About Us
Our story and how we operate.
The first Arctic Camper van 2014 in Lofoten (Photo by Lofotposten)
About Arctic Campers in Norway
Arctic Campers – a success story that has been ongoing for over a decade and continues to thrive. In 2014, Mike and Henning, long-time travel buddies, turned their passion for the camper lifestyle into Arctic Campers, starting with just three self-built mini camper vans on the Lofoten Islands. By 2016, they shifted operations to Tromsø, and in 2017, expanded with a third camper van rental station near Oslo Gardermoen Airport.
Now, Arctic Campers is Norway’s largest camper van rental company, operating from two stations with over 25 team members during the high season. Many of our team members have been with us for years, reflecting our commitment to a positive work environment and great customer service.
The secret to our success? We live the camper van life ourselves! Every core team member is an outdoor enthusiast with their own camper van, making us true local experts in wild camping across Norway. At pick-up, we love sharing insider tips and practical advice to help guests discover the best spots for adventure and navigate their journey with confidence.
Arctic Campers first office 2014 in Ramberg Lofoten
Safe Adventures, Quality, and Care for Nature
Norwegian nature can be unpredictable, with sudden weather changes or harsh winter conditions. These challenges don’t occur every day, but they have happened—and our strength has always been in supporting our guests. Our campers are fully winter-equipped, and we provide road condition updates to ensure safety throughout your journey.
We constantly improve our operations, which is why more than 10,000 guests have trusted us to explore Norway’s wilderness over the past decade. Our team is hands-on in designing, building, and maintaining the fleet, ensuring our vans are perfectly suited for Norway’s rugged terrain.
At Arctic Campers, we believe that exploring Norway’s beauty should be accessible to everyone. That’s why we offer affordable camper van rentals without compromising on quality, so you can experience the adventure with the best service and equipment.
We are proud members of the environmental organization Leave No Trace, and we teach our guests the Leave No Trace principles of keeping Norway’s nature pristine and untouched.
Our Team
The faces behind Arctic Campers
Ophélie
Operations Manager
Ophelie runs the show, keeping operations smooth for you. In her spare time, she’s into crafts like skull carving!
Simon
Fleet Manager
Simon, our resident athlete, keeps the fleet running with German precision and still jogs to work, no matter how cold it gets!
Norma
Booking Office
With Norma, the solution is just a call away! She came to Norway in her red fire truck and traded it for a cozy cabin by the sea.
Joe
Joe-of all-Trades
Joe is everywhere—front desk, workshop, or training staff. If he’s not around, this dedicated dog musher is out with his dogs.
Kamila
Back Office
A true wildlife whisperer. After a season as an aurora guide, she felt the spirit of the North and finally settled in Tromsø.
Bobby
Clean Fleet Specialist
Bobby, our cheerful Irishman, keeps our camper vans spotless. If you hear punk music from the garage, it’s probably him!
Silja
Senior Rental Agent
Tough as granite, this Finnish woman truly embodies sisu — no snowfall has ever managed to faze her.
Tundra
Team Dog
Tundra, the cheerful mascot of Tromsø station. She’s really into the reindeer outside—if only she could chase them!
Maxi
Rental Agent
If you spot a guy at our Oslo station sipping from a mate gourd, that’s definitely Maxi—our always-smiling rental agent!
Daalia
Rental Agent
Maybe Arctic Campers’ most dedicated vanlifer, she’s a true nature lover and hiker who roams the mountains with her sidekick, Arrow.
Tiago
Turnaround Maestro
Tiago gets the vans ready in no time. When he’s not collecting speeding tickets, the Brazilian is busy chasing his pilot license.
Christian
Van Conversion
Christian, with us from the very beginning! When he’s not turning vans into campers, you’ll catch him whale watching in Lofoten.
Mike
Fleet Acquisition Manager
Mike, a founding member of Arctic Campers, now explores Fjords in his camper after years as Station Manager.
Henning
General Manager
Henning started Arctic Campers in 2014 in Lofoten. When he’s not scouting camp spots, he’s cooking up the next big idea.