Get inspiration for your Norway holiday with @turjohanne

Meet our Campio ambassador @turjohanne! She and her family often travel in Norway, and have been camping a lot. Here Johanne shares her best camping and hiking tips for adults with children.

I have been to many different campsites over the past few years. I like to find places that are located by water, sea or river. But one of my favorites is still Flåm Camping in the center of Flåm. The advantage of Flåm is that there is so much great stuff within walking distance, a bike ride or a short drive. At Flåm camping you are surrounded by beautiful nature and if you are lucky you will get a tent space between the apple trees. It is a small but big enough place with a nice family as operators.

We spent 5 days here packed with sun and exciting experiences.

• We cycled to Flåm's bakery every morning and got fresh rolls. First-class baked goods and pizza.
• We took a trip on the Nærøyfjorden by electric boat to Gudvangen. There you can visit the Viking village Viking Valley. Took a bus back.
• We took the Flåmsbana (train) and cycled back. Both you and the bike can take the Zip Line parts of the first leg. (Day trip)
• Paddled SUP on the Nærøyfjorden and hung out on the beautiful Flåmstranda.
• Drove to Stegastein viewpoint.
• Went for a walk to Brekkefossen.
• Went back in time at Otternes Bygdetun.
• Drove to the amazing Undredal, ate cheese from the cheese factory, and petted the goats a lot.

When I look for campsites, I usually look at pictures online, that way I get a feeling if it's suitable for us. Since I'm more than normally interested in hiking, I always see if there are short hiking trails right by the campsite. Then we appreciate the view and a lake, a fjord or a river. Osen Fjordcamping in Steinsdalen is a campsite close to my heart. Beautiful hike to a viewpoint right by the site, no noisy traffic, some playground equipment and a really nice fjord to paddle in.

I love small and intimate campsites that don't necessarily have the best facilities but have something different about them. Here are some I recommend:

• Åfjord Laksecamp: Watch the salmon jump in the river and eat delicious food at Fosen Fjord Hotel. Great hiking opportunities.

• Sande camping: Drive winding roads and swim or paddle in Loenvatnet.

• Holman Camping at Numedalslågen. Nice campsites right by the river. Try Dresin on Numedalsbanen (Veggli).

• Gjeving Marina Camping. Secluded and really cozy far from major roads and noise.

• Seljord Camping: Great for an overnight stay on your way to something else. Beautiful beach, fun observation tower and good baked goods at a converted gas station in the city center.

• Sandvika Fjord and Sjøhus in Kabelvåg. If the weather is nice, there are few places that can match this view.

• Rybakken camping Øyer/Hafjell. A quiet and secluded alternative to the campsite at Hunderfossen.

As campers, my small family and I are mobile. We usually only sleep a night or two at each location. We like to paddle packraft, go on local short trips, but also just hang out at the campsite. That's why it's important that they have something cozy and calm about them. This summer, the goal is to test campsites we haven't been to before. We have no plans for where we're going, I think we'll follow the sun. And if the sun is shining in the Bømlo or Bremanger area, you might find us there.

Greetings @turjohanne