Hardanger Saft og Siderfabrikk

Hardanger Saft- og Siderfabrikk is located at the family driven Lekve Farm, with production of apple juice, cider, and a distillery for the production of apple brandy and aquavit. Nils J. Lekve, the founder and farmer Hardanger Saft og Siderfabrikk is one of the pioneers within the cider industry in Hardanger, and has done a lot to get the industry to where it is today.

Cider tasting at Hardanger Saft og Siderfabrikk

At our tasting you will have different varieties of apple cider, liqueur/ice cider, apple brandy and aquavit, in combination with storytelling and introduction to culture and tradition.

Daily tasting Monday to Saturday at 3 PM in the summer season (13th June - 13th August).

18-year-old age limit for cider tasting, but also suitable for families with alcohol-free alternatives.

Cider plank

We also offer «Cider sample tasting» called «Cider board», where you can drop- in during the opening hours 9 AM - 5 PM, and taste five different ciders or three different liquors!

The Farmshop is open from 9 AM- 5PM Monday until Saturday. Sunday closed.

Lekve Farm is part of the beautiful Fruit and Cider route in Ulvik hat consists of three unique fruit and cider farms. Everything within walking distance where you can start your trip from the center of Ulvik and walk in a beautiful cultural landscape from the fjord and up to the farms. You can expect a 45-minute walk from the center to Lekve farm. It is also possible to drive directly to the farm.