The new Hesselet

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Gourmet stay on Funen
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Rent the entire hotel
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Stay
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Meetings and conferences

New chapter for Hotel Hesselet:

Building an ambitious new restaurant and Japanese garden

At Hotel Hesselet, we are now taking the next step in a major renovation and development. A new pavilion restaurant with towering ambitions is being built in the middle of the hotel's scenic surroundings.


At the same time, the hotel's entrance area will get a new Japanese garden, and the hotel's interior will undergo a gentle modernization. The renovation will be based on Nordic and Japanese influences.


The new restaurant will be called Restaurant Hi – a name with a double meaning: In Japanese, “hi” means fire, while in Danish it means shelter. With a fireplace and open kitchen as the focal point, the restaurant will be an intimate gathering place where guests can experience food and hospitality up close.


Restaurant Hi will be an exclusive dining venue with just 20 seats. It will serve a seasonal menu where Nordic ingredients meet Japanese aesthetics and techniques. Fire, smoke and grilling will be the main elements in the kitchen, while the garden around the pavilion will be expanded with a trickling stream, creating a balance between fire and water. The restaurant will open in early 2027.


The project is part of a larger investment in Hotel Hesselet, which was purchased by Carama Family Office in 2024. The plan includes the new restaurant, the establishment of a Japanese garden at the entrance and a modernization of the hotel's interior. The renovation will take place continuously throughout 2026.