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19 HIKING AND SLOW ADVENTURE 1-DAY WALKING TOURS 1-DAY EXPERIENCE THE NÆRØYFJORD BOAT AND WALKING TOUR 1-DAY EXPERIENCE - LOCAL FOOD TRADITIONS 2-DAY EXPERIENCE AT LÆRDAL 3-DAY TRIP:ECO TOUR AROUND NÆRØYFJORD WORLD HERITAGE SITE 5-DAY TRIP: EXPERIENCE THE NÆRØYFJORD WORLD HERITAGE SITE A WEEK OF HIKING IN THE WEST NORWEGIAN FJORD LANDSCAPE Use your senses! Sakte offers experiences in the world s most beautiful wild and dramatic fjord landscape, in which the cultural landscape, geology, history and local food are key elements. We go on boat trips on the fjord. We bicycle along Rallarvegen, one of the world s most popular bicycle rides. On these excursions, we visit nearby mountain farms, wild rapids and giant s kettles. The area has a diverse fauna, including eagles, porpoises and seals, as well as a breathtaking view over the valley and the fjord. Don t forget to bring your camera! 02 SAKTE.NO / SLOW ADVENTURES
r AS pe ep br igt/p Inge 94 9 4 12 5 10 1 11 7 2 8 3 6 9 Museum and gallery Sights / Attraction Church Rural Tourism Culture 1 Aurlandsvangen, Tourist informastion, local stores, bank and accomodations Economusée, local shoe fabric, Aurlandsskoen, Vinjum Museum /local fine artist, Aurland Church 2 Flåm station/fretheim Rail Road museum, Ægir Brewery, Flåmsbrygga Hotel, Fjord Safari/boat trips, souvernir shops 3 Flåm original center Flåm Church, Flåm Oppleving/accomodations/wood-fired stove owen place/eldhuset, hiking, Haugen Gardsmat, local produce, Huldra desing and handcraftet/gift store, 4 Undredal Goat Cheese Center, Mountain Pasture Dairy, Camping and accomodations, Undredal Stave Church 5 Stegastein View Point 6 Rallarrosa Mountain Pasture Dairy 7 Local food store at SJH Agrigultural school 8 Vassbygdi Aurlandsdalen, local glassblower M.Rein 9 Myrdal Station 11 Gudvangen, Ferry through Nærøyfjorden, Viking Museum 12 Stalheim Sivle Gard SAKTE IS SLOW ADVENTURE FOR ONE OR SEVERAL DAYS. TAKE A LOOK AT OUR SPECIALIZED PACKAGES, SOME OF THEM WITH FULL BOARD ACCOMMODATION AND ALL INCLUSIVE. Arrival at Stalheim, Flåm, Aurland or Lærdalsøyri at own expences. If you have the opportunity to travel by public transport (train, boat, bus) in order to spare the environment, this would make us particularly happy. WWW.SAKTE.NO / MEET THE LOCALS 03
ONE-DAY E XCURSION WALKING TOUR TO THE MOUNTAIN FARM HOVDUNGO The mountain farm Li is situated far up in the Aurlandsfjord valley. This is the home of our local guide, Gry, who will take us to Hovdungo (789 m). We follow the road people used to transport cattle to their summer pasture in the mountains. On our way, we see old hayfields, trees pruned by pollarding, coalmines and skuas. At Hovdungo mountain pasture, there are grazing sheep. The view of the fjord is magnificent, 04 SAKTE.NO / SLOW ADVENTURES and can be enjoyed from different sides of the farm. We have local farm fare for lunch, and wander back down, stopping at several viewpoints over Aurlandsdalen valley, the Aurlandsfjord, Aurlandsvangen and Flåmsdalen valley. We end our journey by visiting the farm museum at Li farmyard. Dates: july 31. and August 21st. Price per person: NOK 1.950 Trip starts with 4 persons/maximum 10 persons. Duration: 5 hours sakte.no, post@sakte.no
ONE-DAY EXCURSION RALLARROSA GOAT CHEESE FARM A TASTE OF KÅRDALEN Take the famous Flåm Railway to the station Vatnahalsen or Myrdal and walk slowly for an hour down to Rallarrosa. At the farm you get to know about dairy production, and you get to taste cheese and have refreshments. You can also buy cheese or smoked and cured goat sausages in the farm shop. Walk from the farm down to the station of Blomheller, appr. 1 hours walk downhill at local road. Then take the train back to Flåm station. Duration: 5 hours Suitable for both groups and individual guests. Prices: NOK 55 + train tickets Min 8. persons, prebook 24 hours in advance Season: June 20 - mid september post@rallarrosa.no www.rallarrosa.no. Phone: +47 97424253 ONE-DAY EXCURSION EXPERIENCE THE NÆRØYFJORD HERITAGE TASTE FJORDSAFARI The Nærøyfjord holds some of the most grand and dramatic fjord- and cultural landscape in Norway. People have lived here for hundreds of years, and the landscape is an important part of our cultural heritage. Along the way we make stops at attractions and spot for seals, porpoises and eagles. The guide will tell you about the fjord, local history and the wildlife; and share with you stories, tales and legends. We go ashore in Undredal. The village is inhabited by 85 people and almost 500 goats. To no surprise the specialty of this village is the production of goatcheese, and you will get to taste it, brown and white! Duration: 3 hours Prices: Adults NOK 850,- Children (3-14) NOK 550,- Season: May-September Flåm guide service, www.flamguide.no ONE-DAY EXCURSION FJORD CAMP Our trip starts from Flåm, where we take a RIB-boat tour into the Nærøyfjord, to Dyrdal. On the beach in Dyrdal we go ashore and invite our guests to different kind of activities. We will serve a wonderful barbeque meal composed of ingredients from Haugen Farm, the farm is located in Flåm and they only use local products. Relax and enjoy the campfire. If desire, you may take a trip to explore the area. We invite you to do ax throwing and archery. Price per person: NOK 995 Minimum 10 person. Duration: 5 hours Season: May-September Flåm guide service, www.flamguide.no WWW.SAKTE.NO / MEET THE LOCALS 05
ONE-DAY EXCURSION FJORD SAFARI + HIKING TO A MOUNTAIN FARM LEIM Fjord Safari in combination with local food! The tour starts with Mini Fjord Safari by RIB boat, which runs into the heart of Nærøyfjord. On the way back we go ashore in Aurlandsfjord at Skjerdal. Here we start our hike ut to the goat farm Leim. The trip takes about one hours at a normal pace. 360 m ascent. The trail up to the mountain farm has a great views of the fjord and valley. It is several beautiful waterfalls to admire along the way. On Leim you get to learn how to make goat cheese. Have a tasty lunch out on the patio with cheese tasting as appetizer and a main dish based on local produce. There will be time to enjoy the view and visit the goats before we set the trip downhill, where we take the boat back to Flåm. Duration: 5 hours Prices: Adults NOK 990,-. Children (3-14) NOK 600,- Season: June - September. Booking in advance. Flåm guide service, +47 57 63 33 23, www.flamguide.no GROUP ACTIVITY SLOW WALK TO LEIM Experience farm life, meet the dairy goats and visit the cafe in the hillside on the mountain farm Leim. VISIT THE MOUNTAIN FARM You get to meet the goats, take part in the milkmaids work on the farm and learn to milk. PRICE: NOK 250, - per person. Groups from 4 to 12 persons. SERVING OF TRADITIONAL FOOD A taste of various products from the farm, cheese, cured meat and apple juice, and of course the very special cheesecake with cream goat cheese and coffee. Prices: NOK 400, - per person. Groups from 4 to 12 persons. Booking: + 47 948 29 431, anne.karin.hatling@alb.no, www.skjerdal.com 06 SAKTE.NO / SLOW ADVENTURES
ONE-DAY EXCURSION HIKING AT STALHEIM, TRIP TO NÅLI An exciting Heritage trail in the Nærøyfjorden world heritage park. Hiking with a saddled horse from Sivle Farm at Stalheim. You walk with a guide and have small stops along the trail where you will learn about the cultural landscape. You will have a light meal in Nåli, small dishes and homemade lemonade, and of course coffee made on the campfire. Don t forget to bring your camera! Duration: 3 hours Prices: NOK 650,- per person. Season: Every tuesday, july and august. T: +47 957 83 274 Please preebook 1 day in advance Sivle Farm, randi@sivlegard.com Kyrre Wangen Kyrre Wangen Kyrre Wangen 1-DAY EXCURSION VISIT TO SIVLE GARD Sivles eldest house is from year 1500, and we velcomes you to have a typical norwegian meal at our place, with serving of freshly baked pancakes, homemade jam and sour cream. Or you can have homemade traditional soup with homemade lemonade. The host gives you a cultural storytelling about the farm and poet Per Sivle. Start with a slow trek of 15 minutes from Stalheim Hotel. Duration: 2 hours Prices: NOK 200,- per person. Season: Every tuesday, july and august. Groups of min. 10 pers. Please preebook 1 day in advance Sivle Farm, randi@sivlegard.com T: +47 957 83 274 ACCOMODATIONS: Stay in one of the old houses at Sivle Farm. Here you can live and sleep in comfortable beds and experience the tranquility and breathtaking views. Self catering, weekly rent. 7 beds, well-appointed house. Weekly rental rate: NOK 6.000, - Including bedding /towel, and cleaning. Please prebook early in the season, from may to september. WWW.SAKTE.NO / MEET THE LOCALS 07
Fortidsminneforeningen Foto: Finn Loftesnes ONE-DAY SLOW FOOD LOCAL FOOD TRADITIONS AT FLÅM You get to learn more about our local food traditions, or even make your own viking bread with only local ingredients, not that far from the modern pizza, all baked in a wood fired stove oven. Suitable for families. Duration: 4 hours. Season: July-August. Prices: Adults NOK 450,- Children (3-14) NOK 250,- Book a week in advance for minimum 4 persons, maximum 10. post@flamoppleving.no, www.flamoppleving.no 2-DAY EXCURSION. ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIC WALK ON LÆRDALSØYRI Stay at the charming Sanden Pensjonat with supper and breakfast included. On day 2 there will be an architectural history tour of the old wooden buildings of Lærdalsøyri with about 170 protected buildings. The houses range from classicist buildings from the first half of the 1800s, the Swiss style and Jugend style from the period around 1900. There are many charming gardens to look at in the area. The guided tour ends with a nice lunch at Sanden Pensjonat. Price per person: NOK 2.050,- Dates: 24-25. june, 8.-9. july and 12-13. august Sanden Pensjonat. www.sandenpensjonat.no 2-DAY EXCURSION HIKE TO BORGUND STAVE CHURCH You arrive at charming Sanden Pensjonat at Lærdal. On day 2 we take a trip to Borgund along the historic trails, includig stops at Galdane croft, and several waterfalls. The historic route continues on foot in the beautiful Vindhella road from the 1840 s with guided stops along the way. The tour ends with a tour of Borgund stave church from 1170, the best preserved of the Norwegian stave churches and lunch at the visitor s center. Price per person: NOK 2.220,- Dates: 24-25. june, 8.-9. july and 12-13. august Sanden Pensjonat. www.sandenpensjonat.no 08 SAKTE.NO / SLOW ADVENTURES
3-DAY TRIP ECO TOUR AROUND NÆRØYFJORD WORLD HERITAGE SITE Flåmsdalen, the valley at the end of the Aurlandsfjord, is a typical West Norwegian fjord valley that cuts into the depths between ancient mountains. Throughout several ice ages and millions of years, ice and melt water, rocks and gravel have shaped Flåmsdalen valley, the Nærøyfjord and the Aurlandsfjord to create the beautiful, wild and dramatic landscape we see today. We walk the old roads in Flåmsdalen valley and its surrounding mountains, and go on boat trips on the fjord. Full board, including food made from local produce, cooked on a wood-fired stone oven at Eldhuset in Flåm, is included in the price. A local guide accompanies us on our excursions, explaining what we see, and lending a helping hand in rugged terrain. Day 1: Walking tour from the farm Ytrelid to the mountain farm Hovdungo (789 m) through an old spruce forest. From Hovdungo, we have a splendid view over the fjord and the mountain plains. We see coalmines, flumes and a rich fauna including skuas and other bird species. We have lunch at Hovdungo, and return via Vikesland. Day 2: We take a RIB-boat tour out on the Aurlandsfjord and the Nærøyfjord, as we scout for porpoises and seals and eagals. We stop at several places to listen to our local guide and to take in the view and the serenity of the area. We go as far as the inlet Bakkasundet, before turning around and stopping in Dyrdal to eat our packed lunches. We wander up the road to have a look at a traditional Norwegian farmyard compound, a klyngetun, before returning to Flåm. Dag 3: This trip starts in Myrdal, and we walk slowly down to Berekvam, the half way to Flåm Station, stopping several places. We stop at the goat farm Rallarrosa, where we learn about the making of goat cheese, and also sample their cheese. Along the way, we see waterfalls and rapids, beautiful mountains, as well as the rich flora of the area. From the station at Berekvam, we take the train to Håreina. Dates: July 18.-21, and August 29. - Sept. 1st. Price: NOK 8.200 + transport to Flåm Accomodations at Flåm Oppleving, flamoppleving.no WWW.SAKTE.NO / MEET THE LOCALS 09
5-DAY TRIP EXPERIENCE THE NÆRØY- FJORD WORLD HERITAGE SITE Flåmsdalen, the valley at the end of the Aurlandsfjord, is a typical West Norwegian fjord valley that cuts into the depths between ancient mountains. Throughout several ice ages and millions of years, ice and melt water, rocks and gravel have shaped Flåmsdalen valley, the Nærøyfjord and the Aurlandsfjord to create the beautiful, wild and dramatic landscape we see today. Full board, including food made from local produce, cooked on a wood-fired stone oven at Eldhuset in Flåm, is included in the price. A local guide accompanies us on our excursions, explaining what we see, and lending a helping hand in rugged terrain. Day 1: Boat trip from Bergen to Flåm Start your trip by boarding the express boat from Bergen to Flåm. The boat travels through narrow waters in the picturesque archipelagoes of Nordhordland and Gulen, and continues into the Sognefjord, the world s longest fjord. On its way to Flåm, the boat makes stops at picturesque places, and you will witness the unusual boat transfer in the middle of the fjord, where passengers may transfer from the express boat to a tourist ferry. Day 2: Bicycle ride along Rallarvegen Rallarvegen is has become well known as an unusually beautiful bicycle track, running alongside numerous natural wonders. We take the train to Finse (1222 m), and cycle along Rallarvegen to Flåm (52 m). This road was built as a service road for the Bergen Railway. We cycle westward over the beautiful mountain plateau, and down through the valley to the fjord. On the way, we witness a rich fauna, waterfalls and lakes, mountain pastures and tiny villages in a wild landscape made up of valleys and mountains shaped by ice and water. Later, dinner will be served at Eldhuset, prepared from local produce on a stone oven. Day 3: Local food traditions We clean and light a wood-fired stone oven, bake bread and make barley soup the way people did in this valley 100 years ago. We visit a local grinding mill. The owner of the mill tells us about the beer brewing process, and lets us taste his brew. On our way back to the farm, we stop by Flåm church from 1670. After lunch, we go out in search of the local culinary treasures of the season. Day 4: Hike to Ramnanosi and Vikesland Our local guide Gry Lie takes us up into the mountains. On our way up, we visit 14 ruins of houses from the late Iron Age (200-500-850 AD), before continuing towards Ramnanosi (1421 m), which boasts a spectacular view of the mountains in all directions, as well as a superior view down Flåmsdalen valley. Our journey continues down the road to the old summer pastures, to Joasete, Høgsete and Vikesland, where we stop to look at the goats. We walk through an old spruce forest and look at skuas, and scout for reindeer and eagles. Day 5: Exploring the World Heritage Site by boat We take a RIB-boat tour out on the Aurlandsfjord and the Nærøyfjord, into an area that holds some of the world s most grand and dramatic fjord scenery. People have lived here for hundreds of years, and the area is an important part of our cultural heritage. We stop at several places to listen to our local guide and to take in the view. We go as far as the inlet Bakkasundet before turning around and stopping in Dyrdal to eat our packed lunches. We wander up the road to have a look at a traditional Norwegian farmyard compound before returning to Flåm. Dates: August 6.-11/8 and September 9.-14. Price per person: NOK 14.000 + transport to Flåm. Accomodations at Flåm Oppleving, flamoppleving.no A WEEK OF HIKING, AND ADVENTURE IN THE WEST NORWEGIAN FJORD LANDSCAPE We hike around some of the world s most beautiful fjord scenery: From high mountain plateaus, through wild, beautiful valleys and down to the fjord. All our tours include a local guide. You also get to experience the street life of Flåm and Aurland. We provide accommodation at our base at Flåmsbrygga Hotel. Arrival in Flåm on Sunday afternoon. Day 1: Hovdungo Walking tour from the farm Li to the mountain farm Hovdungo (789 m) through an old spruce forest. Along the way, we see skuas, coalmines, flumes, an old spruce forest, as well as the grand view of the Aurlandsfjord, Aurlandsvangen and Flåmsdalen valley. 10 SAKTE.NO / SLOW ADVENTURES
We have lunch at Hovdungo, and return via Vikesland. Later, we have dinner in Flåm and visit Ægir Brewery. Day 2: Aurlandsdalen valley We walk through Aurlandsdalen valley, which is famous for its natural beauty. The road from Hol to Aurland is one of the main traffic arteries from east to west in Norway. Our journey begins at Østerbø, and lasts for 6-7 hours. We have dinner at Haugen Gardsmat (Haugen Farm Produce), sampling their specialties. Day 3: Undredal We walk from the mountain farm Langhuso (dated to the 13th century), and down through the valley to Undredal, following the old road people used to transport their cattle from their summer pasture in the mountains. This valley is known for its wild, steep scenery, and we will look more closely at the ways in which is has been shaped by glaciers, water and waterfalls. We sample Undredal s world famous white and brown goat cheese. We also visit the farm Hjøllo, which is situated on a mountain ledge. In Undredal, our local guide shows us around this remarkable, small village, and we visit Undredal Stave Church. We then return to Flåm by ferry, and have a slow food dinner. Day 4: Day off to explore the local places at your own. Dag 5: Hiking from Myrdal down the Flåm Valley We walk slowly down to Berekvam, the half way to Flåm Station, stopping several places. We stop at the goat farm Rallarrosa, where we learn about the making of goat cheese, and also sample their cheese. Along the way, we see waterfalls and rapids, beautiful mountains, as well as the rich flora of the area. From the station at Berekvam, we take the train to Håreina. In Eldhuset, we prepare food on a wood-fired stone oven. Day 6: Hike to Ramnanosi and Vikesland On our final day, we take you up the mountains. On the way up we go up to 14 ruins from the late Iron Age (200-850 AD.). We go on to Ramnanosi (1421 m.) which has a fantastic view of the mountains in all directions and down into the Flåm Valley. The walk continues down to Joasete and Vikesland. After this long trip, a footbath awaits us at Flåmsbrygga, followed by dinner at Ægir Brewery. Day 7: Departure Dates: July 21-28, August 11.-18, September 1-8. Price per person: NOK 18.000 + transport from Bergen by boat. Accomodation at Flåmsbrygga hotel Trip starts with 4 persons/maximum 10 persons. PLEASE CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRIPS OR A CUSTOMIZED PLAN FOR YOU OR YOUR GROUP. E-MAIL: POST@SAKTE.NO ROADS, TRAFFIC AND ROUTE INFORMATION Information on roads and traffic conditions nationally: From Norway, call 175, from abroad +47 23 23 78 63 www.175.no. Timetable information for buses, ferries, or other hutigbåtar: Ruteopplysningen Sogn og Fjordane, call 177 when in the region, or www.177sf.no WWW.SAKTE.NO / MEET THE LOCALS 11
SLOW FOOD VISIT UNDREDAL: Enjoy the atmosphere of this special village. Local cheese, selected drinks and meals from a Slow food menu. info@visitundredal.no, www.visitundredal.no ÆGIR BREWERY AND FLÅMSBRYGGA HOTEL: Beer-tasting and local food at the Ægir Brewery in Flåm. Stay at Flåmsbrygga hotel with balconies and sea views. T: + 47 57 63 20 50, mail@flamsbrygga.no, www.flamsbrygga.no HOLO MOUNTAIN FARM: Local food for groups at mountain farm. Pre book, T: +47 57 63 22 53, post@hologardstun.no, www.hologardstun.no SIVLE FARM: Local food for group reservation. T: + 47 957 83 274, randi@sivlegard.com, www.sivlegard.com RALLARROSA: Goat cheese farm and café near Myrdal. Pre book: post@rallarrosa.no www.rallarrosa.no T: +47 97424253 LOCAL FOOD AND BEER AT ÆGIR BREWERY Photos: Petter Solheim, Stine Karlsen, ActionPhoto SLOW ACCOMODATION SKJERDAL: Summer lodging at Aurlandsfjord. Self catering, 10 beds and amazing views! Pier and hire kayaks. + 47 948 29 431, anne.karin.hatling@alb.no, www.skjerdal.com SIVLE FARM: Lodging on Sivle Farm, 7 beds/3 bedrooms. Enjoy hiking in the Stalheim area or local food traditions. Price: NOK 1100 per night. T: + 47 957 83 274, randi@sivlegard.com, www.sivlegard.com FLÅM ADVENTURE: Accommodation in two apartments for up to 4 persons. Self catering or breakfast at the Eldhus (150 per person). Price: NOK 1500 per unit per night. T: + 47 915 23394, post@flamoppleving.no, www.flamoppleving.no SANDEN PENSJONAT is situated in the centre of the old village of Lærdalsøyri. The building from the 1840-ies is newly renovated and has five double rooms. Open all year. Price: 950 for double room with bathroom. T:+47 57 66 64 04, post@sanden.no, www.sandenpensjonat.no VISIT UNDREDAL: Camping & apartments. info@visitundredal.no, www.visitundredal.no BREKKE FARM HOSTEL: Self catering, 17 basic rooms Single rooms: NOK 700, double rooms: NOK1100, family room: NOK 1800. Booking at www.booking.com TASTE THE GOAT CHEESE IN UNDREDAL EAT AT SIVLE FARM T: + 47 93 03 46 27 post@sakte.no Sognefjorden Næringshage AS Fjordsenteret, P.O. Box 27 N- 5741 AURLAND NORWAY