The experience & activities – slow life at Haukali333

The crofter’s house – cosy and close to wild, beautiful nature

At Haukali333 you stay in a small crofter’s house, recreated as it might have looked around 1850 – with the most important modern comforts preserved, right in the middle of wild and beautiful nature by Lake Haukalivatnet. On the ground floor you’ll find a living area that serves as both living room and kitchen, where you cook, eat, play games and talk long into the evening. In the loft on the second floor there is a dormitory-style sleeping area with up to 6 (8) comfortable, made-up beds – perfect for couples, friends or a small group who want to stay close to each other and the surrounding landscape.

Practical facilities indoors and outdoors

In the small kitchen area you have a compact but functional kitchenette with fridge, oven and cooking plates. The cabin has a bathroom with a Cinderella toilet, and outside you’ll find an outdoor shower with both cold and hot water. Efficient heating keeps the house warm and cosy even when the evenings turn chilly.

You live comfortably by modern standards, while also getting a glimpse of what everyday life might have been like for those who lived here around 150 years ago – close to the very same wild, beautiful nature.

Hiking opportunities – mountains, fjord and trails right from the farm

Around Haukali333 you have both mountains and water right outside your door. Close to the farm you’ll find some of Norway’s most famous hiking destinations: Preikestolen with its iconic view over the Lysefjorden, Kjerag for more experienced hikers, and Flørli 4444 – the world’s longest wooden staircase with 4,444 steps and magnificent views from the top.

At the same time, you can go on beautiful hikes directly from the farm, with views towards both Preikestolen and the Lysefjord, and experience nature without crowds or stress – entirely at your own pace.

Lake Haukalivatnet is a natural part of everyday life here. The water lies just a few steps from the house and offers space for both activity and calm. You can fish from a rowboat or from the shore, go stand-up paddling or rent a kayak when possible, take a refreshing swim morning and evening, or enjoy a warm soak in the outdoor bathtub. Many guests also like to sit by the water’s edge with a cup of coffee and watch the light change over the mountains. Whether you want to be on the move or simply sit still, nature and the water are always close by.

Food and self-sufficiency – from lake and garden to table

A big part of the experience at Haukali333 is the food you make yourselves, from what the place provides. During your stay you can:

• Collect fresh eggs from the hens in the garden
• Pick herbs, salad, strawberries, potatoes and other vegetables from the field when they are ready
• Walk down to the lake, about 100 metres from the house, and fish with a rod or net

You can prepare your meals in the wood-fired oven, on the stove inside or on the outdoor grill. Eating dinner made from ingredients you have gathered yourself from the water and the land around the house creates a calm, genuine feeling – and shows how little it takes for something to feel like pure luxury.

Stories from Haukali – when you want to know more

If you wish, the hosts can come by and share stories about life at Haukali around 1850:

• The poor and busy life of the crofters
• Drowning accidents and strong family ties
• The people who left for America in search of a better life.

These stories add an extra dimension to the house, the paths and the fields around you – and turn your stay into more than just a holiday. It becomes a few days where past and present meet, in the middle of wild and beautiful nature.