Norsk Kornolfestival 2025

WHERE: Hornindal, Norway
WHEN: from 02nd to 04th October 2025

When the spectacular Norwegian landscapes meet the excellent local beer, it is time for the Norsk Kornolfestival, one of the October events not to be missed.
A festival that has rightly earned the compliments of the New York Times.

Password: tradition.
The protagonists are the craft beers that you can enjoy exclusively during the Festival. Many of these, in fact, are not marketed, and are produced according to ancient recipes, handed down from generation to generation. From father to son.

Not to be missed, above all, the beer made with kveik, a local yeast that gives the drinks a fruity aroma. They are produced at fermentation temperatures higher than those of normal beers.

In addition to tastings, you can attend interesting workshops, and listen to local producers. In the large hall set up inside the headquarters of the Norsk Kornolfestival, you will see a live demonstration of local beer production.
If you want to discover Norway, October is a good time. While you’re at it, try taking a trip to this beer festival: you won’t regret it.

PRACTICAL INFO

HOW TO GET

By plane, you land at the international airport of Alesund, about 120 km away. From here, with the official bus, you can reach your destination. Outbound, Thursday 02nd at approximately 16:10. Return, Sunday 05th, at 09:40 (departure outside the Raftevold hotel in Hornindal). The bus ticket can be purchased on the official website at a cost of 380NOK (approximately 33€) per person.

Flesland airport, larger than the previous one, and better connected with Europe, is over 300km away. You can continue the journey by car, renting your car directly at the airport.

PROGRAM AND TIMES 2025

Tastings of craft beers and gastronomic products await you at the event, which you can enjoy at the various stands.

The festival takes place at the following times:

• Friday 03rd, from 12:00 to midnight.
• Saturday 04th, from 11:30 to 01:00.

Thursday 02nd October, from 19:00 to 22:00, there will be a preview with numerous events and activities. Sunday 05th departure of the bus to the airport (tickets can be purchased separately).

Among the events not to be missed, on Friday there will be the traditional appointment to watch the production of beer at the local Old Brewery (tickets sold separately at a cost of 500NOK per person. On Saturday, from 11:30 you can participate in a beautiful mountain excursion to Nakkebruna.