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Get your hands dirty in a natural nirvana Wolves, sled dogs and lynxes, or cows, regular dogs and pigs? Whatever tickles your farm fancy, rest assured that you can familiarise yourself with it in Norway. All you need to do is pick your farm destination and go, go, go! By Mette Hindkjær Madsen | Photos: Visit Norway
A truly fresh breath of air is not always easy to come by, but there is no better place to fill up your lungs than in the astonishing natural scenery of Norway. Even if you are already familiar with wandering the fjords, this type of vacation allows you to dig even deeper into nature’s roots and be a part of the peaceful idyll. Switch your two hiking boots for four hooves and explore Norway by horseback, fish your own dinner and get up close and personal in ways you did not think possible with some extraordinary wildlife animals. In this special, we present you with a selection of Norway’s most 40 | Issue 89 | June 2016
beautiful and exciting farm destinations that are just a simple booking away.
Forget about emails Norway’s visitor’s farms can accommodate you and your entire family in a hotel or your very own cabin for a fun getaway with an abundance of activities for relaxation lovers and sports enthusiasts alike. Shut down your computer, tablet, phone and other electronical devices and immerse yourself in some seriously fun family time. Sip on a chilled glass of wine while your kids attempt their first milking of a cow, gather the pack and go hiking in
the mountains with spectacular views, and try munching on meat from a great moose or deliciously fresh salmon with sweet and sour berries for dessert – all found in the surrounding landscape. From toddlers to grandparents, the whole family is guaranteed to be entertained during an enjoyable farm holiday, allowing you to leave behind the stresses of your everyday life to completely engage with your family in a picturesque setting that harks back to a simpler time. Do not miss out – read on!
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