Southern Norway by camper
Southern Norway by camper: fjords, mountain roads and coast, from the Sognefjord to the south coast. A selection of wild camp spots, landmarks, swimming spots and campsites we like in the south of the country.
24 places in the guide, on the map below
Wild Campsite 10
- Børsteinsvatnet Wild camp spot close to Kjerag in Lysefjord. Great view towards lake and landscape.
- Edlandsfossen - Aust-Agder Camp spot right by a waterfall beside the road.
- Kjønnesvikvatn - Telemark Wild camping down by the lake. Fireplace and great view included.
- Morgedal - Telemark A wild camp spot in the middle of great ski history.
- Ortevatnet Wild camp site right by the lake Ortevatnet.
- Rosskreppfjorden Wild camp spots close to a big dam of the lake Rosskreppfjorden.
- Sæbyggjeåi Telemark Camp spot close to a small river, parking beside the road.
- Stølsdalen Nice camp spot close to the hike of Kjerag. Camp a bit away from the main road.
- Sundhaugen Buskerud Wild camp spot down by the lake. Pier to swim, nice lake view.
- Valevatn Wild camp spot at the end of Valevatn. Check water levels!
Landmark / POI 6
- Allmannajuvet zinc mines – Sauda Old zinc mines in Sauda turned museum, with a gallery, café and toilet building by Peter Zumthor and guided mine tours in summer.
- Heddal Stave Church Visit the biggest stave church of Norway. Built in 1200 A.D.
- Hereiane – Hardanger Rest stop by the Hardangerfjord with a striking service building of slate, concrete and glass in strong colours.
- Månafossen - Waterfall Impressive 92-metre-tall waterfall. Hike takes 30 min. one way.
- Stegastein viewpoint – Aurland Viewing platform 650 metres above the Aurlandsfjord, with a toilet building that hangs over the edge of the cliff.
- Vøringsfossen – Hardangervidda Norway's famous waterfall, 182 metres into Måbødalen, with safe paths, viewpoints, a step bridge and two service buildings.
Arctic Campers 2
- Arctic Campers Oslo
- Oslo Airport pick up point Pick up point for the free shuttle service from Oslo Airport
Swimming 2
- Fiskum in Buskerud Small beach on a lake to go swimming. Simple toilet and benches.
- Øyfossen - Valle Parking close to small waterfalls and piers. Simple toilets and possible camp spot.
Campsite 2
- Frafjord Camping Small tidy camping directly situated at the amazing Frafjord.
- Uteplassen Sogndal Discount partner Welcome to Uteplassen Sogndal – in the heart of nature, close to everything Uteplassen Sogndal is an ideal starting point for those who wish to exp…
Hiking Trail 1
- Kjerag - Lysefjord Demanding hike to Kjeragbolten, the giant boulder wedged in a crevice above the Lysefjord.
Restaurant & Cafe 1
- Underwater Restaurant - Under - Lindesnes The world’s largest underwater restaurant serving amazing food.
Also on the map: 2.952 Grocery stores, 249 Vinmonopolet, 159 Ferry quays