Farm Activities

A farm holiday eases your stress, and brings with it infectious laughter, and new, four-legged friends – you don’t need a yoga instructor to give your family a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Bring the kids along to one of Norway’s welcoming visitor farms, where they have a lot of different activities to choose between!

Farms for animal lovers

Young animal lovers can cuddle rabbits, feed hens, and run around with goats (watch your phone and hairpins – goats eat everything!). You might even get to ride a horse or try dog sledding. Some farms also have other activities like fun playgrounds with slides, swings, and sandboxes, climbing areas, hay jumping or driving a real tractor!

When you need to replenish, you can visit the farm café that serves locally sourced food.

Walk with the alpacas

Walking with alpacas is a very popular activity! Many Norwegian farms have alpacas and llamas, since their soft, warm wool is perfect for both traditional and modern knitwear. These curious and gentle animals will undoubtedly make you laugh along the way! The farms with alpacas is often open all year round.

Idyllic summer pasture farms

Many farms are situated in stunning and tranquil cultural landscapes where it's easy to find serenity. For centuries, farmers have brought their livestock to graze in summer at small mountain farms, called seter in Norwegian. Today, sheep, cows, and goats still take a mandatory “summer holiday” to graze, usually from May to late August. These summer pasture farms contain small, traditional cabins.

World class cheese

Visit a local cheese dairy and enjoy a tasting of delicious cheeses, served with freshly baked bread or crispbread.

Don’t miss the caramel-like brown cheese made from goat’s milk, a true Norwegian treat worth taking home. Lush Norwegian grass makes the milk both nutritious and tasty.

Many farms also have small farm shops or cafés where you can sample waffles and homemade dairy delights like sour cream and freshly churned butter.

Farm stays

Some farms are open for day visitors only, while others offer accommodation. A farm stay is a great way to explore the countryside, and try out activities like hiking, cycling, fishing and paddling.

Some farms also offer luxurious accommodation - perfect for a getaway for two! You'll find everything from charming, historic farmhouses to cozy retreats and large, luxurious countryside estates. Relax and recharge in quiet surroundings - and indulge your taste buds with local culinary delights.

Fruit farms

In recent years, many Norwegian fruit farmers have begun producing a variety of local farm-made foods and drinks. In Hardanger, you can visit local juice and cider producers, surrounded by stunning fjords. Freshly picked fruit can also be purchased from the many farm shops and roadside fruit stands. Or why not try picking your own?

Stroll among orchards and vineyards in the lush Fruit Village of Gvarv in Telemark in Eastern Norway! Spend the night inside a wine barrel or visit craft breweries where local fruit is the main ingredient.