Bredsands camping in Enköping – camping by Lake Mälaren

Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: October 2026 | Bredsands camping in Enköping is beautifully situated by Lake Mälaren, close to a sandy beach, walks and swimming. We have been here several times with our camper, both for relaxing weekends and for an overnight stay on the way home. What we especially appreciate is the location by the water and the relaxed environment.

Bredsands camping – nice location by Lake Mälaren

Sometimes a motorhome trip doesn't have to be very long. For us, who live in Stockholm, Bredsand has been a nice alternative when we wanted to get away for a weekend without driving too far.

The campsite is located at Bredsandsbadet, about five kilometers south of Enköping city center. Here you can combine camping life with beach walks and walks, or take a bike ride into town.

On our previous visits we have pitched on grass, with Lake Mälaren close by. Some of the pitches sloped towards the water, so the levelling blocks came in handy. Above all we have enjoyed being able to sit outside the camper and enjoy the surroundings.

Campsites and service

Bredsands camping has places for campers, caravans and tents. For campers there are options with and without electricity, and some of the places without electricity are located close to the water. There are also cabins and hostels for those who come without their own accommodation.

The range of services includes toilets, showers, a shared kitchen, a dishwashing room, a laundry room and a sauna. WiFi is available at the reception and service buildings, but does not cover the entire camping area.

For campervan travelers, there is a greywater disposal and latrine room as well as an automatic station for emptying and cleaning toilet cassettes.

Sandy beach and activities in Bredsand

When the weather is inviting for swimming, it is of course a big plus to have the beach so close. Bredsandsbadet has a long sandy beach, jetties and diving towers. There is also a beach volleyball court, playground and outdoor gym.

The campsite has adventure golf with small buildings that connect to Enköping. If you want to get out on Lake Mälaren, there are opportunities to rent a kayak or canoe. During the summer season, Fritidsbanken also has a loaner for sports and leisure equipment in Bredsand.

We ourselves have often come here to relax. A moment in the sun, something good to eat and a free afternoon can be more than enough for a successful motorhome weekend.

Walking and hiking on Bredsandsslingan

If you want to go for a longer walk, there is the Bredsandsslingan, which is part of the Upplandsleden Trail. The trail goes through forest and open agricultural landscape and also offers views of Lake Mälaren.

The entire loop via Fageruddsåsens nature reserve is 15 kilometers long and can be started in Bredsand or at Gånstastugan. From Gånsta there are also shorter options of 6 and 10 kilometers. The ten-kilometer loop goes down to Bredsand and back.

Food and shop at the campsite

According to the campsite's official website, there is the Bredsand restaurant, a kitchen and bar, an unmanned grocery store and a small campsite shop in the reception. During the summer there is also a kiosk. Check the current opening hours before your visit, as the range and staffing may vary with the season.

We have often cooked our own meals in the camper. During one of our weekends here, we had a real seafood dinner with mussels au gratin with herb and garlic butter, boiled crab and salmon pâté. Just the kind of thing that makes a weekend off a little extra wonderful!

Our motorhome holidays and the return visit in 2024

Bredsand has also been the location for an early campervan premiere. Then we could sit outside and have a barbecue dinner, even though we had to keep our jackets on. Later we moved into the campervan for a continued pleasant evening with the family.

When we returned in 2024, we traveled together with our South African friends. We wanted to avoid coming home to the houseboat late at night and therefore chose to spend the night in Bredsand on the way.

That time it was incredibly cold and windy, so we didn't get many photos. But we still thought the campsite was nice and once again appreciated the beautiful location by Lake Mälaren.

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