{"id":313363,"date":"2026-09-12T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-12T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/?p=313363"},"modified":"2026-09-11T16:26:07","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T14:26:07","slug":"hjo-ar-arets-destination-sverige-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/09\/hjo-ar-arets-destination-sverige-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Hjo is Destination of the Year Sweden 2026!"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Writer: Helena Bergstr\u00f6m<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now it&#039;s decided! After a vote where visitors to Elmia Husvagn Husbil&#039;s website had their say, it is clear that <strong>Hjo is Destination of the Year Sweden 2026<\/strong>. The award was presented on Thursday at Elmia Husvagn Husbil in J\u00f6nk\u00f6ping, in front of an almost full Rydbergssal. Big congratulations Hjo!<\/p><div class=\"sharethis-buttons\"><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"twitter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/twitter.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Tweet<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"facebook\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/facebook.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Share<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"linkedin\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/linkedin.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Share<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"pinterest\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/pinterest.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Pin<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"reddit\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/reddit.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Share<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"digg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/digg.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Share<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_87_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aaa5c6e329ea\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/09\/hjo-ar-arets-destination-sverige-2026\/#Och_vinnaren_ar_%E2%80%A6_Hjo\" >And the winner is\u2026 Hjo!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/09\/hjo-ar-arets-destination-sverige-2026\/#Trastaden_vid_Vattern_charmar\" >The wooden town by Lake V\u00e4ttern is charming<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/09\/hjo-ar-arets-destination-sverige-2026\/#Hjo_tog_emot_priset_pa_Elmia_Husvagn_Husbil\" >Hjo received the award at Elmia Husvagn Husbil<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/09\/hjo-ar-arets-destination-sverige-2026\/#Och_sa_var_det_det_dar_med_Sveriges_langsta_bank_%E2%80%A6\" >And then there was that thing with Sweden&#039;s longest bench...<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/09\/hjo-ar-arets-destination-sverige-2026\/#Darfor_nominerade_vi_Hjo\" >That&#039;s why we nominated Hjo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/09\/hjo-ar-arets-destination-sverige-2026\/#Stort_grattis_till_Hjo\" >Big congratulations to Hjo!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/09\/hjo-ar-arets-destination-sverige-2026\/#Prenumerera_pa_vart_nyhetsbrev\" >Subscribe to our newsletter<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Arets_Destination_Sverige_2026\"><\/span>Destination of the Year Sweden 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every year at FREEDOMtravel we choose Destination of the Year, an award for a destination that has a lot to offer travelers and where you also feel welcome with a camper or caravan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year we chose to focus entirely on Sweden and nominated five destinations that we think have that little something extra. Then, visitors to Elmia Husvagn Husbil&#039;s website could vote for their favorite. The five nominated destinations were:<\/p><div class=\"freed-grupp-i-blogginlagg freed-entity-placement\" id=\"freed-2955151296\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-slider-88752\" class=\"custom-slider freed-slider-2153369936 freed-slider\"><ul><li><div id=\"freed-2359956539\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ullbadden.se\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1-300x81.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1-224x60.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1-18x5.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1-433x116.jpg 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"158\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div id=\"freed-20736767\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/se.sun-living.com\/vans\/v-serien\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" aria-label=\"Small banner Sunliving\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Liten-banner-Sunliving.gif\" alt=\"\"  width=\"588\" height=\"158\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><script>( window.advanced_ads_ready || jQuery( document ).ready ).call( null, function() {var $freedslider2153369936 = jQuery( \".freed-slider-2153369936\" );$freedslider2153369936.on( \"unslider.ready\", function() { jQuery( \"div.custom-slider ul li\" ).css( \"display\", \"block\" ); });$freedslider2153369936.unslider({ delay:4000, autoplay:true, nav:false, arrows:false, infinite:true });$freedslider2153369936.on(\"mouseover\", function() {$freedslider2153369936.unslider(\"stop\");}).on(\"mouseout\", function() {$freedslider2153369936.unslider(\"start\");});});<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2022\/08\/gora-i-lysekil\/\">Lysekil<\/a><\/strong>, with sea, cliffs, archipelago and seafood.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2023\/05\/gora-i-hjo\/\">Hjo<\/a><\/strong>, the charming wooden town by Lake V\u00e4ttern.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2020\/07\/soderkoping\/\">S\u00f6derk\u00f6ping<\/a><\/strong>, with G\u00f6ta Canal, locks and classic small town idyll.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2022\/04\/gora-i-mariestad\/\">Mariestad<\/a><\/strong>, with Lake V\u00e4nern, beautiful neighborhoods and great nature experiences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2023\/09\/gora-i-pitea\/\">Pite\u00e5<\/a><\/strong>, with sandy beaches, archipelago and bright summer nights.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Five beautiful destinations with different characters, but only one could win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Arets-destination-Sverige-2025-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-294736\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Arets-destination-Sverige-2025-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Arets-destination-Sverige-2025-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Arets-destination-Sverige-2025-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Arets-destination-Sverige-2025-224x126.png 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Arets-destination-Sverige-2025-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Arets-destination-Sverige-2025-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Arets-destination-Sverige-2025-433x244.png 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Arets-destination-Sverige-2025-590x332.png 590w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Arets-destination-Sverige-2025.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Five great places were nominated.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Och_vinnaren_ar_%E2%80%A6_Hjo\"><\/span>And the winner is\u2026 Hjo!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On Thursday it was finally time to reveal the results. The awards ceremony took place at the Destinationsscenen in Rydbergssalen, directly after our lecture about traveling by motorhome in Norway.<\/p><div class=\"freed-grupp-i-blogginlagg-2 freed-entity-placement\" id=\"freed-475231106\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-slider-88753\" class=\"custom-slider freed-slider-4246776993 freed-slider\"><ul><li><div id=\"freed-3081360273\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elmia.se\/husvagn\/for-besokare\/biljetter\/?utm_source=freedomtravel&#038;utm_medium=banner&#038;utm_campaign=elmiahusvagn_kop_biljett_mars-sep\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_kop_biljett_588x158px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_kop_biljett_588x158px.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_kop_biljett_588x158px.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_kop_biljett_588x158px-300x81.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_kop_biljett_588x158px-224x60.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_kop_biljett_588x158px-18x5.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_kop_biljett_588x158px-433x116.jpg 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"158\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div id=\"freed-412287796\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alko-tech.com\/sv_se\/fordonstyper\/produkter-foer-husbil\/stoedbenssystem\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"AL-KO support leg test\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/AL-KO-stodben-test.png\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/AL-KO-stodben-test.png 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/AL-KO-stodben-test-300x81.png 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/AL-KO-stodben-test-224x60.png 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/AL-KO-stodben-test-18x5.png 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/AL-KO-stodben-test-433x116.png 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"158\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><script>( window.advanced_ads_ready || jQuery( document ).ready ).call( null, function() {var $freedslider4246776993 = jQuery( \".freed-slider-4246776993\" );$freedslider4246776993.on( \"unslider.ready\", function() { jQuery( \"div.custom-slider ul li\" ).css( \"display\", \"block\" ); });$freedslider4246776993.unslider({ delay:4000, autoplay:true, nav:false, arrows:false, infinite:true });$freedslider4246776993.on(\"mouseover\", function() {$freedslider4246776993.unslider(\"stop\");}).on(\"mouseout\", function() {$freedslider4246776993.unslider(\"start\");});});<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In front of a nearly packed hall, we told you about the award and this year&#039;s five nominees. And then... drum roll... <strong>Hjo is Destination of the Year Sweden 2026!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"944\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/batch_IMG_E8967-1024x944.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-313375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/batch_IMG_E8967-1024x944.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/batch_IMG_E8967-300x277.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/batch_IMG_E8967-768x708.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/batch_IMG_E8967-224x206.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/batch_IMG_E8967-13x12.jpg 13w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/batch_IMG_E8967-353x325.jpg 353w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/batch_IMG_E8967-600x553.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/batch_IMG_E8967.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trastaden_vid_Vattern_charmar\"><\/span>The wooden town by Lake V\u00e4ttern is charming<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before the prize was presented, we told a little more about the winner and showed pictures from our own visits to Hjo.<\/p><div class=\"freed-grupp-stora-banner freed-entity-placement\" id=\"freed-1170956705\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-1999099476\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/firstcamp.se\/bra-att-veta\/incheckning-efter-stangning?utm_source=display&#038;utm_medium=Freedom-Travel&#038;utm_campaign=Freedom-Travel-sommar-2026\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final-300x143.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final-224x107.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final-18x9.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final-433x206.jpg 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"280\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The small town by Lake V\u00e4ttern has much of what we appreciate in a Swedish destination. Here you will find the well-preserved wooden town, the harbor and the beautiful views over Lake V\u00e4ttern, but also restaurants, cafes and other dining experiences. For those coming with a camping vehicle, there is also a good selection of campsites and parking spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When we asked how many in the audience had already been to Hjo, many hands went up in the air. In other words, it seems to be a city that many have already discovered and are happy to return to.<\/p><div class=\"freed-grupp-stora-banners-i-blogginlagg-2 freed-entity-placement\" id=\"freed-632662716\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-2578530092\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/wifi.se\/produkt\/hybrid-traveller-portabel-5g-router-med-backup-batteri-i-over-6-timmar-usb\/\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"freedom\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/freedom.gif\" alt=\"\"  width=\"588\" height=\"288\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/stadsparken-villa-blommor-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Att g\u00f6ra i Hjo\" class=\"wp-image-204425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/stadsparken-villa-blommor-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/stadsparken-villa-blommor-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/stadsparken-villa-blommor-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/stadsparken-villa-blommor-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/stadsparken-villa-blommor-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/stadsparken-villa-blommor-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/stadsparken-villa-blommor.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The city park in Hjo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hjo_tog_emot_priset_pa_Elmia_Husvagn_Husbil\"><\/span>Hjo received the award at Elmia Husvagn Husbil<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A delegation of four people had traveled from Hjo to J\u00f6nk\u00f6ping for the award ceremony. On stage, Ann-Charlotte Persson, place developer at Hjo municipality and Visit Hjo, and Gabriella Viotto, marketing coordinator at Hjo municipality and Visit Hjo, accepted the award. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The winners received a diploma and a glass statuette depicting a camper.<\/p><div class=\"freed-placering-11 freed-entity-placement\" style=\"text-align: center;\" id=\"freed-2446723715\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-slider-88783\" class=\"custom-slider freed-slider-2535246095 freed-slider\"><ul><li><div id=\"freed-2942531728\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/husvagnsbranschen.se\/medlemmar\/\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"new HRF\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/nya-HRF.jpg\" alt=\"\"  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They also took the opportunity to welcome everyone to Hjo and told them that the town has things going on even after the summer season, including various events and a Christmas market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/batch_IMG_E8972-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-313370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/batch_IMG_E8972-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/batch_IMG_E8972-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/batch_IMG_E8972-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/batch_IMG_E8972-224x168.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/batch_IMG_E8972-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/batch_IMG_E8972-433x325.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/batch_IMG_E8972-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/batch_IMG_E8972.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Och_sa_var_det_det_dar_med_Sveriges_langsta_bank_%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>And then there was that thing with Sweden&#039;s longest bench...<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of course, Peter couldn&#039;t help but mention a slightly more unusual attraction in Hjo: <strong>Sweden&#039;s longest bench<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The long bench at S\u00f6der measures a full 270 meters. 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It&#039;s easy to walk between the sights, Lake V\u00e4ttern is always close by and the harbor area is a natural gathering point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the same time, there is more to discover than the classic image of Hjo as a beautiful summer town. There is cultural history, nature, food experiences and excursion destinations, and for those traveling by motorhome or caravan there are several options for staying overnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These were some of the reasons why Hjo became one of our five nominees. But we didn&#039;t decide who would win. All of you who voted did!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Angbaten-Trafik-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-204410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Angbaten-Trafik-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Angbaten-Trafik-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Angbaten-Trafik-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Angbaten-Trafik-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Angbaten-Trafik-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Angbaten-Trafik-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Angbaten-Trafik.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The steamboat Trafik in Hjo harbor.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stort_grattis_till_Hjo\"><\/span>Big congratulations to Hjo!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We would like to extend a big congratulations to <strong>Hjo, Destination of the Year Sweden 2026<\/strong>, and at the same time thank everyone who participated and voted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And of course a big congratulations to the other nominated destinations Lysekil, S\u00f6derk\u00f6ping, Mariestad and Pite\u00e5. Choosing five candidates was not easy. Sweden is full of fantastic destinations to discover with a motorhome and caravan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have you been to Hjo? What do you like best about the city?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>READ MORE:<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2023\/05\/gora-i-hjo\/\">Things to do in Hjo \u2013 our best tips for the wooden town by Lake V\u00e4ttern<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Badhytter-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-204424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Badhytter-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Badhytter-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Badhytter-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Badhytter-1-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Badhytter-1-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Badhytter-1-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Badhytter-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Colorful bathing huts in Hjo.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"freed-1169711465\" class=\"hide-label freed-after-content_2 freed-entity-placement method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><form method=\"post\" id=\"ft_newsletter_subscribe\" action=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/09\/hjo-ar-arets-destination-sverige-2026\/\" class=\"ft-newsletter\" data-ajax-url=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php\" data-trp-original-action=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/09\/hjo-ar-arets-destination-sverige-2026\/\">\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"stage\" value=\"subscribe\" \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prenumerera_pa_vart_nyhetsbrev\"><\/span>Subscribe to our newsletter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"form-field\" data-missing=\"This field is required.\" data-invalid=\"Please enter a valid email address.\">\n<label for=\"ft_newsletter_email\">Email address<\/label>\n<input id=\"ft_newsletter_email\" name=\"ft_newsletter_email\" type=\"email\" value=\"\" placeholder=\"Enter your email address\" aria-required=\"true\" \/>\n<\/p>\n<input class=\"signup button newsletter-meta-button\" type=\"submit\"  name=\"subscribe\" value=\"Subscribe\">\n<div style=\"position: absolute; left: -4200px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ft-newsletter-protect\"><input type=\"text\" name=\"0395146d6c331d17da169b0663c234576bc97fa4\" tabindex=\"-1\" value=\"\"><\/div>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"trp-form-language\" value=\"en\"\/><\/form><\/div><div id=\"freed-1968638247\" class=\"hide-label freed-after-content_3 freed-entity-placement method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 35px;\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" aria-label=\"FREEDOMtravel Exit\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/FREEDOMtravel.png\" alt=\"FREEDOMtravel Avslut\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/FREEDOMtravel.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/FREEDOMtravel-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/FREEDOMtravel-1024x341.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/FREEDOMtravel-768x256.png 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/FREEDOMtravel-224x75.png 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/FREEDOMtravel-600x200.png 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/FREEDOMtravel-18x6.png 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/FREEDOMtravel-433x144.png 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\"   \/><\/a><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Writer: Helena Bergstr\u00f6m Now it&#039;s decided! 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Efter en omr\u00f6stning d\u00e4r bes\u00f6karna p\u00e5 Elmia Husvagn Husbils webbplats f\u00e5tt s\u00e4ga sitt st\u00e5r det klart att Hjo \u00e4r \u00c5rets Destination Sverige 2026. Priset delades ut under torsdagen p\u00e5 Elmia Husvagn Husbil i J\u00f6nk\u00f6ping, inf\u00f6r en n\u00e4stan fullsatt Rydbergssal. Stort grattis Hjo! 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