Facilities at Eikholt

Eikholtis a resource and competence centre that offers courses for people with combined visual and hearing impairment/deafblindness and their carers.

Eikholt is a small oasis in Konnerud, surrounded by beautiful nature with organised trails. Eikholt consists of many low yellow and red buildings connected by organised paved paths with guide lines.

It should be safe and cosy to come to us. A place to put your shoulders back. Here you can gain new knowledge and get to know others who live with combined visual and hearing impairment.

Get to know Eikholt through pictures and descriptions below.

Buildings on Eikholt

Overview image of Eikholt.

The yellow building closest to us is Olaf Frøiland's house with reception, living room and kitchen. The red building on the right contains the course room and the AV clinic. This is where vision and hearing mapping takes place. The yellow buildings in the background are rooms, apartments and Harald Vik's house, which contains two training rooms.
Olaf Frøilands hus, Entrance to reception

The picture shows the entrance to the reception located in Olaf Frøiland's house. This is where you turn when you arrive.
Olaf Frøiland's house, terrace side

The picture shows Olaf Frøiland's house. Here you will find the reception, kitchen and living room where all communal meals are served.
Apartments and rooms

The picture shows a couple of the buildings that contain apartments and rooms of hotel standard. To and from these buildings there is a footpath with guide lines.
Apartments and rooms

There are heating cables in the ground so that the paths are ice-free in winter. There is lighting along the paths and at entrances.
Harald Vik's house

In Harald Vik's house you will find two course rooms. These are called Harald Vik 1 and 2.
Ragnhild Kaata's house

Ragnhild Kaata's house has a large course room and an apartment. The course room is used for meetings, group courses and conferences.
Ragnhild Kaata's house

Ledelinje takes you towards Ragnhild Kaata's house.
Borlaug

In Borlaug you will find 3 course rooms, pool and fitness room with changing rooms.
The AV Clinic

Our AudioVisual clinic is often called the AV clinic. This contains several rooms for mapping vision and hearing, as well as conversation rooms and meeting rooms.
Administration building

This is where employees have their offices, as well as a meeting room and a specialised library.

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Olaf Frøiland's house

Olaf Frøiland's house

Main building with entrance to reception.
Reception desk

When you arrive at Eikholt, you can go to the reception. Reception is staffed from 08:00 - 15:30 and 17:00 - 22:00 Monday - Thursday. Arrivals and departures outside of these hours must be arranged in advance, and at reception you will be given your room keys and can ask any questions you may have.
Information screen and notice board

Next to the reception you will find an information screen with activities and meals, and a notice board.
Stua

The living room is the common area for meals and evening activities. There is also a music floor with vibration and a grand piano. The tables are either small tables or long tables. We vary this.
Sofas and fireplace in the living room

Sofa groups with fireplaces are located at one end of the living room. This area can be used when nothing else is happening in the living room.
Terrace Olaf Frøilands

On nice days, you can choose to sit outside and eat, or just sit and enjoy the warmth. On some days, the kitchen pulls out the barbecue and serves outside.
The kitchen

All meals are prepared by staff at Eikholt. The kitchen is located to the right as you enter Olaf Frøyland's house.

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Ragnhild Kaata's house

Ragnhild Kaata's house

This is the largest course/conference building at Eikholt. Group courses and larger meetings are often held here.
The room can be organised for different purposes. It has a TV, microphones and an induction loop.

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Harald Vik's house

Harald Vik's house

In Harald Vik's house you will find two course rooms. These are called Harald Vik 1 and 2.
Harald Vik 1

Harald Vik 1 is a training room with space for 16 people. It contains a TV, microphones, induction loop and temperature-controlled lighting. The room also has a kitchen and a seating area.
Harald Vik 1

The seating area in the Harald Vik 1 course room has a table, chair, sofa and TV. This is used for rest, games and meetings.
Harald Vik 1

The Harald Vik 1 course room has a worktop with sink, hob, top and bottom cabinets.
Harald Vik 2

The course room is a multi-purpose room. It is equipped with tables and chairs that can easily be moved. Here you will also find a seating area. The room has a TV, microphones, induction loop and temperature-controlled lighting.
Harald Vik 2

The seating area in the Harald Vik 2 course room has a table, chair, sofa and TV. This is used for rest, games and meetings.

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Borlaug

Borlaug

In Borlaug you will find 3 course rooms, pool and fitness room with changing rooms.
The corridor in Borlaug that leads to three course rooms: Borlaug 1, Borlaug 2 and Borlaug 3. At the end of the corridor is a small table with chairs, an office and a massage chair.
Borlaug 3

This meeting room can accommodate up to 8 people. There is a TV on the wall, microphones and a hearing loop. Lighting can be dimmed.
Borlaug 2

This meeting room can accommodate up to 4 people. It is equipped with microphones and a hearing loop, as well as dimmable lighting.
Borlaug 1

This meeting room can accommodate up to 6 people. It is equipped with a TV on the wall, microphones and a hearing loop, as well as dimmable lighting.
Swimming pool

The swimming pool can be used during course stays by appointment. It is possible to sign up on the list hanging in the pool hallway.
Training room

The fitness room is available during the course. Here you will find a treadmill, weight machines, dumbbells and a bicycle.

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Rooms and apartments

At Eikholt there are a total of 23 hotel rooms and apartments. There are single rooms, twin rooms and apartments with one or two rooms. There is a private bathroom in each unit. Everything is located on the ground floor.
The rooms and apartments are equipped with a TV, kettle, coffee and tea. There are bed linen and towels.
The rooms have different types of seating areas
The living room in one of the apartments is equipped with a sofa, chair, table and TV.
Some apartments have a dining table and chairs. There is also access to a private terrace.
Dog bed and water and food bowl

Guide dogs get their own dog bed and water and food bowl.
Safety alarm

The rooms are equipped with security alarms in the bathroom and by the bed. The kitchen is alerted during the day, and the night watchman is alerted in the evening and at night.