Enjoy world-class local ingredients in Ryfylke

Thousands of fruit trees bloom in Ryfylke in the spring. The mild climate and fertile soil give apples, pears, plums and cherries a delicious, fresh flavour.

Some farms have grown fruit for generations, while others are new to it. The area is also known far and wide for its sweet, juicy strawberries.

The local producers are very quality-conscious, and both apple juice and apple cider from Ryfylke have won numerous prestigious awards. Visitors to the fruit farms can go on a guided tour and sample the unique products, as well as buy them in the farm shops.

Cider tastings at OmCider in Hjelmeland

OmCider produces apple juice and apple cider on Fevoll farm on Hjelmeland in Ryfylke. You can join a guided tour with tastings and visit the farm shop.

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Epleriet on Helgøy in Ryfylke

At Helgøybakkane Fruktgard in Hjelmeland, Ryfylke, you can stroll among thousands of fruit trees. The Epleriet function room welcomes groups of 20-120 people.

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Cider tasting and farm shop at Apal Sideri

Apal Sideri produces fresh and fruity apple juice and apple cider. Join a guided tour among apple trees, taste the world's best cider and visit the farm shop in Hjelmeland in Ryfylke.

Cider tasting and farm shop at Eiane Gard at Hjelmeland

By Jøsenfjorden in Hjelmeland, on the National Tourist Route Ryfylke, discover Eiane Gard. Farm shop, as well as guided tours and tastings for groups.

Farm shop at Fuglestein Fruktgard in Suldal

At Fuglestein Fruktgard in Suldal, Ryfylke, they produce apple cider, apple juice and apple jelly.

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Wine tasting at the vineyard Hebnes vingard in Ryfylke

Hebnes vingard is idyllically located by the fjord at Hebnes, Ryfylke. Here you can visit the farm, take a guided tour and taste Norwegian wine.

The region's proximity to the fjords means that there is a long tradition of fishing in Ryfylke. You can visit a family-owned smokehouse that produces world-class smoked and cured salmon and buy some of its popular salmon products in the smokehouse’s own shop.

Halibut from the Ryfylke fjords is also considered a high-quality product, which is favoured by many skilled chefs.

Ryfylke has many farms. When driving along Norwegian Scenic Route Ryfylke, you will find many small farm outlets selling eggs, fruit, berries and vegetables. You can stop at Ryfylke gardsysteri in Hjelmeland, where you can buy cheese and yoghurt made at the farm, while observing the cattle in the open barn or grazing nearby.

At Strand Gård, a small farm at Tau in Ryfylke, they produce products from quails and unique woolly pigs. When you visit the farm shop, you can see the pigs up close.

Whatever time of year you visit Ryfylke, you will always get the best the region has to offer.

Farm shop at Strand Gård at Tau

At the farm Strand Gård at Tau, Ryfylke, they produce products from quails and unique woolly pigs. When you visit the farm shop, you can see the pigs up close.

Locally produced cheese from Ryfylke Gardsysteri

Ryfylke gardsysteri is idyllically located with a view of Hetlandsvatnet in Hjelmeland in Ryfylke. They produce cheese, yoghurt, cream cheese and eggs.

At Norway’s only brewery hotel, you can enjoy beer made at its very own microbrewery.

In Ryfylke, you’ll find everything from charming cafés to exciting gourmet restaurants. You can enjoy baked goods made using recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation.

Thursday is komledag (dumpling day), when the grey potato dumplings are regularly served at many of the restaurants in the region.

The menus at many of the restaurants are based on local ingredients. The dishes change with the season to give guests unique culinary experiences.

Here is a list of different dining in Ryfylke.

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