SOLSTRAND CAMPING SA

What SOLSTRAND CAMPING SA does

Solstrand Camping SA is a privately-held Norwegian family camping resort founded in 1970 and collectively owned by 18 independent churches from De Frie Evangeliske Forsamlinger (The Free Evangelical Assemblies). The company operates from a single site at Tjømsveien 319 in Lindesnes, Southern Norway, situated on the Audnaelva river with private beach access. Its product portfolio spans 56 permanent camping pitches, approximately 35-40 drop-in camping sites, 12 cabins, 16 year-round apartments, 21 dormitory rooms, and conference facilities capable of accommodating 230+ delegates with catering services. The resort also organizes structured religious and family camp programs (Junior, Teen, Family, and Senior/Vi over 60+ camps) and maintains an on-site kiosk.

The underlying operational technology consists of an integrated online booking platform (v3.onlinebooking.dk), self-service check-in kiosks with key boxes enabling 24-hour guest arrival, and EV charging infrastructure. Distribution is predominantly direct-to-consumer through the company website (solstrand-camping.no), phone, and email, supplemented by a third-party event registration platform (event.checkin.no) for organized camp programs. Marketing leans on Google reviews (4.4 stars across 445 reviews), word-of-mouth within the Norwegian Christian community, and church network referrals rather than paid digital acquisition.

The revenue model is hybrid: usage-based revenue from drop-in camping (249-499 NOK per night depending on season and unit type), accommodation subscription-style revenue from cabins, apartments, and dormitory rooms (890-2,060 NOK per night in high season), recurring monthly long-term apartment leases (7,900-9,900 NOK plus electricity), one-time camp program registrations, professional services revenue from corporate and church conference bookings with catering, and ancillary kiosk hardware sales. Customer segments include Norwegian and international family campers as the primary market, Christian church and religious groups as a co-primary institutional segment, seniors, youth, corporate/association event clients, long-term business tenants, and regional tourists.

Name

SOLSTRAND CAMPING SA

Legal name

Solstrand Camping SA

Website

https://solstrand-camping.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Solstrand Camping SA is a privately-held Norwegian family camping resort in Lindesnes, Southern Norway, founded in 1970 and owned by 18 evangelical churches, offering camping pitches, cabins, apartments, dormitory rooms, conference facilities, and organized religious camp programs to families, church groups, corporate clients, and tourists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outdoor Hospitality

NAICS

RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (72121), Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Traditional Campgrounds (Tent & Mixed-Use) (THAMAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cabin & Cottage Campgrounds (THAMAJAD), Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI), Seasonal & Long-Term Campsites (Snowbirds, Extended RV Stays) (THAMAJAF)

Keywords

• Camping and accommodation
• Cabin and apartment rentals
• Conference and retreat venues
• Family camping resort
• Religious camp programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Lindesnes

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Camping Site Rental (Drop-in): Daily/nightly rental of camping pitches for tents, caravans, motorhomes, and combicamps. Includes internet, electricity, and sanitary facilities with shower access. Seasonal pricing varies.
2. Accommodation Rental: Rental of cabins (12 units), apartments (16 units), and dormitory rooms (21 units) with varying amenities. Available for short-term and long-term stays throughout the year.
3. Camp and Retreat Programs: Organized camps including junior camps, teenage camps, family camps, and senior (60+) camps held multiple times per year. Revenue from participant registrations and associated services.
4. Conference and Course Facilities: Rental of meeting rooms (capacity 230+), dining hall (175 persons), and fireplace room for corporate events, church retreats, and conferences. Includes catering services from simple meals to banquet dinners.
5. Kiosk and Grocery Sales: On-site kiosk selling daily necessities and camping equipment to guests. Open during high season and sporadically during shoulder seasons.
6. Long-term Rental: Monthly rental of apartments for extended stays, targeting businesses needing accommodation for workers on temporary assignments, or individuals needing medium-term housing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SOLSTRAND CAMPING SA operates a Norwegian camping resort in Lindesnes offering permanent and drop-in camping pitches, cabins, apartments, and dormitory lodging. The property also hosts conferences, religious camps, family camps, and youth/senior programs, supported by on-site amenities including a kiosk, restaurant, chapel, sports hall, and EV charging stations. Up to 180 beds are available across accommodations, with conference capacity for more than 230 participants.

Product overview

Solstrand Camping SA operates a family-friendly camping resort offering a unified accommodation portfolio consisting of permanent camping plots (56 sites), drop-in camping (35-40 sites), cabins (12 units), apartments (16 units), and dormitory rooms (21 units). The resort provides conference and course facilities with meeting halls and catering services, and organizes seasonal religious camps including Junior, Teen, Family, and Senior programs. Additional amenities include on-site activities, a kiosk, beach access, and modern sanitary facilities. The product ecosystem is designed for both transient tourists and group bookings (churches, associations, companies), with year-round apartment availability and seasonal operations for most offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Permanent Camping Sites Long-term seasonal pitches available year-round for campers who want a fixed base at Solstrand. Aimed at returning guests and owners who keep caravans or motorhomes on-site.

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Sørlandet Feriesenter: Southern Norway holiday center offering camping, cabins, and apartments near Kristiansand. Comparable regional peer serving families and tourists with a similar mixed accommodation portfolio.
• Norsjø Ferieland: Norwegian holiday park with camping, cabins, and apartments plus organized family activities. Comparable as a family-oriented campground operator offering a similar mix of overnight and activity-based experiences.
• Hove Leirsenter: Norwegian camp and conference center located in Arendal/Tvedestrand with cabins, camping, and conference facilities. Highly comparable as a Southern Norway faith-friendly leisure and retreat venue with mixed lodging inventory.
• First Camp: Largest camping chain in the Nordics, operating campgrounds and holiday villages across Scandinavia with cabins, apartments, and camping pitches. Directly comparable as a multi-unit campground operator serving Norwegian and international tourists with mixed accommodation.
• Norway Best: Norwegian chain marketing cabins and holiday rentals across multiple regions. Comparable on the cabin rental side and overlapping with Solstrand's apartment/cabin booking flows.
• Bø Camping: Established family campground in Telemark offering cabins, apartments, and camping pitches. Comparable mid-sized Norwegian campground serving family and group segments.

Broad incumbents

• Dansommer: Scandinavian holiday home rental operator with inventory across Denmark, Norway, and neighboring countries. Comparable on cabin/holiday rental distribution, though as a much larger incumbent across multiple geographies.
• Novasol: Large European holiday rental brand distributing cabins and holiday homes across Norway. Comparable on the short-term cabin rental model, though operating as a broad aggregator/incumbent rather than a single-site operator.

Others

• Checkin.no: Norwegian event/registration platform used by Solstrand for camp sign-ups. Adjacent enabler rather than a competitor, but useful as a reference point for the Norwegian faith-based camp and retreat software ecosystem.

Regional players

• Klim Strandcamping: Danish coastal campground offering camping pitches, cabins, and family activities in Northern Jutland. Comparable as a family-oriented campground operator with similar mixed accommodation and on-site activities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/solstrandcamping
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/solstrand-camping-sa

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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