Bakka · Nærøyfjorden · UNESCO World Heritage
The gateway to stillness
A small family campsite on the shore of the Nærøyfjord — at the end of the road, at the start of the quiet.
Open 15 May – 15 September · Cabin and sauna all year
Welcome to Bakka
Where the road ends and the fjord begins
Bakka is a village of nine winter residents, one white church and two goat farms, four kilometres past Gudvangen on a road that goes no further. Our family has farmed here for generations. In 2016 we opened the shore of the old farm, Dyrdal Gard, to guests — first a few pitches, then a new sanitary house, a sauna on the pier, boats by the boathouse.
What we offer hasn't changed since: a strip of grass and shore between 1,400-metre cliffs and deep green water, hosts who live twenty metres away, and the kind of quiet that made UNESCO protect this fjord in the first place. Since 2026, passenger boats on the Nærøyfjord sail emission-free — only the very largest ships have until 2032 — and the water is calmer than it has been in decades.
Why people stay here
Not much between you and the fjord — on purpose
The shore is the site
Grass terraces for tents step down to the water; campervans stand on numbered gravel pitches along the shore. Nothing is built between you and the view.
Quiet is the point
The road ends one farm further on. After 23:00 the loudest thing in Bakka is the waterfall on the far side of the fjord.
Hosts who live here
Olav Magne and Katrine grew up with this fjord. They will mark the right trail on your map, rent you a canoe, and bake fresh rolls if you order the evening before.
Honest and simple
A modern sanitary house from 2020, a shared kitchen, hot card-operated showers. No pool, no entertainment programme — the fjord is the programme.
Plan ahead
This was the only campground I booked in advance, and I'm glad I did.Cate's Compass — outdoor travel blog
We are a small site and we intend to stay that way. Summer nights on the shore sell out well ahead, and each season we hold fewer pitches for drop-in guests — it keeps Bakka calm and spares you a narrow-road detour with nowhere to sleep. Checking live availability takes two minutes.
Check availabilityOn the water and up the mountain
Days here don't need a schedule
All year
Bakka Sauna
A wood-panelled sauna on the pier with a panorama window and a ladder straight into the fjord.
About the sauna
May – September
Canoes, SUPs & boats
Paddle out from our own shore, or take a small motorboat and be your own fjord captain for a half or full day.
Rentals
On request
The Royal Post Road
We run you across the fjord by boat to walk the old mail route between Styvi and Bleiklindi.
Transport & the trailWhat guests say
Found by the world, still run by one family
You won't find a more spectacular place to camp than this.National Geographic — among Europe's top 7 places for wild camping
The best camping we've ever experienced.Guest review · park4night
Pure tranquility amidst a picturesque fjord.Cabin guest · Airbnb
Getting here
The last four kilometres are the point
From Gudvangen a single-lane road follows the shore to Bakka — passing places, one lit tunnel, and the occasional goat with no intention of hurrying. Take it slowly; arriving is part of the stay.
- 4 km from Gudvangen — about 8 minutes
- Book ahead, arrive after 14:00 — easiest drive, pitch secured
- EV charging by the boathouse
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book in advance?
In July and August, yes — the shoreline pitches sell out well ahead, and we hold fewer and fewer places for drop-in guests each season. Availability is live on Campio, so checking takes two minutes.
When are you open?
Pitches and rooms from 15 May to 15 September. The cabin and Bakka Sauna are open all year.
Can I get there with a motorhome?
Yes. The last 4 km are single-lane with passing places and a lit 1.7 km tunnel. The Tine milk lorry drives it all year, so length itself is rarely the problem — a calm driver is what the road asks for. First trip in a rented campervan? Call us first: not a walk in the park, but worth every metre. More under Getting here.
Can I come without a car?
Take the train to Voss or Flåm, then bus or fjord boat to Gudvangen. From there it is a flat 4 km along the fjord — walkers and cyclists follow the old road outside the tunnel. Arriving by boat or kayak is also possible; there is a guest dock by the sauna.
Are dogs welcome?
Yes, on a leash — the national leash law runs 1 April to 20 August, and Bakka has two goat farms and free-roaming sheep, so this one matters. Dogs stay outdoors: rooms, cabin and sauna are dog-free.
How do I book the sauna?
Online via Periode, at least an hour before your session — it heats itself automatically. Book the whole sauna privately or single seats in a shared session.