Skjól Bar

The Golden Circle


The only drinking option in the area is at Skjól Campsite, where the friendly on-site bar serves beer and wine. Also a small pizza menu, snacks like nachos and cheese sticks, and a couple of main dishes (from 2200kr) including fish and chips or chicken spears. Sports are sometimes shown on the screens.


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