HANEN shows the way to farm tourism and farm food

HANEN shows the way to Norwegian rural gems

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With us in HANEN you will find authentic Norwegian experiences – close to nature, culture and food.

Would you like to spend the night in a barn, taste local food straight from the farm or hike in beautiful landscapes?

Explore the opportunities at our member companies:

Activities and experiences

Accommodation

Food and beverage manufacturers

Farm shops

Serving

Meetings, courses and parties

The Freberg Brothers win the BU Prize – a strong recognition of innovation in agriculture

The Freberg brothers have been named winners of the BU Prize, a prestigious award presented by Innovation Norway on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food. Read about the criteria, the finalists and the significance of the award.

Protected designations for Pages from Sogn

Pages from Sogn receive a protected designation

Cider from Sogn has been granted a protected designation. The scheme provides the strongest protection a product can receive in Norway and is intended to ensure quality, diversity and local roots in cider production in Sogn.

HANEN participating in the world's largest food and agricultural trade fair – Internationale Grüne Woche (IGW) 2026

In January 2026, participating HANEN together with a number of Norwegian food, beverage and tourism companies at the world's largest meeting place for food and agriculture – Internationale Grüne Woche (IGW) in Berlin. From 16 to 25 January 2026, more than 1500 exhibitors from over 70 countries will gather in Berlin to showcase flavors, innovation and food culture from…

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HANEN farm shop school

Learn to start, run and develop your own profitable farm shop with HANENs Farm Shop School. Practical courses, sharing of experiences and professional support – tailored for those who want to sell local food and farm products directly to the customer.

National Championship in Honey

NM i Honning is an annual celebration of Norwegian beekeeping and honey production, established in 2017. The event aims to promote the quality and diversity of Norwegian honey, as well as increase pride among Norwegian beekeepers. Behind NM i Honning is HANEN, the Norwegian Beekeepers' Association and ByBi, with HANEN as project manager. Together they work to raise awareness…

Norway's Best Drink

Norway's Best Drink is the largest annual and national competition for Norwegian beverage producers with local processing of Norwegian raw materials. The competition is a symphony of flavors that only Norway can offer - because in every glass there is a piece of Norway's soul hidden. HANEN has run the competition for the Norwegian Apple Festival since 2018, which had its origins in the fruit industry in Telemark and the Norwegian Apple Festival at Gvarv in 2009.

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Give the gift of an experience!

Pleasant experiences are the perfect gift. HANEN is now offering gift cards at our businesses, and you can pick and choose from memories to last a lifetime. Romantic long weekends, dog sledding, whale watching and cider tasting are just some of the experiences our businesses can offer. Or you can use the gift card at one of the many farm sales.

Experience the land of HANEN

HANEN is behind the websites Honninglandet.no, Ostelandet.no and Siderlandet.no – digital universes that highlight Norwegian raw materials, producers and taste experiences. Learn more about Norwegian honey and beekeeping, gain insight into the country's diverse world of cheese and cider!

Ostelandet

Hanen has, in collaboration with Norsk Gardsost, developed ostelandet.no. Ostelandet Norge is a national, objective and knowledge-driven website that offers a complete overview of all Norwegian cheese and Norwegian cheese producers.

Siderlandet

Siderlandet Norge is a national, objective and knowledge-based website that provides a complete overview of genuine Norwegian cider and Norwegian cider producers.

Honninglandet

The Honeyland has been prepared in collaboration with ByBee og Norwegian Beekeepers' Association, and has a vision to increase knowledge about Norwegian honey and highlight Norway's diversity of beekeepers.

Explore HANENs selected itineraries

We invite you on unique journeys through the Norwegian landscape – whether you follow historic pilgrimage routes, pedal through the countryside by bike, or explore the flavors along one of our many side routes.

Along the way, you'll find great meals, charming accommodations, local cuisine, and genuine encounters with people who are passionate about what they do. The route is yours – we're happy to share the experiences with you.