Camping in Jämtland

Located in the north of Sweden, the province of Jämtland attracts many caravanners and motorhome drivers. As there are mainly expansive landscapes with deep green forests, the province is the perfect destination for those seeking peace and quiet. Those travelling with a dog can look forward to numerous pet-friendly campsites. Families with children are also well catered for.

Special features of camping in Jämtland

The Jämtland region is located in the far north of Sweden. With its numerous national parks, impressive biodiversity, rugged mountain scenery and water-rich, hilly landscapes, it is an Eldorado for nature lovers and active campers. Those with sporting ambitions can take advantage of the wide-ranging leisure programme and fish in the local lakes.

Those looking for action can raft down the raging rivers that run through the destination. Alternatively, guests can also take part in canoe tours, horse riding excursions and a variety of raft trips. In the cold season, Jämtland invites you to enjoy winter sports in the Årefjällen and Funäsdalsfjällen areas.

The campsites in Jämtland are located around one of Sweden's largest lakes, Storsjön. Not far away is the lively town of Östersund with its many shopping opportunities.

Best time to travel

If you can do without heat on your holiday, the province is the perfect place for you. It is one of the coldest regions in the whole of Sweden. Most guests prefer the months from May to August for camping in Jämtland, as the temperatures are at their highest at this time with an average of 18 degrees Celsius.

Campers can safely leave their bikinis and swimming trunks at home, as the water temperature of the lake reaches a maximum of 12 degrees Celsius. The most rainfall occurs in July and August. Keen skiers and snowboarders benefit from plenty of snow in the season from December to the beginning or middle of May.