What to do and see in Norway, Norway: The Best Farms

Short farm visits and walks with our llamas. We offer informal and reasonably priced activities with the emphasis on visitors having the opportunity to experience close contact with our herd of llamas. They can be taken on a walk by the river, which is both special and relaxing.We also keep an old breed of Norwegian sheep and sell home grown strawberries and raspberries.

Visit our small farm to meet traditional (and some untraditional) Norwegian farm animals. Pig, chicken, sheep, chinchilla – and much more! Experience close contact with the animals and learn about farm life in North-Norway. We also have play areas for children and in our cosy cafe we serve coffee, cakes, Norwegian svele and more. Welcome!

WELCOME TO OUR FARM Come and visit an old farmstead that clings to the mountain-side and enjoys splendid views over the fjord and surrounding mountains. Skaldegard invites small groups to come and learn about the local area’s natural environment, history, agriculture and way of life, both past and present. Your visit will include a guided tour of the historic farm buildings. Inside the lovingly restored barn you get to try home-made lefse, a traditional Norwegian flatbread. Then we take you on a journey through Norwegian folklore to a world where trolls and huldra live. Welcome!

Experience the nature and silence surrounded by snowclad mountains in the valley of Mathisdalen. In a sleigh drawn by the norwegian fjord horse, the breed that is known from the disney movie Frozen. If luck is with us the aurora borealis may appear. The ride is 30 to 40 minutes long, and you can snuggle up under warm blankets. You will also have the upportunity to see and say hallo to our norwegian short tale sheep when we return back to the farm. Our sheep have the upportunity to be outside all year long, and in the summertime they lives side by side to the reindeer up in the mountains. Our experienced guides will pick you up at your location in Alta and bring you to our farm. Approximately 30 min. drive. The price includes hot beverage and snacks served inside the lavvo infront of the fireplace. Warm clothing provided if needed. Restroom availible for our guests.

Bogstad is a Manor House from the 18th Century with authenic interiors and a wonderful park. Bogstad offers activities for the whole family, and has a café, a shop and reception rooms for rent. Bogstad Manor is a listed and protected cultural monument and one of the few country estates in Norway. It holds a central position in Norwegian history, both as an industrial estate and as a centre during important periods of our political history. The history of the estate dates back to 1649, but the site was cleared and cultivated in prehistoric times. While Norway was still Catholic the land was rented out to tenant farmers by Hovedøya Monastery. After the reformatin in 1536 it was confiscated by the Crown. In 1649 the Danish-Norwegian king Fredrik III sold Bogstad and number of other farms to Morten Lauritzen. These forest holdings provided raw material for sawmills and the timber trade, both rapidly expanding enterprised in the 17th century.

We offer you to learn more about the Sami culture. Reindeer experiences by feeding the herd. Taste Sami food in our lavvo tent.

Kjeåsen mountain farm is described as the world's most isolated settlement, it is like an eagle's nest 530m above the Simadalsfjord. The road to the farm starts in Simadal, about 10 km from Eidfjord/Rv7. Due to narrow road, hourly driving has been introduced. Traffic up to Kjeåsen every full hour, traffic down from Kjeåsen on the half hour. One can drive up just to enjoy the view, or you can do the amazing hike from the fjord to the top. The hike starts in Simadal by Statkraft (parking by Sima Power Plant). From this point take a left towards the fjord to Kjeaneset. The trail forks off to the right and winds steeply up the mountainside. Ropes, logs and ladders are necessary aids along the way. Stunning views in several places along the trail. Approx 1,5 - 2 hrs hard uphill hiking each way.