Nortrip members have access to free campervan parking at farm shops, dairies, microbreweries, cideries and much more, virtually all over the country. Starting with 30 hosts last summer, Nortrip's offer to motorhome tourists is already about to triple!
This article was first published on bobilturen.no. Reproduced with permission.
This could be exciting. For campers, the Nortrip experience is something in between camping and freecamping, but with the added benefit of varied and authentic experiences.
Image above: Standing by the car are from left: Bjørnar Valbø, Patrik Alesand and Eivind Briseid, the men behind Nortrip. They are visiting the Nortrip host Reddal Ressursgård in Grimstad. Sitting in the back is a Nortrip couple visiting the farm. Photo: Martin Haugen, Grimstad Adressetidende.
What the Nortrip hosts have in common is that they have something unique to offer, giving campers the opportunity for authentic experiences and to get closer to local communities and people across the country. Photo: Hustadvika Adventure
Non-binding and simple
The concept came to Norway last year, and is all about Nortrip hosts and Nortrippers.
The hosts are involved in farm tourism, horticulture, catering, mountain huts, activity centres, honey or cider production. Or anything else that might be interesting to experience on your campervan trip. They offer 24 hours of free accommodation, in return for which the hosts receive increased visits from potential customers.
You become a member of Nortrip by purchasing the Nortrip guide, an experience guide for motorhome travellers. Membership lasts for one year at a time, is completely non-binding and costs less than a standard overnight stay at a campsite. The Nortrip guide is available both as a physical book and as an app, with information about the hosts and what they have to offer.
Promising season
- At the launch of the 2022 guide, we have about three times as many hosts as when we launched the first guide, on 1 July last year, and the number is still rising. We now have 85 hosts. The offer to Nortrippers has almost tripled in less than a year," says Bjørnar Valbø.
He is one of the three travel-loving and enthusiastic men behind Nortrip.
Among the benefits of this form of camping is that you get to spend more time on your own, while staying in a safe place where you know you're welcome.
- You started Nortrip last year. What are your experiences so far?
- Nortrip was well received last year, even when we didn't have that many hosts. Now we have a wide range of hosts to offer, including hosts who offer activities for their visitors. So this is promising," replies Valbø.
There's no doubt about it; our country has a lot of beauty to offer! Photo: Nortrip hosts.
Lots of opportunities
A survey shows that typical Nortrippers are couples aged between 40 and 70. Most are travelling without children and want to experience what their hosts have to offer.
All motorhome parks listed in the Nortrip guide are reserved for Nortrip members with a valid membership card. To maximise the experience for both Nortrip guests and hosts, Nortrip has designed a set of golden rules.
Membership of Nortrip also gives access to a closed membership group on Facebook, where members share experiences and tips with each other.
Farm food and farm shops are well represented among the Nortrip hosts. Photo: Nortrip hosts.
Here is an article from a Nortip visit to Aagrekk gard at the foot of the Briksdalsbreen glacier in the centre of Oldedalen, and here's one at the other end, from a Nortrip visit to the Nøgne-Ø brewery in Grimstad.
Facts:
Updated November 2024.
- The Nortrip guide is an app with information about the hosts and what they can offer.
- A Nortrip subscription lasts 1 year from the date of purchase.
- The current price is kr. 499 and gives you the opportunity to park for free at over 200 hosts.
- For an extra SEK 299 you get access to 100 Swedish hosts as well.
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