Böda Sand on Öland - Sweden's largest campsite

Writer: Helena Bergström

Böda Sand Camping on Öland is not only Sweden's largest campsite but also known from the TV reality series Böda Camping. Located along a two-mile long white sandy beach, the campsite is like a small village of its own with shops, restaurants, entertainment and activities.

Böda Sand Camping

Böda Sand Camping is perhaps the most famous of all campsites in Sweden, and perhaps it should be called a resort. After all, this is not only a campsite but also a "complete" summer resort with everything a holidaying family could wish for. Despite its size and scope, Böda Sand Camping is actually 100 per cent family-owned.

Böda sand camping is located in Löttorp, in the north of Öland.

A visit to Böda Sand Camping

Peter has been to Böda Sand Camping once a long, long time ago, but the memories are not so sweet. Maybe we shouldn't blame the campsite for that, but if you throw away your engagement ring and, after a heated argument, cancel your holiday with your girlfriend, it won't be very successful, even if the environment is nice.

When we visited Öland together eight years ago, with Peter's youngest son Billie and his girlfriend at the time, we also tried to get into Böda Sand, but it was full. That time we instead went to Sonja's campsitewhich was not so bad either. But now it was time to check out Böda Sand Camping - for the day.

Böda Beach Club - with pool and beach

We first went down to Böda Beach Club, and here the atmosphere is like any foreign champagne bar. Luxurious and relaxed! Many young people were hanging out here, which is understandable.

Right next door is the pool area with lots of pools, water slides and sunbeds.

Centre with shops and children's activities

Böda Sand Camping also has its own centre, with an ICA store, bakery, hairdresser, ATM, shops and restaurants. There is also a whole range of activities, not least for children. The campsite has two mini-golf courses, mini-cars and playgrounds.

If you get tired of shopping and activities, you can choose to sit on a bench and take a break ...

Outdoor gyms, jogging tracks and sports activities

There is also a lot to choose from for those who enjoy sports and outdoor activities. There is an outdoor gym, an obstacle course and jogging trails, as well as a golf course and tennis and paddle courts. You can also rent mountain bikes if you want, and equipment for various water sports, such as jet skis and SUP.

Camping with a motorhome or caravan

At Böda Sands camping there are 1350 campsites. When we were here, it was not yet full, but it was on the other hand before midsummer.

We have not seen the TV series "Böda Camping", but others who have seen it have said that we must look for "Paradgatan" which is supposed to be "Böda's own 5th Avenue". This is apparently where the "finest" people live, and they are careful to light candles along the street in the evening.

Camping in a cottage

There are a total of 125 cabins at Böda Sand Camping, so you don't need a motorhome or caravan to holiday here.

We checked out the "Love Nest", where three cottages are located in a secluded spot in the forest, with a less populated part of the beach below.

We also checked out "Strandbyn med loft", where all the cottages have a loft.

What did we think of Böda Sand Camping?

For ourselves, we usually choose pitches or smaller campsites, but if you are looking for this type of camping, we must say that it is very nice here. We ourselves had a very nice day in the sun! We were also very pleased with the good treatment at the reception, by a young guy who genuinely seemed to enjoy his job very much.

See more in the neighbourhood

• 2D café Mellböda Gård
• Coastal road Byrum-Äleklinta
• Fornborgar on Öland
• Around Öland by car or campervan
• Things to do on Öland