Tired of crowded campsites and the same old picnic areas? We've picked out 5 hidden gems from the Nortrip guide where you can park your motorhome for free. From farms by the Sognefjord to vineyards in Southern Norway, these places offer everything from local food to spectacular scenery.
1. Farm idyll by the Sognefjord 🏞️
Imagine waking up to views of the Sognefjord, taking a trip to the sauna and stocking up on freshly baked goods. Here you can hire an electric bike and explore Feigefossen waterfall and the Sognefjord staircase before settling down with local food at a nearby café.
What you can do:
- Relax in the sauna with panoramic views
- Hire an e-bike and go exploring
- New local food from cosy cafés
2. Historic and flavoursome at Tautra 🌿
At Tautra in the Trondheim Fjord, you can stroll among monastery ruins, taste craft beer from the farm's own brewery and buy locally produced food in the farm shop. No wonder this place was a favourite among Nortrippers in 2024!
What you can do:
- Taste local food in historic surroundings
- Join us for a beer tasting and visit the farm shop
- Explore the monastery ruins overlooking the fjord
3. African atmosphere on the west coast of Sweden 🌊
Yes, you read that right! On a farm in Bohuslän you can enjoy freshly smoked salmon and prawns, or just relax in the lush garden with a cup of coffee. Spend the night in a B&B known from films and take walks along the Bohus coast.
What you can do:
- Tasting freshly smoked seafood
- Relax in the garden or explore the coastal paths
- Stay at a cosy B&B with film history
At a charming farm in Blekinge, you can meet free-range animals, taste homemade waffles and explore the farm shop. Perfect for those who love locally produced food and true rural tranquillity.
What you can do:
- Taste waffles and delicacies
- Visit the farm shop and meet the animals
- Relax in peaceful surroundings
5. Winery in southern idyll 🍇🍷
Yes, there are actually vineyards in Norway! In Kristiansand, you can park your campervan at a charming vineyard, join a wine tasting and enjoy local food while looking out over the vineyards.
What you can do:
- Join a wine tasting and learn about Norwegian wine
- Explore the vineyards and enjoy the southern idyll
- Buy award-winning wine with you
Want to know the names of these places? And 300 other similar gems? 🗺️
👉 Become a Nortrip subscriber and get access to all these hidden gems - and over 300 other locations in Norway and Sweden!
English (UK) 
Norsk bokmål 
Deutsch 
Français 
Nederlands 
Svenska 
Suomi