Sweden in 14 Days with a Motorhome

With a motorhome, you can enjoy the freedom of the road and choose any direction to head to during your next motorhome holiday trip! In this article, Touring Cars has thoroughly planned and developed a route that you can take for your next motorhome adventure in Sweden.

Sweden is a country of remarkable phenomena of the Midnight Sun and the Northern Lights. Choose Sweden as your next motorhome holiday destination and spot one of these natural phenomena. Roam in one of the greenest countries in the world, where 2/3 of its territory is covered by forests, giving visitors a good chance to spot the national animal of Sweden, moose. Take a moment to enjoy a coffee break or ''fika'' with a traditional cinnamon bun in one of the local cafes, enjoy classic Swedish meatballs and delicious seafood in a local restaurant, whilst listening to Abba songs. Visit the birthplace of an infamous Ikea, H&M, and Volvo trademarks or explore Stockholm’s underground artsy metro stations!

According to the Everyman’s Rights or “Allemansrätten”, which is valid in all Nordic countries, you are allowed to camp in the wild with a motorhome without prior permission. In addition to off-road camping, you can pick fresh forest superfoods such as berries and mushrooms, enjoy the purest natural water from numerous springs, go fishing and swimming in one of Sweden’s 96 000 lakes or just enjoy family holiday activities in one of Sweden’s 30 national parks.

The Land of Vikings is waiting for you to visit, so pack your belongings and head on a motorhome holiday! Have a look at our road trip suggestions and pick the best spots for your motorhome journey through this iconic country.

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For more information on the weather forecast in this destination, please, visit the website of the national meteorological institute of Sweden. 

Day 1

Arriving at our Stockholm rental station

Upon your arrival at Arlanda Airport (ARN), our customer service representative will greet you and provide a transfer directly to our rental station. At the rental station, our professional personnel will provide personal orientation with a motorhome. After the familiarisation process, you will be ready to start an unforgettable motorhome holiday in Sweden!

City of Uppsala

If you have already seen Stockholm, we suggest heading 45 kilometers North from Stockholm to Uppsala. Uppsala is a university city, famous for its historical atmosphere. The history can be seen all around the city, in its fabulous architecture and museums that reveal amazing stories from the old times. One of the great scientists of the 19th century, Carl Linneaus, received his education in these surroundings. He became famous for devising the modern classification system for plants and animals. Linneaus spent his early years studying medicine at the University of Lund and botany at Uppsala. His house and botanical garden can be visited in Hammarby, Uppsala.

An even more exciting place to visit, especially with children, is the Pelle Svanslös hus which is a theme park house which is famous for the tailless cat. Pelle Svanslös is a sympathetic cat, who is bullied due to having no tail. This story from 1939 illustrates the importance of tolerance and friendships.

Day 2

Step back in time

The next destination is Västerås, a town located an hour away from Uppsala. In Västerås, you can have an opportunity to step back in time by visiting a traditional Sweden’s open-air museum – Vallby. Here, you will see traditional old houses, where locals used to live, see what crops were grown there in the past and be able to pet farm animals.

To get to know the city a bit better, head to Djäkneberget, a public park in the city. Afterwards, take a stroll in the town in search of a place to have an early lunch before hitting the road again.

Fika time in Arboga

To receive an authentic feeling of Scandinavia we recommend visiting the charming old town of Arboga, lying on the former iron route between the Bergslagen and Stockholm ports. Sweden´s oldest canal is located here with its nine manually operated locks. Arboga is an idyllic small town with a beautiful marina area with a lovely local cafe where you can taste famous Swedish pastries and learn the culture of "fika".

Salmon fishing in Svartå

Travel only 40 minutes from Arboga to reach Örebro, another beautiful town. It is great for outdoor activities - take a walk along the Svartån river and visit the Örebro castle. We recommend parking your motorhome by Hjälmaren - the fourth largest lake in Sweden. Set up your BBQ and grill dinner whilst watching the sunset and simply enjoy living in the moment with your loved ones.

Day 3

The sunniest town in Sweden

Wake up refreshed and enjoy a Scandinavian breakfast in your beautiful rental motorhome. When you are ready to continue, hit the road and travel 115 km from Örebro to the sunniest town in Sweden, Karlstad. Here, make sure you visit the longest stone arch bridge in Sweden, Gamla Stenbron, underneath which flows the longest river in Sweden, Klarälven!

Eye to eye with a king of the Nordic forest

If you are travelling with children, we recommend visiting 'Värmlands Moose Park', located only 1.5 hours away from Karlstad. There, you will be able to attend an educational tour, to learn more about the incredible forest creatures and even come in to contact with them by petting and feeding them.

Lake Vänern

Your journey continues for another 2.5 hours to the direction of a harbour town, Åmål. Here, you can find a camping place and spend a relaxing evening.

If you are a blues lover, make sure to check out the schedule for the annual blues festival 'Åmåls Blues Fest' , which has been taking place in Åmal since 1992.

Day 4

West coast

It’s time to change the scenery and drive the rental motorhome to the west coast, where the landscapes of the shores by the Northern Sea are very different and rough compared to the ones on the east coast by the Baltic Sea.

If you are ready for some Scandinavian history, make a quick stop at the town called Tanum. In Tanum, visit the spectacular 'Rock Carvings', which consists of pieces of prehistoric art, and was declared to be a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Let the small fishing village Fjällbacka be your next stop, located 20 minutes away from Tanum. A renowned Swedish actress, Ingrid Bergman, used to spend her summers in this village. Today, Fjällbacka is recognized for its great food served in a stunning and authentic Scandinavian setting. Scandinavian countries, especially Sweden, are known for their fish dishes. Try some of their specialities such as marinated salmon with dill potatoes, chives and sour cream. One of the must-try dishes is called Toast Skagen which is widely available in almost every restaurant in Sweden. This delicious dish includes sautéed bread along with prawns, whitefish roe, dijon mustard, mayonnaise, and fresh dill.

The high point of this area is called Vetteberget and it offers magnificent views over the archipelago. This is also the setting for Astrid Lindgren's famous children's story Ronja, the Robber’s Daughter.

Family-friendly activities

Other family-friendly attractions nearby include Nordens Ark, a nature park, and a zoo that cater specifically to endangered species. It is particularly enjoyable for families, as there are special children's activities all around the park.

After a full day of experiencing beautiful scenery, meeting locals and seeing exotic animals it is time to park your rental motorhome for the night and relax by the campfire. Along the western coastline, there are several good camping places to choose from.

Day 5

The Gullmarn fjord

Start your morning with a nutritious breakfast and continue your journey to Lysekil, which is located an hour from Fjällbacka. Spectacular views are opening over the Gullmarn fjord. The town's past is still visible in its beautiful Scandinavian architecture and traditions, like fishing and swimming. Just stroll along the postcardlike streets or visit the local aquarium 'Havets Hus', which is dedicated to the marine and plant, flora and fauna, found on the Bohuslän Coast.

Travel only an hour from Lyeskil to the town Uddevalla, locally famous for its business in shipbuilding and history of seafaring showcased in the Seamen's shipping office museum there called 'Sjömanshusmuseum'. We recommend enjoying a traditional lunch at a seafood restaurant in Uddevalla, before continuing your journey to the second largest city in Sweden.

Gothenburg

Within an hour ride from Uddevalla, you can reach one of the best-known Swedish cities, Gothenburg. This maritime metropolis has for centuries been one of Sweden's gateways to the outside world, as it can be seen when walking along the Göta river. Take a walk along the river, visit the charming district 'Haaga' with colourful brick buildings and cobblestone streets. Continue your stroll along the parade street avenue, which offers possibilities to purchase souvenirs or design products to take back home.

In Gothenburg, you will find a wide range of activities available for all kinds of travel groups. We recommend visiting the following places: a science museum “Universeum”, a theme park “Liseberg”, an aviation museum “Aeroseum”, a Volvo museum and a park “Slottsskogen”.

If you are a movie enthusiast, do not miss out on the opportunity to visit the largest Scandinavian film event, namely the Gothernburg Film Festival! The annual film festival has been taking place since 1979 and it is worth visiting on your next motorhome holiday adventure in Sweden!

Day 6

Early morning swim in Varberg

If you are in search of a calmer atmosphere compared to the fast-paced city life of Gothenburg, travel to Varberg, which is an hour away. Varberg is known for its wide and diverse coastal line with sandy beaches and rocky terrain. Take a moment for yourself, organise a picnic on a warm sandy beach, sunbathe and swim to be refreshed after a morning ride.

In the afternoon you can visit a Varberg Fortress that was used as a fortification in early years that later transformed into a “Halland Museum of Cultural History” that you can visit to learn more about its history.

A road trip along the west coast

Learn more about Swedish history in Halmstad, which you can reach within an hour from Varberg. Halmstad was the largest town on the west coast during the Middle Ages and under Danish control up to the 17^th century. The influence of the Danish rule can still be seen in the town's architecture. Stroll along the Nissan river to experience picturesque views, visit the Halmstad Castle, enjoy a cup of coffee with some delicious Swedish pastry at the town square and visit the open-air museum Hallandsgården. In the evening, find a place to park your campervan and organise a sunset picnic in Sandhamn. Consider playing sunset golf at the Halmstad Golf Club. 

Day 7

When old meets new

Set your navigator to the third largest city in Sweden, Mälmö, which is only a 1.5-hour commute with your motorhome from Halmstad. Mälmö used to be one of Denmark's biggest cities up until the 16^th century. The remnants of this age are seen in the unique mixture of old and new architectural styles. Learn more about Mälmö's history by visiting the Mälmö castle, walking on the cobblestone streets of Stortorget, Lilla Torg and Gamla Väster and strolling along the river in Kungsparken.

You might want to consider spending a peaceful evening in the surroundings of Malmö before searching for adventures in Copenhagen the next day! To find a camping place to rest and play some outdoor games with your loved one or your kids, we recommend an informative website park4night that shows nearby camping spots depending on the selected location!

Annual festivals

If you want to get a deeper understanding of Swedish culture, we recommend attending several cultural events that annually take place in Malmö. These events include the Malmö Festival or “Malmöfestivalen” - the biggest music festival held in Malmö, Malmö Gallery Night - an annual art festival, and, of course, the Crayfish Party – A nordic tradition that was originated in Sweden that includes a celebration of drinking and eating crayfish at the end of summer.

Day 8

The Öresund Bridge

For a day trip, we recommend heading to Copenhagen via the well-known Öresund bridge, which connects not only Sweden to Denmark, but the entire Scandinavian Peninsula to the rest of Europe.

Denmark

Do not miss out on the opportunity to visit the capital of Denmark, Copenhagen, located only an hour away from Mälmö. The Öresund Bridge offers a great connection between these two countries, and therefore, it would be a pity to miss out on the chance of spending a day exploring the colourful and vibrant Copenhagen.

For a day trip to Copenhagen, we recommend staying in the centre to explore the postcardlike Nyhavn harbour. Visit the Tivoli Gardens - the third oldest operating amusement park in the world, the Rosenborg Castle and the old fortification 'Kastellet'.

For a romantic getaway from busy city life, we recommend heading to the Camp Adventure Treetop Experience – a climbing activity with an observation deck over the beautiful nature of Denmark, Kronborg Castle – known as Hamlet’s castle and Frederiksborg Castle. These destinations are located within a 1–2-hour drive from Copenhagen, so make sure you wake up to make the best of your day!

To end your day with we recommend having a traditional Danish meatloaf wrapped in bacon, Forloren hare before heading back to Malmö over the Öresund Bridge.

Day 9

Exploring Skåne's coastal hidden gems

Skönor and Falsterbo are medieval towns at the far end of Skåne's southwestern cape, which are idyllic seaside resorts only 30 minutes away from Mälmö. Stop by these towns to play some golf on mint golf fields and take some refreshments in this charming hidden gem before continuing your road trip.

Your next stop is Trelleborg located 30 minutes away from Skänor and Falsterbo. Trelleborg is the birthplace of a remarkable Viking ring fortress from the Viking age, which is worth seeing.

Panoramic road trip along the southern coast

What could be better than driving along the southern coast of Sweden with opening panoramic views over the Baltic Sea? Set your navigator to Ystad located an hour drive from Trelleborg. Ystad is a charming and cozy coastal town where you can stroll along the cobblestone streets of the town centre and enjoy its peacefulness.

Skåne county charms its visitors with beautiful sceneries of the countryside, gardens and castles. This is the most fertile land in Sweden and home to many idyllic fishing villages which are dotted like pearls on a string along the coastline. The entire region has become a haven for painters and writers. The panoramic views invite tourists and locals to do a wide range of sports activities here, from swimming to playing golf and tennis.

Day 10

Salmon fishing in Mörrum

When you continue your rental motorhome adventure along the shores of the Baltic Sea, take note of how the vegetation and atmosphere change on the way.

The first stop along the southeastern coastal part of your motorhome journey is Mörrum, a 2-hour drive away froom Ystad. In Mörrum there is a place called the Salmon house 'laxens hus', which presents information regarding salmon and fishing. Try your luck with catching salmon with a fishing rod from the Mörrum river.

Sweden's baroque town

Then head to Karlskrona which is an hour away from Mörrum. Karlskrona was founded in the 17^th century and become a naval base. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site, where visitors can walk around impressive fortification buildings, magnificent churches and grand squares. Thus, make a stop to visit the Naval Museum in this marvellous town before setting out on the road again.

Kalmar strait

Set your navigator towards Kalmar located 1.5 hours from Karlskrona. Kalmar was one of the most significant towns in Sweden from the 13th to the 17th century and it is one of the oldest towns in Sweden. Stretch out your legs by visiting the Kalmar castle which provides a view over the Kalmar strait. Consider visiting Öland as well, which is the second largest island in Sweden, where you can take part in some sort of outdoor activity before continuing your day.

Feel like you are in Jurassic Park

For an unforgettable ending to your day, visit the dinosaur theme park 'A World of Dinosaurs', located only a 10-minute ride from Kalmar. The park is an exceptional place to learn more about dinosaurs and spend quality time with your children. After your visit, head back to your motorhome to prepare a nice meal, within a peaceful atmosphere provided by the surrounding nature. Your kids might even dream of dinosaurs, who knows!

Day 11

Fun day with family in Astrid Lindgren's World

Feel the breeze from the Baltic Sea and allow yourself to have a relaxing morning. Collect some berries from a nearby forest and prepare fresh pancakes in your motorhome kitchen. After enjoying your breakfast, head to Astrid Lingren's hometown, Vimmerby, which is two hours away from Kalmar.

In Vimmerby, dive into Astrid Lingren's world and meet some of Lingren's popular characters in person! Make sure your phone is fully charged or to have camera space, to able to capture your children next to the characters Pippi Longstocking and Emil of Lönneberga.

Spend your night at a nearby camping site. If you purchased a book of Lingren's, you can read your children some of it as a bedtime story allowing them to fall asleep easily and dream of future adventures.

Interesting fact: Astrid Lindgren is the fourth most-translated children’s author, whose works were translated into 95 different languages! The most famous characters of her literature are Pippi Longstocking, Emil of Lönneberga, Karlsson-on-the-Roof, and Madicken.

Day 12

Get close to nature

Start your day with a beautiful hiking trip to Norra Kvills National Park located in a 30-minute ride from Vimmerby. Here, you have a chance to hike in the untouched forest and get close to nature and inhale pure fresh morning air and discover Sweden’s oldest and largest tree, Rumskulla oak which is at least 1,000 years old!

Lunch in Norrköping

After a relaxing morning hike, set your navigator to Norrköping, located a 2-hour drive from the Norra Kvills national park. Norrköping was Sweden’s hub of the textile industry in the 19th – 20th centuries and is an industrial town these days. In Norrköping you can take a walk along the Motala ström and find a local cafe in the Old Town to have an early lunch before continuing your trip to Kolmården Zoo, which is only 30 minutes away from Norrköping.

Kolmården Zoo

The Kolmården Zoo is an attractively landscaped zoo, with a drive-through Safari Park. The park brings visitors close to the creatures of the savannah who live here, alongside Nordic species, such as brown bears and wolves. There is also a dolphinarium, an outdoor tropicarium and aparium. So an exciting day for the entire family is guaranteed!

After an exciting day, you can search for a nearby camping site and relax with your loved ones in the surroundings of nature.

Day 13

Heading towards Stockholm

The closer to the capital area you drive your rental motorhome, the more populated the landscape becomes. On the way to the Stockholm area, industrial villages with picturesque old wooden houses, cafes, and shops invite you for a stroll and “fika”. To avoid driving into the huge city area of Stockholm, we recommend heading towards Strängnäs, which is a 2-hour drive away from the Kolmården zoo. From there you can cross the lake Mälaren and head towards Enköping located 30 minutes away from Strägnäs.

Stop by Sweden's first town

One great way to spend your last day on your holiday is to visit the historic town of Sigtuna, an hour away from Enköping. Missing a small, charming harbour town can be easy but not worthwhile. Sigtuna, is located on the shore of lake Mälaren between Stockholm and Uppsala. It is the oldest Swedish town, which was founded in the 10^th century and played a significant role in the Swedish culture. We advise stopping by this medieval town and taking a promenade in the main city street, 'Stora Gatan', where you can stop by a cafe and order a Swedish unbaked delicacy 'Chockladboll', with a cup of coffee. 

Find a camping site near the shore of lake Mälaren and spend your last day playing outdoor games in the woods with your loved ones before finishing your motorhome holiday in Sweden.

Day 14

A memorable experience of a motorhome holiday

This is your last day of a motorhome holiday in Sweden. Set your navigator to our Stockholm rental station located in a 15-minute ride from Sigtuna.

Upon your arrival at the rental station, our company representative will greet you at the scheduled drop-off time. The vehicle's condition will be checked, and once this process is completed you will be offered a VIP transfer to the Arlanda Airport (ARN), from where you can travel home.

During your flight, you might be going through the earlier taken pictures of your motorhome holiday in Sweden and start dreaming of your next motorhome holiday adventure with us!