Beside the Sørfjord in Odda stands Lothepus Camping — a newly built site combining modern accommodation with viking-inspired architecture. The camp offers 10 cabins, a large apartment, 72 pitches for motorhomes, caravans and tents, and shared facilities housed in a stave church and a longhouse.
The site was built on the old slag heaps from Odda's former smelting plant, opening in 2025 after several years of planning and construction. The architecture draws on Norwegian viking-age and medieval traditions, with heavy timber beams, dragon-head carvings and wood detailing throughout.
For larger groups, a two-storey apartment sleeps up to 10 guests and includes its own bathroom and a fully equipped kitchen. The 10 cabins come in two sizes — a small cabin for 4–6 people and a large cabin for 6–8 people — each with bedrooms, a loft, a sofa bed, a kitchen and a private outdoor area. The campsite has 72 pitches in three categories: up to 8 metres, 8–15 metres and tent pitches on drained grass, with power, showers, wifi and a service station.
The stave church at the centre of the site serves as reception and kiosk, while the longhouse is home to Langhuset Restaurant. The view opens onto the Sørfjord and the mountains surrounding Odda, and the grounds include a playground, a shelter and a grill house for families and larger gatherings.
Lothepus Camping has a high season from May to September and a low season from October to April. Check-in is at 3 pm, check-out at 11 am. The site also hosts private events — from weddings and confirmations to corporate gatherings and concerts — in the longhouse or across the shared grounds.
Welcome to Lothepus Camping in Odda.
