![]() ![]() Archaeological finds have traced summer farming to the Iron Age, in the 7 th century. The practice of summer farming is said to be as old as farming in Norway. It is an integral part of Norwegian agriculture, with an emphasis on milk production from cows and goats. The seter, or sœter, is a mountain farm used during the summer season a settlement of buildings which emerged to utilize grazing areas that were not suitable for year-round habitation. This is possibly the most quintessential Norwegian farm experience. ![]() Learns from it, protects it, nurtures it and hails it. This is a place which blends itself into the nature. Nothing to take you away from the majesty and quietness of the landscape expect for a small radio, a good book and a thoughtful conversation. ![]() Metal milk cans decorate the walls and summer blossoms add a pop of color against the green and brown backdrop. A small and idyllic cottage faces the morning sun and is surrounded by small, wooden buildings. We climb over a fence and take a moment to let it all sink in. Happy to receive our hands stroking their smooth faces. They scamper toward us, friendly and energetic. The clanking of bells echo in the stillness as our first greeting comes from a flock of wooly sheep. The winding road takes us through lush woodland to a mountain lake and up to an open landscape where the blue sky contrasts with the green vegetation and craggy mountains. ![]()
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