Helle Camping
Helle Camping is a family-friendly campsite located in Setesdal, Valle Kommune, Norway, positioned along Route 9 approximately 140 kilometers north of Kristiansand. The site is situated alongside the Otra River, which offers opportunities for swimming, fishing, and paddling. Accommodation includes tent sites, motorhome and caravan pitches, and rental units (huts, apartments, and mountain shelters). The campsite is renowned for hosting the Via Ferrata Straumsfjellet climbing route, described as North Europe's longest via ferrata trail, offering guided and unguided climbing experiences. Amenities include kitchen facilities, sanitary facilities, fiber-WiFi, a hot tub, children's play area, grill/fire pit, and rentals for canoes, SUP boards, and fatbikes. (via official site)
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Rates & prices
Prices as published on Helle Camping’s official website (NOK).
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Tent site — 1-2 persons | NOK 185 per night |
| Tent site - additional person | NOK 50 per night |
| Motorhome site — low season; 300 kr July-August | NOK 250 per night |
| Caravan site — low season; 310 kr July-August | NOK 290 per night |
| Electricity connection | NOK 150 per night |
| 2-person hut | NOK 800 |
| 4+2 person hut (2 bedrooms + loft) | NOK 1200 |
| Apartment | NOK 1000 |
| Twin-room apartment | NOK 1800 |
| Bedding rental | NOK 125 per set |
| Final cleaning | NOK 200 |
| Gapahuk (mountain shelter) overnight — on Straumsfjellet via ferrata | free |
| Via Ferrata - climbing fee | NOK 600 |
| Via Ferrata - equipment rental — full equipment | NOK 550 |
Key facts
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🏞️ Attractions
Rysstad is a village in Valle Municipality in Agder county, Norway. The village is located along the river Otra in the Setesdal valley. The Norwegian National Road 9 runs through the village. The village of Besteland lies about 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) to the south and the villages of Brokke and Hovet lie about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) to the north.
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🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
Coop Prix Hylestad
⛽ Fuel
Circle K Automat Rysstad
🚰 Drinking water
- Drinking water
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
🎾 Sports
- Sports
- Hylestad fotballbane
- Tennis
🏧 ATM & bank
- ATM
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Good to know
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What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 14:00 on arrival day; check-out is by 12:00 on departure day, or by arrangement.
What types of accommodation are available?
Tent sites, motorhome and caravan pitches, 2 and 4+2 person huts, and apartments with various capacity options.
What amenities are included at the campsite?
Kitchen and sanitary facilities, grill/fire pit area, children's play area, fiber-WiFi, hot tub, and rentals for canoes, SUP boards, and fatbikes.
What is the Via Ferrata climbing experience like?
Via Ferrata Straumsfjellet is North Europe's longest via ferrata route (difficulty D with only three short sections). Guided tours depart at 10:00 and 11:00 AM, with early starts at 6:00 AM available by arrangement. Equipment rental and climbing fees are available.
How do I book a stay?
Contact [email protected] or call +47 918 95 901. Via Ferrata bookings are available online through Campio platform or Bratt friluftsliv website.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Helle Camping?
At Helle Camping, check-in is from 14:00 and check-out is by 12:00.
What languages are spoken at Helle Camping?
Staff at Helle Camping speak Norwegian.
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