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Norway's famous Maihaugen or "May hill" is Europe's largest open air museum. It consists of 185 historic buildings from Gudbrandsdalen and Lillehammer, many of them representing the farsgård of local families. The most popular attractions include Garmo stave church, the large farm of Bjørnstad with 27 buildings, and walk-through exhibits showing Norway's history.
Norway’s famous Maihaugen or “May hill” is Europe’s largest open air museum. It consists of 185 historic buildings from Gudbrandsdalen and Lillehammer, many of them representing the farsgård of local families. The most popular attractions include Garmo stave church, the large farm of Bjørnstad with 27 buildings, and walk-through exhibits showing Norway’s history.
Sample Glossary entries from Flavors of the Fjords

fårestek – Leg of Mutton

fadder – Godparent or sponsor

farbror – Father’s brother, uncle

fårekotele – Lamb cutlet or mutton chop

farfar – Father’s father, paternal grandfather

fårikål – Lamb Stew with Cabbage

farin – Granulated sugar

farmor – Father’s mother, paternal grandmother

farsgård – Ancestral home (farm) or estate; Also slektsgård

fatøl – Draft beer

fattigman – Fried Cakes, Crullers

feire jul – Celebrate Christmas

fersken – Peach

ferskvannsfisk – Fresh water fish

fett – Fat, lard, or grease

fettere – Male first cousins; See kusiner

Maihaugen provides a highly realistic view of rural Norwegian society through walking tours of restored historic churches, homes, farm yards and tools from the Gudbrandsdalen valley. Traditional farming methods and handicrafts are demonstrated, as well. Guided tours are provided in several languages, including English.
Maihaugen provides a highly realistic view of rural Norwegian society through walking tours of restored historic churches, homes, farm yards and tools from the Gudbrandsdalen valley. Traditional farming methods and handicrafts are demonstrated, as well. Guided tours are provided in several languages, including English.

finhakke – Chop up fine, mince

finbrød – Rye bread

fisk – Fish

fiskebolle – Fish ball

fjærfe – Poultry

fjellørret – Mountain trout

flamme – Flame or blaze

flatbrød – Flat bread, very thin, crisp, unleavened bread

flekke – Skin or peal

flesk – Pork

flormelis – Powdered sugar

fløte – Cream

flyndre – Flounder

folkeminne – Folklore

forlorent – Poached

forme – Shape or form

“formen smøres med smør og stødte kavringer” – Butter the form and sprinkle with zweiback

form kakene – Shape or mold the cake or cookie

forretning – Business or store

forstue – Entrance or lobby; Also entré

forvelle – Bring to a boil

fossekall – The Norwegian national bird

føste nyttårsdag – New Year’s Day

frikassé – Stew

frisk – Fresh, well, healthy, hearty, revive, refresh

frokost – Breakfast

fromasj – Custard or mousse

frukt – Fruit

frukt kompott – Stewed and mixed fruit

fyrstekake – Prince’s cake; Confectioner’s cake with an almond or apple filling