Grimo

We are now passing the village of Grimo to the north. Here, like many other places in the area, most of the industries are based on fruit production combined with sheep farming. This way, they not only preserve the beautiful cultural landscape, but also promote local economic development and processing of local raw materials. The climatic conditions, together with the rich soil, provide a basis for growing high-quality fruit. Cherries, apples, plums, and pears are the most important, but creative farmers are constantly finding new ways to use the land. At Grimo, the soil and climate are particularly good, reportedly better than many other places in Hardanger. It is said that grain was grown and beer was brewed here in ancient times, and the beer was both tasty and good due to the high quality of the grain. They also tried to grow grain on the opposite side of the fjord, but it was mostly suitable for making soup. According to some old sources, the area was therefore named "Supastranda" or "Soup Beach" due to the poor soil. According to local experts, Grimo enjoys half an hour more sunlight every day than the opposite side of the fjord.