Fjords and Cider
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The lush valley sides dotted with idyllic farms and surrounded by colourful fruit trees are picture postcard perfect. The local farmers soon found out that the apples and fruit cultivated here, were exceptionally good and tasty. Which leads of course to the question of why? The answer can be found in the deep fjords that reflect the light up the steep valley sides helping the apples to grow, but at the same time provide light and shade so the climate is a bit cooler in the summer months. Whilst the warm water and air currents through the Gulf stream help to keep the temperatures warmer in the winter months. All these factors combined, create the ideal environment for the cultivation of tasty fruit! Today the villages of Hardanger produce 40% of all Norwegian fruit, the main reason being the special climate that is found here.