Bodø & Lofoten Campervans
Arctic Camper Rentals in Norway
If you have time, take the slow road. Kystriksveien (Fv17) is often called the world's most beautiful coastal drive. It’s a journey of ferries, glaciers, and 20,000 islands.
Your journey starts just 30km from Bodø at Saltstraumen. This is the world's strongest tidal current. Every 6 hours, 400 million cubic meters of water rush through a narrow strait, creating massive whirlpools. Check the tide table and witness nature's raw power from the bridge.
Further south, you meet Svartisen, Norway's second-largest glacier. It sits so low you can almost touch it from the coast. Park the van at Holandsvika and take the shuttle boat across for a hike to the ice edge. It is a surreal experience of blue ice against green valleys.
This route requires patience. You will take multiple ferries. Embrace it. The ferries are where you eat waffles, drink coffee, and enjoy the view from the sea. It slows down time in the best way possible.
If you have extra time, take the slow road South. Kystriksveien (Fv17) is often called the world's most beautiful coastal drive. It’s a journey of ferries, massive glaciers, and 20,000 islands.
Further south, you meet Svartisen, Norway's second-largest glacier. It sits so low you can almost touch it from the coast. Park the van at Holandsvika and take the shuttle boat across for a hike to the ice edge. It is a surreal experience of deep blue ice crashing against lush green valleys.
One of Norway's most famous natural wonders. Torghatten is a granite mountain with a massive natural tunnel piercing right through its center. You can hike up and walk through the mountain (160m long, 35m high). The view of the archipelago from the inside is like looking through a giant stone picture frame.
This route requires patience. You will take multiple ferries. Embrace it. The ferries are where you eat waffles, drink coffee, and enjoy the view from the sea. It slows down time in the best way possible.