Hol Ysteri is a small Norwegian artisan dairy located in the Hallingdal region, known for producing traditional cheeses made primarily from goat’s milk. The dairy was established by the Stenberg family, who continue a long-standing local tradition of mountain farming and cheesemaking.
Their production is closely connected to the surrounding alpine landscape, where goats graze on natural pastures rich in herbs and grasses that influence the flavor of the milk. Hol Ysteri focuses on small-scale, craft production, combining traditional Norwegian dairy techniques with careful maturation to develop cheeses with distinct regional character.
Among their best-known products are cheeses such as Prosten, the Leirgrøv series of aged goat cheeses, and Brun Geitost, a classic Norwegian brown whey cheese. Many of their cheeses highlight seasonal milk from summer mountain pastures, reflecting the concept of stølsdrift, the traditional practice of moving livestock to highland farms during the grazing season.
Through this approach, Hol Ysteri has become recognized as one of the notable producers within Norway’s modern artisan cheese movement, contributing to the growing international interest in Norwegian farmhouse cheeses.
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