Hesla Farm

Welcome home to Ligia and Knut and to Hesla Farm! In the middle of beautiful and sunny surroundings you will find this rustic and unique farm from the 18th century. The farm is one of the oldest farms on Gol and has beautiful farm buildings and an exciting history. The name comes from Hesli; a town where hazel grows, and la; water colored red by bog ore. Meaning, the farm by the marsh or the pool of water, where hazel grows. At the farm there is a quantity of hazel trees, also called the nut forest, which is otherwise very rare in Gol. The farm also once functioned as a private school for the wealthy families in the village. Experience authentic Norwegian culture and let your body and brain rest in our oasis. Find peace among the barns and farmhouses, enjoy the silence in the garden and meet our chickens that roam freely in the yard. All the buildings and rooms are original but have been upgraded with modern facilities. In total, we have 25 beds divided into 11 units with fully equipped kitchens and bathrooms. The barn has been converted into a conference room and in our farm shop we sell goods from local and national producers. We focus on ecotourism and reuse and you will therefore find many old objects that have been given a new life. The farm is only a few hundred meters from the center of Gol, which has a varied offer of restaurants and shops, as well as activities and events suitable for everyone. We are very close to many hiking trails and ski slopes, and it is a short drive away from popular winter destinations such as Hemsedal and Geilo. The nearby Golsfjellet has a culturally rich landscape with good activity opportunities all year round, such as cycling, fishing and hiking in the summer, and great trails for both cross-country skiing and alpine skiing in the winter. Recently, a building by the Tisleifjorden, which belongs to the farm, was converted into a summer-open café that offers rental of bicycles, kayaks, boats and fishing equipment. Welcome to Hesla Farm!