard Munch reproductions and historically inspired interiors, targeting leisure travelers, couples, and corporate guests.
• Ramme Kro og Restaurant Farm-to-table restaurant serving organic, sustainable cuisine prepared with ingredients from the estate's own farm and neighboring producers, featuring a greenhouse dining area and rustic pub setting.
• Ramme Kafé og Gårdsbutikk Café and farm shop located in a greenhouse building, offering organic vegetables, Edvard Munch branded juices and jams, clothing, interior items, wellness products, and signature Ramme items.
• Havlystparken Garden 16-decare baroque-style garden and park with statues, rare plants, outdoor amphitheater for concerts and performances, featuring panoramic views of the Oslofjord.
• Ramme Billedgalleri Underground art gallery located two floors below ground, showcasing original works by Edvard Munch and Golden Age Norwegian artists including Christian and Oda Krohg, Theodor Kittelsen, and P.S. Krøyer.
• Villa Munch (Nedre Ramme) Edvard Munch's former residence where he lived and worked from 1910 until his death in 1944, featuring his vitalist-style paintings and original interiors.
• Vognremissen Carriage Museum Exhibition of historical horse-drawn carriages and sledges from various countries and eras, including items from Tivoli Copenhagen and Marie Antoinette's carriage.
• Conference & Meeting Rooms Multiple meeting and conference rooms including Rammerommet (capacity 150), Aularommet, Gildehallen, and smaller group rooms suitable for board meetings, product launches, and team events.
• Wedding Packages Full-service wedding packages including summer (3,995 NOK per person) and autumn/winter (2,995 NOK per person) options with venue access, catering, decoration, and accommodation included.
• Banquet & Event Menus Catering and event dining options including 3-course (695 NOK), 4-course (795 NOK), and 5-course (895 NOK) menus, plus wine packages and banquet services for celebrations and corporate events.
• Activities & Experiences Various activities including garden tours, Edvard Munch tours, canvas painting workshops, boat trips, RIB tours, team building events, and seasonal cultural experiences.
• Tårnbaren (Tower Bar) Bar open every Friday evening from 17:00-02:00, serving the Ramme stew and beverages with complimentary snacks.
• Ramme Badstue (Sauna) Private sauna located on the 4th floor, available as an add-on for hotel guests with options including robe/slipper rental, ice bath, romantic package, and prosecco service.
• UNIKE DISCOVERY Loyalty Program Free loyalty program offering membership points (D$), up to 7% discount on qualifying purchases, room upgrades, flexible check-in/out, and access to exclusive local offers across Unike Hoteller properties.

Quantifiable outcome

• 42 individually decorated hotel rooms across two historic buildings
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Unike HotellercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRamme is part of the Unike Hoteller hotel chain comprising 20+ exclusive hotels across Norway. The partnership provides centralized marketing, distribution, logistics, and operational support including menu development, wine procurement, interior design, staff training, and booking platform integration. The chain operates from headquarters in Sandefjord at Midtåsen, the former home of Anders Jahre.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Juvet Landscape Hotel: Boutique architectural hotel in Valldal, Norway featuring detached landscape-immersed rooms and a focus on nature, design, and culinary experiences. Comparable to Ramme in scale (small room count), premium positioning, design-led differentiation, and appeal to design-conscious and international cultural travelers.
• Dalen Hotel: Historic 1894 wooden dragon-style hotel in Telemark, Norway, marketed as a heritage destination with individually furnished rooms, fine dining, and cultural programming. Directly comparable to Ramme as a Norwegian heritage full-service hotel with cultural positioning, event facilities, and similar leisure/wedding target market.
• Solstrand Hotel & Bad: Historic fjord-side hotel near Bergen with full-service amenities, spa, and conference facilities. Comparable to Ramme as a Norwegian full-service heritage hotel with multiple revenue streams (lodging, F&B, events, wellness) targeting leisure and corporate markets.
• Widerøe (or De Romantique) — historic Norwegian manor/castle hotels (e.g., Hoel Gård, Hovde Gård): Manor-style Norwegian heritage hotels such as Hovde Gård offering individually designed rooms, restaurant, and event/wedding packages. Comparable to Ramme in target market (luxury weddings, leisure escapes) and differentiated-heritage positioning, though without the Munch art and garden complex.
• Kviknes Hotel: Long-established family-owned heritage hotel in Balestrand on the Sognefjord with art collection, historic interiors, and fjord views. Comparable to Ramme as a multi-generational Norwegian heritage hotel combining art/culture, dining, and lodging for cultural tourists, weddings, and corporate events.
• Hotell Union Øye: Historic 19th-century Norwegian fjord hotel and fellow Unike Hoteller member. Closest direct peer in positioning: luxury heritage property with individually decorated rooms, fine dining, and event/wedding packages targeting cultural-tourism travelers seeking authentic Norwegian experiences. Both compete for high-margin leisure and celebration bookings within the same chain.

Broad incumbents

• Britannia Hotel (Trondheim): Historic 1870 luxury hotel in Trondheim operated as part of the Nordic Choice Hotels group after a major 2019 renovation. Comparable to Ramme as a Norwegian heritage luxury hotel with art collection, Michelin-level dining, and event venues, but operating at much larger scale and as part of a major hotel group.

Others

• Munch Museum (MUNCH): Public museum in Oslo housing the world's largest collection of Edvard Munch works. Comparable as a Munch-tied cultural attraction, but operating as a museum rather than hotel. Ramme effectively complements MUNCH by offering the only Munch villa open to public and an original-works gallery, making them ecosystem partners more than competitors.

Regional players

• Ekebergparken / cultural park destinations: Sculpture park near Oslo combining outdoor art, dining, and cultural programming. Adjacent comparable as a Norwegian cultural park combining art and visitor services; less integrated with lodging than Ramme, but competes for Oslo-region cultural day-trip visitors.
• Forsvarsmuseet / Norwegian cultural-historical sites (e.g., Maihaugen): Open-air museum and cultural-historical site (Maihaugen in Lillehammer) preserving Norwegian heritage buildings, gardens, and exhibitions. Comparable to the Ramme Billedgalleri and Havlystparken attractions as a Norwegian historical/cultural destination, but without lodging integration.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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