Five-star campsites, anniversaries and where Swedes are travelling this summer

The weeks are flying by, aren't they? It's Monday again, and that usually means travel news here at FREEDOMtravel. This week it's all about everything from five-star campsites - to where Swedes are travelling this summer.

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More people than ever want to holiday in a motorhome or caravan

Interest in motorhomes and caravans is hitting new records. As many as 65 percent of Swedes say they can imagine holidaying on wheels - the highest figure since Forsbergs Fritidscenter began measuring through Kantar Sifo in 2022.

The survey shows that 10% of Swedes regularly holiday in a motorhome or caravan, and 23% have done so on a single occasion. Another 32 per cent would like to try it. In total, 65% are in favour of camping - an increase of seven percentage points compared to last year.

Increased interest in experiential travel

A new travel trends survey for 2025 from Mastercard shows that interest in experiential travel is growing rapidly. According to Scuba Travel, the largest diving travel company in the Nordic region, diving trips have increased by 40 per cent compared to last year.

Croatia is one of their most popular destinations with year-round diving and over 1000 islands along the Adriatic coast. The most popular diving trips are already being booked until 2027.

Where Swedes travel during Ascension Day

After a chilly spring, many Swedes seem to be longing to get away. According to data from the hotel and travel search site momondo.se, searches for flights for the Ascension weekend have increased to several destinations.

Ascension Day is a great time to take a trip where taking an extra day of holiday can extend the weekend to four consecutive days. Most popular flight destinations on momondo for Ascension Day 2025:

1. Paris, France
2. London, United Kingdom
3. Malaga, Spain
4. Palma de Mallorca, Spain
5. Barcelona, Spain
6. Rome, Italy
7. Alicante, Spain
8. Amsterdam, Netherlands
9. Gdansk, Poland
10. Berlin, Germany

Sweden's five-star campsites in 2025

From Jokkmokk in the north to Falsterbo in the south - for summer 2025, Svensk Camping presents a list of 73 campsites that have received four or five stars. This year, 14 sites have received the highest rating - five stars. Sweden's five-star campsites in 2025:

• Byske sea baths, Byske, Västerbotten
• Böda Sand Beach Resort, Löttorp, Öland
• Daftö Resort, Strömstad, Bohuslän
• Destination Apelviken, Varberg, Halland
• Gustavsvik, Örebro, Närke
• Hafsten Resort, Uddevalla, Bohuslän
• Kneippbyn Resort Visby, Visby, Gotland
• Kronocamping in Linköping, Linköping, Östergötland
• Leksand Resort, Leksand, Dalarna
• Meeting place Borstahusen, Landskrona, Skåne
• Pite sea baths, Piteå, Norrbotten
• Ursand Resort & Camping, Vänersborg, Västergötland
• Västervik Resort, Västervik, Småland
• Årjäng Camping & Cottages, Sommarvik, Årjäng, Värmland

Most popular charter holiday destinations this summer

This year's late Easter has contributed to many Swedes booking their summer holidays later than usual. At the same time, TUI advises not to wait too long if you want to go charter from a regional airport. From the airports in Luleå, Umeå and Skellefteå, more than 80 per cent of TUI's charter trips this summer are already booked.

This summer's five rockets (destinations with the highest percentage increase compared to last year) are Costa Dorada and Costa Brava in Spain, Corfu in Greece, Madeira in Portugal and Malta. These are TUI's most booked destinations this summer:

1. Cyprus
2. Crete, Greece
3. Rhodes, Greece
4. Mallorca, Spain
5. Gran Canaria, Spain
6. Antalya Coast, Turkey
7. Samos, Greece
8. Croatia
9. Kos, Greece
10. Zakynthos, Greece

Öland celebrates 25 years as a World Heritage Site

This year marks the 25th anniversary of Södra Öland's agricultural landscape being recognised by UNESCO as one of the world's most unique areas. This is celebrated at Öland throughout 2025. The celebrations have already started with the opening of a brand new walking trail. The year also offers:

• Free guided tours for all ages
• Children's party at Penåsa on 12 July
• Concerts in churches

3 new rides at Skara Summerland

On 24 May, Skara Sommarland opened its doors for a new season. There are three new rides in the newly renovated fairground area: Free fall (20 metres high drop tower), Houdini (floating sofa) and The Little Ferris Wheel (a newly renovated classic from 1931 for the youngest visitors and parents who want to share a nostalgic moment).

A new buffet restaurant and a waffle bar have been added to the park and 10 exclusive cabanas (bookable exclusive oases) have been built by the pools. A new show featuring stunts, fire and acrobatics is also on display.

Cruise tours in the Piteå Archipelago are coming back

In summer 2025, a repeat of last year's success, both shrimp and cruise tours in Piteå Archipelago will be available during the summer. The cruises, organised by M/S Laponia, offer different tours for different target groups, including lunch cruises, excursions to Stenskär and shrimp cruises.

Reflection of the week

Interesting that Cyprus is so hot among the charter destinations this summer - a nice destination where we appreciated the countryside and the good food! Then, of course, even more holidaying is done at home in Sweden - perhaps on Öland or one of the five-star campsites. Where are you holidaying this summer?

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