About this property
Essential Facilities: Jostedal Camping in Jostedal offers a terrace and free WiFi. Guests can relax in the lounge, shared kitchen, minimarket, outdoor seating area, and picnic area. Comfortable Accommodations: Ground-floor units feature mountain views, dining tables, outdoor furniture, and parquet floors. Each unit includes a private entrance, kitchenette, and private bathroom with a shower. Additional Amenities: The property provides air-conditioning, a fireplace, and a TV. Free on-site private parking is available. Activities and Attractions: Guests can enjoy skiing and hiking. Nigard Glacier is 3.7 mi away. Sogndal Airport is 47 mi from the camping.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
Sustainability
This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
Green Key (FEE)
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Ecuador“The location is fantastic, but the best thing was being greated by Astrid, the host. She was so kind to us and offered hiking suggestions. The facilities were spotless clean.”- Julia
Estonia“Love-love-love this place! Amazing location with best host Astrid. Spotless clean bathrooms and kitchen, enough space for everyone, little grocery store just few steps away, all information about activities and events nearby. 10 out of 10” - Kuo
Taiwan“My rental car broke down during my stay. The host, a warm and beautiful lady, helps me by contacting insurance company, lending my family bikes to carry on my glacier hiking plan and taking care of my car fixing. The two pretty ladies in reception...” 
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India“Affordable and lovely location. Best place to stay!!!”- Leonie
Australia“We really appreciated the well-equipped shared kitchen at Jostedal Camping, which offered a great view of the river right outside the window. The shared bathrooms were excellent, with lovely showers providing great water pressure and a...” - Peter
Austria“Astrid is the best receptionist you will ever meet. She will give you super helpful tips and is such a polite and positive lady. The cabin we rent was great and the whole place is perfectly situated!” - Anne
Switzerland“This place is amazing!! It's the perfect spot für nature lovers and for a real norwegian experience. The lady who owns the place is super friendly, very kind and helps you with all the questions you have. She can give recommendations about the...” - John
Norway“I stayed in a basic hut and the facilities were exactly as I expected for this type of accommodation in Norway (basic bed, shared bathroom etc.). My comments are based on this kind of accommodation and not a luxury hotel. I was ski mountaineering...” - Oleksii
Germany“11 out of 10! My best camping experience in Norway. Highly recommended! Super friendly hostess, spotless cabins and facilities, everything is just perfect!🤩” - Dipti India“This was our first camping site after leaving Bergen. Astrid manages the property and is a lovely lady. She helped us with everything we needed even though it was a little late in the evening. The campsite is very near to the glacier and offers...”
Hosted by Astrid Gjerde
9.9
Host Review Score
Astrid Gjerde
Gjerde Camping was built in 1973. I took over the campsite from my parents in 2006 and changed its name to Jostedal Camping. The camp is situated by a glacial river in a quiet and idyllic location just a few kilometers from Jostedalsbreen- and Breheimen National Parks (as the crow flies), on either side of the Jostedal valley. Dal is the Norwegian word for valley and bre means glacier. Jostedal Camping lies within easy reach of all glacier activities in Jostedalen, including guided glacier hikes at Nigardsbreen. Our municipality (Luster) is a unique hiking and skiing area, whether you choose to hire a guide or not. By the entrance to the campground there are several boards with information about the most popular trails in the area, most of them familiar to Astrid. Please feel free to ask for advise. During summer Icetroll offer rafting from the campsite.
I am a dedicated outdoor person who is very fond of Jostedalen (dal = valley) and I love to go hiking and skiing in the mountains here. Due to the proximity of the many glaciers (bre = glacier) around Jostedalen, the snow is often deep and powdery during winter, which I utilize as often as I can. In Jostedalen you can choose between the many marked trails in the area, or go backcountry hiking or skiing, often being completely on your own in the wilderness. In my younger days, I used to travel a lot. At the campsite I often meet like-minded people, being able to share nice memories and experiences, which I cherish.
Jostedal Camping is situated by a glacial river at Gjerde in Jostedalen, only a stone's throw away from Nigardsbreen and Jostedalsbreen- and Breheimen National Parks (dal = valley, bre = glacier). The campsite is an excellent base for skiing and hiking, guided glacier walks at Nigardsbreen and combined glacier and kayaking trips at Styggevatnet. Rafting directly from the campsite during summer. 2,5 km to Breheimsenteret National Park Center and Museum. 150 m to the local Joker grocery with a small gas station and more or less the same distance to the cafeteria at Jostedal Hotel.
Languages spoken: German,English,French,Norwegian
Area info
Amenities of Jostedal Camping
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5
Most popular amenities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
Bathroom
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
View
View
- Mountain view
- View
Outdoors
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Terrace
Kitchen
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
- Dining table
- Kitchenware
- Refrigerator
Room Amenities
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
Activities
Activities
- Hiking
- Canoeing
- Skiing
- Fishing
Living Area
Living Area
- Sitting area
InternetWifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Internet
ParkingFree private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Parking
Services
Services
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Currency exchange
- LaundryAdditional charge
Front Desk Services
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
Safety & security
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
General
General
- Convenience store on site
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
Accessibility
- Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages Spoken
Languages Spoken
- German
- English
- French
- Norwegian
House rules
Jostedal Camping takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property
Bed linen and towels are not included. You can rent them on site for NOK 100 per person or bring your own.
Please note that there is no running water in some cottages. Guests can use the shared bathroom facilities for NOK 10.
Please inform Jostedal Camping of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
