Otternes Farmyard is a cluster of 27 historic buildings from the 1700s, offering a glimpse into traditional rural life and fantastic views over the Aurlandsfjord between Flåm and Aurland.
Look south and you see the innermost part of the Aurlandsfjord towards Flåm. In the other direction you will see out the Aurlandsfjord towards the mountains which encircle Aurland.
Otternes Farmyard
Book a guided tour/historical walk at Otternes with Norway´s_ best. Season is June to August. Season may vary, check the Norway´s_ best website for updated information, season and how to get there.
Aurland is a fjord village by the Aurlandsfjord where you have everything you need within walking distance. Many places to stay overnight, grocery store, pastry shop, pub, shoe factory outlet and a glassblowing gallery. From Aurland you can take the bus to many of the attractions nearby.
Flåm is also a fantastic starting point for many great adventures in beautiful and wild nature. Where the Aurlandsfjord ends, the Flåm Valley starts. If the Aurlandsfjord is an adventure, the Flåm Valley is an even more beautiful adventure, and both should be experienced.
Inbetween these two idyllic fjord villages you will find Otternes farmyard, approximately four kilometers from Flåm and five kilometers from Aurland. The protected farmyard originally consisted of four farms. At most, more than 60 people lived in the farmyard, including those who lived near by and worked on the farms.
The farms were run in the old-fashion way until they were abandoned. Today it is possible to walk around in the farmyard between the old buildings and enjoy the beautiful view towards the fjord and the surrounding mountains. At Otternes you will have the feeling of what life was like in the old days.
Otternes is now owned by a foundation that carries out extensive restoration of the farmyard. You have to pay a fee to enter Otternes Farmyard. In the summer there is a café with simple food serving inside the farmyard.
NOTE – The road up to Otternes Farmyard is marked with a small sign by the main road between Aurland and Flåm. There is a high speed limit on the main road, so it is important to be careful if you are driving up to the farm yard. There is a small parking lot next to the farmyard. The road up to Otternes Farmyard is a steep, narrow and winding gravel road that is not suitable for motorhomes and cars with caravans. Therefore, it is recommended to travel to Otternes on foot, by bicycle or by bus from Flåm.
Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord – What to See and Do
Flåm, Aurland and Gudvangen are perfect starting points for experiences and activities in and around the Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord, two of the world’s most beautiful and dramatic fjords. On July 14, 2005, the Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord and the surrounding area were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List together with the Geirangerfjord. The Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord are both branches of the 204 kilometer long Sognefjord, which is located in the middle of Western Norway.
Visit Sognefjord
Visit Sognefjord is the official destination company for the Aurlandsfjord, Nærøyfjord and Sognefjord area.
Hotels and accommodation in the Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord area
Overview of hotels and other places where you can spend the night in the area around the Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord.
Sakte – Stay and Explore the Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord
“Sakte” is a collaboration between companies that provide adventures, accommodation, dining and short-travelled food- and products. “Sakte” are located in the area around the Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord and is an offer for those who want to contribute to a sustainable society in the world heritage area.
