Gvarv


Gvarv is a village in Sauherad, Telemark, Norway.
Gvarv is famous for its apples, sweet cherries and sour cherries.
The Norwegian painter Erik Werenskiold painted a number of his famous rustic landscapes, such as Telemarksjenter, in the vicinity of Gvarv.
Gvarv is also the host for the music festival Kartfestivalen and the apple festival Eplefest. Kartfestivalen is an award-winning pop/rock festival in the middle of August.
Sagavoll folkehøgskole is located in Gvarv.

The name

The Norse form of the name was Hvarf, the name is identical with the word hvarf, 'bend, bow'.

Climate