Camping in Western Fjords
33 campsites in Norway, Western Fjords
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Just 15 km southeast of Bergen, Bratland Camping offers a quiet, well-managed site in a wooded valley beside a small lake. It is an excellent base for visiting the city while enjoying a peaceful, natural setting. On site there are 120 touring pitches with 16A electric hook-up connections available. Pitches vary in size and are mostly level and grassy, with some hardstanding options available.
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.
Kjørnes Camping is idyllically situated on the Sognefjord, three kilometres from the centre of Sogndal. It occupies a long open meadow which is terraced down to the waterside. The site has 100 pitches for camping units (all with electricity), 14 cabins and two apartments for rent. Located at the very centre of the ‘fjord kingdom’ by the main no. 5 road, this site is the ideal base from which to explore the Sognefjord. You are within a short drive (maximum one hour) from all the major attractions including the Jostedal glacier, the Nærøyfjord, the Flåm Railway, the Urnes Stave Church and Sognefjellet. This site is ideal for those who enjoy peace and quiet, renowned local walks, lovely scenery or a spot of fishing with a bonus of evening sunshine. Local activities include organised guided walks on glaciers, access to several stave churches and a goat farm in the mountains.
Fagervik Camping is a small, terraced site in the northernmost part of western Norway. Fagervik Camping offers a picturesque escape overlooking the breathtaking Tresfjord. Sprawling over 700 meters along the fjord's edge, this terraced campsite invites you to unwind amidst greenery and picturesque waters. Enjoy the convenience of pitching your tent or caravan directly on the fjord's banks, where you can cast a line and reel in a fresh catch for dinner. The stunning mountain peaks reflected in the crystal-clear waters create a captivating backdrop, while nearby hiking trails are a great way to explore the rugged wilderness. With 72 pitches, including 50 for touring units with 8/16-amp hook-ups, 15 seasonal pitches, and seven cosy accommodations, Fagervik Camping caters to various preferences. Each pitch features a private picnic table, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
This campsite is temporarily closed for redevelopment.
Located within the breathtaking scenery of Loen, Sogn, and Fjordane, Tjugen Camping offers a cosy, family-friendly escape. This terraced site is situated near the picturesque Loen River and provides panoramic views of glaciers and majestic mountains. There are 91 pitches, 60 touring pitches with 6/10-amp hook-up points, 25 seasonal pitches, and six charming bungalows or log cabins to rent. Tjugen Camping has something for everyone.
For those seeking peace and quiet on the western shore of Sørfjord is Eikhamrane Camping. Arranged on a well landscaped and partly terraced field which slopes to a pebbly lakeside beach and quay. Formerly part of an orchard, which still extends on both sides of the site, there is room for 40 units on unmarked, well kept grass, 20 with electricity hook-ups (10A). There are attractive trees and good gravel roads, with areas of gravel hardstanding for poor weather. Many pitches overlook the fjord where there are also picnic benches, which afford the occasional glimpse of porpoises searching for mackerel.
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.
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.
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.
The view from Bud Camping is over the sea and this part of the coast is known for its excellent fishing. Visitors to the campsite can choose from 150 pitches on grass or hardstandings, most with 16A electricity. The facilities on site are modern and very well maintained. The site is peaceful and is a haven for fishermen and boating enthusiasts with a variety of boats for hire. The town of Bud is close with shops, bars and restaurants. You can take walks along the coast, or just relax in an atmosphere of calm which the owners actively promote.
Ulvik was discovered by tourists 150 years ago when the first liners started operating to the head of Hardangerfjord. This pretty little site is 500 m. from the centre of the town. It occupies what must once have been a small orchard running down to the fjord, beside a small stream. There is room for about 80 units, 32 with electricity connections, and six cabins, all on undulating ground that slopes towards the fjord and a sheltered area for boating, fishing and barbecues. The site is linked to a hotel, and campers benefit from access to its facilities.
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.
This somewhat unusual site is ideally located for the attractive North Seas city of Bergen. Around 40 caravan or motorhome pitches (all hardstandings) and 30 cabins, many with bathrooms are found on one side of the road, whilst on the other side, a small patch of grass which could accommodate about 10 small tents and the facilities building is found. The road through the site is often used by heavy vehicles accessing the nearby industrial units, so don't expect peace and quiet. Having said that, the cabins are well maintained and good value; the caravan and motorhome pitches are all reasonably level and the city is only 14km away with a good bus service available nearby.
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.



















