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Lofthus village

Fruity by the Fjord

Lofthus

Ullensvang municipality / Hardanger region / Vestland county
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Ullensvang municipality / Hardanger region / Vestland county

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Lofthus is often referred to as "Hardanger's orchard," and with good reason. This is one of the largest fruit-producing villages in Norway, with apple orchards densely scattered. Plus, every year, the Norwegian championship in cherry pit spitting is held here!

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<p>Photo: <span style="text-decoration:underline"><a href=https://www.flickr.com/people/44908367@N08 target=undefined>M. King</a></span>, <span style="text-decoration:underline"><a href=https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0 target=undefined>CC BY 2.0</a></span> via <span style="text-decoration:underline"><a href=https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Apple_Orchard,_Lofthus,_Sep_2014.jpg target=undefined>Wikimedia Commons</a></span></p>

Photo: M. King, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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Photo: Svein-Magne Tunli, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

<p>Photo:<span style="text-decoration:underline"><a href=https://www.tunliweb.no/ target=undefined> Svein-Magne Tunli</a></span>, <span style="text-decoration:underline"><a href=https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 target=undefined>CC BY-SA 4.0</a></span> via <span style="text-decoration:underline"><a href=https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lofthus_fruiblossoms_tunliweb_2.jpg target=undefined>Wikimedia Commons</a></span></p>

The nearly 600 residents of Lofthus enjoy the pleasure of experiencing large-scale fruit blossoms every spring. Seeing and smelling the white, fragrant apple blossoms along the Sørfjorden is a special experience for sure.

 

So beautiful is this village that even Edvard Grieg, the world-renowned composer from Bergen, had a composer's hut built in Lofthus. Inspired by the Hardanger nature, he found inspiration for his music.

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In recent years, Lofthus has become known for its cider production. In the steep slopes, apples are cultivated, sun-facing towards the southwest, with fertile soil and long summer days. Cider production has led to many new attractions with cider tasting—often combined with local food and tours in the orchards.

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<p>Photo: <span style="text-decoration:underline"><a href=https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Ryan_Hodnett target=undefined>Ryan Hodnett</a></span>, <span style="text-decoration:underline"><a href=https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 target=undefined>CC BY-SA 4.0</a></span> via <span style="text-decoration:underline"><a href=https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lofthus_-_Ullensvang,_Norway_2021-07-26_(02).jpg target=undefined>Wikimedia Commons</a></span></p>

Photo: Ryan Hodnett, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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And for those who wish to venture further up, the mountains around Lofthus await. One of the most famous hikes is the Queen's Trail, named after HM Queen Sonja of Norway. This is one of the queen's favorite hikes, which says a lot about its beauty. This mountain hike can start (or end) in Lofthus, taking you 1,100 meters up into the mountains between the villages of Lofthus and Kinsarvik.

 

Lofthus is a charming village, from the fjord to the mountains – and in between.

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<p>Photo: <span style="text-decoration:underline"><a href=https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Vinguru target=undefined>Jan-Tore Egge</a></span>, <span style="text-decoration:underline"><a href=https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 target=undefined>CC BY-SA 4.0</a></span> via <span style="text-decoration:underline"><a href=https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:RV13_Lofthus.jpg target=undefined>Wikimedia Commons</a></span></p>

Photo: Jan-Tore Egge, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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Sources

Main photo on top by Svein-Magne Tunli, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Lofthus (Ullensvang) – Wikipedia

Guide to Lofthus - What to see and do in Lofthus - Fjord Tours

HEIM | Lofthus sideri (lofthus-sideri.no)

 

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Where is Lofthus?

Dentist

Church

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Swimming pool

Primary school

Kindergarten

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Game hunting

Small boat harbour

Sea fishing

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Shooting range

Soccer club

Choir

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Vinmonopolet (wine and liquor shop)

Library

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Doctor's office

High school

Junior high school

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Pharmacy

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Movie theater

Electric car charging

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Volleyball

Handball

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Note that not all available houses in the village are listed on freysta.com. Feel free to contact the municipality for more information about available homes. Best of luck with finding your dream home!

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