Central Norway
There's camping and cabins at Johnsgård Turistsenter, 3km northwest of Sømådalen on the western side of the lake.
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Tröllaskagi
Toilets, water and electricity are available; guests use the showers inside the neighbouring swimming-pool complex.
The Westfjords
Small grassy camp site behind the N1 petrol station at the start of town, with a toilet block and kids play area.
Southern Jutland
Spacious, family-friendly camping ground on the western edge of town. Cabins and on-site caravans available.
North Iceland
Good campsite with views of the fjord and town below. Follow Miðbraut north and turn left at the school.
Tröllaskagi
Large camping area by the town pool; follow the signs to Hotel Dalvík to access it (pay at the pool).
Central Norway
Langen Gjestegård is a cosy, turf-roofed farmhouse near the lake with a mixture of rooms and cabins.
Lappeenranta
For South Karelia, GoSaimaa has a good selection of lakeside cottages around Imatra and Lappeenranta.
Tröllaskagi
There’s a simple campground with its reception and amenities at the modern swimming-pool complex.
North Iceland
The campsite beside the swimming pool is a bit barren and treeless, but has decent facilities.
Lapland
Inside the tourist office, this accommodation service books holiday apartments and cottages.
Bergen
Accessible on bus 900 (53kr, 30 minutes), this well-equipped site is 24km south of Bergen.
East Iceland
This popular, well-kept site has free kitchen access, plus washing machine and showers.
North Iceland
This main-street guesthouse has bright, appealing rooms, plus guest lounge and kitchen.
Southeastern Sweden
This campground just north of Löttorp is a wild and grassy place with good amenities.
Lapland
On the main road in Luosto, this booking agency offers cottage and apartment bookings.
Borgarbyggð
This basic fjordside campground is on the main road running up Borgarnes' peninsula.
North Iceland
Fresh, neat rooms are on offer at this simple hotel close to the heart of town.
Lapland
The major booking agent for cottages and apartments around the Ylläs ski area.
The Finnish Lakeland
A Lappeenranta-based tour operator with a decent portfolio of rental cottages.
Central Norway
An unstaffed but otherwise comfortable mountain lodge. Bring your own food.
Møn, Falster & Lolland
Masked from pretty Søndersø views by a four-storey health centre, this hostel is around 1.5km southeast of Torvet, with a lakeside walking/cycling trail…
The Finnish Lakeland
Spread over four buildings used by students during term time, this 220-room hostel is operated by Savonlinna's Spa Hotel Casino. Located on lovely…
Häme
Located on the main pedestrian stretch, this privately owned hotel offers basic rooms with cramped bathrooms and wheezing air-conditioners. It has a bar…
Reykjanes Peninsula
In an industrial estate toward Njarðvík, on busy Rte 41, this hostel has dated decor and feels rough around the edges. It's not always clean, and is not…
Rovaniemi
Run by Hotel Santa Claus, 700m southeast – where, inconveniently, you have to go to check in – this staff-less hotel has basic but serviceable rooms with…
North Iceland
This huge blue portacabin offers 30 very basic budget rooms with shared bathroom and kitchen. There's little by way of atmosphere or charm. Sleeping-bag…
Southeast Iceland
In a rustic farmhouse by the tiny church, there’s a very basic guesthouse with kitchen facilities. There are also a couple of self-contained cottages,…
Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur
At the Hlemmur Sq end of Laugavegur, this centrally located property offers accommodation ranging from tiny economy singles with shared bathrooms to…
