Årøy Farm – more than just a place to stay – it’s an experience filled with history, flavor, and presence.
Årøy is a place where history lives on through encounters with the people who come here. For over three hundred years, the farm has been owned by the Munthe family, and today it is Knut and Nina who care for both the farm and the guests who visit.
Here, kings, artists, and fishermen have come for the past 230 years to find inspiration, strength, and peace. The river that flows through the landscape has drawn everyone from the Viking king Olav the Holy to English lords and European barons – and today’s travelers as well, who seek closeness to nature, history, and authentic experiences.
A day at Årøy begins with a quiet breakfast, followed by a walk along the old King’s Road to a spectacular viewpoint, a swim in the river after the sauna, and an evening meal in the studio surrounded by art and history. Between these experiences, there is space for something often missing in everyday life: time to do nothing – and yet experience everything.
Local Activities:
• River and Farm Walk – around the river and through the hatchery. A story about the wild salmon’s life cycle and our exciting fishing history.
• Walk along the King’s Road (Kongevegen) – starting right from our courtyard. A journey in the footsteps of Saint Olav up to Olav’s Spring, with interesting stops along the way, enriched with stories.
• Hike to Ormaskåri – a fantastic viewpoint overlooking the fjord. This hike continues from the King’s Road.
• Tour of Atelier Munthe – our gallery on the farmyard, where we have collected many works by Ludvig Munthe. Knut is trained at the Oslo School of Drawing and Painting and the Bergen Academy of Art and Design.
• Meals in Atelier Munthe – one or more of your meals can be enjoyed in the studio.
• In the Footsteps of Norwegian Romanticism – visit the Munthe House and Urnes Stave Church. The Munthe family played a central role in the early phase of Norwegian national romanticism and for a time owned Urnes Stave Church.
• Art and History Tour to Frønningen Manor – tour of the estate and a visit to artist Knut Rumohr’s studio.
• Art and History Tour to Astruptunet – a guided visit to painter Nikolai Astrup’s home.
• Drawing and Painting Courses/Activities – held in our studio or outdoors as plein air painting/drawing.
• Guided Deer Hunt in Munthemarka – our own forest area.
• Wood-Fired Sauna by the River.
Other Activities with External Partners:
• Cycling tours
• Kayaking on the fjord
• Mountain hikes and glacier walks
• Ski touring (randonnée) with a mountain guide
• Boat trips on the fjord with fishing
• Trout fishing in Lake Hafslovatnet – or at Lake Jølstravatnet (available until the end of September)
• RIB boat trip on Lake Veitastrondsvatnet
• Visits to stave churches
Årøy Farm and the Årøy River are located only 25 minutes from Sogndal Airport Haukåsen.
There are four daily flights to and from Oslo, and two to and from Bergen.
Årøy Farm is happy to assist with transport to and from the airport.