Stories from Hardanger
Jon Aga grew up in Ålvik, cooked along the Helgeland coast and ran his own hotel. Then he sold it all and moved home to Hardanger. Today it's mountain trout with cider sauce and apples from nearby farms that matter.
Most Norwegians know Leif Einar Lothe long before they know his Viking compound. Under the nickname Lothepus, he became one of Norway's biggest TV personalities — first famous for blasting rock and driving excavators, now for building a Viking-inspired compound in his hometown of Odda by the Hardangerfjord.
Cider from Hardanger has exploded in popularity in recent years. Olav Bleie & Alde are among those who have paved the way and developed Hardanger into a cider destination that more and more people want to experience.
Hardanger holds several of Norway’s most popular hikes, like Trolltunga and H.M Queen Sonja's hike, but there were more reasons that made Celine in Trolltunga Adventures fall for Hardanger.
Over the last years, Cider from Hardanger has become trendy. Arita Åkre from Nå is one of those who contributed to the rising popularity of this regional specialty.
