Camping in Tromso

There is one campsite in Tromso, and several in the areas surounding the city. Regulation in Norway also stipulate that you can camp out in the nature - as long as you follow some simple rules.

In Norway everyone has the right to free access to nature and the wilderness. This means you can pitch your tent more or less anywhere for free – as long as you are on so called ‘unfenced land’, and as long as you show respect for both people and nature. In short, free areas include the majority of beaches, lakesides, mountains, woods and other unfenced, uncultivated land.

Read the Norwegian regulations on camping in the wild.

Campsites in and around Tromso

There is on campsite in Tromso, on the mainland not far from the cathedral and the bridge. Wedged between two mountains the campsite offers nature right on your doorstep as well as good campsite facilities.

They also have small self contained huts available for rent.

The campsite is within walking distace of the city centre (appx. 30 minutes), but there are also regular bus services into town.

Outside of Tromso there are several more rural campsite options. Both Ramfjorden and Skittenelv are options not far from town by car.