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Camp Birtavarre

August 3, 2021 by Øyvind Kristian Johansen

Camp Birtavarre
Camp Birtavarre

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Great base for hiking and biking ∙
Affordable accommodation ∙
Stay by nature and river ∙
Nearby E6 yet quiet ∙
Nearest camp to the Sabetjohka mountain landscape, the easiest gate to Reisa national park, Gorsa canyon and Gorsabrua (Gorsa bridge), Lake Goulas, Birtavarre mountains, Halti and more. (Haltitunturi /Ráisduottarháldi -trail from Birtavarre. Summer road up to 800m.)
Close to great skiing terrain f.i. at Sorbmegaisa, the fjord and alps in Lyngen, and Reisadalen.
Birtavarre has many signposted  trails, and available maps.

Cabins and camp space.
Hike and bike -friendly facilities.
Riverside and wood-fired sauna, hot-tub.
Pickup/transport -service. Pre order.
Free Wi-Fi.

Basic Twin+2 Cottage 2+2P

CABIN12m². 2 spring beds + 2 fold/futon -beds, seating, heating, cooking plate, fridge, microwave, WiFi, netradio. Shared bathroom.

795 per night

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Basic Quad+1 Cottage 4+1P

CABIN12m². 4 beds (bunk) + 1 fold/futon -bed, seating, heating, cooking plate, fridge, WiFi. Shared bathroom.

795 per night

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Basic Twin Cottage 2P

CABIN9m². 2 beds, seating, heating, cooking plate, fridge, microwave, WiFi. Shared bathroom.

590 per night

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Caravan | + Electricity | 2P

WiFi. Shared bathroom.  Numbered places.
Caravan/Camper: 295.- (Nok. 2 persons)
Additional person: 50,-. (Nok) (Child 0,-)

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Caravan | No Electricity | 2P

WiFi. Shared bathroom. No numbered places.
Caravan/Camper: 195.- (Nok. 2 persons)
Additional person: 50,-. (Nok) (Child 0,-)

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Tent sites

WiFi. Shared bathroom. No numbered places.

Tent w. Car-MC: 195.- (Nok. 2 persons)

Tent w.motorcycle : 145.- (Nok. 1 person)

Tent/bike/backpack: 97.- (Nok. 1 person)

Additional person: 50,-. (Nok. Child 0,-)


Servicebuilding

Close to most cabins and camp spaces.
Kitchen, laundry, toilets, showers.
Kitchen appliances available in reception and common areas.
Water facilities and cleaning appliances in servicebuildings.


Washing machine token: 50,- .

Towel rent: 20Kr.

Bed-linen: 100Kr. bed/stay. Duvet/pillow free.

End cleaning: From €10/100Kr

Prices are per night, and includes VAT/MVA.

Groups, long term, and winter -rental available on direct enquiry. Contact info. WiFi included


Reception | Check-in:

Check-in 16:00-21:00,
Inspection at 22:00
Reception is open in summer only.
Closed: Use check-in arrangements.
Week 23 - 24. Open: 20:00 – 21:00
Week 25 - 31. Open: 16:00 – 21:00
Week 32 - 33. Open: 20:00 – 21:00

Facilities | Standard:

If you had a look at our pricelist you may already know that our prices are just about how low as they get in this country, as we are among the rare bread of accomodation providers for the budget conscious traveler. The services provided are basic, and you wan`t find much goldplated equipment. However we can afford to treat you with a smile or two...
We appreciate all our guests very much, and budget pricing does not mean you don`t deserve clean areas and a good bed to sleep in. And hey, you might even find it luxourious to be awakened by birds singing in the morning.

Basic standard self household cabins.

Minimum fee of 100,- Nok or 10 Euros, for normal end cleaning.
On a strict budget? Ask for our “DIY-deal” (Do It Yourself ) and save money. In fact, since it`s self household cabins, if you don`t ask for cleaning, we expect to find the cabin reasonable clean when you depart. Traditionally, in most part of Scandinavia there`s a silent expectation that you leave the cabin ready for the next guests. Of course we bring equipment with us on inspection, and we don`t mind swiping the floors and make sure everything is clean. Kitchen, laundry, Toilets and showers in service-buildings. (No water in cabins.)
Tokens for washing machine.

Household equipment not stored in cabins.
We supply eguipment for our cabin guests included in the price, but we don`t keep it in the cabin. What we achieve is a lower initial price due to saving of houskeeping costs. You simply loan the equipment you need at the reception or in the common kitchen, and deliver it back on departure. Money saved. (Cooking plate, microwave and refrigerator in all cabins. Waterboiler and appliances available on loan.)

Bed clothing (linen) not stored in cabins.

We know that most of our guests bring their own sleepingbags, or bed clothing. (After all, that`s camping.) Therefore we do not keep our linen in the cabins, and this way you don`t have to pay for a service you may not need. If you need bed linen you pay only a cleaning fee of 74 Nok per bed/stay/change. (Not per night). Duvet only, for use with your own linen are free of charge. This is also a more hygienic system, and a bonus for everyone.

Main service building.

Kitchen, laundry, toilets, showers. The service building is very basically equipped, and are situated in reasonable distance from most cabins and camping spaces.
Washing machine token (50 Nok), tumbler/dryer is free.
What to expect.
Really, you should read all the articles in the main menu, as each page contains information you may need. The pricelists also has information about conditions and additional charges, and you may pay special attention to seasons an summer/winter conditions.
The kitchen in the servicebuilding is fully functional with water, cooking plate, microwave, waterboiler, and other appliances and dishes. However it does not have the standard we would like it to have, so we are now building a new kitchen connected to inside seatings in the common area. The current kitchen will therefore not be updated much, and you should know that it is very basic and for basic needs.  So please bare with us, we know it`s not up to par. PS. We haven`t abondoned it yet so we do of course clean the kitchen every day.
Just keep in mind that until inspection and cleaning, the kitchen only look as good as the latest guest left it. (As in all common kitchens.) WiFi included for all guests. Woodfired sauna and hot tub. Selfmanaged, fill with water and wood (for sale, expect around 200 nok.), no other fees.(Keep in mind, it takes about 3-4 hours to fill and heat up)
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Woodfired sauna and hot tub. Selfmanaged, fill with water and wood (for sale, expect around 200 nok.), no other fees. (Keep in mind, it takes about 3-4 hours to fill and heat up)

Events | Groups:

We plan adventures, organizes events and accomodates groups.

Prices and services examples:

Accomodation/conference/camp/rent. P.P or total. From 97 P.P. (+8 % VAT)

Lavvo (traditional sami tent), sauna, hot tub, etc. Price on demand. (+8-25 % VAT)

Dining/catering inside seating. Dinner. 250-395,00 (+15 %VAT)

Dining/catering inside seating. Breakfast. 95-197,00 (+15 %VAT)

Dining/catering away from restaurant. Light. From 99,00 (+15 %VAT)

Event organizing and extra personal-cost 480,00 P.H. (+25 %VAT)

Cultural performance, misc. Price on demand (+0 %VAT)

Activities, guiding, bungee jump, etc. Price on demand (+0 %VAT)

T-shirts, bungee, etc. 99-150,00 (+25 %VAT)

Contact us for more information.

Cabins group rental. Prices down to 95,- Nok.pp.

Bed-clothing: 100,- (bed/stay.)*

Bus: 100,-

Direct reservation required.
Long term on direct contact.

Event & Group Camp

Seasons | Weather:

yr.no: Værvarsel for Kåfjorddalen NB! This forecast do not apply to the mountains.

PS! Our reception is closed during winter season.
In winter season we have 6 cabins and the servicebuilding available.
No day to day caravan places, but long term places for caravans is possible.
Reception and snackbar is closed, as well as common areas/inside seatings inside.
Arrangement with reservation and check-in are made over telephone Nr: .(+47) 40003434
Birtavarre is excellent for hiking experiences and has many easy accessible and signposted walks in the mountains and forests. A special map for hikers in Kåfjord are available in stores and at the camp site. The valley has a snowmobile track up to over 1000 MASL, which makes access to all the mountain landscapes much easier. The beautiful Sabetjohka mountain landscape is very close to several attractions. The tundras in Birtavarre and Kåfjord alps in Olderdalen, Nordmannvik og Djupvik often has better snowconditions than the surrounding areas. It is also Kåfjord who has the best view to the majestic Lyngen alps! The latitude and dry climate of Birtavarre makes conditions for northern lights very good. Spectacular lights are often spotted.

Ice fishing on the fjord or in the mountain. Kåfjorden is an arm of the Lyngen fjord, known for good existence of cod, saithe, haddock, trout and salmon. Every year, cod up to 30-40 kg is landed in Kåfjord.
For spring we will open the camping site, and reception with limited opening hours, at around 15th of mai.

For more information, please contact by mail or telephone Nr: .(+47) 40003434 or make cabin reservation online.

Directions | Location:

Directions to Birtavarre | Kåfjorddalen
BaseCamp Birtavarre is situated only a few hundred meters from E6, and very easy to find whether you arrive by own car or bus.

There is only one central exit from E6 to Birtavarre and a crossroad immediate thereafter. Turn to the right and you are at Birtavarre South and only 2-300 meters from High-North Camp Birtavarre. The bus stops only 400 meters from the camping. With car, only a daytrip/445km from North Cape and 620 km from The Polar Cirkel Center on Saltfjellet (E6, 80 km. north of Mo I Rana). 150km from Tromsø City.nnNearest camp to Sabetjohka mountain landscape - close to Gorsa canyon, Lake Goulas, Halti and Birtavarre mountains, and more. Road up to 800m.*nAlso near the fjords and alps in Great-Lyngen/Lyngenfjord.nnAirports within 1 or 2.5 hours: Sørkjosen 65km, Bardufoss 150km, Tromsø 162km.nAirports within 3.5 or 4 hours: Alta 235km, Evenes 272km.nAirport in Bodø: 9 hours/569km.nnIf you arrive to Tromsø f.i. by airplane and want to travel to Birtavarre by bus, one option is to take shuttle bus or taxi to Prostneset in Tromsø center. (With bus you may have to walk 5 minutes from Nerstranda.) Bus 160 goes from Prostneset at 15.00 at arrives in Birtavarre 17.55.  Timetables/Travelplanner for Troms region here.nChoose departure "from Tromsø Lufthavn (Tromsø)" and destination "to Birtavarre".Olderdalen/Lyngen ferry and Ullsfjord ferry corresponds with busses. Birtavarre - Olderdalen is 18km. Ferry timetable.Keep in mind that public transportation is very limited. Bus arrivals and departures are very few, and bus and ferry correspondence even fewer. There are no public transport towards Birtavarre in evenings. Same day planning may not be a good option! For more detailed traveling direction to Birtavarre we suggest you try Google Maps or you may call us and we we`ll be pleased to assist you. Hope this helps, and we are looking forward to having you as our guests!

Do you need transport to the mountains in Birtavarre?

We can arrange transport with snowmobile, car, bus, and ATV.

Contact us for details.

There is only one central exit from E6 to Birtavarre and a crossroad immediate thereafter.

From Birtavarre, you can make daytrips to Finlands highest mountain, Halti/Haltiatunturi. Only a few hours walk and less climbing than from anywhere else.', 'Halti-Ráisduottarháldi

Reception open in summer only. (Week 25 - 31.)
Open: 16:00 – 21:00 (Spring/Autumn 20:00 – 21:00)
Check-in 16:00-21:00, inspection at 22:00-22:30
Closed reception: check-in arrangements apply.

Do you need transport to the mountains in Birtavarre?

We can arrange transport with snowmobile, car, bus, and ATV.

Contact us for details.

Midnight Sun:

The latitude and dry climate of Kåfjord makes good conditions to see the midnight sun.

Northern Lights:

The northern lights, or Aurora Borealis, occurs in the northern hemisphere. It's a natural display in the sky caused by charged particles directed by the earths magnetic field. It creates a curtain of colours flaring across the night sky, usually visible during wintertime. The Aurora Borealis can have colours from deep green to a redish glow. The further north you get you the higher in the sky you'll be able to see it. It has a counterpart in the southern hemisphere, called Aurora Australis. Local native folklore have added attributes to the northern lights, like in sami tradition you should wisthle or wave to the northern lights, or stallu (a troll) would come and get you...

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Camp Birtavarre
18 Isfjellveien , 9147 Birtavarre , Norway
Check-in 16:00-21:00, Inspection at 22:00 Reception is open in summer only. Closed: Use check-in arrangements. Week 23 - 24. Open: 20:00 – 21:00 Week 25 - 31. Open: 16:00 – 21:00 Week 32 - 33. Open: 20:00 – 21:00
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( +47 ) 40003434
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Isfjellveien 18
9147 Birtavarre
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( +47 ) 40003434
Longitude: 20.82
Latitude: 69.49

Hike and bike, or the Northern Lights.

Nearest camp to the Sabetjohka, the easiest gate to Reisa national park, Gorsa canyon and Gorsabrua (Gorsa bridge), Lake Goulas, Birtavarre mountains, Halti and more.

Halti and Ráisduottarháldi -trail from Guolasjávri. Summer-road to 800m.

Birtavarre has many signposted hiking and biking trails, and available maps.
Close to great skiing terrain f.i. at Sorbmegaisa, the fjord and alps in Lyngen, and Reisadalen.

Basic traditional cabins.

2P 590,- , 4+1P 795,- , 2+2P 795,-

Bed-linen: 75,- bed/stay. Duvet 0,- 
End cleaning: €10/100Kr.

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