Graddis Fjellstue & Camping
Graddis Fjellstue & Camping is Saltdal's oldest tourist establishment, operating since 1867 and recently reopened in summer 2025 after renovation. Located in Nordland near the Norwegian-Swedish border, it sits between Junkerdal and Saltfjellet-Svartisen national parks on prime mountain terrain with year-round hiking trails and dark skies ideal for northern lights viewing. The family-run operation, owned by Berit and Kjell Sture, offers a range of accommodation from rooms in the renovated main lodge to camping cabins and tent pitches, alongside a mountain café and restaurant serving traditional Norwegian home cooking. The campsite is notable for hosting an ancient pine tree (Methuselah) nearly 1,000 years old and providing access to extensive hiking routes including the 650 km Nordlandsruta trail. (via official site)
- café
- restaurant
- hiking trails
- fishing
- northern lights viewing
- free parking
- showers
- toilets
- WiFi
- bonfire coffee
- mountain activities
- skiing access
Rates & prices
Prices as published on Graddis Fjellstue & Camping’s official website (NOK).
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Tent camping | NOK 190 per night |
| Motorhome/caravan pitches | NOK 200 per night |
| Camping cabin (Oddvarbu) | NOK 600 per night |
| Annex rooms | NOK 800 per night |
| Main lodge rooms (Fjellstua) | NOK 850 per night |
| Breakfast — advance booking required | NOK 150 |
| Lunch — advance booking required | NOK 175 |
| Dinner — advance booking required | NOK 225 |
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🛒 Amenities & services
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- Bbq
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
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What types of accommodation does the campsite offer?
Rooms in the main fjellstua (from 850 NOK/night), annex rooms with private kitchen (from 800 NOK/night), camping cabins (from 600 NOK/night), motorhome/caravan pitches (50 spaces, from 200 NOK/night), and tent camping areas (from 190 NOK/night).
What meals and dining options are available?
Breakfast from 150 NOK, lunch from 175 NOK, and dinner from 225 NOK are available by advance reservation. Chef Berit prepares traditional Norwegian home cooking (husmansskost) using local ingredients, including specialties like Graddiskarbonade. Bonfire coffee (bålkaffe) is served after mountain activities.
What activities and attractions are available?
Extensive hiking trails including Nordlandsruta (650 km trail with 43 stages), Norge på langs, and Norge på tvers; access to Junkerdal and Saltfjellet-Svartisen national parks; fishing; winter skiing; northern lights viewing (September-March); and an ancient pine tree (Methuselah, ~1,000 years old) accessible via short walk.
How do I make a booking?
Bookings are made through campio.no/nb/campsite/graddis-fjellstue or by contacting directly: +47 958 36 618, +47 918 39 221, or [email protected]. Drop-in visitors are welcome if rooms are available.
What makes this campsite special?
Graddis Fjellstue is Saltdal's oldest tourist establishment (operating since 1867), recently reopened after renovation. It is family-run, located between two national parks, and offers traditional Norwegian hospitality with bonfire coffee experiences and year-round mountain activities in a region ideal for northern lights viewing.
How much does it cost to camp at Graddis Fjellstue & Camping?
Graddis Fjellstue & Camping charges a camping fee.
Can I bring an RV or caravan to Graddis Fjellstue & Camping?
Yes, caravans and RVs are welcome.
Can I pitch a tent at Graddis Fjellstue & Camping?
Yes, tent camping is allowed.
How many pitches does Graddis Fjellstue & Camping have?
Graddis Fjellstue & Camping has around 50 pitches.
When is Graddis Fjellstue & Camping open?
Graddis Fjellstue & Camping is open Summer 2025 onwards (Easter 2025 reopening mentioned).
What languages are spoken at Graddis Fjellstue & Camping?
Staff at Graddis Fjellstue & Camping speak Norwegian.
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