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Mathisdalen 301, 9541 Alta, Norway
View on Google MapsA very special Norwegian family takes you for a glimpse of their life on a farm outside of Alta Norway. They live in a beautiful valley surrounded by mountains. Getting to and from you will see more of the area of Alta, seeing the Fjord, tunneling through mountains, noticing where cooper mining had once taken place, and if lucky, could see military remnants from WWII. Depending on Seasonal arrival at the Farm, a horse will be harnessed to various covered wagons or a sled. Arriving in Fall, I traveled via a comfortable wagon, with soft furs on seating and a nice warm blanket. Viewing was spectacular, the air was so clean, the combination of the farmer and his granddaughter was pleasant and I learned much about the area, their sheep farming and family. Arriving back I was escorted into what I would call an extremely well made Lavvu. Beautiful on the inside, large with a fire burning, we enjoyed treats that were simply delicious. The family again opened up to questions as to their life. I couldn’t remember when I had such a peaceful experience such as this before.
This was the highlight of our trip to Alta. If you are in Alta, this tour is a must visit. Lovely family, cutest animals and most beautiful farm. The sleigh ride was 20 mins and it was amazing. Marit, anniken and their family are lovely hosts. We recommend this to everyone visiting ALTA
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Service animals allowed, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Amazing experience. Nice long sleigh ride in beautiful location plus homemade cinnamon buns and drinks. Met the horses, sheep and the cat. The transfer was excellent as well. Really pleased we booked. Couldn’t ask for more!
The sleigh ride with two beautiful Norwegian horses was amazing. After the sleigh ride, our host Anniken welcomed us to their lavvu, served us hot drinks, cured meats and cinnamon rolls and told us stories about farm life in Alta. Anniken and her family were very warm and hospitable.. She also showed us their sheep farm, which was a plus. Her granddaughter, Hannah, was very nice and engaging. Her mom said she really enjoys having people come and visit their farm. We highly recommend this tour for anyone planning a trip to Alta, Norway.
This was the highlight of our cruise trip. Four of us were picked up from the ship by the farm owner and it had been snowing heavily and was still snowing. However, our host drove very safely and we arrived at the farm and et up with our sleigh driver and horse. We then had a sleigh ride around the perimeter of the farm snuggled up under blankets with thick snow all around. Back at the farm we were offered fresh coffee, a freshly baked cinnamon bun and some cured meats, all whilst seated around a roaring fire pit inside a sami tent. It was great getting to know the farm owners and how things work in Norway for farmers. We then went and had a good look around the barns where the horses and sheep are kept and all the animals were remarkably friendly. The ewes were pregnant and lambing not too far off. It was obvious that the owners were passionate about their farm and really cared for their livestock. We were then taken back to the ship.
Sehr gastfreundlich, sehr informativ, sehr schön, sehr herzlich und immer ein offenes Ohr. Tolle Erlebnisse mit den Hoftieren. Tusen takk.
Anniken took us for a beautiful sleigh ride through her 80 acre farm at night. We were also blessed with an amazing aurora show. Highly recommend this experience!
Eine wunderbare Kutschfahrt unter Sternenhimmel und Polarlichtern. Die selbstgemachten Zimtschnecken super lecker. Auf der Heimfahrt wurde nochmal ein extra Stop eingelegt da kräftige Polarlichter in allem Farben am Himmel auftauchten. Dankeschön für diesen magischen Abend
This was a lovely family farm experience. The sleigh ride was short, cozy, and comfortable, a definite plus for my senior mother. The homemade cinnamon buns were delicious, and our tour was filled with stories, memories, and an obvious love for the way of life. It was not cheap, but we were happy to support a local family-owned farm in the good work they are doing.
This is a really wonderful excursion which we completely recommend. It's an authentic outing to a family farm, about 20mins drive into the countryside from Alta. The welcome is very friendly, the experience of the sled ride (pulled by one of the farm's Fjord horses) is unforgettable, and the fireside snacks are delicious. We loved the home-baked cinammon buns and the local cured meats. Our ride on the sled was by moonlight, in the snow, through the surrounding fields and along the river. Magical. The hosts speak excellent English and are totally happy to chat, explain their way of life, the local history, info about their animals and more. We even got to see the Northern Lights at the end of our evening - but it would have been very special, even if that hadn't happened. Excellent value for money. Great door-to-door service: collected us from the port and brought us back in plenty of time. 10/10
