Arctic Campers Blog
Browse through over 10 years of vanlife in Norway.
Hiking Segla on Senja
Segla is the most iconic rock formation on the island of Senja. It has gained popularity recently due to thousands of Instagram posts.
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The Northern Light Show is on!
Join the cosmic dance in Norway—camper van style! Chase the vivid Aurora with us; no more freezing, just starry bliss!
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Your Sauna by the Fjord
Check out our latest rental project: a Finnish sauna on a trailer. Either you tow the sauna with your car yourself or we deliver it on the spot.
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Almost Fully Booked!
We are almost fully booked for the summer. Consider our trusted partner, Norway Campers, for rentals in Tromsø and Oslo.
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The right to roam in Norway
Going on a camping trip in Norway comes with a gorgeous feature. You have the freedom to roam. Stay away from over crowded camp sites and find your own place.
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The Aurora Chase
Chasing the Northern Lights with a camper van will maximize your chances of seeing the Aurora to the fullest. Discover our Aurora Dome Camper and our Northern Lights Forecast tool, guiding you to find what you seek.
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New Flights to Lofoten
Great news: Widerøe's short-haul routes and Norway's national routes will be combined from March 2018 to provide more, better, and cheaper connections to Lofoten (and other destinations).
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New Lofoten Winter Edition
Cody Duncan, now a Lofoten local and photographer/mountain enthusiast, has just released his latest edition of "Seasons on Lofoten: Winter".
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New camper rental in Oslo
We are excited to announce that starting from May 2018, you will also be able to rent your camper van at our rental station in Oslo - conveniently located at Gardermoen Airport. We offer all models year-round, and one-way rentals to or from Tromsø are also available.
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Automatic Camper Van in Norway
Once again: You requested it, and we have taken action. Starting May 1st, 2018, we will be offering our popular Comfort Camper with an automatic gearbox.
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Down with the whales
If you find yourself asking, "What the heck should I do in the winter this far north?" We have two perfect activities for you: a night of Northern Lights chasing and daytime whale watching.
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Aurora Dome Camper
We have just built the ultimate camper van for successfully and comfortably chasing the Northern Lights. Stay inside to monitor the Aurora activity with a 360º view from the dome. Sleep under the stars and the Northern Lights, as the dome is located right above your pillow.
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Cody from 68North.com
Cody Duncan is a local photographer and author of an ebook series about Lofoten and Scandinavia. Due to the amount of time he spends moving camera equipment in the mountains and waiting for the perfect light (what he calls "hiking"), some people might refer to him as a geek.
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Aurora Hunting
It's about time - the first Northern Lights are popping up, and we are sitting restlessly at home. I should be outside, armed with a tripod and camera, chasing the lights. Instead, I'm writing this blog to share my experience from the last years.
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Tromsø - Senja - Lofoten
Our second part of the Golden Circle tour description. Find out about the secret spots of the island Senja. Make sure you will come out in one piece when you try to explore the secret of Mount Stormoa.
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The Golden Circle Part I
If you rent a camper van from our Tromsø rental station in the summer, you should read this tour description. We call it the "Golden Circle". You will see the popular Lofoten Islands as well as the lesser-known island of Senja. Additionally, you will visit the "Whale Safari Eldorado" in Andenes and the countryside around Bardufoss.
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A weekend in the ice
You have a long weekend and want to make the most of it. Perhaps this tour description from Jan and Linus, who visited us in Tromsø for a four-day trip, will inspire you.
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Overland to Lofoten
You don't need to be a train aficionado like Sheldon Cooper, but let's be honest: Once in a while, travel connoisseurs like you and me - we love to skip the quick, cheap flights to get from A to B. Check out this article where we explain how to travel all the way from Hamburg, Germany, to North Scandinavia.