Camping in Southern Norway

On the coast of Southern Norway you will find some of the country's best campsites with activities for the whole family. Stay close to famous attractions, or explore hidden gems. Camping in Southern Norway is a holiday with a wide range of different family experiences. Here you will find the gems you don't want to miss.

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Beach life close to Lillesand

You get beach life, sun and swimming at Tingsaker Family Camping, located close to Lillesand. Here you get into holiday mode straight away, with cosy holiday cottages on the long sandy beach. The campsite has jumping jacks, playgrounds and free rental of canoes, kayaks and paddle boards.

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A few minutes' walk from Tingsaker you will fint the small scenic town Lillesand. Here you can enjoy restaurants on the edge of the wharf, niche shops and white-painted wooden houses and a bustling boat life in Lillesand guest harbour.

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Camping for the discerning

Moysand Family Camping is a five-star campsite located among islets and reefs between Grimstad and Fevik. The campsite has two beautiful beaches, and a promenade suitable for all user groups. Here you will find camping for the discerning.

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Throughout the high season, there are many activities and different entertainment for children and adults. With a large indoor children's and youth section, playground, trampolines and ball pit, everything is arranged for a holiday on the children's terms. The campsite also has a shop, fast food and café. In addition, there are two great sanitary facilities.

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All children's Summer Paradise!

Beautifully situated at the end of Kristiansand's archipelago is Kristiansand Feriesenter. The holiday center is a five-star campsite and offers proximity to the sea with beaches, jetty and rocky cliffs. There are lots of activities here, such as concerts, quizzes, bingo and children's classes.

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There are also prepared barbecue areas, playgrounds, a football pitch, mini golf and a water slide. You can live in beautiful apartments, mobile homes, tents or cabins with a sea view and you can take your morning bath just outside the door. Kristiansand Feriesenter is located close to the Kristiansand golf club, frisbee golf course and hiking areas.

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Pool with a view of the fjord

Sørlandet's holiday center is located between Risør and Lyngør, two of the most beautiful and picturesque of all the coastal towns/places. Here you spend the night in the middle of nature, with its own bathing beach and nice hiking areas. You can rent a boat and experience the archipelago in the area. The campsite also has a heated swimming pool overlooking the fjord.

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Sørlandet Feriesenter Risør Norway .
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At Sørlandet holiday center you can spend the night in cabins, apartments, rooms or in mobile homes and tents. With its own playground, ball pit, jumping pillow, beach volleyball and mini golf, this is the perfect place for families with children.

If you are at the campsite, you must take the trip to the Potholes at Sild, nature's own bathtub, a rare natural experience right by the sea.

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Active family holiday in the archipelago

Skottevik Feriesenter offers Norway's best archipelago experiences and is located in popular Blindleia in Lillesand municipality. The holiday center has a football field, sand volleyball, mini golf and a swimming pool and a long coastline that offers good opportunities for leisure activities for an active family. Here, the holidays are filled with activities on the shore such as crab fishing, in a rowing boat and in a canoe.

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For those who want to soak up the sun and really enjoy their holiday, you will find small and sheltered bays with white sandy beaches and rocky cliffs with a view to the horizon.

Every morning, Skottevik's shop is filled with fresh rolls and bread, and the kitchen offers small dishes and snacks.

Skottevik Feriesenter i Lillesand .
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Enjoy the peace and quiet

Risør Resort - Moen Camping is idyllically located in the heart of Sørfjorden - on the sunny side of the fjord. Here you have the opportunity to enjoy the peace and quiet all year round. We are located a short distance from Risør, with its diverse summer offer, and in an area where you will find a number of museums, small galleries and a vibrant applied arts environment. Our focus is high standards and well-being for our guests.

Beach at Moen Resort in Risør .
Photo: Adam Read, Visit Sørlandet

The world's largest interactive playground

Hamre Familiecamping is located on Hamresanden just outside Kristiansand. The 3 kilometer long sandy beach has a bustling life like summer and invites you to long holiday days on the beach. The beach is great for windsurfing, swimming and strolling.

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Hamre Familiecamping has got a very special playground with play equipment you won't find anywhere else. Try Memo, an interactive game with a focus on learning through physical activity, the game contains everything from maths to history. Or dance, get brain exercise and the competition in the Sona music venue. If you prefer to make music, you can try your hand at the DJ booth, where you can mix music from your own phone. Hamresanden, a 3 km long sandy beach, is also a natural playground at the campsite.

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Experiences nearby

Southern Norway offers unforgettable holiday experiences. Enjoy city life with cozy cafes and restaurants or experience the archipelago on a boat trip. If you get restless from sitting still, you can take a trip to Ravnedalen, Bymarka and Jegersberg, which have nice hiking trails and small summit hikes and, of course, bathing water.

If you really want to enjoy your holiday, you can take a trip to the Aquarama spa or the water park located in the middle of Bystranda.

Did you know that aesthetic experiences in nature are important for our mental health? Researchers have concluded that experiencing something beautiful in nature, such as a sunset, the lapping of waves on the beach or sitting around a fire, is connected to how satisfied we are in our lives.

Check in at a campsite in Sørlandet. We promise memories for a lifetime!