The farm was established in the 1840s, and for nearly two centuries its life has reflected the changing Hardangerfjord—shipbuilding and smithing, trade and horticulture, shelter for livestock and travelers, orchards and fishing, self-sufficiency and large-scale production. Since our family settled here in 1883, each generation has left its mark on Sjøtunet, carrying the traditions forward into the fifth generation.

Today, four generations share the farm: your hosts Simen and Elisabet with their son Jakob (5th and 6th generation), grandma Torunn (4th generation), and great-grandma Gyda (3rd generation) — together with the dog Ulla, the cat Askepott, and a small herd of sheep. Part of the farm lies on the island of Kvamsøy, where the sheep graze from spring until winter and where most of their winter fodder is harvested.