Camping in Western Fjords
33 campsites in Norway, Western Fjords
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Trollstigen Camping and Gjestegård is a member of the PlusCamp group and set in the valley that leads to the famous Trollstigen or Troll Road that ascends and continues across the peaks to Gerainger Fjord. On site you will find excellent catering facilities shared with coach parties beginning their ascent of the Trollstigen. There are quality traditional style cabins for hire and more basic camping with extensive areas for tents. There are unmarked pitches for motorhomes and caravans with 14 able to access electric hook-ups. Located in an open part of the valley, the grass pitches afford spectacular mountain views. The central facilities are housed in traditional styled timber buildings with grass roofs. A Troll theme influences signage and decoration and campers and tourists have access to the sale of souvenirs continuing this theme. This site has close links with the recently opened viewpoint at the summit of the Troll Road and makes a good base to return to if the view is obscured by clouds as is inevitable at times in mountainous country.
Strynsvatn Camping is a family-run campsite idyllically located by Strynevatnet, approximately 12 km east of Stryn Centre, with fantastic views overlooking Strynevatnet and its surrounding mountains. The site has been running the same way for almost 50 years and offers 170 pitches, of which 50 are for touring units. 80 seasonal pitches. There are also 40 bungalows, chalets, apartments and log cabins available to hire. This is the perfect starting point for experiencing the many activities available in the area. The area is known for its dramatic mountains, luscious green lakes, waterfalls and many hiking opportunities. Swimming, kayaking, and boating are also very popular on-site on hot summer days, and during the evening, if you head down to the water front, you will find the communal BBQ and bonfire area. Perfect for soaking up the surroundings whilst enjoying a bite to eat. Other on-site facilities include a children's playground with a trampoline and climbing wall. There's free WIFI, a beach volleyball court, and a pingpong table; you can also rent bicycles on the site.
Enclosed by high mountains, in a peaceful location close to woodland, Sæbo Camping sits on the shore of Lake Eidfjord and adjacent to a salmon and trout river. Its 100 touring pitches are on level grass, and about 60 have 10A electricity hook-ups. Some 40 pitches are occupied by wood cabins, and 14 of these can be rented.
This site is beside the famous Sognefjord, the longest fjord in the world. It is ideally situated if you want to explore the region's glaciers, fjords and waterfalls. The 100 pitches (all with 16A electricity) are level with well-trimmed grass, connected by tarmac roads are suitable for tents, caravans and motorhomes.
This campsite is temporarily closed for redevelopment.
Geiranger Camping enjoys a prime location in the very heart of Geiranger village, offering stunning views of the iconic Geirangerfjord and the impressive cruise ships that often anchor nearby. Situated right on the shoreline at the end of the fjord, it provides an excellent base for exploring the area's natural beauty and attractions.
For those travelling north on the E39 beyond Bergen, there are surprisingly few attractive sites until one reaches the southern shore of the mighty Sognefjord, close to the ferry crossing from Oppedal to Lavik. A left turn towards Brekke takes you to the family-run Botnen Camping overlooking the fjord and with wonderful views of distant mountains.
Uniquely centred around a working fishing quay set in an idyllic bay, Skjerneset Camping has been developed to give visitors a historical insight into this industry. It steps back in time in all but its facilities and offers boats to hire and organised trips on a working fishing boat.
In a wide, open, sunny part of the valley, overlooked by mountains containing the largest glacier in northern Europe, this neatly laid out and well equipped small site offers 35 large, marked and numbered touring pitches, all with electricity connections (10A) and 15 with gravel hardstandings. Located on the outskirts of a village, you can expect neatly mown grass, attractive trees and shrubs and a warm welcome from the owners. Fishing is possible in the river adjacent to the site. Reception and modern facilities are housed in a traditional, turf-roofed building and there is a heated outdoor swimming pool and terrace affording views of mountain peaks.
Saltkjelsnes Camping is a terraced site and camp with sloping grounds situated in beautiful natural surroundings on a peninsula by the Rødvenfjord. It is in Eidsbygda, Møre og Romsdal, located by the sea. There are 44 grass/hardstanding touring pitches with 16/10-amp hook-up points. 15 seasonal pitches. Also, 15 hikers' cabins and bungalows/chalets are available to hire.
Jølster Panorama is an idyllic and modern campsite situated on the edge of Jølstravatnet lake in Skei i Jølster, Norway. Located approximately 1.5 km from Skei Servicenter, it serves as an excellent base for exploring the stunning surrounding area and engaging in various activities on offer in the Jølster region. The campsite offers 70 pitches of which 40 are for touring and have electric and water hook up points available. Most pitches have uninterrupted panoramic views of the lake and the mountains. The lake itself is renowned for trout fishing, allowing guests to fish directly from the campsite.
Mjelva Camping Og Hytter has been a family-run site since 1964 in Nord-Fron, Norway. It is situated near the shore of the Mjølvatn lake, surrounded by stunning mountains and forests. The campsite had 93 pitches, 55 for touring, with 16 amp electric hook-up points available. There are also 20 cabins to rent. The campsite is a great place to relax and enjoy the outdoors. There are plenty of hiking, fishing, swimming, and boating opportunities. The campsite is also close to several other attractions, including the Jotunheimen National Park and the Rondane National Park.
Flåm Camping and Hostel is located within the scenic Flåm Valley, surrounded by mountains and the stunning fjord landscape of Norway. It's conveniently located just 300 meters (a 4-minute walk) from popular attractions such as the Flåm Railway, the Navvies' Bicycle Road, and the ferry harbour for Nærøyfjord cruises. Flåm Camping and Hostel prides itself on its informal, family-friendly atmosphere and commitment to the environment, maintaining its origins as a farm. It's a convenient and comfortable option for those looking to experience the beauty of Flåm and the surrounding fjords.
Maurangerfjord is a steep-sided arm leading off the eastern shore of the middle reaches of the Hardangerfjord. Sundal Camping is divided into two sections: a wooded waterfront site, between the local road and the fjord, which combines camping with a small marina; and an open meadow site uphill of the local road. In total there are 60 pitches for touring and ten cabins for hire. Sundal is not only ideally situated for Folgefonn; it is also the nearest site to the charming small town of Rosendal, famous for the stately home of the celebrated Rosenkrantz family. The village of Mauranger commands magnificent views across the waters. Cutting through the village is a turbulent stream, popular with those in search of trout.
This is a delightful, small, rural site which slopes down to Malmefjorden, a sheltered arm of Fraenfjorden. Bjølstad has space for just 45 touring units on grassy, fairly level terraces either side of the tarmac central access road. A delight for children is a large, old, masted boat which provides hours of fun. At the foot of the site is a waterside barbecue area with a large, communal, turfed roof area, a shallow, sandy, paddling area for children and a jetty. Both rowing and motorboats (with life jackets) can be hired and one can swim or fish in the fjord.
Stordal Camping is situated on the shores of Storfjorden where high forested valley sides open to an inlet where the Stordalselva salmon river enters the fjord. It is an ideal location for fishing and boating but also a peaceful base to explore sights like Trollstigen and Muldalfossen, the fourth highest waterfall in the world. Modern sanitary facilities housed in traditional wooden buildings with turf roofs serve 30 touring pitches, 18 with access to electricity points (16A). Passing cruise ships head for Gerainger or Ålesund and both of these popular places are easily accessed by road.
Located in the district of Vik on the south shore of Sognefjord, 4 km. from the small port of Vangsnes, Tveit Camping is part of a small working farm and it is a charming neat site. Reception and a kiosk open most of the day in high season and there is a phone to summon assistance at any time. Three terraces with wonderful views of the fjord provide 35 pitches with 30 electricity connections (10A) and there are also site owned cabins. On the campsite, you will find a restored Iron Age burial mound dating from 350-550 AD, whilst the statue of ‘Fritjov the Intrepid’ towers over the landscape at Vangsnes.
Sandvik is a compact, small site in Gaupne, close to the Nigardsbreen Glacier and the spectacular Rv55 high mountain road from Lom to Sogndal. It provides 50 touring pitches, 48 with electrical connections (8/16A), arranged in an orchard setting either side of a road. A large supermarket, post office, banks and tourist information are all within a level 500 m. stroll. A café in the reception building is open in summer for drinks and meals and the small shop sells groceries, ices, soft drinks and sweets. Fjord fishing is nearby, as are guided tours of the Nigardsbreen and Jostedalsbreen glaciers.
Gryta Camping is located right at the edge of Lake Olden, between the fjords of the Jostedalsbreen National Park in the west of Norway. 10km from the site lies the Jostedalsbreen, the largest glacier on the European mainland. The site is located between various glacier tongues, and there are numerous small rivers nearby. One of these streams flows across the site and feeds into Lake Olden. The site has 120 grass pitches, of which 80 are for touring units, and it has 16/10-amp hook-up points. There are also five bungalows or log cabins available to hire. While staying here, you are guaranteed breath-taking views of the lake and the surrounding fjords.
Located in the dramatic Oldedalen Valley at the foot of the Briksdal Glacier, the Briksdal Mountain Lodge offers overnight Motorhome parking with unbeatable access to one of Norway’s most iconic natural wonders. A mix of grass and hardstanding pitches, some with electric hook-up, are set against a backdrop of towering peaks and glacial streams.Facilities are simple but spotless, with modern, heated sanitary blocks, free hot showers, and family rooms. A laundry room with a washer/dryer is available. Barbecue areas and picnic benches are dotted around the grounds, and a cosy café serves local dishes and packed lunches. There’s a small souvenir shop and helpful staff who can advise on walking routes and glacier tours.
Western Fjords
The attraction in this area is of course the amazing fjords. Dug out by ice, stone and rock during successive ice ages they are stunning example of natural beauty. Cycling routes, day cruises and hiking trails are all popular ways of exploring this area.



















