Herb garden discovery: A Taste of Lofoten’s wild & historic plants

AUGUST

6th - 7th
13th - 14th
20th - 21th

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Just 3 km from Skårungen, Judith’s Besøkshage invites you to explore a charming garden grown over 20 years following organic principles. Perfect for families, this peaceful spot offers a unique glimpse into Lofoten’s herbs, vegetables, wild plants and historic perennials. Judith, a local passionate about nature and tradition, welcomes you to learn, wander and enjoy this special corner of Ørsnes.

Visit Judith’s herb garden – A family experience in Lofoten

Close-up of a person's dirty finger holding a tiny sprouting plant with green leaves.


  • Judith’s Herb Garden is in Ørsnes, just 3 km from Skårungen. You can park by the driveway or inside the yard.

  • The tour is led by Judith, a local host who has developed her organic garden over the past 20 years, sharing her knowledge about Lofoten’s herbs, flowers and edible plants.

  • The tour runs on Wednesdays and Thursdays on the following dates:

    • August 13 & 14

    • August 6 & 7

    • August 20 & 21

  • The tour runs from 10:30 to 12:00.

  • Approximately 1.5 hours, including tastings.

  • The tour requires a minimum of 3 participants and can host up to 8 people.

  • 349 NOK per person.

  • At the main house in Ørsnes, by the yard.

    Åsveien 47, Ørsnes. 8310 Kabelvåg

  • The tour may be cancelled in case of extreme rain or wind.

  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour.

  • Booking and payment are handled directly by Skårungen.

FAQ – Judith’s Herb Garden Experience

A person planting a small seedling in dark soil with their hand.
A field of colorful wildflowers including pink, purple, white, and blue flowers with green stems and dark green background.
A mountain with snow on its peaks in the background, and a small residential area with houses and trees in the foreground, during autumn.
A person watering flowers in a colorful garden with houses and trees in the background on a sunny day.
A person with gray hair, wearing a blue shirt and pink pants, stands with their back to the camera, observing a garden filled with purple flowers. There is a dark-colored house with a window in the background surrounded by green trees and sunlight.
Person harvesting blue flowers in a garden, wearing a sleeveless shirt and beige shorts, reaching into a blue basket.
Person examining freshly harvested herbs on a drying rack in a kitchen or herb drying space.
Person holding a large bunch of white flowers in a green leafy field.
Young green seedlings sprouting in black trays for gardening or planting
A woman in a white shirt tending to pink and purple flowers outdoors during the day.
Map of a garden illustrating various areas: starting point at entrance, a small trail leading to the vegetable and herb garden, a welcome bed with flowering plants and old garden plants, a sculpture collection area with stone sculptures, a production area with herbs and vegetables, a compost area, a small kitchen garden with gravel and flowers, a garden house for cleaning and packages, a workshop, and a guest house or cottage. Legend indicates different features like paths, collection areas, production zones, and structures.