Herdalssetra
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You’ve probably noticed how green and fertile the landscape is around us, even up here in the mountains. That is something people in the fjord villages have made use of for centuries. Not far from here lies Herdalssetra, one of Norway’s largest and best-preserved summer farms. Farming there has continued without interruption for more than 300 years. Every summer, cows, goats, sheep, and horses are brought up into the mountains to graze, just as they were in the past. The farm consists of around 30 timber buildings, and several of them are still in use and can even be rented for overnight stays. If you visit, you can meet the milkmaids, taste fresh brown cheese, and see how old traditions are still kept alive. Herdalssetra is a living cultural monument — where the hard work of the past meets today’s commitment to preserving rural heritage.