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For generations, the Buer family has lived here, working the land, raising animals, and welcoming visitors who came to see the glacier. What was once a simple mountain farm has grown into something extraordinary: a place where tradition, nature, and hospitality come together.
At the end of a winding valley in Hardangerfjord, where the Folgefonna glacier pours its blue-white ice down the mountainside, lies Buer Farm. For generations, the Buer family has lived here, working the land, raising animals, and welcoming visitors who came to see the glacier. What was once a simple mountain farm has grown into something extraordinary: a place where tradition, nature, and hospitality come together.
In the 1970s, travellers would stop by for a glass of fresh milk, homemade bread, or a simple beer. The Buer family opened their doors with warmth and honesty. That spirit never disappeared. Today, when you meet Bjørn Buer and Elisabeth Wesenlund Hauge, you feel that same authenticity—only now, it is expressed through the Buer Restaurant, a barn transformed into a dining room filled with stories, tempting aromas, and life.
When you sit with them, they’ll tell you about the glacier that once pushed into the valley with unstoppable force, about the hard work of farming on this land, and about their decision to invest everything into creating a place where people can taste Hardanger itself. Every plate is made with local produce, wild herbs, lamb from the farm, and fish from the fjord. Every detail reflects their love for this valley and its traditions.
Buer is not simply a restaurant. It is the living story of a family that decided to share their home, their heritage, and their passion. Meeting the Buer family and experiencing their valley is to feel the true spirit of Hardangerfjord—rooted in the past, alive in the present, and looking to the future as the glacier quietly changes above it.
Top Tips for Visiting Buer:
- Watch the Highland cattle graze outside or see the lambs through a glass wall in the barn.
- Look up the valley toward the shimmering glacier for an unforgettable view.
- Join a guided hike to Buarbreen and return for a warm, home-cooked meal. ⬅️ top tip
- Inside the wooden barn, slow down and enjoy the smell of fresh bread baking, the taste of Hardanger apple cider, the sound of laughter echoing through the room, and the sight of the glacier in the distance.
And don't forget to slow down…
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Mathia Pacenti
Mathia Pacenti is based in Northern Norway. He lives in the Vesterålen archipelago, where eagles fly and the Northern Lights illuminate his path. Italy is his country of origin, a birthplace that instilled a big passion for history and geography, and a deep sense of community and traditions. He believes in cultural exchange and sustainable travel, values that shaped his early career in international tourism, where he built solid experience in the hotel and service industry. Today, through Ethical Travel Portal, Mathia introduces visitors to the dramatic landscapes and culture of the region he has come to love. He also runs the travel blog WanderNorway, where he shares stories and insights from his life and travels across the country.
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