Hellesylt: Meet the Locals & Visit to Ancient Operational Farm
- Visit a mountain farm with sheep and llamas, operated by the local family for over 400 years
- Learn about the trials and tribulations of mountain farming, and the people who dared to live there
- Pick-up/drop-off, knowledgeable guide, a cultural treat and farm animal encounters included
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Overview
The farm has been operated for close to 2000 years, and is one of the oldest mountain farms along the UNESCO World Heritage fjord, the Geirangerfjord. Nestled on top of a mountain cliff, this farm has one of the best views Norway has to offer.
What's included?
Pick-up/drop-off from central Hellesylt
Knowledgeable, English-speaking guide
Meeting with the Bonsaksens family
A taste of award-winning cheeses and drinks
Meeting with sheep, sheepdogs and llamas
What to expect?
Meet the locals
Visit a mountain farm with sheep and llamas, owned and operated by the Bonsaksens for more than 400 years. Learn about the trials and tribulations of mountain farming, and the extraordinary people who dared to live here.
The farm is one of the oldest mountain farms along the UNESCO World Heritage fjord, the Geirangerfjord. Nestled on top of a mountain cliff, this farm has one of the best views Norway has to offer.
At the farm there will be a meet and greet with the farm's animals. Although the sheep is most likely grassing up in the steep mountains, there will still be animals to see. Llamas are a curious fan-favorite. Thirteen of them, each with their own personality. If you want a close encounter, grab a handfull of pellets and they might want to eat out of your hand.
Coffe, Tee and Waffles will be served.
A bus will take you to and from the farm. The meeting point is really close to the cruise port. Meet up time 15 min before departure.
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Meeting point Bonseye AS, Maråkvegen 49, Geiranger