About HANEN

HANEN is a nationwide trade organization for businesses within rural tourism and farm food in Norway. HANEN has approximately 620 member companies across the country, and we are constantly growing. HANENs core values are culture, sustainability, consideration and experiences. We are a network for adventure businesses related to rural tourism and agriculture in Norway.

Contact information

HANEN has a national secretariat with offices in Landbrukets hus in Oslo.

Visiting address: Hollendergata 5, 0190 Oslo
Postal address: PO Box 9354 - Greenland, N-0135 Oslo
E-mail: mail@hanen.no
Phone: +47 22 05 46 40

Organization number: 987 257 024
Bank account: 1822.59.98422
IBAN: NO51 1822 5998 422
BIC SWIFT: SHEDNO22XXX
The invoice is sent to EHF: 987 257 024

Administration:

Managing Director / CEO
Bernt Bucher-Johannessen
Mobile: + 47 913 33 148
E-mail: bernt@hanen.no

Digital Manager
Elin Hodne
Mobil: + 47 453 99 747
E-mail: elin@hanen.no

Membership Manager
Agneta Linden Moen
Mobil: + 47 913 95 007
E-mail: agneta@hanen.no

Project Manager
Erling Kristensen
Mobil: + 47 920 34 992
E-mail: erling@hanen.no

Main Board:

Chairman of the board
Eli-Grete Høyvik
Mobile: +47 90835673
E-mail: egh@balholm.no

Vice manager
Maren Solvang Johnsen
Mobil: + 47 480 29 323
E-mail: post@soberggard.no

See list of the entire board

Regional Guide

HANENs Guides provide an inspiring overview of rural gems throughout Norway, with a complete collection of members in HANENWith maps, categories and contact information, the guide makes it easy to find your way. HANENmembers in the area.

The guide was first printed in 2024 and the 2025 edition is now available to all our members. Bring the catalog with you and enjoy Norway's rural gems.

Download wizards here

HANENs projects:

Norwegian Travel Workshop (NTW) – how it works HANEN against tour operators

HANEN participates in the Norwegian Travel Workshop (NTW) to meet tour operators and promote local food, farm experiences and accommodation in Norway.

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.

Local Food Entrepreneur of the Year

Local Food Entrepreneur of the Year (ÅLG) is an award established by MENY and HANEN who wants to contribute to lifting Norwegian local food production further in terms of quality, uniqueness and national value creation. The focus is on entrepreneurs who work for increased sustainability and create positive ripple effects in their local community. The Local Food Entrepreneur of the Year (ÅLG) has its 10th anniversary this year! Read…

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HANEN logo.

Logo for download for press, partners and members.
We encourage our members to use HANEN its logo on its own websites and in relevant marketing. The logo is available in versions for both print and web, with a colored version for light backgrounds and a white version for dark backgrounds.

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Member news

Registration for the Local Food Area at UMAMI Arena 2027

HANEN and the Norwegian Food Foundation invite Norwegian local food and beverage producers to a record-breaking, professionally arranged common area at UMAMI Arena 2027. Here you will meet buyers, build relationships and showcase your products at Norway's most important meeting place for the food and beverage industry. Why participate in the Local Food Area? UMAMI Arena brings together buyers, chefs, wholesalers, grocery players and decision-makers from all over the country.…

Norway's Best Drink 2026 – See all the winners

A record number of entries and high quality characterize Norway's Best Drink 2026. See who won and discover the best of Norwegian drinks from all over the country.

Award winners in Norway's Best Drink 2026. Here, Fiskum Fruktpresseri receives a diploma for 2nd place in the non-alcoholic category.

Strong growth in Norway's Best Beverage

Interest in Norwegian drinks is increasing. We can clearly see this in this year's entries for Norway's Best Drink 2026. A total of 353 products have been entered into the competition. This is an increase of over 22 percent from last year. The number of producers is also increasing. This year, 98 producers are participating, up from 81 in 2025. This shows that Norway's Best Drink…

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Experience Sami culture with Ellinor and Ailu Utsi

Experience Sami culture where it is lived

Experience authentic Sami culture with Ellinor and Ailu Utsi in Kjøllefjord. Join in reindeer herding, yoik, traditional food and stories around the campfire – in the middle of nature.

Hindsæter Hotell in Jotunheimen: New owners focus on local food and mountain tranquility

Mari-Ann and Øivind exchanged busy weekdays and a functional home for a life in Jotunheimen – and became owners of the charming mountain hotel Hindsæter. Now, on February 1, they open their doors for the first time. Read about their journey from twins and cars to reindeer and waffles.

The world's best cheese makes a comeback at the World Cheese Awards

Gangstad Gårdsysteri in Inderøy is competing again in the Cheese World Championship with Nidelven Blå, the blue cheese that was voted the world's best at the World Cheese Awards in Trondheim.

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!