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MAIN SEASON: MAY 15 – SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Photo: Elisabeth Emmerhoff

CIDER TASTING
Taste Hardanger offers daily tastings in the main season*.

Visit the farms, experience local products and learn about fruit and cider production from our producers.

Monday to Saturday
Lofthus: Lofthus Ekspedisjon kl. 14.30, Alvavoll frukt- og sidergard/Opedalstunet kl. 17.00 and Helleland gard kl. 17.00.
Aga: Aga sideri kl. 11.30 og 14.10
Nå/Vikebygd: Edel (Åkre gard) kl. 1350 og 15.15, Store Naa Siderkompani kl. 11.55 og 15.05 and Alde sider kl. 11.50 og 13.45.
Ulvik: Frukt- og siderruta: Syse gard kl. 15.00, Hardanger Saft- og Siderfabrikk kl. 15.00 and Ulvik Frukt & Cideri kl. 12.30.
Øystese: Spildegarden kl 16.30

Sundays
Nå: Store Naa Siderkompani kl. 11.55 og 15.05
Lofthus: Lofthus Ekspedisjon kl. 14.30

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*Not all farms are open all days from May 15. Use the date filter function in the booking, and get an overview of available tastings.

CIDERCRUISE – THE CIDER BOAT

Combine fjordcruise and cider tasting on the farms.
May 15 – September 3.

Aurora of the Fjords (siderbåten) connects the cider farms in Hardanger. The boat stops in Eidfjord, Ulvik, Lofthus, Aga, Nå(Vikebygd), Tyssedal and Odda.

Fjord Cruise is an individual product in our booking. You can buy one way og two-way tickets between wanted destinations. Add the tasting that you would like to attend.

Time schedule cider boat:

Available tastings at producers:

Aga: Aga Sideri 11.30 and 14.10

Lofthus: Lofthus Ekspedisjon kl. 14.30, Alvavoll frukt- og sidergard/Opedalstunet kl. 17.00 and Helleland gard kl. 17.00.

Nå/Vikebygd: Edel (Åkre gard) kl. 1350 og 15.15, Store Naa Siderkompani kl. 11.55 og 15.05 og Alde sider kl. 11.50 and 13.45.

Ulvik: Frukt- og siderruta: Syse gard kl. 15.00, Hardanger Saft- og Siderfabrikk kl. 15.00 and Ulvik Frukt & Cideri kl. 12.30.

Photo: Visit Hardangerfjord

FJORDCRUISE – NORLED 2023
Fjordcruise Hardanger from April 1 to October 31.
Norheimsund to Eidfjord.

Buy your ticket here
(Norled.no)

Time table
Norheimsund kl. 0900, Herand kl. 09.23, Utne kl. 09.55, Lofthus kl. 10.15, Kinsarvik kl. 10.33, Ulvik kl. 11.15 and Eidfjord kl. 11.45.

Eidfjord kl. 15.25, Ulvik kl. 16.00, Kinsarvik kl. 16.40, Lofthus kl. 17.00, Utne kl 17.20, Herand kl. 17.52 and Norheimsund kl. 18.15.

Combine with bus from Bergen (skyss.no)
Bergen bus station kl. 07.25 arrival Norheimsund kl. 08.50.
Departure from Norheimsund kl. 19.00, arrival Bergen kl. 20.25.

FARM SHOP
In Norway we have strict alcohol regulations. But fortunately since 2016 all our producers are allowed to sell their products directly from the farm.

The opnings hours of the farm shop will differ between the farms. If you are here outside main season, it is smart to contact the farm before you arrive.

LEGAL HOURS FOR SELLING ALCOHOL FROM THE FARM
Monday to Friday: 08-20
Saturday: 08 – 18
Sunday: Closed

We are not allowed to sell alcohol on national holidays.

Foto: Øystein Haara

DROP-IN
Many producers have drop-in and you can buy a flight of local products or just a glas. Some also serve food.

Foto: Alvavoll

Find our farms and products here:

Lie Gard

Lofthus: Opedalsvegen 17, 5781 Lofthus

Farm shop Monday to Saturday at 9-18. Contact: lie.gard.lofthus@gmail.com / +47 980 81 470

Spildegarden

Øystese: Nedre Vik 78, 5610 Øystese

Spildegarden is open all year. May 1 till August 26 tasting Saturdays 16:30. July 1. - 29. juli: tasting also Monday to Friday 16.30. Farm shop open Monday to Saturday 9-18. Drop-in within opening hours for different tastinga. Restaurant with traditional food.

Sjuragarden

Norheimsund: Hardangerfjordvegen 225, 5600 Norheimsund

Farm shop with a lot of local products. Opening hours Monday to Friday 09-20 and Saturday 10-18. Contact: karin@sjuragarden.no / +47992 78 212

Opedalstunet

Lofthus: Opedalsvegen 10, 5781 Lofthus

Tasting and tour Monday till Saturday at 17:00 from May 15 to September 2 in collaboration with Alvavoll. Farm shop Monday to Saturday 10-18 (Sundays closed)

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Hardangerbonden

Sekse: Seksevegen 62, 5778 Hovland

Farm shop Monday to Friday 8-20, Saturday 10-18. Groups by arrangement. Contact: post@hardangerbonden.no/+47 992 78 028

Raaen Sider

Grimo: Gamlevegen 298, 5777 Grimo

Gardsutsal måndag til laurdag 9-18. Kontakt: aadnem@gmail.com / +47 915 24 540

Velure gard

Velure: Gamlevegen 16, 5777 Grimo

Farm shop Monday to Saturday 09-18. Contact: gjerde_5@hotmail.com / +47 990 88 373

Måge sider

Måge: Fjordavegen 1282, 5776 Nå

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

Åkre gard/Edel

Nå/Vikebygd: Fv550 30, 5776 Nå

Tasting at 13:55 and 15:15 Monday to Saturday from May 15 to September 2. Farm shop.

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Hajen Sideri

Jåstad: Gamlevegen 54, 5777 Grimo

Farm shop Monday to Friday 9-18. Saturday 9-16. Contakt: Merethe_7@hotmail.com / 40856715

Kvestad Sideri

Nå: Kvestad, FV109, 5776 Nå

Farm shop Monday till Friday 11-20 and Saturday 11-18. Contact: kvestadsideri@gmail.com / +47 959 96 787

Hardangerbonden

Sekse

Cider producer Ingrid Larssen Sekse with family. New producer of cider.

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Spildegarden

Øystese

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

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Hardangergutane

Børve: Ullensvangvegen 1525, 5773 Hovland

Farm shop Monday till Saturday 10-18. Groups are welcome by arrangement. Contact: post@hardangergutane.no / +47 412 94 010

Store Naa Siderkompani

Nå/Vikebygd: Store Nå, 5776 Nå

Farm visit and tasting all days at 11.55 and 15.05 from May 15 - September 3. Farm shop.

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Alvavoll Frukt & Sidergard

Lothus: Opedalsvegen 39, 5781 Lofthus

Tasting Saturdays all year at 17.00. Main season tastings Monday till Saturday at 17:00 from May 15 to September 2 in collaboration with Opedalstunet. Farm shop Monday to Saturday 10-18 (Sundays closed)

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Lofthus Ekspedisjon

Lofthus: Sjoarvegen 27, 5781 Lofthus

Daily tasting at 14:30 from June 1 to September 2. Farm shop 2pm - 8pm (6pm Saturdays). Restaurant and food service during summer.

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Lofthus Sideri

Lofthus: Lofthusvegen 49, 5781 Lofthus

Farm shop Monday to Friday 08-20, Saturday 9-18. Drop-in for flights and tasting in season. Groups are welcome by arrangement: booking@lofthus-sideri.no / +47 988 18 456

Helleland gard

Lofthus

Tasting at 17 Monday - Saturday May 15-September 2. Farm shop open from 16-18 or by request Monday - Friday 8-20 and Saturday 10-18). Sunday closed.

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Hardanger Saft- og Siderfabrikk

Ulvik: Lekve Gard, Øvre Lekve 17, 5730 Ulvik

Tasting Monday to Saturday at 15:00 from June 12 to August. Farm shop 10-16 (Sunday closed). Drop in with flight of cider and apple juice during opening hours.

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The Cider Boat

Cider cruise between Eidfjord and Odda

Experience the Hardangerfjord with Aurora of the Fjrods. Combine fjord cruise with farm visit and cider tasting at the farms. Destinations: Eidfjord, Ulvik, Lofthus, Aga, Nå/Vikebygd, Tyssedal og Odda.

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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

In Ulvik, Hardanger you will find the only fruit and cider route in Norway, consisting of three remarkable farms. Between the farms you will get unique experiences from farm to farm

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Ulvik Frukt & Cideri

Ulvik: Apalvegen 78, 5730 Ulvik

Tasting Monday to Saturday 15 12:30 from June 12 to August 12. Farm shop 10-17 (closed Sunday). Drop in with cider flight.

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Syse Gard

Ulvik: Apalvegen 104, 5730 Ulvik

Tasting Monday to Saturday at 15.00 from June 12 to August 12. Farm shop 10-17 (Sunday closed). Drop in with flight of cider and apple juice. Farm cafe.

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Hardangerfjord cruise

Norheimsund to Eidfjord

Go cruising on the Hardangerfjord

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Alde Sider

Nå/Vikebygd: Indre Bleie, 5776 Nå

Tasting Wednesday to Saturday at 11.55 and 13.45 from 22. mai till 19. august. Farm shop Monday till Saturday (Sunday closed).

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Kveik Brygghus

Ulvik: Vestrheimsvegen 9, 5730 Ulvik

Visit newcomer at Aldegarden in Ulvik. Contact: rolf.tore@aldegarden.no

Aga Sideri

Aga

Aga Cider Tour at 11:30 og Aga Cider Dive at 14:10 Monday to Saturday from May 15 to September 2. Farm shop open 09-17 (Sunday closed).

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Lie Gard

Spildegarden

Sjuragarden

Opedalstunet

Hardangerbonden

Raaen Sider

Velure gard

Måge sider

Åkre gard/Edel

Hajen Sideri

Kvestad Sideri

Hardangerbonden

Spildegarden

Hardangergutane

Store Naa Siderkompani

Alvavoll Frukt & Sidergard

Lofthus Ekspedisjon

Lofthus Sideri

Helleland gard

Hardanger Saft- og Siderfabrikk

The Cider Boat

Harding Sideri

Fruit and cider route in Ulvik

Ulvik Frukt & Cideri

Syse Gard

Hardangerfjord cruise

Alde Sider

Kveik Brygghus

Aga Sideri