Travel news: Best campsites, continued wanderlust and giant choirs

By: Editorial Office | Source: press material

Monday and a new week - that means we're serving up travel news here at FREEDOMtravel. This week we're looking ahead to spring and summer, and it's all about camping as well as air travel.

The 14 best campsites in Sweden according to guests

This year's winner of Camping.se Campers’ Choice 2026 has been revealed. The competition is an annual vote on Camping.se, where guests choose the winners by voting for their favourite Swedish campsites.

Over eight thousand guests voted and Svensk Camping announced the winning campsites at the industry's annual conference at World of Volvo in Gothenburg on 19 March. Here are the winners:

• Category: Best of the best: Hultsfred Strandcamping
• Favourite of international guests: Bomstadbaden, Karlstad Swecamp
• Best overall experience: Dragsö Camping & Stugby / Ursand Resort & Camping
• Best holiday location: Ramsvik Stugby & Camping / Tobisviks Camping
• Best at hosting: Överhörnäs Camping / Gullbrannagården
• Best place for peace and quiet: Särna Camping / Caravan Club Sollerö Camping
• Best place for children: Daftö Resort /Västervik Resort
• Best holiday feeling: Harge Resort / Borstahusen Campingresort

Many Swedes want to follow the fateful match in Valencia on site

The dream of a Swedish men's team at the World Cup this summer is still alive, and ahead of the decisive play-off match against Ukraine on 26 March, Swedish support seems to be in place in Valencia be big.

According to recent search data from momondo, flight searches from Sweden to Alicante have increased by 29 per cent compared to the same period in 2025. For those who want to follow the football drama on site, it is still possible to find direct flights to Alicante for an average of SEK 2,440 - or fly all the way to Valencia with a stopover for about SEK 3,400.

If Graham Potter and the Swedish team manage to win in Valencia, they will face a final fateful match against Poland or Albania at home in Stockholm.

Travel appetite continues - increased pressure for Easter and summer

Travel agency Tickets' latest Sifo survey shows that 56% of Swedes plan to take a holiday abroad in 2026, confirming that the high interest in travel is continuing.

At the same time, there is increased pressure ahead of Easter. Bookings for the holiday have increased by 20 per cent compared to the same period last year, which shows that it has become an important starting point for spring travel.

The survey also shows that many Swedes are happy to travel during non-school holidays. 42% say they prefer to travel outside the school holidays, when they don't have to compete with families with children for airline seats and hotel rooms, in order to get better prices and more choice.

Despite the international situation caused by the situation in the Middle East, there is no clear negative impact on travel. According to Ticket's booking figures, demand remains stable.

The largest choir concert in Sweden in 33 years - with 3333 students

When the Globe was newly built in 1993, 4,000 students from music classes around the country gathered in a joint choir concert. Now, as the iconic building celebrates five years as the Avicii Arena and as a platform for young people's mental health, a follow-up concert is being organised with the support of the Tim Bergling Foundation.

3,333 pupils from 15 different Swedish schools will take part in the unique concert led by actor Emma Peters. The concert will take place on 19 May and tickets are on sale.

TUI launches Kefalonia

TUI broadens its offer in Greece and is now launching a new destination: the island of Kefalonia. Located in the Ionian Sea, green Kefalonia attracts travellers with dramatic coastal landscapes, crystal clear waters and a relaxed atmosphere. The destination is particularly suited to travellers looking for nature-based experiences, good food and genuine Greek charm.

TUI's destinations on Kefalonia include Argostoli, Lassi, Skala and Sami. Package holidays with several scheduled options from Stockholm, Gothenburg and Copenhagen. Flight time: approximately 3 hours.

Austria strengthens its position as a food country

In the 2026 Michelin Guide, a total of 101 restaurants in the country are awarded 124 stars - an increase of 20 restaurants compared to last year.

The number of newcomers is particularly striking, with 22 restaurants receiving their first Michelin star. At the same time, the number of Michelin green stars for sustainable gastronomy also increases to a total of 41. With over 13 Michelin stars per million inhabitants Austria once again in the absolute top of the world when it comes to star density - a clear proof of the country's high gastronomic level.

World record - she swims the Göta Canal

One of the world's most accomplished long-distance swimmers, Anna-Carin Nordin, is taking on a historic challenge in the summer of 2026. As the first person ever, she plans to swim the entire Göta Canal - from Meme to Gothenburg - without a wetsuit.

The swim will cover approximately 190 kilometres through the Göta Canal, and a total of around 400 kilometres in open water when including Lake Vättern, Lake Vänern and the Göta River. The project is expected to take around 21 days and will be carried out according to international rules. ”This is my biggest project yet. It's about endurance, mental strength and showing what's possible,” says Anna-Carin Nordin.

FREEDOM Xplore expands with more and more destinations

When we started our travel agency FREEDOM Xplore (ad link) Last year we were very focused on building personalised and customised packages, with a combination of experiences. Funny, but it is difficult to put these packages together at the speed required today.

Now our partner (Xbrandify) has managed to combine regular hotel stays (in hotels we know and can recommend) with the slightly more complex packages. As we accept a lower commission, the prices will be very good for you as a customer.

Our ambition is to be able to offer ”ordinary” hotel accommodation (at a great price!) combined with personally selected packages, which include experiences!

The range is still a bit limited - but it's growing and growing! Select country and/or city - and then click on search. Feel free to check it out now (yes, you can book!), and we'll let you know when there's more!

Did you miss the last travel news? Read the Mission on motorhome tourism and how young Swedes travel06