Sweden's best campsites – from north to south

Often referred to as “the Nordic Riviera”, Pite Havsbad is Sweden’s northernmost five-star campsite. Located on the east coast of Swedish Lapland, this beachside resort offers a variety of accommodations, including a hotel, cabins and a campsite for caravans, motorhomes and tents – all just steps from the kilometre-long sandy beach. Guests can enjoy more than 40 activities, including a tropical indoor water park, outdoor pool, spa, playgrounds, bowling, mini golf and regular live entertainment. The campsite is open from mid-May to mid-September.

Approximately 40 kilometres south of Piteå, along the east coast in Västerbotten, lies Byske Havsbad. The campsite offers a variety of accommodations, including pitches for caravans, motorhomes, and tents, as well as cabins. Visitors can enjoy a fine-grained, shallow sandy beach or the outdoor pool with water slides. Additional activities include adventure golf, several playgrounds, a children's BMX track, and various exercise trails in the surrounding nature. The campsite at Byske Havsbad is open year-round.

Camping, glamping or cabin – at Leksand Resort by Lake Siljan in Dalarna, you can stay close to nature whether you arrive with a campervan or a tent. The neighbouring amusement and water park, Leksand Sommarland, is a major draw for families. On site, there’s also an outdoor pool with water slides, adventure golf, playgrounds, a sandy beach and several nature activities. Parts of the campsite are open from late April until September, with cabins available year-round.

Often referred to simply as Sommarvik, this five-star campsite is nestled among forests and lakes in Värmland, near the Norwegian border. Accommodation options include cabins, glamping tents, and pitches for motorhomes, caravans, and tents. The nearby Lake Västra Silen features a sandy beach with shallow water, a wood-fired sauna, and a private jetty. On-site amenities encompass a pool area with three outdoor pools – including an infinity pool with a retractable glass roof – six playgrounds, and adventure golf. Sommarvik is open year-round.

Conveniently located between Stockholm and Gothenburg, Gustavsvik Camping in Örebro offers a lush, green setting adjacent to one of Sweden’s largest indoor water parks, Lost City. The campsite accommodates caravans and motorhomes, and also offers cabins in various sizes. Activities range from adventure golf, pump tracks, and a large playground to access to nearby attractions like ziplining and paintball. During summer evenings, the on-site restaurant, Campero, features live music. Örebro city centre is within walking distance, providing additional entertainment options. Gustavsvik Camping is open all year round.

Located 5 kilometres south of Strömstad on Sweden's west coast, Daftö Resort offers a variety of accommodations, including pitches for campers, caravans and tents, as well as a hotel, cabins and a guest harbour. The resort is renowned for its family-friendly pirate theme and its own amusement park, Daftöland, which features daily children's activities during the summer season. Additional amenities include an adventure golf course, a pool area with three outdoor pools featuring a pirate ship and water slides, an outdoor gym and several playgrounds. Daftö Resort in Bohuslän is open year-round.

At Kronocamping in West Sweden, you’ll experience both nature and city life – the campsite is situated by the sandy shores of Lake Vänern and on the outskirts of Lidköping. There’s ample space for caravans and motorhomes, and visitors without a vehicle can book a cabin or rent a caravan or motorhome. On-site amenities include an outdoor pool area, adventure golf, a children’s club, and a spa with a sauna and jacuzzi. Family-friendly events are arranged throughout the summer. Kronocamping i Lidköping is open all year round.

Further west on the shores of Lake Vänern and just north of Vänersborg, you’ll find Ursand Resort & Camping. This campsite offers space for caravans, motorhomes and tents, as well as glamping, cabins, trailers and a guest harbour. Visitors can enjoy a sandy beach, outdoor pool area with slides, spa, adventure golf and a mini zoo, along with various nature activities. The on-site restaurant hosts quizzes and live performances during peak season. Ursand Resort & Camping is open all year round.

Hafsten Resort is located on a peninsula on the west coast of Sweden, between Strömstad and Gothenburg. Stay in your motorhome, caravan or tent, or book a tree-tipi, beach villa or cabin. An outdoor pool area, adventure golf and sea sauna are on offer, and you’ll find five designated hiking trails just outside the campsite. Troubadours frequently perform at the pool bar. Hafsten Resort is open all year round.

Situated on the Swedish east coast, Västervik Resort is one of the largest campsites in the Nordic region. It offers a guest harbour, various cabins and a seaside campsite for caravans, motorhomes and tents. Swimming is a major part of the experience, with access to the sea from cliffs or a sandy beach, as well as indoor and outdoor pool areas and a spa. The resort provides a range of daily activities, including adventure golf, and hosts live performances during peak season. Västervik Resort in Småland is open all year round.

Just south of Visby, Kneippbyn Resort is the only five-star campsite on Gotland. Accommodation options include two hotels, bed & breakfast, holiday cabins, glamping, and a campsite where all caravan pitches face the sea. The resort features a summer and water park and is home to the original Villa Villekulla from the Pippi Longstocking films. On-site, there are several restaurants and a range of attractions and activities – including adventure golf, a half-pipe water slide and daily children’s entertainment. Kneippbyn Resort is open from late May until late August.

In the northernmost part of Öland, close to a long and sandy beach, you’ll find Böda Sand Beach Resort. The campsite welcomes caravans, motorhomes and tents, and there are also cabins for rent. Visitors can enjoy adventure golf, beach volleyball or take a swim in the pool. Young children can take part in activities with the mascot Bödde, while older children can hang out at the YouthCamp, which offers a skate and kickbike park, trampoline zone, and various leader-led activities during the summer weeks. Böda Sand Beach Resort is open from late April until early September.

Situated between two sandy beaches in Halland on Sweden’s west coast, Destination Apelviken is within walking distance of central Varberg. Accommodation options include pitches for caravans, tents and camper vans, as well as a hotel, apartments and cabins. The resort features an outdoor pool, a surf centre, adventure golf and a range of children’s activities. Seasonal events include pub quizzes, the large Apple Bay Day celebration on 6 June and traditional Midsummer festivities. Destination Apelviken is open all year round.

Mötesplats Borstahusen is a former fishing village in southwest Sweden, just north of Landskrona city in Skåne. Today, it’s a resort complete with cabins, a campsite for motorhomes, caravans and tents, a spa and a golf club. The resort offers adventure golf and has a long jetty extending into the sea. Activities range from hiking along the Skåneleden trail and sea fishing trips to excursions to the island of Ven. Mötesplats Borstahusen is open all year round.