Motorhome travel in Sweden - 7 Swedish road trips

Motorhome holidays in Sweden! As you know, we live in an elongated country and there are plenty of different routes to take by motorhome (or by car, for that matter). Here are seven motorhome trips - six we've done and one we're dreaming of.

Motorhome holidays in Sweden

No matter how many times you've travelled in Sweden, there is always a new exciting corner, or a new interesting route, to discover. We've become better at travelling in our own country in recent years, and we've got a taste for it. Here are some suggestions for roads and locations for motorhome travel in Sweden. I'm sure you have even more to suggest!

1. Along the Göta Canal

The Göta Canal offers charming towns and beautiful lock environments. Here you can make lots of detours to historically interesting and exciting places. There are quite a few pitches along the way, but please note that during the low season there is high pressure on pitches.

Some highlights of the trip

• Locations: Söderköping, Borensberg, Motala, Vadstena, Askersund
• Attractions: Stegeborg Castle ruins, Vreta Abbey, Berg's locks, Alvastra Abbey ruins, Forsvik, Karlsborg Fortress.
• Experiencing nature: Tiveden National Park

2. Around Öland

Öland is a fantastic island, often referred to as the island of sun and wind. Here you can enjoy the tranquillity and nature, or perhaps swim at the beautiful beaches. There is also a lot of history and art. Both campsites and caravan parks are located along the coasts.

Some highlights of the trip

• Locations: Borgholm
• Attractions: Långe Jan, Eketorp castle, Sankt Knuts chapel, Gråborg, Öland museum Himmelsberga, Långe Erik, Borgholm castle, Solliden
• Experiencing nature: Stora Alvaret, Southern Öland headland, Trollskogen, Byrums raukar

3. roslagen

Roslagen offers a lovely east coast with an archipelago, islands, boating and charming towns with fish restaurants and cafés. Here you can also see the historic vallon mills, and there are plenty of nature reserves. Many campsites and caravan parks are located on the waterfront.

Some highlights of the trip

• Locations: Vaxholm, Norrtälje, Grisslehamn, Öregrund
• Attractions: Kastellet in Vaxholm, Pythagoras industrial museum in Norrtälje, Vikingabyn Storholmen, Forsmarks bruk, Österbybruk, Lövstabruk
• Experiencing nature: Riddersholm nature reserve, boat trips to archipelago islands

4. The Glass Kingdom in Småland

The Glasriket region of Småland is perfect for those who want to travel around within a limited geographical area, and at the same time find a wide range of nature and culture. There's glassblowing and arts and crafts, but also plenty of nature and adventure. Many campsites and pitches are personal and welcoming.

Some highlights of the trip

• Locations: Kosta, Emmaboda
• Attractions: Kosta Art Gallery, various glassworks, The Glass Factory in Boda, Lessebo hand paper mill, Utvandrarbygden, James Bond Museum.
• Experiencing nature: Elk safari, Europe's longest zipline, packraft at Vidinge farm, Ödevata farm hotel.

5. Skåne

Skåne has a lot to offer in terms of nature, culture and different experiences. There are fine towns, historic castles, beautiful sandy beaches and lovely nature reserves. You will also find several Swedish vineyards here.

Some highlights of the trip

• Locations: Kristianstad, Åhus, Ystad, Lund, Landskrona, Helsingborg
• Attractions: Bäckaskog castle, Glimmingehus, Ales stenar, Smygehuk, Kulturen i Lund, Landskrona castle, Sofiero castle, Nimis artwork, Birgit Nilsson Museum, Norrviken gardens.
• Experiencing nature: Ivön, the sandy beach in Skanör, Dalby Söderskog, Ven, Kullaberg Nature Reserve, Hovs Hallar, etc.

6. Around Lake Mälaren

There is so much to discover around Lake Mälaren. Above all, there are a huge number of castles, many of which are royal. There is also beautiful nature, nice cities, culture and various attractions. There are campsites and caravan parks here and there!

Some highlights of the trip

• Locations: Stockholm, Strängnäs, Eskilstuna, Västerås, Enköping, Sigtuna
• Attractions: Taxinge-Näsby castle, Gripsholm castle, Strömsholm castle, Tidö castle, Anundshög, Vallby open-air museum, Skokloster castle, Rosersberg castle, Ulriksdal castle.
• Experiencing nature: Lake Mälaren and its islands

7. The wilderness road

We've only mentioned routes in southern and central Sweden, because that's where we've travelled the most. To compensate, we're mentioning a road in northern Sweden, which we haven't experienced yet, but know that many people think it's fantastic.

The Vildmarksvägen is Sweden's highest paved road and crosses the Stekenjokk plateau between Lapland and Jämtland. The road, which is 50 kilometres long, offers mountain adventures in a Sami cultural landscape. Please note that the route over Stekenjokk is only open from 6 June to 15 October.

Some highlights of the trip

• Locations: Strömsund, Gäddede, Saxnäs, Vilhelmina, Dorotea
• Attractions: Fatomakke church town, Ankarede church town
• Experiencing nature: Hiking trails, 11 waterfalls, guided nature tours

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