The easiest and best way to experience Svartisen 

The easiest and best way to experience Svartisen is through Svartisen Rana. Drive all the way to Svartiswater, park by the quay, and take the boat across the lake to the trail towards Austerdalsisen – one of the most beautiful glacier arms of Svartisen.

With us, you get more than just a boat trip. At Svartisen Rana you will find lakeside camping, a self-service café, toilets, mini golf, and the option to rent a sauna and hot tub.

Camping for up to 2 nights and mini golf are included with a round-trip boat ticket. Boat tickets can be purchased easily when you arrive,  camping has  drop-in24/7.

The boat trip takes about 20 minutes. From there, the hike continues for about 3 km on trail and solid rock towards the glacier. This is an easy, accessible and authentic nature experience for families, motorhome travellers, campers and everyone who wants to experience Svartisen in a simple and memorable way.

Welcome to Svartisen Rana – the natural route to Svartisen.

With its 370 square kilometers, it covers an area larger than Oslo and Bergen combined, making Svartisen the second largest glacier in Norway.

One of the easiest gateways to see the glacier is Austerdalsisen i Rana. The name Svartisen comes from the old name "Svartis", which describes the characteristic deep blue color in the ice, contrasting with the white snow. The ice masses show a spectrum of blue tones, from transparent ice, to turquoise and dark blue. 

To get to the starting point, drive off the E6 towards Røssvoll (Mo i Rana airport), and follow the signs into Svartisdalveien towards Svartisen.
 There is a large parking lot here for motorhomes/camping trailers. It is also possible to find a tent pitch. In the kiosk you can buy boat tickets, something to drink, snacks and souvenirs. There is a toilet available at the car park.

After a 20-minute boat ride across the water, a 3 km hike follows. The hike goes on solid rock and starts with a steady climb before it flattens out towards a popular lookout point. Here there is a gap hut where you can eat food and drink you have brought with you while enjoying the view towards the glacier arm.

The weather at the glacier changes quickly, so even if it is sunny and warm in the city, we recommend that you bring some extra clothes.
Remember to take everything you bring back home with you. There is no mobile coverage at the glacier.

To get to the starting point, drive off the E6 towards Røssvoll (Mo i Rana airport), and follow the signs into Svartisdalveien towards Svartisen.
 There is a large parking lot here for motorhomes/camping trailers. It is also possible to find a tent pitch. In the kiosk you can buy boat tickets, something to drink, snacks and souvenirs. There is a toilet available at the car park. 
We have one of Norway's best mini golf courses.
 
After a 20-minute boat ride across the water, a 3 km hike follows. The hike goes on solid rock and starts with a steady climb before it flattens out towards a popular lookout point. Here there is a gap hut where you can eat food and drink you have brought with you while enjoying the view towards the glacier arm.

The weather at the glacier changes quickly, so even if it is sunny and warm in the city, we recommend that you bring some extra clothes.
Remember to take everything you bring back home with you. There is no mobile coverage at the glacier.

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Båtturer er åpne for sesongen.

Avreise fra campingplassen: 10:00 og 13:00

Retur: 13:15 og 16:00

Priser:
Over og tur/retur:
Voksen - 315 kr
Barn under 12 - 175

hund og 95 kr

Enveistransport:
Voksen - 190 kr
Barn under 12 år - 115 kr
Hund - 70 kr

Parkering og camping

Parking and camping

2 km before you arrive at our location, there is a toll station.

The toll fee is NOK 150, and this includes day parking.

If you have a round-trip boat ticket, camping is included free of charge.

Camping without a boat ticket costs NOK 250.

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You can either choose to pay on your phone on the internet/app or you can wait till you get the bill when you get home. From you pass, you have 48 hours to pay. We recommend that you pay on your phone, then you don't get a fee.