{"id":2146,"date":"2026-06-20T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-20T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/?p=2146"},"modified":"2026-07-02T09:27:30","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T09:27:30","slug":"best-free-campsites-norway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/best-free-campsites-norway\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Free Campsites in Norway: Where We Actually Slept"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2146\" class=\"elementor elementor-2146\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f00c6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f00c6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2af51dc1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2af51dc1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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Here are the spots that earned a permanent spot in our notes \u2014 and the ones to skip.<\/p>\n<div class=\"htf-hero-meta\">\n<div class=\"htf-meta-author\">\n<div><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3954 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_6659-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Camping Scandinavia hungrytravelfamily\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_6659-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_6659-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_6659-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_6659-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_6659-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_6659-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_6659-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_6659-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header><!-- ARTICLE + SIDEBAR -->\n<div class=\"htf-sidebar\">\n<article class=\"htf-wrap\"><!-- BODY --><!-- SECTION 3: SHORT ANSWER CALLOUT -->\n<div class=\"htf-tldr\">\n<div class=\"htf-tldr-label\">Short answer<\/div>\n<p>Norway\u2019s <strong>Allemannsretten<\/strong> (Everyman\u2019s Right) lets you camp for free almost anywhere in uncultivated land \u2014 mountains, fjord shores, forest clearings \u2014 for up to two nights in a row. The best free campsites we\u2019ve actually slept at include <strong>Sognefjellet above Jotunheimen, the Lofoten road pullouts near Reine, Trollstigen valley below the serpentine road, and the Hardangervidda plateau in summer<\/strong>. Stay 150 m from the nearest house, leave no trace, and you will pay nothing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<!-- SECTION 4: IN THIS GUIDE TOC -->\n<div class=\"htf-toc\">\n<div class=\"htf-toc-label\">In this guide<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#s1\">Norway\u2019s Allemannsretten explained<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s2\">Our 8 favourite free campsites<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s3\">Free camping quick-reference checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s4\">Practical tips before you pitch<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s5\">Car camping vs tent camping: what changes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s6\">Mistakes we made wild camping in Norway<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s7\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s8\">A final word from Rovaniemi<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<!-- SECTION 5: H2 SECTION 1 \u2014 Allemannsretten -->\n<h2 id=\"s1\">Norway\u2019s Allemannsretten explained<\/h2>\n<p>The single most useful thing to understand before you wild camp in Norway is that the right to do so is written into national law. The <em>friluftsloven<\/em> \u2014 Outdoor Recreation Act of 1957 \u2014 grants everyone the right to move through and stay overnight on uncultivated land, free of charge and without asking permission. Norwegians call this <strong>Allemannsretten<\/strong>: Everyman\u2019s Right.<\/p>\n<p>We arrived in Norway expecting to spend money on campsites almost every night. Instead, we spent almost nothing. Once you understand the rules, the country opens up in a way that almost no other destination does.<\/p>\n<h3>What \u201cuncultivated land\u201d means in practice<\/h3>\n<p>The law draws a line between <em>innmark<\/em> (cultivated or developed land: farms, gardens, golf courses, built-up areas) and <em>utmark<\/em> (everything else: mountains, forests, uncultivated shorelines, open fjord shores). You can camp freely on utmark. You cannot camp on innmark without the landowner\u2019s permission.<\/p>\n<p>In practical terms this means:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mountain plateaus, fell summits, and high valleys \u2192 free camping, almost anywhere you can reach<\/li>\n<li>Uninhabited fjord shores and rocky coastline \u2192 free camping<\/li>\n<li>National park interiors \u2192 generally free, but some parks impose specific rules (Rondane, for instance, has zone restrictions)<\/li>\n<li>Farmland, even if it looks empty \u2192 ask or move on<\/li>\n<li>Anything within 150 m of a dwelling \u2192 not allowed without permission<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>The two-night rule and leave-no-trace obligation<\/h3>\n<p>You may stay in one spot for up to two consecutive nights. After that, you must move on unless you are in a remote high-mountain area where the landowner is unlikely to object to a longer stay. The law also requires you to leave the site exactly as you found it: no fire scars, no litter, no damage to vegetation. Fires are permitted from 15 September to 14 April; from 15 April to 14 September, open fires are prohibited within 5 m of forest or vegetation \u2014 which, in summer, means almost everywhere below the treeline. Use a gas stove.<\/p>\n<!-- SECTION 2 BODY PHOTO PLACEHOLDER (slot 2) --><!-- SECTION 6: H2 SECTION 2 \u2014 Our favourite free campsites -->\n<h2 id=\"s2\">Our 8 favourite free campsites in Norway<\/h2>\n<p>We drove Norway over two separate trips, once south-to-north in early summer and once around the Lofoten Islands in late June under the midnight sun. These are the spots we actually used and would return to \u2014 ranked loosely by how easy they are to reach and how reliable the setting is.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Sognefjellet mountain road (Sogn og Fjordane)<\/h3>\n<p>Norway\u2019s highest mountain pass road, National Scenic Route 55, crosses the Jotunheimen plateau at over 1,400 m. In June and July the snow has melted enough to reach the high ground, and the light at 23:00 is extraordinary. We parked at the Juvasshytta turnoff and walked ten minutes to a flat rock ledge above the clouds. No people, no noise, temperature around 5\u00b0C, total silence. This remains the finest free camp we have found anywhere in Scandinavia.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Lofoten road pullouts near Reine (Nordland)<\/h3>\n<p>The E10 through Lofoten runs between dramatic peaks and mirror-still fjord inlets. The village of Reine appears on most \u201cmost beautiful places on Earth\u201d lists, and for once the lists are not wrong. The key is timing: most campers congregate on the Reine viewpoint. Drive 4 km further west toward Moskenes, and small gravel turnouts appear beside the water where you can pitch a tent legally and wake up with Reine\u2019s spires directly in front of you.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Trollstigen valley floor (M\u00f8re og Romsdal)<\/h3>\n<p>While tourists queue at the top of Trollstigen\u2019s famous serpentine road, the valley below \u2014 around the Istra river \u2014 is quiet, accessible, and has flat grassy areas on the outer bank that are utmark. We camped here on a Tuesday evening in late June and had the entire valley to ourselves. The waterfall sound is loud, so pack earplugs if you need silence to sleep.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Hardangervidda plateau (between Hordaland and Telemark)<\/h3>\n<p>Norway\u2019s largest mountain plateau and one of the most accessible. Take the RV7 from Bergen toward Oslo and pull off at any of a dozen gravel bays above 1,200 m. The plateau feels genuinely remote, and in July it is carpeted in low Arctic flowers. The reindeer will investigate your tent at dawn; this is not a problem, just something to know.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Geirangerfjord upper lip near Dalsnibba (Sunnm\u00f8re)<\/h3>\n<p>The tourist masses are down at the fjord floor and on the cruise ships. Drive up the toll road to Dalsnibba viewpoint (about 300 NOK for the car), then walk back along the ridge 500 m to where the crowds stop. The view down into Geiranger is identical to the postcard, but you are alone with it. This is technically a pay-to-access area, but the wild camp itself is free once you have paid the road toll.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Romsdalseggen ridge base camp, \u00c5ndalsnes<\/h3>\n<p>The Romsdalseggen ridge hike is regarded as one of Norway\u2019s finest day walks. The trailhead is accessible from \u00c5ndalsnes, and the flat ground at the base of the ridge \u2014 before you begin the serious ascent \u2014 is a legitimate wild camp. Start the hike at 05:00 in June and you will have the full ridge to yourself before 09:00.<\/p>\n<h3>7. Varanger Peninsula, Eastern Finnmark<\/h3>\n<p>This is remote Norway. The Varanger Peninsula juts into the Barents Sea at the country\u2019s far northeast corner, and the coastline is as close to genuine wilderness as western Europe gets. King eiders, steller\u2019s eiders, and rough-legged buzzards are common. We camped for three consecutive nights near Hamningberg (abandoned fishing village, legally accessible) and saw nobody else.<\/p>\n<h3>8. Sognefjord shoreline pullouts between Fl\u00e5m and Gudvangen<\/h3>\n<p>The inner Sognefjord is gentler than the high mountain alternatives: lower altitude, calmer water, and ferries that give the landscape scale. The minor road on the south shore between Aurland and Undredal passes several uninhabited rocky bays where a tent fits neatly. The light on the north wall of the fjord after 21:00 in summer is worth staying awake for.<\/p>\n<!-- SECTION 7: MID-POST CALLOUT -->\n<div class=\"htf-linkbox\">\n<div class=\"htf-linkbox-icon\">\u2192<\/div>\n<p class=\"htf-linkbox-text\"><strong>Related read<\/strong> Planning to drive between these spots? Our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/road-trip-scandinavia-tips\/\">How to Road Trip Scandinavia<\/a> covers the toll system (AutoPASS), cross-border insurance, and ferry logistics for a full Norway drive.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<!-- SECTION 8: H2 SECTION 3 \u2014 QUICK REFERENCE CHEAT SHEET -->\n<h2 id=\"s3\">Free camping in Norway: quick-reference checklist<\/h2>\n<p>Before you pitch, run through this list. It takes 60 seconds and saves confrontation, fines, or a wasted drive.<\/p>\n<div class=\"htf-prompt-title\">Before you pitch \u2014 8-point checklist<\/div>\n<div class=\"htf-prompt\">Am I on utmark (uncultivated land)?<\/div>\n<div class=\"htf-prompt\">Am I at least 150 m from the nearest dwelling or building?<\/div>\n<div class=\"htf-prompt\">Have I been here for fewer than 2 consecutive nights?<\/div>\n<div class=\"htf-prompt\">Is it fire season? (15 Apr\u201314 Sep = no open fires within 5 m of vegetation)<\/div>\n<div class=\"htf-prompt\">Is there a \u201cteltforbud\u201d (camping prohibition) sign anywhere visible?<\/div>\n<div class=\"htf-prompt\">Am I in a national park with its own camping zones? (Check the park\u2019s website)<\/div>\n<div class=\"htf-prompt\">Will I carry out everything I carry in?<\/div>\n<div class=\"htf-prompt\">Have I checked tomorrow\u2019s weather? (Mountain conditions change fast)<\/div>\n<!-- SECTION 3 BODY PHOTO PLACEHOLDER (slot 3) --><!-- SECTION 9: NEWSLETTER SIGNUP -->\n<div class=\"htf-nl\">\n<div class=\"htf-nl-label\">Letters from Rovaniemi<\/div>\n<h3>Local knowledge, direct from the Arctic<\/h3>\n<p>Monthly dispatches on Nordic travel \u2014 the roads, the campsites, the things worth slowing down for. No filler.<\/p>\n<form action=\"https:\/\/app.convertkit.com\/forms\/7654321\/subscriptions\" method=\"post\" target=\"_blank\"><input name=\"email_address\" required=\"\" type=\"email\" placeholder=\"your@email.com\" \/> <button type=\"submit\">Subscribe<\/button><\/form><\/div>\n<!-- SECTION 10: H2 SECTION 4 \u2014 TIPS \/ WARNINGS -->\n<h2 id=\"s4\">Practical tips before you pitch<\/h2>\n<p>Knowing the law is one thing. Knowing how to execute a comfortable, stress-free free camp in Norway is another. These are the things we learnt the hard way.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Arrive in daylight, even if it takes longer.<\/strong> In June and July, daylight lasts 22+ hours north of the Arctic Circle \u2014 use it. Choosing a campsite in the midnight sun is easy; choosing one in the dark on an unfamiliar road is not.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Water sources are reliable but not infinite.<\/strong> Mountain streams above 1,000 m are almost always clean in Norway. Below that, check upstream for grazing animals. Carry a filter as insurance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wind is underestimated by first-timers.<\/strong> Exposed fjord lips and plateau edges look calm until 02:00. Guy-lines are not optional.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Insects in coastal lowlands are fierce in July.<\/strong> Head nets are worth the weight from Troms\u00f8 northward. Above the treeline it is usually fine.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mobile coverage is surprisingly good.<\/strong> Telenor covers most of the major scenic routes. Offline maps are still essential for the Varanger Peninsula and the far north.<\/li>\n<li><strong>ATMs are rare once you leave towns.<\/strong> Norway is card-first, but a small cash reserve (500\u20131,000 NOK) covers toll booths that do not accept foreign cards and the occasional farm stall.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The 150 m rule applies to holiday cabins too.<\/strong> In Norway, private cabins (<em>hytter<\/em>) are considered dwellings. The rule applies year-round, even if the cabin looks empty.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check national park rules individually.<\/strong> Each park publishes its own zone map. Rondane is strict; Jotunheimen is permissive. Five minutes on the park website before arrival is worth it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- SECTION 11: H2 SECTION 5 \u2014 COMPARISON \/ DEEPER-DIVE -->\n<h2 id=\"s5\">Car camping vs tent camping: what changes<\/h2>\n<p>Both are legal under Allemannsretten, but they have meaningfully different logistics in Norway. Here is what we learned switching between the two across our trips.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Car camping (sleeping in the car):<\/strong> Technically legal on a public road pullout as long as you are not blocking traffic and stay under two nights. No tent required. The gain is warmth and security; the loss is that you are limited to spots a car can reach. Norway has excellent gravel pullouts on every scenic route precisely because this is common practice.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tent camping above the road:<\/strong> Requires a ten-minute walk in most cases, but the reward is isolation. Even the most popular viewpoints in Lofoten are deserted 300 m off the road.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Campervan \/ motorhome:<\/strong> Technically permitted under the same rules as a car, but in practice some popular spots have erected \u201cno overnight parking\u201d signs that apply to motorhomes specifically. Always read the sign carefully \u2014 some ban parking; some ban camping; some ban both.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hammock camping:<\/strong> Permitted where trees exist (most of southern Norway, much of coastal west Norway). Above the treeline on the high plateau, you will need a tent.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Budget impact:<\/strong> We averaged zero accommodation cost on a two-week Norway road trip using wild camping and occasional DNT (Norwegian Trekking Association) huts. Paid campsites in Norway range from 200 to 450 NOK per night (roughly \u20ac18\u2013\u20ac40). Over 14 nights, free camping saved us approximately \u20ac350\u2013450 compared to paying every night.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- SECTION 5 BODY PHOTO PLACEHOLDER (slot 4) --><!-- SECTION 12: RELATED CONTENT CALLOUT 2 -->\n<div class=\"htf-linkbox\">\n<div class=\"htf-linkbox-icon\">\u2192<\/div>\n<p class=\"htf-linkbox-text\"><strong>Useful companion<\/strong> If you\u2019re planning a full Norway road trip, our <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/destinations\/norwegian-scenic-routes-ranked\/\">Norwegian Scenic Routes guide<\/a> maps all 18 official routes with honest notes on which are genuinely unmissable and which can be skipped if time is tight.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<!-- SECTION 13: H2 SECTION 6 \u2014 MISTAKES WE MADE -->\n<h2 id=\"s6\">Mistakes we made wild camping in Norway<\/h2>\n<p>We have now slept under Norwegian skies on several trips. Here is every mistake we made and would rather you did not repeat.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pitching too close to the road.<\/strong> Sound carries further than you think on still Norwegian nights. On our first trip we chose a beautiful spot 50 m from the E10 in Lofoten. Every campervan that passed at 03:00 woke us up. Move a five-minute walk off the tarmac.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ignoring the tide on fjord shores.<\/strong> The Sognefjord has almost no tidal range. Hardangerfjord has more. We once pitched on a narrow rocky ledge that looked permanent; by morning the tide had reduced our usable space by half. Check tidal range before pitching below the high-water line.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Trusting satellite imagery for ground truth.<\/strong> Google Maps shows open ground that, in reality, is bog. In Norway this is common: what looks like green grass from above is often saturated peat. Carry lightweight camp shoes for moving around a soft pitch.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Not checking the national park zone before the long walk in.<\/strong> We hiked 6 km into a valley in Rondane before discovering we were in a restricted camping zone. The ranger was polite, but we had to move. Download the park\u2019s zone map before you leave the trailhead, not when you arrive at your planned spot.<\/li>\n<li><strong>No headlamp in midsummer.<\/strong> We left headlamps in the car on a \u201cbright night\u201d hike in late June. The return at 23:30 was still light \u2014 but we entered a forested section where it was suddenly dark. Always carry a headlamp in Norway regardless of the forecast light conditions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Underestimating how cold midsummer gets at altitude.<\/strong> Sognefjellet in July. Air temperature 4\u00b0C at midnight. We had a three-season sleeping bag rated to \u22125\u00b0C and were fine, but two members of our group with summer bags were uncomfortably cold. At 1,000 m+ in Norway, always bring a bag rated to 0\u00b0C minimum.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- SECTION 14: H2 SECTION 7 \u2014 FAQ -->\n<h2 id=\"s7\">Frequently asked questions about free camping in Norway<\/h2>\n<!-- SECTION 7 BODY PHOTO PLACEHOLDER (slot 5) -->\n<div class=\"htf-faq\"><details>\n<summary>Is wild camping really free in Norway?<\/summary>\n<p>Yes, completely. Norway\u2019s Allemannsretten (Everyman\u2019s Right) is enshrined in the 1957 Outdoor Recreation Act and gives everyone \u2014 Norwegian or foreign \u2014 the right to stay overnight on uncultivated land at no charge and without permission from the landowner. You pay nothing. The only costs are your own equipment.<\/p>\n<\/details><details>\n<summary>Can I park my car or campervan overnight for free?<\/summary>\n<p>Yes, on most public road pullouts and lay-bys. Sleeping in your vehicle follows the same Allemannsretten principles as tent camping. However, some specific locations \u2014 particularly in Lofoten and around popular viewpoints \u2014 have posted signs prohibiting overnight parking for motorhomes. Always read posted signs. If no sign exists, you are generally free to stay.<\/p>\n<\/details><details>\n<summary>How do I find specific free campsite spots?<\/summary>\n<p>The most reliable tools are: (1) <strong>iOverlander<\/strong> and <strong>Park4Night<\/strong> apps, which have community-verified wild camping spots across Norway; (2) satellite view on Google Maps or maps.me to identify flat open ground away from dwellings; (3) Norwegian Trekking Association (DNT) trail maps, which mark unmanned huts and common wild camping zones on major routes. Asking at local tourist offices also works \u2014 Norwegians are generally happy to point you toward good spots.<\/p>\n<\/details><details>\n<summary>Are there any places in Norway where wild camping is not allowed?<\/summary>\n<p>Yes. You cannot camp on cultivated land (farms, gardens, lawns, golf courses) or within 150 m of a dwelling without permission. Some national parks have specific zone rules \u2014 Rondane in particular has designated camping zones. Municipal beaches near cities may have local bylaws restricting overnight stays. Always check the specific national park\u2019s website if you plan to camp inside one.<\/p>\n<\/details><details>\n<summary>Can I light a fire at my wild campsite?<\/summary>\n<p>From 15 September to 14 April, yes \u2014 open fires are generally permitted. From 15 April to 14 September, open fires are banned within 5 m of forest or combustible vegetation. Since summer wild camping in Norway almost always involves some proximity to heather, bog grass, or trees, this means open fires are effectively not an option in summer. Use a gas stove. Fines for illegal fires can be significant, and the damage they cause to thin Arctic soils is permanent.<\/p>\n<\/details><details>\n<summary>Is it safe to drink water from Norwegian mountain streams?<\/summary>\n<p>In general, yes \u2014 above 1,000 m and upstream of any grazing activity, Norwegian mountain water is among the purest in the world. Below that altitude, check upstream: reindeer herding areas and sheep pastures can introduce pathogens. The safest approach is a lightweight filter (Sawyer Squeeze or similar) \u2014 it weighs almost nothing, costs little, and removes all doubt.<\/p>\n<\/details><\/div>\n<!-- SECTION 15: H2 SECTION 8 \u2014 CLOSING -->\n<h2 id=\"s8\">A final word from Rovaniemi<\/h2>\n<p>Free camping in Norway is one of the most honest pleasures left in European travel. You arrive at a fjord shoulder in the long evening light, you pitch your tent on bare rock, and the country simply gives you the night for nothing \u2014 on the condition that you leave it exactly as you found it. Most people do. The Allemannsretten works because Norwegians trust it, and visitors who use it well are part of keeping that trust intact.<\/p>\n<p>The spots we have described are not secrets; they are places that reward a little effort. The Sognefjellet pullout, the Lofoten road edge near Moskenes, the Trollstigen valley floor \u2014 none require off-road vehicles or specialist equipment. They require only willingness to walk five minutes away from where the crowds stop. In Norway, five minutes is almost always enough.<\/p>\n<p>If you are building a Norway road trip and want to know whether a specific spot is viable for free camping \u2014 distance from dwellings, park rules, road access \u2014 drop us a message. We have the maps open, and we are always glad to help a fellow camper find somewhere good to sleep.<\/p>\n<!-- SECTION 16: AUTHOR BIO -->\n<div class=\"htf-bio\">\n<div class=\"htf-bio-avatar\">J&amp;A<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"htf-bio-tag\">Written by<\/div>\n<h4>Joona &amp; Alla<\/h4>\n<p>A Finnish-Ukrainian couple living in Rovaniemi, Finland. Joona is Head of Marketing at Stay Lapland; Alla is an AI Engineer and content specialist. 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