No matter how many types of tourism did not exist, recreation on the nature is very popular for everyone. In this regard, Norway can safely be called an ideal country, because here literally at every step there are sites for camping. You just need to have a tent and other accessories near your hand to enjoy a relaxing break in the bosom of an extraordinary nature.
Features of camping in Norway
To find out where to pitch a tent better, review some facts:
- This northern country is famous for its giant fjords , surrounded by mountains and dense greenery. Going west, you can reach the ideal sites for visiting local attractions . Looking at the map of campsites in Norway, you can see that most of them are located just on the shore of large fjords, such as Geirangerfjord and Sognefjord .
- The further north, the more interesting are the surrounding landscapes. Here you can relax in the quiet coves with snow-white beaches and turquoise water. In this part of Norway, the most popular camping sites are located in the Lofoten Islands .
- Bases located in the east of the country are best suited for cyclists, fishing and mountaineering (hiking).
- Norway is unique in that here everyone can set up a tent right in the middle of a national park . The right to touch the blessings of nature is absolutely every tourist. The main thing is to observe the rules established by the Law on the right of access to nature
Types of Norwegian camping
In this country, in order to relax in nature, it is not necessary to give up all the benefits of civilization. In Norway, luxury camping is very popular, or so-called "glamorous campsites". Usually in their territory there are small houses in which television sets, a separate bathroom, a kitchen and even modern equipment are provided. They are built from natural materials in a style that blends harmoniously with the surrounding nature. The equipment of the house can be selected at the booking stage.
For lovers of traveling on vans in Norway there are also special camping sites. The main thing at the same time to remember that the house on wheels must meet the following standards:
- width - not more than 2.55 m;
- length - not more than 18.75 m (together with the car);
- height - without restrictions.
If the dimensions of the van exceed the established standards, then it must necessarily be equipped with white reflectors.
List of popular Norwegian camping sites
In this country there are many places in which ideal conditions for recreation in nature are created. They can be chosen depending on accommodation, equipment and cost. According to the Association of Hospitality, the following campsites have gained the most popularity in Norway:
- Hallingdall Holiday Park;
- Kristiansand Feriesenter;
- Moysand Familiecamping;
- Solvgarden Hotell & Feriesenter;
- Grindafjord Holiday Center.
All of the above recreation facilities are classified as "luxury". For tourists looking for a place for a budget holiday in Norway, it's best to go camping Odda. It is located between the two largest national parks of the country - Hardangervidda and Folgefonna . Local tour operators organize excursions to waterfalls and glaciers , walks by canoe and boats on the Ringedalsvatnet lake, as well as hikes to the Trolltunga rock (Troll tongue) .
Admire the beautiful scenery, hunt or go fishing can be in another, no less famous camping in Norway - Senj . It is located on the shore of Lake Trollbuvanne in the heart of Segni, Norway's second largest island . In the waters of this lake is a large number of salmon and trout.
Before you start your journey around the country, it is better to stock up on bed linen, kitchen utensils and personal hygiene products in advance. In campings in Norway they can cost an order of magnitude higher. And it is better to take care of renting houses in advance, since in the high season they may simply not be enough. Place under the tent is not necessary to book, it can be installed directly in the field or on the shore of the lake. The main thing is not to disturb anyone and leave garbage after yourself.