12 Farm Visits in Norway to Build a Day Around

1.Puppy Training Experience at a Husky Farm in Tromso

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $176Our pick

Spend about four and a half hours at Tromsø Villmarkssenter helping train husky puppies, meeting older sled dogs, and walking through the countryside. Guides lead the activities in English, with transport from the Radisson Blu, lunch, rubber boots, and rain clothing included. Summer offers the best chance to meet very young puppies.

“This has to be one of the best activities we have ever done. Would definitely recommend to anyone, especially dog lovers.”

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2.Reindeer Sledding, Feeding And Sami Culture At Reindeer Farm

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 76 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $215

Travel from Tromsø through Lavangsdalen and beside Balsfjord to a working reindeer farm. Feed gentle reindeer, take a short sled ride, hear Sámi stories from local hosts, and warm up with soup, coffee, and tea by a fire. Warm clothing is provided, but the sled ride can be very brief when snow conditions are poor.

“Fun feeding and playing with the reindeers and the dogs that were protexting them. Learnt quite a bit about the sami people and their history as well as way of life. Highly recommended when in Tromso”

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3.Sleigh Ride w/ snacks – Experience Arctic Farm Life

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $183

Omdal Gard takes you from Alta to a family farm about 30 minutes away for a private 30 to 40 minute ride behind Norwegian Fjord horses. Hosts such as Anniken, Marit, Viggo, and Rune share farm stories, then serve coffee, cinnamon buns, and cured meats in a fire-warmed Sami lavvo. Winter rides use a sleigh; other seasons may use a covered wagon or carriage.

“The family at Omdal Gard have a wonderful farm and beautiful Norwegian Fjord horses that pulled 8 of us through the fresh fallen snow with ease with the Northern Lights high in the skies. We were treated with warm coffee, tea, treats and they shared their stories with us. Absolutely a wonderful excursion”

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4.Haugesund Viking Cruise – The Viking Farm and Viking Planet

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 37 reviews · 3 hours · from $156

Travel by express boat from Haugesund’s cruise terminal to Avaldsnes, where costumed guides introduce Viking homes, work, and daily life. Then visit Viking Planet, a compact digital museum with green-screen Viking photos. An English-speaking local guide adds stories about Norway, energy, and sustainability. The tour lasts three hours and costs $156 per person.

“Enjoyed all the information we received about Viking life. Our guide was excellent. He has dual citizenship in Norway and Australia and was well spoken with great insights into Norwegian life too. The farm was very interesting. The young lady in costume that was our guide there was very knowledgeable about Viking life. We found the visit to Viking planet to be very informative. We especially enjoyed the opportunity to take pictures with a green screen that turned us into Vikings. Would recommend this if you want to understand the Viking history and lifestyle.”

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5.Sleigh Ride w/ Tapas Meal – Experience Arctic Farm Life

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $236

Leave Alta with an Omdal Gard guide for a 30 to 40 minute ride behind Norwegian fjord horses. Then warm up by a fire in a Sami lavvo with Arctic tapas, meet sheep and farm animals, and hear Anniken and Viggo explain life on their family farm. Pickup, warm clothing, and return transport are included.

“From the moment we arrived we felt welcomed and met the horses that would be pulling our wagon, they were very friendly and gorgeous! We got into the wagon and had blankets to sit on and to put over your lap, we set off and had a lovely ride around the woods, it was just getting dark and the colours in the sky were great. We got back to the farm and went into the tent, which had an open fire and was lovely and warm. We were given a plate of different foods to try and had water, tea and coffee. We then went into the barn to meet…”

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6.Ljøen, Hellesylt: Ljøen Farm Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 24 reviews · 1 hour · from $62

Take a short bus ride from Hellesylt to the Bonsaksen family’s mountain farm above the Geirangerfjord. You’ll hear stories of more than 400 years of farming, meet curious llamas, look across three fjords, and enjoy coffee, tea, and Norwegian waffles. The English-language visit lasts about 45 minutes, with transport included.

“Really loved the very authentic farm visit. Got to feed lamas and eat waffles with the best views from the greatest view point what’s not to like!”

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7.A time travelling adventure to “The Viking Farm”, Avaldsnes+TVP.

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 18 reviews · from $140

You’ll travel from Haugesund by passenger boat through Karmsundet to the Viking Farm on Bukkøy, then visit the digital Viking Planet. Expect local guiding, reconstructed Viking buildings, stories tied to Norway’s name, and about three hours of history for all ages.

“A very good informative tour about the birth of a nation. Our guide was excellent keeping us up to date with our movement and ,making sure we knew what was going on taking account of the whole group. The couple at the farm were very authentic and informative.”

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8.Lofoten (Stamsund and Leknes): Aimees Farm Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 3 hours · from $173

At Aimee’s Farm, between Stamsund and Leknes, Aimee Cathrin Larsen welcomes you to a three-hour visit with a guided farm tour and five-course dinner. Taste grass-fed Highland cattle, Mangalitsa pork, Lofotlam lamb, and food from small local producers. English and Norwegian are spoken. Drinks cost extra.

“What a fantastic evening, firstly seeing farming life Lofoten style, bottle feeding the lambs, checking on the pigs and cattle roaming free and Then “wow” a meal to remember, pretty much all locally sourced either direct from the farm or other local Lofoten farmers. Aimee and her daughters were lovely and went the extra mile to make us feel very welcome. Highly recommended.”

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9.Lyngen Horse Stud Farm Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 2 hours · from $188

Spend two hours at Tromsø Lyngshest in Krokelvdalen, meeting mares, foals, stallions, and young horses with a Norwegian or English-speaking guide. You’ll hear how the Lyngshorse served Northern Norway, including during WWII, and may groom, feed, and ride if conditions allow. Kiki has guided some visits, but guide assignments can vary.

“Amazing experience and amazing people. It felt like being catapulted in another era, with the beautiful Norvegian landscape of snow and sea, and the wonderful horses (so gentle, patient and well behaved). My girlfriend and I spent a delightful morning, and we will come back here as soon as we return to Norvay.”

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10.Steim Farm Experience in Vik, Norway

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $30

Spend about 70 minutes at Steim farm with a local guide, learning how a working Norwegian farm operates. Walk the fields, taste strawberries from the organic garden, visit the barn, and meet alpacas and Muscovy ducks. You may also see goats, sheep, and fjord horses, with views over Vik and glimpses of Hove Stone Church.

“Were there on a beautiful sunlit day on May 13. Very nice people, nice tour of their entire farm. Were just of the week 2 alpaca born young, so sweet. Have they all fed nice chunks by hand, and got wool with them. The alpacas had just been Read moreAuto-translated”

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11.Geiranger by Royal route, 5 hours with visiting a high-mountain farm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews

You’ll travel privately from Geiranger Cruise Terminal with a guide who handles the mountain roads, photo stops, snacks, and timing. Highlights include Eagle Road, Flydalsjuvet, Djupvatnet, Kilsti, a high-mountain farm setting, and a two-hour stop at Westerås Restaurant. Lunch is extra, and a 500 NOK Dalsnibba permit may apply.

“Absolutely stunning scenery accompanied with a very friendly and informative host, who by the way takes great pictures”

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12.Vik i Sogn: Authentic Farm Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $29Best value

At Steim farm near Vik, your guide leads a small group of up to eight through everyday Norwegian farm life. Feed alpacas and Muscovy ducks, look for goats, sheep, horses, and baby animals, and enjoy views across Vik and Sognefjorden. Tours run in Norwegian, Swedish, or English and last 80 minutes.

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