Gripen gard is situated in the end of the road, by the big lake Storavatnet, on the big island Holsnøy. ( the word øy means island in Norwegian). The region is Nordhordland, who in 2019 became Norways first Biosphere reserve. Search for "nordhordlandbiosphere.no" on www. In this area we have a cluster of businesses who work with wool, and a lot of sheep. The density of sheep you can clearly see in the landscape. They keep the heatland (coastal landscape where heather is dominating), and the hilly green land open, and free from bushes! Since Norwegian wool now is massively gaining interest, we have made a wool heritage route, and Gripen gard is one of the destinations on the route. Search for "The wool heritage route" on wwwI highly recommend this destination, that will give you a nice tour and overview of this region. You can by sustainable memories from your journey, from yarn to knitted garments, ham from Gripen gard is situated in the end of the road, by the big lake Storavatnet, on the big island Holsnøy. ( the word øy means island in Norwegian). The region is Nordhordland, who in 2019 became Norways first Biosphere reserve. Search for "nordhordlandbiosphere.no" on www. In this area we have a cluster of businesses who work with wool, and a lot of sheep. The density of sheep you can clearly see in the landscape. They keep the heatland (coastal landscape where heather is dominating), and the hilly green land open, and free from bushes! Since Norwegian wool now is massively gaining interest, we have made a wool heritage route, and Gripen gard is one of the destinations on the route. Search for "The wool heritage route" on wwwI highly recommend this destination, that will give you a nice tour and overview of this region. You can by sustainable memories from your journey, from yarn to knitted garments, ham from sheep, sheep fleeces and more.
Dogs are welcome, but be aware the it is sheep everywhere, and you must contrl your dog, so it is not chasing ot harming the sheep. :-)
We have elektric output for the campers. In the big new barn there is a bathroom with shower and toilet who can be used of the campers. You can borrow a bonfirepit and by firewood for a cosy fire. In the high season you can by breakfast from a small buffet, also in the barn.
Close to the farm is the nature reserve, a protected area, called Gripakletter Naturreservat. It is a very old, nativ pine forest. Glose to the farm it is the bil lake Storavatnet, and we have boats and canoes for rent. The lake is a sokalled "silent lake". You can also rent fishing equipment.
In the little farm shop it is a little range of handmade produckt from the farm, in addition to fresh egg, meat, mushrooms, seasonal vegetables and more.
Gripen gard is a sertified eco-travel destination by the brand Hanen. The far is also sertified organic from Debio.
If you come on a bicycle and have a tent, the stay is completely free! :-)