Why you need to visit Hoddevik this summer
March 13, 2023Fill your summer plans with new adventures, new surf skills, and new friends! Set your google maps for the most beautiful surf destination in Norway and prepare for a real adventure. Welcome to our surf camp in Hoddevik!
Stadlandet & H-bay
Hoddevik, aka H-bay, is a tiny spot that leaves a big impression. The majestic mountains hugging the little bay will sooner or later lure you on to several hikes and invite you to explore more hidden gems in the area. If you're interested in history and iconic sites, Stadlandet has plenty: Check out Selje and Selja Monastery. Explore Ervik for hikes and history. Drive to Vestkapp, Norway's most western point. Supposedly it's one of the most spectacular lookouts in the area! You can also just stick around in Hoddevik. There is enough to discover and activities to do around the camp close by and of course, there is surfing!
Where is it and how to get there?
What's a 9-10 hour road trip after months in isolation anyway? At least that's the duration from Oslo - Hoddevik and included is a stunning landscape across Norway. With the right soundtrack on your playlist, this experience will be like a movie from a road trip scene. Pinch your arm because this is real life and you're the main character. Before you know it you spot the iconic sign Hoddevik and the view from here usually exceeds all expectations. You have arrived at your final destination. Summer holiday - hello!
How to get to Lapoint Surfcamp Hoddevik
There are many ways to get to Hoddevik, and the journey is always adventurous!
- Bus service from most big cities (Vy.no) the buss will stop at Bryggja skule, Vågsøy. From here it's 1 hour to the camp
- Ferry Ålesund - Måløy, about 5 hours (hurtigruten.no). From Måløy it's 1.5h to the camp
- Ferry Bergen - Seje, about 5 hours (norled.no). From Selje it's 40 min to the camp
- Plane Ålesund Vigra, Ørstad/Volda or Sandane lufthavn. You need to catch a local bus or rent a car for the last bit to the camp
- Driving your own vehicle takes you all the way to camp and there are parking spots available at the camp
- There is no bus out to Hoddevik. For all public transport options listed above, you will arrive in either Selje, Maurstad, Måløy, or Vågsøy. From there you need to book a taxi to get to Hoddevik
Summertime magic
Spend your vacation on a surfboard catching waves at one of Norway's most iconic, beautiful surf destinations this summer. Learn some new surf skills and come hang out. Connect with nature and disconnect with all the rest. This is one of the most remote places in Norway, it's hard to explain the raw awesomeness and easier if you come to see for yourself. Hoddevik is a destination you have to experience, the uniqueness, the surroundings, and the vibe is like no other place. Taking it all in from a surfboard is in our opinion the absolute best way!
A typical day
Say good morning to your camp buddies, grab a cup of coffee, enjoy the breakfast outside if the sun is smiling. While plotting today's adventures, rest your eyes on the amazing scenery outside the camp. Take a deep breath and inhale all the surroundings of nature, the sea, and summertime. The Goosebump effect is usually achieved at this stage. After breakfast (and after shaking off the goosebump reality check) we head down to the beach for the surf lesson. Out in the water on the surfboards the stoke is high. For every wave that is surfed you usually hear a “yehooo” from the surfer riding the wave accompanied by a cheering “yeewh” from the rest of the group.
Surfing together is a lot of fun, especially when it's your fellow campers you are sharing the experience with! Later in the evening everyone usually meets up and talks about the thrills of today's surf session. Some choose to surf more after the lesson has finished.
The water doesn't feel cold in the wetsuit, so you can surf for hours! If you had enough surf for today there are several activities to do within walking distance or simply relax on the beach or at the camp. The long summer nights allow many activities to fit into the days in Hoddevik.
The sun sets between the mountains in the middle of the ocean in the late hours. This spectacular view can especially be enjoyed from the terrace at camp Utsikten. Join us for a sunset hangout at the terrasse before bedtime, or stay up a little longer to stargaze throughout the night and replay in your mind all the things you have done today. Usually, it can only be summed up with two words: good times!
Things to do
You will never be bored in Hoddevik or lack options. Peace out or have fun! Besides surfing, basking in the sun, and having a heck of a good time at the campsite, we encourage you to grab your new surf buddies and go for adventures in the bay!
Activities in Hoddevik:
- Longboard down the windy roads and practice carving skills.
- Hike any mountain around, they will all provide stunning views and blooming surroundings. The closest mountain Mosekleivhornet (540 meters above sea level) has marked tracks along the way. From the top you will enjoy an unreal panoramic view, bring your camera for the iconic shots.
- Play beach volleyball and hang out in the white sand dunes.
- Go fishing and catch tonight's dinner.
- Swim in the ocean and jump from the pier down at the bay. The water temperature is usually 15 - 16 degrees during summer and feels nice and cool after an active day in the sun.
- Grab our Stand Up Paddleboards and SUP-safari along the cliffs, bring scuba masks to explore below the surface.
- Nordic Ocean Watch has a unique marine recycling facility in Hoddevik called Tavaha-løa and is definitely worth a visit. If you see plastic on your adventures, please return to humankind. Any plastic from the ocean can be recycled here. This is called “Tavaha” <3
- Do you prefer to chill out instead? No problem! The local coffee shop Kafé Strandro is only a short walk from the camp.
- Sign up for a yoga class in the old barn by the beach. A local yogi offers drop-in classes during summertime for locals and visitors. Perfect to compliment your yin to your yang, after a day of surfing and action.
Surfing in Hoddevik
For anyone new to surfing, Hoddevik is a perfect place to learn -especially during the warm summer days! The shallow beach and the soft, small waves that are peeling in the summer is an ideal starting point for rookies. Further back there are usually bigger waves for more independent surfers. While some days are pumping, some days can be completely flat (no waves). On the flat days, we bring out the big Stand Up paddle boards and invite the guests for a SUP safari, we always make the most of what the swell brings.
The goal is to enjoy the ocean and to have fun together. This summer Lapoint will also open the Surf School for kids 5 - 9 years old. This means that the entire family can join us in Hoddevik and learn to surf together! The fun is endless for all age groups, and time is standing still when you're out in the water according to most surfers - join us and find out this summer!
What to bring
During July the temperature ranges from about 15-22 degrees during the day and a little cooler at the nights. In Stadt, the weather changes rapidly, take this in mind when packing for the trip. Remember to pack solid hike wear for all the adventures, swimwear for the beach days, and warm clothes for the cool summer nights. Other handy items to bring are a camera, fishing gear, skate or longboard, flashlight, scuba mask, sleeping bag, and food and snacks for the stay.
Feel home at our camp
We have two different housing options for our guests; Innsikten and Utsikten. The vibe is cozy and the setting is simple. The guests share facilities and a kitchen, which usually ends up in joint dinner parties and BBQs on the long summer nights. The best thing about the camp is perhaps meeting other guests, sharing the surf stoke, and hanging out. It doesn't matter if you are traveling alone or with someone, you will always find new mates at the Lapoint camps. If you are a family or group of friends you can also rent the entire cabin Utsikten for a more intimate, exclusive experience.
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