Here comes a list of Sweden’s best campsites 2023, from the south to the north. All campsites have five stars. 14 of the 16 campsites are members of SCR, the National Swedish Camping Association. During the summer season, all sites have at least a pool, restaurant and shop. They also offer activities for children and adults.
13 of the 16 campsites are open all year round. Only Pite Havsbad and the campsites on Öland and Gotland close for the winter.
Book a camping hut at these campsites
If you don’t want to stay in a caravan/motorhome/tent on these campsites, but in a camping hut, we recommend the second link in each case. There you can easily book with best price guarantee. These offers come from Booking.com, which has a much simpler, English-language booking dialogue and often more generous cancellation rules than the campsites themselves:
1. Mötesplats Borstahusen, Landskrona, Skåne
Near the sea and a golf course. This campsite is also ideal if you want to visit the little island of Ven. 60 cottages and holiday homes to choose from. This is both a campsite and a holiday resort (with spa, golf, restaurant, shop). Open all-year round and popular in winter for Christmas and New Year.
2. Böda Sand, Löttorp, on the island of Öland
A complete holiday village with lots of activities and a 20-km white sandy beach with shallow water. A paradise for families with children.
3. Kneippbyn Resort Visby, on the island of Gotland
This is Gotland’s only five-star camping site.
4. Apelviken, Varberg, Halland
The campsite is situated between two beaches. Choose to swim from the rocks or the sandy beach. Excellent for windsurfers and kitesurfers. Beautiful beach promenade that leads you into Varberg. – They also have an apartment hotel right next to the camping huts.
5. Västervik Resort/Lysingsbadet, Västervik, Småland
Sun-warmed cliffs, a sandy beach or water games in the pool at one of Sweden’s finest holiday resorts. Västervik in Småland is a great place to be during summer. See photo above.
6. KronoCamping Lidköping, Lake Vänern, Västergötland
A unique location on the shores of Lake Vänern with only a 15-minute walk to central Lidköping.
7. Ursand Camping, Vänersborg, Västergötland
“The Riviera by Lake Vänern.” Sandy beaches, playgrounds, fishing. 3 km north of Vänersborg.
8. Hafsten Resort and Camping, Uddevalla, Bohuslän
With wellness/spa, sauna, zipline and many more attractions. Directly by the sea.
9. Daftö Camping Resort, Strömstad, Bohuslän
By the sea and only 5 km south of the charming seaside town of Strömstad. A modern holiday establishment with 5-star camping facilities, cottages, shop, restaurant, outdoor pool and a wide choice of activities. – They also have a new hotel on the campsite.
10. Årjäng Camping & Stugor Sommarvik, Årjäng, Värmland
Sommarvik, a private centre open all the year round, is situated on the sunny side of Lake Västra Silen (the Dalsland Canal system). Family campsite, six holiday villages. Canoeing centre and fishing centre.
11. Gustavsvik, Örebro
Nominated “One of Europe’s leading campsites” with the very highest standard of accommodation and service. Close to central Örebro.
12. Leksand Strand
Leksand Strand Camping och Resort, in Leksand, Dalarna. This is one of my personal favourites. Popular with children.
13. Orsa Camping, Dalarna
Orsa Camping is popular in both summer and in winter. It is located right next to the Lake Orsa. The Orsa Grönklitt Predator Park is not far from the campsite.
14. Ansia Camping in Lycksele, Lapland
Very popular campsite in northern Sweden, which also has a hotel. Norwegians like to come here. Many activities and attractions. When I visited, they had a huge flea market on their campground. There is also a zoo in Lycksele.
15. Byske Havsbad, Byske, between Skellefteå and Piteå, Norrbotten
The pearl of the Gold Coast – a five-star holiday park by Bottenviken and Byske River’s mouth. A family oriented establishment with lots of activities for young and old.
www.skelleftea.se/byskehavsbad
16. Pite Havsbad, Piteå, Norrbotten
At Pite Havsbad everyone makes an effort to ensure that you can relax and really enjoy yourself. During the winter they now host the German Iglootel on their premises, which in turn results in a broader range of sporting and recreational winter activities.
Årjängs Camping Sommarvik in southern Värmland
Source: SCR and own research. Featured image: Västervik Resort.