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Haaheim Gaard SUNNHORDLAND, NORWAY
On the island of Tysnes, where the fords open into a maze of islands and mountains rise gently above the sea, lies Haaheim Gaard. Just an hour south of Bergen, at the entrance to the Hardangerford, this historic estate welcomes travellers into Sunnhordland, a region inhabited for more than 2,000 years. Every stone and pathway carries traces of generations who farmed and traded here long before modern guests arrived Once a working farm, Haaheim Gaard is now a
boutique hotel where history is lived rather than displayed. Each room is furnished with antiques that lend character to the walls, while polished wood, candlelight and velvet details create an atmosphere of timeless elegance. Warm hospitality makes the experience personal, and its place among the Historic Hotels of the World reflects its authenticity. Cuisine is central to the Haaheim identity.
Menus draw on Sunnhordland’s traditions and the local landscape. Herbs and vegetables come from the gardens, berries and mushrooms are gathered in season, and fish is sourced from the surrounding fords. The estate keeps the traditions of smoking
and curing alive, and its smoked salmon is especially renowned. The chefs reinterpret regional traditions with creativity, guiding guests through a culinary story that links past and present. The surrounding landscape invites exploration.
Trails lead through pine forests and up to ridges with wide views across the islands of Sunnhordland. Parts of these routes follow old pilgrimage paths that once led towards Nidaros Cathedral, offering a quiet connection to earlier travellers. Nature appears gently, too, with white-tailed
eagles above the fords and deer grazing along the forest edges, reminders that wild beauty thrives beside human heritage. On the property, the old trading post of E H
Vaage evokes the area’s maritime past. Today, the historic harbour site hosts a small summer restaurant where guests can dine with locals or relax in the sauna overlooking the sea. The celebrated garden, considered one of the
most spectacular hotel gardens in the world, blooms with thousands of flowers in summer, inviting guests to enjoy vibrant colour and fragrance.
DON’T MISS Wander through the exquisite garden — considered one of the best hotel gardens in the world — and admire thousands of blooms
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KEY FEATURES • Historic boutique hotel with antique-furnished rooms
• Award-winning garden • On-site restaurant with seasonal menus
• Preserved trading post (E H Vaage) with summer dining & spa options
KEY ACTIVITIES • Hiking along coastal and mountain trails
• Garden tours & seasonal events • Culinary journeys exploring Norwegian food with a modern twist
• Dining, sauna & hot tub experiences at the historic harbour of E H Vaage, first opened in 1902
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