The 6 best campsites in Northern Norway
Northern Norway offers a dramatic landscape with high mountains, deep fjords, and magical nature experiences. Here, you can experience the northern lights and midnight sun, but also nice hikes, fishing, and whale watching. Discovering this part of Norway by motorhome or caravan is a dream for many people – it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience one doesn’t want to miss out on. In Northern Norway, which stretches from the Helgeland coast in the south up to the Nordkap in the north, there are plenty of campsites, but keep in mind that it can be quite busy during the high season. If you want to visit popular places, it can be good to arrive in the morning or, if possible, book a place in advance.
1. Pluscamp Saltstraumen Camping
Saltstraumen
Pluscamp Saltstraumen Camping is located next to Saltströmmen, or Saltstraumen as it is called in Norwegian, which is the world’s strongest tidal current. From the campsite, you have access to many wonderful nature experiences, while being close to the northern Norwegian town of Bodø.
Pluscamp Saltstraumen Camping has an excellent location if you want to visit Saltstraumen. Copyright: Pincamp.de
Information about Pluscamp Saltstraumen Camping
| Address | Knaplund, 8056 Saltstraumen |
| Telephone | +48 755 875 60 |
| post@salcampi.no | |
| Website | Pluscamp Saltstraumen Camping |
| Opening hours | Year round |
| Prices per vehicle & person | Data not available |
| Toilet/Shower | Yes |
| Washing machine | No |
| Emptying gray water and chemical toilet | Yes |
| Electricity | Yes |
| Foodservice | Yes |
| Dogs allowed? | Yes |
| Reservation | Booking is not required |
| Wifi | Yes |
| Specialties | Boat trips and hiking |
Pluscamp Saltstraumen Camping is a year-round campsite with around 80 pitches for caravans and mobile homes, with electricity in most of the pitches. The campsite has a newly renovated service facility with showers and toilets in separate rooms, as well as several family bathrooms. In addition to places for camping vehicles, there are cabins and apartments available to rent.
When camping near Saltströmmen, you should of course not miss experiencing adventurous activities at sea. The campsite offers boat trips on the tidal current Saltströmmen, and nearby, you can try diving, snorkeling, fishing, or perhaps a fast-paced trip with a rib boat. You can of course also go hiking in nature, where you will find everything from challenging top tours to trails adapted for wheelchairs.
The service houses at Pluscamp Saltstraumen Camping offer all the services you need. Copyright: Pincamp.de
Motorhomes and caravans at Pluscamp Saltstraumen Camping. Copyright: Pincamp.de
Excursion tips:
From Pluscamp Saltstraumen Camping, you can make an excursion to the pleasant town of Bodø, where you will find shops, restaurants, and a rich concert scene. You can also stroll in the harbor, check out the exciting street art on the city’s walls, visit the Norwegian Aviation Museum or maybe try a flight simulator at the Newton Flight Academy.
Did you know that…
Saltströmmen, which is the world’s strongest tidal current, occurs when tides move between two fjords and it can reach a speed of around 40 km/h. The current is so strong that ships can only pass at certain times of the day, about two hours after each ebb and flow. Going out by boat at other times of the day can be associated with danger to life.
2. Lofoten Beach Camp
Lofoten
Lofoten Beach Camp is beautifully located in Lofoten, which is one of the most popular destinations in Norway. This region offers stunning views, while also being known for its charming little fishing villages.
Lofoten Beach Camp is wonderfully located in Lofoten. Copyright: Pincamp.de
Information about Lofoten Beach Camp
| Address | Kjerkveien 45, 8380 Ramberg |
| Telephone | +47 950 352 83 |
| post@lofotenbeachcamp.no | |
| Website | Lofoten Beach Camp |
| Opening hours | May – October |
| Prices per vehicle & person | Data not available |
| Toilet/Shower | Yes |
| Washing machine | No |
| Emptying gray water and chemical toilet | Yes |
| Electricity | Yes |
| Foodservice | Yes |
| Dogs allowed? | Yes |
| Reservation | Not possible |
| Wifi | Yes |
| Specialties | Surfing and yoga |
Lofoten Beach Camp is perfect for those who want to enjoy beautiful views in combination with sporty outdoor activities. The campsite is located in the middle of western Lofoten and is a perfect base for discovering the most popular attractions in the area. Motorhomes, campervans, and caravans as well as tents are welcome at the campsite. Services are available in the form of toilets, showers, accessible bathrooms, and washing machines. You do also have the possibility to wash dishes and charge electric cars. There is also a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner as well as cold drinks, cocktails, snacks, and pastries. For example, you can try their popular “Beach Taco”.
If you want to hang out at the campsite for a day or two, there are plenty of activities to choose from. The campsite has a big focus on surfing and yoga, while also offering many other activities, such as kayaking, SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board), slackline, volleyball, and barbeque on the beach. You can also go hiking or rent a bike to discover the fantastic nature of Lofoten.
Good to know
As it is not possible to book a place at the campsite, it is recommended to arrive early in the day, and no later than 6 pm, to secure a place.
Food and drinks are served at the Lofoten Beach Bar. Copyright: Pincamp.de
Surfing is popular at Lofoten Beach Camp. Copyright: Pincamp.de
Excursion tips:
Not only does Lofoten offer nature, but also culture and history. There are, for example, plenty of art galleries, such as Kaviar Factory in Henningsvær. If you are interested in Viking history, you should not miss the Lofotr Viking Museum in Bøstad.
3. Fjordbotn Camping
Botnhamn
Fjordbotn Camping is located by the Stønesbotn fjord on the northern part of the island of Senja in Northern Norway. From here, you have a good starting point for exploring the whole of Senja with its wild and beautiful nature. The island offers dramatic mountains, fantastic viewpoints, white beaches, and rich animal and bird life.
Fjord bottomCamping is beautifully located in northern Norwegian nature. Copyright: Fjordbotn Camping
Information about Fjordbotn Camping
| Address | Stonesbotnveien 401, 9373 Botnhamn |
| Telephone | +47 778 493 10 |
| post@fjordbotn.no | |
| Website | Fjordbotn Camping |
| Opening hours | Year round |
| Prices per vehicle & person | Data not available |
| Toilet/Shower | Yes |
| Washing machine | No |
| Emptying gray water and chemical toilet | Yes |
| Electricity | Yes |
| Foodservice | No |
| Dogs allowed? | Yes |
| Reservation | Not necessary. Contact via email or phone. |
| Wifi | Yes |
| Specialties | Fishing and biking tours |
At Fjordbotn Camping, there are a total of 55 places for motorhomes and caravans, of which 40 places are drop-in places. Most of the pitches have access to electricity. The campsite has a fresh service facility, and there is also a shared kitchen with a dining room and barbecue area, kiosk, and nice picnic areas.
The campsite is perfect for anyone who wants to experience the magical northern Norwegian nature, with high mountains, green hiking trails, and white beaches. For example, you can go hiking or biking, and if you don’t have your own bike, you can rent one at the campsite. At the campsite, you can also rent a boat and go on a fishing trip. The outer side of Senja has offered good fishing for centuries. Here you can catch cod, pollock, halibut, haddock, turbot, sole, salmon, or sea trout. March and April are the best time for cod, while summer and autumn offer better opportunities to get pollock on the hook.
At Fjordbotn Camping, you are surrounded by beautiful views. Copyright: Fjordbotn Camping
Excursion tips:
There are many ways to experience nature at Senja. In addition to hiking, biking, and fishing, you can try some more challenging activities such as climbing or diving. If you visit Senja in winter, you can go skiing or try snowshoeing.
Did you know that…
Senja is Norway’s next largest island and lies far north of the polar circle. In the summer, there are good chances of seeing the midnight sun and in the winter, you can see the northern lights.
4. Tromsø Lodge & Camping
Tromsø
Tromsø Lodge & Camping is beautifully located in the northern Norwegian nature, just a stone’s throw from Northern Norway’s largest city, Tromsø. In this part of Norway, the northern lights can be seen from September to March, while the midnight sun can be experienced between May 20 and June 20.
Tromsø Lodge & Camping is a stone’s throw from the city Tromsø. Copyright: Pincamp.de
Information about Tromsø Lodge & Camping
| Address | Arthur Arntzens veg 10, 9020 Tromsdalen |
| Telephone | +47 776 380 37 |
| post@tromsocamping.no | |
| Website | Tromsø Lodge & Camping |
| Opening hours | Year round |
| Prices per vehicle & person | From NOK 365 |
| Toilet/Shower | Yes |
| Washing machine | Yes |
| Emptying gray water and chemical toilet | Yes |
| Electricity | Yes |
| Foodservice | Yes |
| Dogs allowed? | Yes |
| Reservation | Possible |
| Wifi | Yes |
| Specialties | Nature experiences |
Tromsø Lodge & Camping is surrounded by magnificent mountains, at the same time as you can hear the water from the Tromsedal River rushing by. There are roughly 50 year-round pitches for motorhomes and caravans, with electricity at all pitches, and in the summer another 30 pitches are opened, without electricity. In the new service building, there are toilets, showers, a kitchen, a sauna, and laundry. The campsite also has a restaurant that offers breakfast and lunch on weekdays.
Tromsø Lodge & Camping has an excellent location, both for experiencing the beautiful nature and for exploring the city of Tromsø. The area offers fantastic opportunities for outdoor activities in the form of hiking, fishing, kayaking, and whale watching. If you want to get a bit of a city pulse instead, it only takes five minutes to drive to Tromsø by car. If you choose to walk into the city, you can count on half an hour.
Good to know
During the summer, there is a high demand for places for motorhomes and caravans, and therefore, it is recommended to book a place in advance. Booking can be made online, via email, or on the phone.
Motorhomes and caravans at Tromsø Lodge & Camping. Copyright: Pincamp.de
Tromsø Lodge & Camping has all the services you need. Copyright: Pincamp.de
Excursion tips:
In Tromsø, you can check out the Arctic Cathedral, the experience center Polaria, and the Polar Museum, in which you get to discover the local fishing industry, arctic science, and polar expeditions. If you’re here at the right time, you can also experience the Tromsø International Film Festival or the Northern Lights Festival, both of which attract an international audience.
5. Altafjord Camping
Alta
Altafjord Camping is located deep into the Langfjorden and has an excellent location for fishing and nature experiences. The area is also known for its spectacular northern lights, and between May and August, you can also experience the midnight sun here.
Alta is known for its beautiful northern lights. Copyright: Pixabay
Information about Altafjord Camping
| Address | Langfjordveien, 9545 Langfjordbotn |
| Telephone | +47 917 939 13 |
| booking@altafjord-camping.no | |
| Website | Altafjord Camping |
| Opening hours | 1 June – 31 August |
| Prices per vehicle & person | Data not available |
| Toilet/Shower | Yes |
| Washing machine | Yes |
| Emptying gray water and chemical toilet | Yes |
| Electricity | Yes |
| Foodservice | No |
| Dogs allowed? | Yes |
| Reservation | Possible via email |
| Wifi | No |
| Specialties | Fishing and farm museum |
At Altafjord Camping, there is space for 70 mobile homes and caravans. All the pitches are located with a view of the fjord, while being close to the service building, in which you will find toilets, showers, and a washing machine, among other things. In the service building, there is also a sauna, which you can book one hour in advance. For children, there is a playground, as well as a lounge with table tennis, billiards, and darts.
The Langfjord is full of fish, such as cod and haddock, so if you like fishing, you’ve come to the right place. The campsite has several different boats that you can hire for the fishing trip, and it is also possible to fish directly from the pier. The campsite also works well as a starting point for hiking tours in the beautiful landscape, among mountains and rivers. When you’re at the campsite, you can also visit the campsite’s farm museum, in which you get to discover the area’s historical agriculture.
At Altafjord Camping, you are surrounded by beautiful nature. Copyright: Altafjord Camping
At Altafjord Camping, there are various boats for rent. Copyright: Altafjord Camping
Excursion tips:
If you visit Altafjord Camping during the summer, you can make an excursion to the rock carvings in Hjemmeluft, which are on the UNESCO World Heritage List. If you want to learn even more about petroglyphs and their history, you shouldn’t miss the Alta Museum either.
Good to know
If you are traveling in a small group during high season, with one or a few camping vehicles, you do not need to book a place in advance, you can just drop in. However, if you are traveling during the low season, or if you are a larger group, it is recommended to contact the campsite in advance via email.
6. BaseCamp North Cape
Skarsvåg
BaseCamp North Cape has an excellent location when you want to visit “Nordkapsklippan” (the North Cape Rock) at Europe’s northernmost point. The cliff, which plunges straight into the sea, is 307 meters high and when you stand here, there is nothing between you and the North Pole, except Svalbard.
BaseCamp North Cape has a perfect location for visiting “Nordkapsklippan”. Copyright: Pincamp.de
Information about BaseCamp North Cape
| Address | Storvannsveien 2, 9763 Skarsvåg |
| Telephone | +47 909 606 48 |
| post@basecampnorthcape.com | |
| Website | BaseCamp North Cape |
| Opening hours | May – September |
| Prices per vehicle & person | From NOK 365 |
| Toilet/Shower | Yes |
| Washing machine | Yes |
| Emptying gray water and chemical toilet | Yes |
| Electricity | Yes |
| Foodservice | Yes |
| Dogs allowed? | Yes |
| Reservation | Contact via email |
| Wifi | Yes |
| Specialties | North Cape and nature experiences |
BaseCamp North Cape, formerly known as Kirkeporten Camping, is located in Skarsvåg, the northernmost fishing village in the world, just a few minutes from North Cape. The campsite has around 40 pitches for motorhomes and caravans, with electricity at all pitches, as well as cabins and tent pitches. There is also a well-functioning service building with toilets and showers, a laundry room, and a kitchen. In addition, there is a restaurant that serves local dishes made from, for example, fish, king crab, and reindeer meat.
Starting from the campsite, you can of course visit Nordkapsklippan, but also go on hikes, try fishing for king crab yourself, or visit charming small fishing villages. You can also see a lot of birds, such as puffins, soles, and cormorants. Last but not least, don’t forget to enjoy the silence of this remote part of Europe.
Good to know
Drive carefully! Keep in mind that you can meet reindeer on the roads at any time when you drive in Northern Norway.
At BaseCamp North Cape you will find a well-equipped kitchen. Copyright: Pincamp.de
There are also cabins at BaseCamp North Cape. Copyright: Pincamp.de
Excursion tips:
You can hike to Kirkeporten, nature’s own triumphal arch, which offers an impressive window out onto the North Cape Plateau. If you can handle a slightly more demanding hike, you can head towards Knivskjellodden, which technically is Europe’s most northerly point.
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