The Most Beautiful Campsites near Ålesund
Around Ålesund, you’ll find some of the most beautiful camping landscapes in Western Norway – surrounded by fjords, the Sunnmøre Alps and a spectacular coastline. Whether you’re looking for a campsite right by the water, a family-friendly base or somewhere surrounded by the impressive landscapes of Sunnmøre, here you’ll find our selection of some of the best campsites around Ålesund.
Many of these campsites offer not only pitches for motorhomes, caravans and tents, but also cabins or apartments – perfect for exploring Ålesund, the Sunnmøre Alps and some of Norway’s most famous fjord landscapes.
Camping in Ålesund & Sunnmøre
🌊 Right by the Fjord & Water
Wake up with views of the fjord: Around Ålesund, you’ll find plenty of campsites right by the water – from peaceful fjordside locations to places overlooking the Sunnmøre Alps.
Flø Feriesenter - Located directly by the sea and a beautiful white sandy beach, with pitches, eight cabins and spectacular coastal scenery west of Ålesund. The shallow beach is also ideal for children.
Sjøbakken Fjord Camping - A small fjordside campsite in Sykkylven with its own swimming and boat jetty, cabins and beautiful views of the Sunnmøre Alps.
Sjøholt Camping - Located directly by the Storfjord, with cabins, apartments and camping facilities – around 40 kilometres from Ålesund.
Volsdalen Camping - The more central option: close to Ålesund with panoramic views across the Storfjord towards the Sunnmøre Alps.
Solhaug Fjordcamping – Beautifully located directly by the Geirangerfjord, with cabins, motorhome and tent pitches as well as boat and SUP rental.
👨👩👧👦 Particularly Good for Families
Enjoy nature with plenty to keep children entertained: Some campsites in Sunnmøre combine beautiful surroundings with swimming, playgrounds and activities for the whole family.
Flø Feriesenter – A white, gently sloping sandy beach right by the campsite where children can swim and play, combined with cabins and camping directly by the sea.
Vika Feriesenter – Cabins for four to six people, camping, a swimming beach, fishing and boat rental make this campsite near Skodje a lovely base for families.
Vinje Camping – Particularly interesting for families staying in Geiranger, with a playground and jumping pillow, family bathroom, fire pit, cabins and even small camping pods – all just around 1.5 kilometres from the centre of Geiranger.
Valldal Camping – A small and peaceful campsite by the Valldøla River, with a playground, fire pit, shelter and plenty of green space in Valldal.
Volsdalen Camping – A convenient choice for families visiting Ålesund, with its own play area and easy access to the city.
🏔️ For the Sunnmøre Alps & Geiranger
From the fjords deep into the mountains: These campsites make particularly good bases for hiking, fjord adventures and road trips through the spectacular landscapes of Sunnmøre.
Vinje Camping – Peacefully located among mountains and waterfalls above Geiranger and a great base for hiking, with the famous Flydalsjuvet viewpoint only around 200 metres away.
Solhaug Fjordcamping – Directly by the Geirangerfjord and close to popular hiking trails – ideal for hiking, fjord trips, fishing and active days around Geiranger.
Geiranger Camping – Located right at the end of the Geirangerfjord in the village of Geiranger, with hiking trails, boat trips and numerous attractions practically on the doorstep.
Ørsta Camping – Located at the gateway to the Sunnmøre Alps, making it a great base for hiking as well as day trips to Ålesund, Runde and Geiranger.
