Vikbolandsstruts — Family-Friendly Ostrich Farm and Farm Shop

What the farm is like today

Vikbolandsstruts is a compact working ostrich farm set among agricultural fields on Vikbolandet, anchored by a low barn, fenced pastures and a modest farm shop. The site presents a straightforward rural character — pens and paddocks where tall, long-necked ostriches move with surprising speed, a small sales area offering packaged ostrich meat and related products, and open spaces for short strolls around the enclosures. The farm’s footprint is practical rather than ornamental and the overall mood is hands-on, farm-to-table simplicity.

Animals, products and seasonal rhythms

The farm’s central attraction is its ostriches: adults and occasionally chicks, depending on the season, visible at close range from safe viewing points. Alongside live animals, the farm produces and sells ostrich-derived food items — typically sausages, cold cuts and other prepared products — complemented by a selection of regional produce. Activity on the farm follows agricultural rhythms: spring and early summer bring hatching and lively juveniles, while late summer and autumn focus on harvest, processing and product availability in the shop.

Visitor experience and atmosphere

Visitors encounter an intimate rural experience rather than a theme-park spectacle. The farm is suited to families and curious food-minded travellers who enjoy small-scale farming settings. Sound is dominated by birds, distant farm machinery and wind across fields; smells may include hay, pasture and the faint, appetising aroma of smoked or cured meats when the shop is open. Pathways are simple and largely level, though surfaces are unpaved in places; seating is limited and the experience is informal and tactile.

Practical features and on-site facilities

Facilities are modest: a farm shop where packaged ostrich products are the highlight, informal outdoor areas for viewing and lingering, and basic visitor amenities that reflect the rural setting. The site functions as a production farm first and a visitor attraction second, so opening times can be seasonal or limited; product availability may vary with harvests and processing schedules. Expect straightforward signage, outdoor information boards about the birds and their care, and friendly, farm-focused hospitality when staff are present.

Why it stands out locally

Vikbolandsstruts stands out in the local landscape because ostrich farming is unusual in the region — the striking silhouette of adult birds and their size make the place visually distinctive against flat farmland. The combination of live-animal viewing and a producer-led farm shop gives a direct line from animal husbandry to local food production, offering a concentrated glimpse into niche farming practices and rural entrepreneurship on Vikbolandet.

Good to know before you visit

The visit is best approached with modest expectations: this is a working farm where the emphasis is on animals and products rather than entertainment. Weather affects the experience — wet or muddy conditions make paths slippery — and product selection in the shop can change rapidly. Interactions with animals are observational and safety is maintained by fences and staff guidance; handling is not a standard offering. The setting rewards those who appreciate quiet, agricultural places and straightforward farm produce.