The Hjørundfjord
Hike with a Visit to a Shieling
Excursion
Price from $159
Difficulty level
Level 3: Active - good mobility needed
Booking code
HR-HJF2H
Duration
2 hours 45 minutes
Notes
Read the practical information below
See the beautiful village of Urke and the surrounding area.
Hike from the fjord through picturesque meadows.
Visit a shieling and learn about traditional farming.
Taste local food.
This guided hike will bring you through peaceful meadows from the fjord side to a traditional shieling in Haukås. Restored in the 1900s, these small farmhouses are nostalgic reminders of a bygone era.
In the past, Norwegian farms were located in the villages and were relatively small. There wasn’t much pastureland around the villages and, come summertime, flocks and herds would need to be lead farther and farther afield to graze on new grass. Shielings were therefore built as overnight accommodation for the farmers and milk maidens, who had to milk the cows far from the farm every morning and evening.
You’ll be greeted by welcoming hosts at the shieling who will talk about life on the farm. Explore the site, try your hand at carrying old milk pails and sample some local produce. Then, if there is time, we’ll stop at the grocers on the way back to Urke before rejoining the ship.
Excursion is subject to a minimum number of participants.
Practical information
Disembarking port: Landing is by tender boat, and getting on and off the boat requires a certain degree of mobility.
Embarking port: Urke
Available from: Apr 1– May 31 & Sep 1 - Nov 1
Meals during the excursion: Taste of local specialties
Clothes/footwear: Hiking shoes, warm and windproof clothing
Recommended equipment includes backpack with water bottle, extra clothing, a camera, and sunglasses
The guide will bring the necessary safety equipment
Participants should be in good general health