NM i Ljåslått (Scything Championship)
Watch local teams compete with scythes, folk music, and community celebration
~14:00
Hjartdal Scything Championship & Haymaking Festival
Slåttefestivalen
Hjartdal, Norway
Jun 14, 2025Expected
Each summer, the village of Hjartdal in Telemark celebrates traditional haymaking with the Slåttefestivalen. Scythe-mowing championships and old harvest crafts fill the festival, in a celebration that honors the farming and craftsmanship at the roots of this Norwegian valley.
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Day 1 · Jun 14
Where it happens
Slåtteområdet ved Hjartdal Bygdetun
Hjartdal, Norway
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Dress for the setting
Wear sturdy outdoor clothing and boots
Ask before close-up photos
Seek permission before entering performance or competition areas.
Respect local boundaries
Respect the farming practices and competition rules; ask before photographing people.
Practical notes
Crowds & timing
Crowd level: moderate.
Tickets
Free events are available.
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Hjartdal Scything Championship & Haymaking Festival
Slåttefestivalen
Hjartdal, Norway
Each summer, the village of Hjartdal in Telemark celebrates traditional haymaking with the Slåttefestivalen. Scythe-mowing championships and old harvest crafts fill the festival, in a celebration that honors the farming and craftsmanship at the roots of this Norwegian valley.
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Jun 14, 2025Expected dates
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Learn about Field GuideThe story behind it
Hjartdal's cultuur is rooted in farming and craftsmanship. Slåttefestivalen honors summer harvest traditions through scything competitions and by showcasing rural life, crafts and music as part of Telemark's farming heritage.
Key moments to know
Day 1Jun 14~14:00Expected
NM i Ljåslått (Scything Championship)
Watch local teams compete with scythes, folk music, and community celebration
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Dress for the setting
Wear sturdy outdoor clothing and boots
Ask before close-up photos
Seek permission before entering performance or competition areas.
Respect local boundaries
Respect the farming practices and competition rules; ask before photographing people.
Essentials at a glance
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Jun 14, 2025
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City / Area
Hjartdal
Eastern Norway (Telemark)
Cost
Free public events available
Good for
Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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