This kind of holiday is increasing in popularity, and is well suited for families.

While spending a night or two on a farm, you get to know the farmers and their animals by participating in the farm's daily routines. You also get to enjoy the local food. 

Many farms offer accommodation and various farm activities. There are many activities on a farm, besides taking care of the animals. Horse riding, fishing, biking, hiking and boat trips are often offered.

The farms vary from small mountain farms to large flatland enterprises. Standard and facilities may be a bit rustic, but it is all genuine and for real.

If you are driving from Oslo to the fjords of Western Norway, you might want to consider spending a night or two at Strind Farm. The farm is beautifully situated in Lom, near the mountains of Jotunheimen. Usually the farm has sheep, chickens and horses in the summer season.