Welcome to Hov Gård, our Icelandic horse farm set between sea, mountains and endless sky. Here you can ride through wild landscapes, enjoy stunning dishes inspired by local flavors in our restaurant Låven, take a cold dip followed by the warmth of the beach sauna, and stay comfortably at our campsite or guesthouse. An unforgettable experience awaits.
Hov Gård rests on the rugged north side of Lofoten, where the islands meet the open sea. Here at Hov on Gimsøy, a sweeping white sand beach stretches out beneath the towering Hoven mountain, and the world feels wonderfully far away. The sky is its own storyteller. In spring and summer the midnight sun hangs just above the horizon, washing the landscape in a soft glowing light that feels almost unreal. Return in autumn and winter and you might see the Northern Lights swirling above the sea, turning the night into a living painting. This is Lofoten at its most unforgettable.
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At Hov Gård you can explore Lofoten on horseback in every season. Ride across chalk white beaches with the sea on one side and mountains on the other, follow quiet trails under the midnight sun in summer, or wander through the winter darkness while the northern lights ripple overhead. We match you with the right horse and shape each ride to your level and wishes, from gentle introductions on the ground to full day adventures and multi day journeys with overnight stays.
Låven Restaurant
Our restaurant Låven is a humble and relaxed gathering place where we serve dishes inspired by local ingredients, traditional recipes and the flavours of Lofoten. We bake our own cakes and brew coffee from locally roasted beans, creating a cosy stop throughout the day.
Låven means “The Barn,” a reminder of the building’s past when it stored feed for the animals. Its rustic walls and old timber give it an atmosphere filled with history, comfort and true Lofoten charm.
Our beach sauna sits right on the shoreline, offering a front row view of the Northern Lights in winter and the midnight sun in summer. Inside, the heat settles around you while the sky puts on a show outside. When you are ready, step out and wander down to the sea for a refreshing dip. It is a simple ritual, but it captures the calm, the courage and the magic of Lofoten.
Our newest accommodation option, Hov Guesthouse, features six bedrooms, three bathrooms, a spacious living room and a fully equipped kitchen. Large windows open toward a breathtaking view of the sea, making it the perfect place to enjoy the glow of the midnight sun or watch the northern lights drift across the sky.
Our popular campsite is located just above Hov beach. We offer both powered and unpowered pitches and welcome bicycles with tents or camper vans.
We’re proud to offer a range of riding tours in 2026! We have several different multi-day tours with fantastic content. We also have the possibility to design tours based on demand!
Follow us and our horses on Instagram. Here we share small and big things from our trips, and from horse life at Hov.