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Shopping in the Fjell & Fjord region

You can find handicrafts and local food at several farms and outlets in the region.

Handicrafts

Buy handicrafts, traditional and new designs, in wool, leather, wood, glass, silver, steel and tin either as a present for yourself or for someone back home.

Open factories with outlets:

  • HallingGlass in Gol (artisan glass).
  • Brusletto & CoBrødrene Øyo, Geilo Verktøy and Geilo Jernvarefabrikk in Geilo (knives and cutlery).
  • Hardanger Bestikk in Kinsarvik (cutlery).
  • Aurland Skofabrikk (leather belts and Aurland shoes).

Local food

  • Sour cream and cheese made from cow's and goat's milk, using old and new methods, can be bought in Hallingdal and Undredal.
  • Juicesquash and jam made from apples, pears, plums and cherries can be bought in Hardanger and around the Sognefjord.
  • Veal and mutton, sausagescured meatssalmon and trout,vegetablesbakery goods (including organic, gluten-free and dairy-free alternatives).
  • Local specialities are sold at farms, shops and restaurants. Try, for example, Veikåker farm shop and wine cellar in Norefjell. During the summer, there is a Saturday market at Gamle Lærdalsøyri.

Shopping centres

Shops and shopping centres in the larger towns in the region have a good range of products.

Last updated:  27 March 2013
Traditional costumes from Hallingdal, Norway - Photo: Terje Bjørnsen
Traditional costumes from Hallingdal, Norway
Activity day at Hallingdal Museum, Norway - Photo: Hallingdal Museum
Activity day at Hallingdal Museum, Norway

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Traditional Norwegian rose painting from Hallingdal - Photo: Marius Rua

Shopping in the Fjell & Fjord region

You can find handicrafts and local food at several farms and outlets in the region.

Shopping in the Fjell & Fjord region

Source: Visitnorway

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