VY x Campanyon: Sustainable travel and experiences
We are deeply committed to providing our guests with a complete range of sustainable travel solutions. We want to offer sustainable travel options in terms of transportation, accommodation and experience, which emit fewer greenhouse gases, are energy-efficient, support local economies, and promote responsible tourism.
That is why we have partnered with VY to enable our guests to travel sustainably to our destinations across east, west, and mid-Norway.
P.S. most of our hosts can pick you up at the nearest train or bus stop. Please check with your host to see if this is a possibility.
VY x Campanyon: Sustainable travel and experiences
We are deeply committed to providing our guests with a complete range of sustainable travel solutions. We want to offer sustainable travel options in terms of transportation, accommodation and experience, which emit fewer greenhouse gases, are energy-efficient, support local economies, and promote responsible tourism.
That is why we have partnered with VY to enable our guests to travel sustainably to our destinations across east, west, and mid-Norway.
P.S. most of our hosts can pick you up at the nearest train or bus stop. Please check with your host to see if this is a possibility.
Eco-friendly accommodation that can be reached with VY
Most of our stays are small scale with minimal footprints, often using a range of green solutions to energy and waste. We always encoutage our hosts to make their spots as enviromentally friendly as possible. Here is our top selection of eco-friendly stays that are reachable by public transport through VY:
Lake Mjøsa and Konglehytta at Espa
A very short train ride from Oslo you reach Norway's largest lake Mjøsa. The surrounding areas have been important farmland for the country for centuries, as well as a strong inspiration for poetry and literature. This is home to the place where the constitution where put together at Eidsvoll, as well as the Olympic town of Hamar. You can stay at the epic glamping pods at Espa, and enjoy magnificent sunsets over the lake in comfort.
Stay at: Konglehytta, from 2,450 NOK / night
How to get there: 1h 10 min direct train from Oslo to Strandlykkja, with the Eleverum train. The train stop is 3 km from the accommodation at Mjøsli.
Embrace the forrest in Rakkestad
Rakkestad is a great area to experience the Norwegian countryside. The forest region nearby the mouth of the river Glomma is the perfect destination for anyone seeking a peaceful retreat. About 3 km into the forest and 4m up in the trees, you will find this magnificent treehouse dome. The shape of the dome makes it up to 70% more energy efficient than normal stays. Here you are close to several popular hiking destinations such as Linekleppen and Strømsfoss.
Stay at: Treehouse dome Rakkestad, from 4460,- NOK / night.
How to get there: Direct train from Oslo to Rakkestad (1h 9 min). The dome is around 7km from the train station.
Experience the valley of Gudbrandsdalen
Experience the heart of Gudbrandsdalen by staying in a panoramic dome overlooking the valley. This valley is known as one of the most picture square valleys in Norway, surrounded by breathtaking mountains, lush forests, and the turquoise river flowing down the valley. Explore the charming town Ringebu, hike in the nearby Jotunheimen National Park, go fishing in the famous river Lågen, alpine skiing in Kvitfjell, or cross-country skiing in Venabygd.
Stay at: Le Dôme du Berger, in Sør-Fron. From 2520,- NOK / night
How to get there: Train to Ringebu, 10 min south of the dome. The train runs from Oslo and Trondheim 4 times a day (3h train from Oslo, 4,5h from Trondheim).
Lake Mjøsa and Konglehytta at Espa
A very short train ride from Oslo you reach Norway's largest lake Mjøsa. The surrounding areas have been important farmland for the country for centuries, as well as a strong inspiration for poetry and literature. This is home to the place where the constitution where put together at Eidsvoll, as well as the Olympic town of Hamar. You can stay at the epic glamping pods at Espa, and enjoy magnificent sunsets over the lake in comfort.
Stay at: Konglehytta, from 2,450 NOK / night
How to get there: 1h 10 min direct train from Oslo to Strandlykkja, with the Eleverum train. The train stop is 3 km from the accommodation at Mjøsli.
Embrace the forrest in Rakkestad
Rakkestad is a great area to experience the Norwegian countryside. The forest region nearby the mouth of the river Glomma is the perfect destination for anyone seeking a peaceful retreat. About 3 km into the forest and 4m up in the trees, you will find this magnificent treehouse dome. The shape of the dome makes it up to 70% more energy efficient than normal stays. Here you are close to several popular hiking destinations such as Linekleppen and Strømsfoss.
Stay at: Treehouse dome Rakkestad, from 4460,- NOK / night.
How to get there: Direct train from Oslo to Rakkestad (1h 9 min). The dome is around 7km from the train station.
Experience the valley of Gudbrandsdalen
Experience the heart of Gudbrandsdalen by staying in a panoramic dome overlooking the valley. This valley is known as one of the most picture square valleys in Norway, surrounded by breathtaking mountains, lush forests, and the turquoise river flowing down the valley. Explore the charming town Ringebu, hike in the nearby Jotunheimen National Park, go fishing in the famous river Lågen, alpine skiing in Kvitfjell, or cross-country skiing in Venabygd.
Stay at: Le Dôme du Berger, in Sør-Fron. From 2520,- NOK / night
How to get there: Train to Ringebu, 10 min south of the dome. The train runs from Oslo and Trondheim 4 times a day (3h train from Oslo, 4,5h from Trondheim).