Lofthus

Lofthus - the orchard of Hardanger

Visiting Lofthus gives you a good starting point for many exciting experiences. The surrounding area is often known as the orchard of Hardanger, a name this beautiful district bears proudly.

The scenery in Hardanger is at its most beautiful in Lofthus, with a fantastic views of the Folgefonna glacier. It is easy to understand why Lofthus was one of Edvard Grieg's favourite haunts.
Spring reveals a pink and white symphony of apple blossoms contrasting sharply with green hills and snow capped mountains, with the fjord as a backdrop.

Activities and sights in Lofthus
- Hardanger orchard walk – a walking trip through the area
- Take Munketrappen – the path made by the monks that came here around 1200
- Visit the hut of the composer Edward Grieg
- Enjoy a good meal at the a la carte restaurant Zanoni
- Take a trip to the mountain formation Trolltunga, 30 minutes by car
- The Norwegian hydroponic and industrial museum in the nearby Tyssedal
- Fantastic view over the Folgefonna glacier
- Hardangarvidda mountain plateau

Lofthus is one of our destinations on the tour
Hardanger in a nutshell

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