Knut Åland looking at a goat on Aalan Farm in Lofoten
Knut Åland standing in his farm with one of his baby goats
Cheese from Aalan farm

Visit Aalan Farm, a family-run herb and cheese farm in Lofoten's Lauvdalen valley, and meet the people who supply our ships with award-winning cheeses.

Highlights

Visit a working, family-run farm in Lofoten

Meet some of the family to hear about their story

See the many cherished animals of the farm

Sample fresh cheese and herbs made at the farm

How it works

Departing Stamsund by bus, we head to Aalan Farm in Lauvdalen – a herb and cheese farm run by Knut and Tove Åland, with a little help from their children, in the heart of the Lofoten Islands.

Aalan supplies our ships with quality teas and award-winning cheeses throughout the year, making this a rare chance to meet the producers in person and taste the very cheeses you may have enjoyed on board.

Knut and Tove will share the realities of farm life this far north, while you sample their cheeses, herbs and other homemade products. Afterwards, meet the farm's goats, miniature pigs, ducks, chickens, cats and dogs – and if you're lucky, their free-range cow Victoria may put in an appearance too. Our bus then takes us on to Svolvær to rejoin the ship.

Before you book

Activity level

Moderate: Some mobility needed

Group size

Groups up to 16 guests

Availability

Spring, Summer, Autumn

Transport

Bus

Food & drink

Small snacks

What to bring

Comfortable shoes, warm and windproof clothing

Voyages with this excursion

This excursion is available on select Hurtigruten voyages along the Norwegian coast. Explore all voyages.

Available: Spring, Summer, Autumn

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  • Regular departures
  • 12 days
  • 34 Ports
  • Full board
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The Coastal Express – North

The northbound leg of our classic coastal route, from Bergen to Arctic Norway

  • Regular departures
  • 7 days
  • 34 Ports
  • Full board
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The Coastal Express - Northern Lights

Our classic route during aurora season, including direct flights from regional UK airports

  • October 2026 - January 2027
  • 12 days
  • 34 Ports
  • Full board

Frequently asked questions

Answers to the questions our guests ask most often

If an excursion is not fully booked, any remaining slots will be available for purchase on board through your Expedition Team. These will be charged in Norwegian Kroner at your ship’s exchange rate.  

However, to ensure yourself a spot, we recommend booking in advance.

You will be able to view them all by logging into your booking here.

If you booked through a travel agent, you can reach out to them for this information.

Yes, you will get a full refund to your original payment method. If that's not possible, we will reach out to check your payment details.

Each of our excursions has a rating to illustrate the level of fitness required. There are four categories, with 1 being the easiest and 4 the most difficult.

Level 1 = Easy: suitable for most

Excursions at this level are physically undemanding and suitable for most people. Level 2 = Moderate: some mobility needed

Excursions in this category involve a small amount of physical activity, but on easy terrain with few major challenges. Level 3 = Active: good mobility needed

Excursions in this category are more active and involve outdoor pursuits that require a decent level of fitness. You may be expected to carry your own backpack and equipment. They are not suitable for those with limited mobility.

Level 4 = Challenging: good mobility and fitness needed 

These are our most challenging excursions, and require a good level of fitness. They may involve hiking or biking on uneven terrain and may also require specialist equipment. You would be expected to carry your own backpack and equipment. Excursions in this category are not suitable for those with limited mobility. 

Prices can vary depending on the season you travel. Costs such as exchange rates and local prices may change from year to year, so we show a “starting from” price as a guide. The exact price will be confirmed when you book.

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