Camping in Stryn

Camping in Stryn offers the opportunity to spend an active holiday surrounded by nature all year round. Stryn, in the province of Sogn og Fjordane in the south of Norway, is practically surrounded by water. Rivers, lakes and the Nordfjord characterise the landscape and tempt water sports enthusiasts in particular to go camping. The area is also famous for the Jostedalsbreen, the largest continental glacier in Europe.

Special features of camping in Stryn

There are a large number of campsites in Stryn and the surrounding area. Camping is possible all year round at almost all of them and is a special experience thanks to the close proximity to nature. Stryn is located directly on the River Stryneelva, not far from the Nordfjord. In the surrounding mountains there are many options for hiking tours of all levels of difficulty.

Most of the campsites in Stryn and the surrounding area are located by the water. This makes them particularly suitable for holidaymakers who want to enjoy activities on or in the water. On the one hand, it is possible to camp directly in Stryn. On the other hand, there are other campsites inland on the neighbouring lakes Oppstrynsvatnet and Nedrefloen directly on the water outside the towns.

Travelling

If you are travelling from Germany, it makes sense to make two or three stopovers. For holidaymakers from eastern Germany, it is advisable to travel via Berlin to Rostock and from there take the ferry to Gedser. Via Copenhagen, Gothenburg and Oslo, travellers reach Stryn after a total of around 1,700 km. For holidaymakers from the north, west and south of Germany, it is advisable to join the A7 (E45) in Hamburg at the latest and follow it to Hirtshals in Denmark. From there, the ferry takes 3.5 hours to reach Larvik in Norway. Caravan and motorhome owners can reach Stryn via the E18 to Drammen, the E16 to Roa, the E4 and E15. In total, holidaymakers from the south should expect a journey of just under 2,000 km, travellers from the north and west 1,200 to 1,600 km. For travellers from the south, it is a good idea to make stopovers in Werningerode, Denmark and Drammen. Those travelling from northern or western Germany can also take a break in Denmark and Drammen. If you are travelling from the east, it is ideal to stop off in Copenhagen and at the Swedish-Norwegian border.

Activities and excursions

Glacier hikes, surfing, climbing, summer skiing and cultural heritage are all on offer in Stryn and the surrounding area. Everyone can experience and enjoy nature here in many different ways.

Enjoy pure nature in the Jostedalsbreen National Park

In addition to the largest continental glacier in Europe, covering almost 470 square kilometres, the landscape is characterised by many waterfalls and small streams. The national park offers many hiking trails and via ferratas of all levels of difficulty. Summer skiing on the glacier ice is a particular highlight. There are also three museums throughout the national park that tell the story of its history and protection. The national park can be visited from many places; in addition to the main glacier, there are 18 outlet glaciers, each with its own unique charm.

Norwegian culture in Stryn and Olden

In Olden, 20 kilometres from Stryn, you will find the Nye Kirke church. It was built in 1934 and has been known as a travelling church since 1967. In that year, a storm caused it to move 60 cm. Like many houses in the region, the wooden church is painted red. Stryn itself, with its colourful houses, most of which are nestled against the hillsides of the village, is also well worth seeing.

Gastronomy

There are many traditional dishes in Stryn and the surrounding area. In general, eating fish and fish products is popular throughout Norway. In addition to normally prepared fish, the region is also known for fish cakes and char siu. Meat also plays an important role in the hilly region. Typical regional sausages and rib meat are often sold on the farms. Due to the large number of game animals in the province of Sogn og Fjordane, specialities such as venison rissoles and meat soup are also popular. In Norway, many dishes are still eaten and drunk with cereals. Examples include gombe, a semolina porridge made from milk and sour milk, and aquavit, a brandy made from grain and caraway seeds. In addition, rich desserts with lots of local fruit and herbs are usually served.

Best time to visit

Stryn is located in the Earth's northern polar zone. This means that the days are particularly long in summer (19 hours of sunshine in June) and particularly short in winter (5.5 hours of sunshine in December). In the winter months from November to March, average temperatures range from -2 to +8 degrees Celsius, in the transitional months of April and October they are between 2 and 12 degrees. In summer, from May to September, it can get very cold at night (6 degrees on average), while during the day it is pleasantly warm (around 22 degrees). The water in the lakes, rivers and the Nordfjord is cold all year round and is only suitable for hardened swimmers. The summer months of June to August are particularly recommended for camping holidaymakers, as the days are long and the temperatures are pleasant.