Magalaupe Camping

auto-translated: A very friendly welcome. Super-modern facilities: the reception building, including the (very clean) toilets, and the kitchen next door look fantastic. I’ve only seen this at a few campsites. I’d guess that the whole lot is no more than a year old. Of course, around €30 for two people plus a car and a tent is a lot of money, but I think it’s definitely justified here, as you get a lot in return. 10 NOK for a 5-minute shower is fair.

A note on the free-to-use hobs: they’re induction hobs. So hopefully you’ve brought a suitable pan with you :) There’s even washing-up liquid provided for washing up.

The range of goods in the small campsite shop/kiosk is rather limited and essentially consists of crisps and packet soups. There’s also a selection of drinks, ice cream (pre-packaged) and beer (at very high prices, as is typical in Norway).
Finding a level spot (lawn) for the tent was no problem. The tent pegs, however, are a bit of a lottery: 70 per cent are completely intact, whilst the rest got snagged on stones along the way. The site is very spacious, so there’s plenty of choice – naturally, we pitched our tent closer to the toilet block (there’s plenty of choice there). There are also numerous picnic tables scattered across the site, so you can sit and eat comfortably even without bringing your own camping furniture.

There’s also a lounge area indoors, which is very cosily furnished.

The noise from the E10 is almost completely drowned out by the sound of the river. Well, every now and then a train does pass along the line behind the river. I have to say: trains in Switzerland are significantly quieter as they glide past a campsite there than Norwegian freight and passenger trains. Still, it’s no big deal – there’s hardly any traffic on the line.

TL;DR: One of the best campsites I’ve been to so far. I’d go back any time.

auto-translated: It is in itself a well-organized campsite and the owner is friendly. We had expected more peace and nature. That was not sufficient for us. Also a lot of rules. For us, an okay campsite for one night. If we are in the area again for a holiday, we would look for something that better meets our wishes; more freedom and nature. We stayed there overnight with a rooftop tent.

auto-translated: Beautifully located site on the E6, which is hardly audible, however. The river is much louder, but that does not really bother you. The railway can also be heard; freight trains are loud. Since our last visit, a new building with reception, a lounge with a television, and sanitary facilities has been built. The kitchen has remained and could be larger. The owner speaks good German. A good base camp for hikes across Dovrefjell; the Magalaupet gorge is within walking distance and is definitely worth seeing.