Sweden's best rest areas 2014

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Motormännen has carried out its annual evaluation of the country's rest areas. 270 of Sweden's 350 or so rest areas have been assessed by Motormännens vägombud, in terms of design, parking facilities, safety, seating, toilets, play equipment, walking paths, lighting, signage and cleaning.

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Road safety

Many road accidents are caused by drivers being too tired, so rest areas play an important role in road safety. "Rest areas are popular with motorists, and they play an important role in longer journeys, especially in the summer.

It is necessary to be able to easily stop along the road and take a break. If rest areas are inviting, more people will stop, safety will increase and the experience will be even more pleasant", says Erik Kjellin, Road Safety Officer at Motormännen.

Scored test method

The test method was developed by Belgium's Euro-Test and can score a maximum of 890 points. The countries with the best rest areas are Germany, Austria, Hungary and Croatia. Rest areas in Belgium, Spain and the Czech Republic are in poorer condition. Compared to the rest of Europe, Sweden's rest areas are of a good standard, with the best rest area being Vojmån in Västerbotten County (890 points). Congratulations to all tired drivers who want to rest in Västerbotten! Those of you who get tired elsewhere will find nice rest areas here.

Best rest areas in Sweden

• Västra Götaland: Fremstenaberg, road E6, south of Skee.
• Norrbotten County: Kattilakoski, Road: 99, 19 km north of Övertorneå.
• Gävleborg County: Ångersjön, Road: E4, 26 km north of Söderhamn.
• Västernorrland County: Borgsjö, Road: E14, at Borgsjö Nature Centre
• Västmanland County: Eskiln, Road: 66, 4 km south of Fagersta
• Kalmar County: Väntorp, Road: E22, 20 km south of Kalmar.
• Blekinge County: Senoren, Road 738, 20 km from Karlskrona, Sweden.
• Jönköping County: Hörle, Road: E4, 10 km north of Värnamo.
• County of Östergötland: Vida Vättern, Road: 918, between Ödeshög and Gränna.
• Skåne County: Erikslund, Road: E6, 5 km south of Ängelholm.
• Uppsala County: Arvidsbo, Road: E4, at Tierp interchange
• Örebro County: Stora Hammarsundet, Road: 50, 6 km south of Askersund.
• Värmland County: Hänsjön, Road: 45, 7 km north of Torsby.
• Dalarna County: Spjutmosjön, Road 70, 22 km north-west of Mora.
• Halland County: Susedalen östra, Road: E6/E20, 20 km north of Halmstad.
• Kronoberg County: Innaren, Road: 23, 13 km north of Växjö.
• Södermanland County: Sillekrog, Road: E4, 32 km north-east of Nyköping.
• Jämtland County: Gimån,, Road: E14, 60 km east of Östersund.
• Gotland County: Ringkorset, Road: 148, 10 km south of Fårösund.
• Stockholm County: Stora Wäsby, Road: E4, 30 km north of Stockholm.

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