Foto: Elisabeth Emmerhoff

The taste of mountains, glaciers and fjords

Visit the small apple farms, take part of the traditions and taste the best food and drink Hardanger has to offer.

Taste Hardanger.

Find your cider farm

Draopar

Eidfjord: Tråavegen 11, 5783 Eidfjord

Farmshop Friday 15-18 and Saturday 13-15 or on request. Contact post@draopar.no or +47 95102255.

Tjoflot sideri

Tjoflotvegen 1730, 5734 Vallavik

Farm shop with cider and apple juice. Farm shop open on request (not Sundays). Contact: tjoflotsideri@gmail.com or +47 98 61 31 22

Sekse Sideri

Sekse: Seksevegen 94, 5773 Hovland

Farm shop by request: kari-anne@viegard.no / +47 976 09 566

Kvestad Sideri

Nå: Kvestad, FV109, 5776 Nå

Farm shop Monday till Friday 12-19 and Saturday 12-18. Group booking all year. Contact: kvestadsideri@gmail.com / +47 959 96 787

Jaastad Sideri

Jaastad: Gamlevegen 82, Jåstad

Farmshop Monday - Saturday on request. Contact 90697849/95202859. hei@jaastadsideri.no. Offers group tastings all year. Accomodation: hei@jaastadgjestetun.no/90754912

Lie Gard

Lofthus: Opedalsvegen 17, 5781 Lofthus

Farm shop Mon-Fri: 10-20, Saturday 10-18. Sunday closed. Contact: lie.gard.lofthus@gmail.com / +4798081470 Group tasting on request.

Spildegarden

Øystese: Nedre Vik 78, 5610 Øystese

Farm restaurant is open in main season. Restaurant with traditional food. (Requests autumn and winter). Farm shop Monday - Saturday 9-18. Drop-in cider flight, lunch and dinner in restaurant. Kontakt: 971 19 212 / 915 59 879 - jane@spildegarden.no Spildegarden is open all year.

Opedalstunet

Lofthus: Opedalsvegen 10, 5781 Lofthus

May 19 - August 23: Mon - Sat tasting at 17.00. Departure from Hotel Ullensvang. Groups by arrangement all year. Farmshop Mon 10-19, Tues - Fri 13-19 and Saturday kl. 10-18 . Sunday closed. guro@opedalstunet.no / +47 901 54 319

Hardangerbonden

Sekse: Seksevegen 62, 5778 Hovland

May 3 - August 1: Cider tastings Friday at 14 or 16. Farm shop Mon - Fri 9-19, saturday 10-17. Groups by arrangement all year. Contact post@hardangerbonden.no /+47 99278028/+47 99029174

Raaen Sider

Grimo: Gamlevegen 298, 5777 Grimo

Farmshop Monday - Saturday 9-18 at request. Contact: aadnem@gmail.com / +47 915 24 540

Velure gard

Velure: Gamlevegen 16, 5777 Grimo

Farm shop Monday to Saturday 09-18. Contact: veluregard@outlook.com / +47 990 88 373 / +47 98454248

Måge sider

Måge: Fjordavegen 1282, 5776 Nå

Farm shop on request. Contact: torkjell.naa@gmail.com / +47 911 65 501

Åkre gard/Edel

Nå/Vikebygd: Fv550 30, 5776 Nå

Farm shop. Group booking all year. Cider tasting in main season ordre@aakre-gard.no / +47 41236648/ +47 958 55 683

Spildegarden

Øystese

Cider producer: Jane Larsen and Geir Henning Spilde. Awarded producer of apple juice and cider.

Epli sideri

Sekse: Seksevegen 84, 5773 Hovland

May 23. - Aug 1.: Tasting Fridays (at 14 or 16). Farmshop Monday - Saturday 9-18. Group booking all year on request. Contact: post@eplisideri.no / +47 412 94 010/+47 952 49 612

Store Naa Siderkompani

Nå/Vikebygd: Store Nå, 5776 Nå

Farm visit and tasting Monday - Saturday at 11.55 and 15.05 from May 13 - August 31. Farm shop.

Lofthus Ekspedisjon

Lofthus: Sjoarvegen 27, 5781 Lofthus

All year: Friday and Saturday 5-9 pm. June 21 - August 11: Sunday - Thursdag: 2-10 pm. Friday and Saturday 2 pm - 0230 am. Offers ciderboard and glas during opening hours. Food (pizza and tapas) 2-9 pm (not Tuesdays). Group tasting minimum 8 persons. Booking through: post@lofthusekspedisjon.no.

Lofthus Sideri

Lofthus: Lofthusvegen 49, 5781 Lofthus

May: Saturday 13-18 and Mon-Fri: 16-18. June - Augsut: Drop in tasting, food and cider flight Mon - Sat 10-18. September - May: Contact us. Groups by arrangement all year. booking@lofthus-sideri.no / +47 988 18 456

Helleland gard

Lofthus: Hellelandsvegen 145, 5781 Lofthus

Farm shop and drop-in tasting: May 2 - June 21: Fri-Sat 16-18. June 23 - Aug 9: Mon - Dat 15-18. Aug 15-30: Fri-Sat 16-18. Or by request. Group tastings by arrangement. Contact: hellelandgard@gmail.com / +4790611905 / +4790998957

Hardanger Saft- og Siderfabrikk

Ulvik: Lekve Gard, Øvre Lekve 17, 5730 Ulvik

June 14-Aug 9: Cider tasting Saturdays at 15.00. Farmshop Mon - Sat 10-17. Drop in with cider flight and snacks during opening shours. Booking@hardangersider.no / +47 90122835.

Harding Sideri

Grimo: Fjordavegen 3782, 5777 Grimo

Farm shop. Contact: hei@hardingsideri.no / +47 913 18 679

Fruit and cider route in Ulvik

The farms: Hakastad, Lekve, Syse

The only Fruit and Cider Route in Norway is found in Ulvik in Hardanger. Here, you can walk from farm to farm and take part in various experiences such as farm shops, guided tours, and cider tastings.

Ulvik Frukt & Cideri

Ulvik Frukt & Cideri

Ulvik: Apalvegen 78, 5730 Ulvik

June 13 - August 15: Tour and tasting Friday at 11.00. Group booking all year around. Farm shop 10-17 (closed Sunday). Drop in with ciderboard during opening hours. Contact: +47 91102215 / asbjorn.borsheim@ulvik.org

Syse Gard

Ulvik: Apalvegen 104, 5730 Ulvik

June 12 - August 12: CiderTour Thursday till Saturday at 15. Farm shop 10-17 (Sunday closed). In main season Drop-in ciderboard during opening hours. Farm cafe Group booking all year. Post@sysegard.no / +47 416 49 906

Fjordcruise Norled

Norheimsund to Eidfjord

Experience Hardangerfjord with Norled’s fjord cruise. Combine it with various cider experiences from May 1 to September 30. The boat runs round-trip between Norheimsund, Herand, Utne, Lofthus, Kinsarvik, Ulvik, and Eidfjord. It connects with bus services to and from Bergen–Norheimsund (skyss.no).

Alde Sider

Nå/Vikebygd: Indre Bleie, 5776 Nå

May 20 – August 23: Tastings Tuesday to Saturday at 12:30 PM and 3:30 PM. Groups are welcome all year round. Booking at aldesider.no. Farm shop open Monday to Saturday (closed on Sundays). Contact: olav.bleie@gmail.com / +47 480 07 966

Kveik Brygghus

Ulvik: Vestrheimsvegen 9, 5730 Ulvik

Producer of Cider and Beer in Ulvik. Start-up. Contakt: rolf.tore@aldegarden.no Contact: rolf.tore@aldegarden.no

Aga Sideri

Aga - Aga 73, 5776. Nå

Aga Tour: Cider tastings at 12 PM, Tuesday to Saturday, from May 23 to August 9 Group tastings: By request, April to September Farm shop: Open Monday to Saturday, 10 AM – 3 PM Contact: post@agasideri.no / +47 476 13 738

Draopar
Tjoflot sideri
Sekse Sideri
Kvestad Sideri
Jaastad Sideri
Lie Gard
Spildegarden
Opedalstunet
Hardangerbonden
Raaen Sider
Velure gard
Måge sider
Åkre gard/Edel
Spildegarden
Epli sideri
Store Naa Siderkompani
Lofthus Ekspedisjon
Lofthus Sideri
Helleland gard
Hardanger Saft- og Siderfabrikk
Harding Sideri
Fruit and cider route in Ulvik
Ulvik Frukt & Cideri
Syse Gard
Fjordcruise Norled
Alde Sider
Kveik Brygghus
Aga Sideri

Overview of all producers

There are 28 cider producers in Hardanger, ranging from small to large-scale operations, with production volumes from 1,500 to 250,000 liters. Many offer experiences on the farm, and all have farm shops. Several of their products are also available through Vinmonopolet (wine monopoly).

Read more about all the producers and what they offer here.

Tasting and drop-in visits during peak season

Producers Offering Bookable Cider Tastings:
Hardanger saft- og siderfabrikk, Syse gard og Ulvik frukt & cideri, Aga sideri, Åkre gard, Store Naa Siderkompani, Alde sider, Epli sideri, Hardangerbonden and Opedalstunet.

Producers Offering Drop-in Tastings During Opening Hours
(cider flights, by the glass, etc.):
Aga sideri, Hardanger saft- og siderfabrikk, Syse gard og Ulvik frukt & cideri, Store Naa Siderkompani, Opedalstunet, Lofthus Sideri, Spildegarden.

All farms have farm shops.

Group Bookings Year-Round

Producers Offering Group Bookings Year-Round:
Hardanger saft- og siderfabrikk, Syse gard og Ulvik frukt & cideri, Jaastad sideri, Aga sideri, Åkre gard, Kvestad sideri, Store Naa Siderkompani, Alde sider, Hardangerbonden, Epli sideri, Lie gard, Opedalstunet, Lofthus Ekspedisjon, Lofthus sideri, Helleland gard og Spildegarden.

Contact the desired farm directly.

Farm shop

All our producers are allowed to sell their products directly from the farm. Opening hours vary between producers. If you’re visiting outside the main season, it’s a good idea to call ahead.

LEGAL SALES HOURS FOR FARM SHOPS
Monday to Friday: 08:00–20:00
Saturday: 08:00–18:00
Sunday: Closed
Closed on all public holidays as well.

Photo: Stian Siversten

Boat offers

There will be no scheduled cider boat service in the summer of 2025.
Alternative options include:

Norled Fjord Cruise
Offered from May 1 to September 30, with stops at
Norheimsund – Herand, Utne, Lofthus, Kinsarvik, Ulvik, and Eidfjord.
https://www.norled.no/fjordcruise/hardangerfjordcruise-fra-norheimsund/

Trolltunga Active
Offers RIB boat tours from Odda and Lofthus to Vikebygd with cider tasting.
https://www.trolltunga-active.com/activities/rib-boat-fjord-safari-sider-tasting

Hardanger Fjordcruise
Offers charter trips with Pilargut and Pilarjenta. Capacity: 11 passengers.
https://hardanger-fjordcruise.no/

Other events

Hardanger Internasjonale Siderfest May 8.-10

Welcome to the fifth edition on Hardanger International Ciderfestival.
May 8-10, 2025.

Thursday:
Ciderdinners all over Hardanger

Friday:
Visit one of our villages Vikebygd, Lofthus and Sekse. Some have drop-in offer, others have cider tours that you book in advance.
Cider trail in Odda (sold out).

Saturday:
The big festival day in Odda. Here you will meet approx 20 cider producers for Hardanger and other areas, great food producers and restaurants.
Entertainment on stage. Entrance includes 3 tokens.

Sidersleppet Ulvik

Saturday May 24, 2025
The farms along the Fruit and Cider Route welcome you to beautiful Ulvik in May — it’s spring, and this year’s cider has been bottled and is ready!

Tasting times with guided tours at each farm:
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Practical info:
All farms have open farm shops from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Those driving private cars are encouraged to start at Lekve (has parking) — while walkers can start at Hakastad
Tickets: NOK 850

See more at siderruta.no
Welcome! 🍎🍏

Mini Sidersleppet Ulvik

Saturday May 31, 2025
The farms along the Fruit and Cider Route welcome you to beautiful Ulvik in May — it’s spring, and this year’s cider has been bottled and is ready!
Walk from farm to farm. Taste and experience culture, history and beautful surroundings.

Tasting times with guided tours at each farm:
11.30 Ulvik frukt&cideri
13.30 Syse gard – here you can also buy lunch
16.00 Hardanger saft og siderfabrikk

The Norwegian Cider Festival

Join Western Norway’s largest food and drink festival the first weekend of September.
The Norwegian Cider Festival is held annually alongside the Bergen Food Festival. Meet producers from all over the country in beautiful Bergen.
Read more at matfest.no.

Fruktsleppet Ulvik

The fruit launch:
The last weekend in September marks the peak of the fruit harvest, and the Fruit and Cider Route invites you on a journey into the world of apples – from farm to table.
The only Fruit and Cider Route in Norway is found in Ulvik in Hardanger. Three farms – many different experiences from farm to farm, where you can walk through orchards from the town center and fjord in Ulvik, all the way up to the farms.
Read more at siderruta.no.
Photo: Visit Hardangerfjord

Foto: Elisabeth Emmerhoff

Siderfestivalen i Øystese

The Cider Festival in Øystese – not one of the biggest, but definitely one of the friendliest!
The first weekend in October. Come and expand your knowledge about cider and cider-making, and taste your way to a favorite cider. Have a good chat or two, enjoy the entertainment, and have a great time!
Read more at siderfestival.no.

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