Camping in Södermanland

In Södermanland, you can fall asleep on a campsite on the beach by the Baltic Sea, with the pleasant sound of the waves in the background. Inland, you can spend your holiday nights on the shore of a quiet lake, wake up to the sound of birdsong and go for a walk in the beautiful countryside or take a cultural trip to the nearby capital Stockholm.

Special features of camping in Södermanland

Swimming fans and water sports enthusiasts have many bodies of water to choose from in Södermanland: The northern lake Mälaren, the western lake Hjälmaren and the Baltic Sea - to name just the larger bodies of water. There are countless other rivers, lakes and coasts as well as islands surrounded by the sea. Boating enthusiasts, anglers and canoeists in particular are drawn to the water-rich region.

Södermanland is home to the longest marked hiking trail system in the whole of Sweden. The so-called Sörmlandsleden runs in a ring - more than 1,000 kilometres - through the landscape, making the region a true paradise for hikers. With the 700 km long Näckrosleden cycle path, cyclists also feel at home in Södermanland.

Journey

Hamburg and Huddinge - one of the northernmost regions of Södermanland, close to Stockholm and the Baltic Sea - are around 1,000 kilometres apart. One of the quickest routes is via the Danish capital Copenhagen and the Swedish town of Jönköping by travelling north from Hamburg on the A1 and taking a ferry at Puttgarden to Rodbyhavn in Denmark. Then drive around 150 kilometres on the E47 and continue on the E20. Once in Sweden, you stay on the E4 for more than 500 kilometres and then arrive in Huddinge.

With such a distance, several breaks are recommended. The first is in Copenhagen or Malmö. The second stop is best made at Lake Vättern, along which you cycle for almost 70 kilometres and where there are numerous restaurants with wonderful views of the calm waters. The Brahehus restaurant in Gränna, for example, is located directly on the E4. With delicious specialities and fast service, the journey can be continued shortly afterwards.

Destinations in Södermanland

Not only cities, but also towns and villages in Södermanland boast great and varied offers. There is something for culture lovers, sports enthusiasts, connoisseurs and bathing fans.

Mariefred

Gripsholm Castle in the small town of Mariefred, which is located on the shores of Lake Malären, is particularly popular with culture enthusiasts. Some of the original furnishings can still be discovered here and it also houses the extremely extensive Swedish State Portrait Collection. Gripsholm Castle is best known for a romance novel by Kurt Tucholsky, which bears the same name. An additional activity in Mariefred is a stroll through the beautiful old town. Here you can enjoy a leisurely stroll through the shops, restaurants and cafés. Those who prefer nature can take long walks in the idyllic countryside surrounding the small town. A boat or canoe trip on Lake Malären is also an appealing leisure activity.

Oxelösund

The town of Oxelösund is particularly suitable for sea and beach lovers, as it is located directly on the Baltic Sea. In addition to a beach holiday, you can take a stroll along the harbour and breathe in the fresh sea air or head up the cliffs to the Femörehuvud lighthouse keeper's house. Fans of culture can visit the archipelago museum and connoisseurs can choose one of the many restaurants to try typical Swedish home cooking. Water sports in Oxelösund range from swimming and fishing to kayaking.

Activities and excursions

In Södermanland there are activities ranging from quiet fishing to interesting game meat production.

Wonderful sightseeing in the capital

When camping in Södermanland, a trip to Stockholm is almost a must: the Södermanland region is also known as the Countryside of Stockholm. In the beautiful city on the Baltic Sea, the Old Town, with its exciting buildings and quaint shops, is undoubtedly on the list for those interested in culture. The Vasa Museum with a ship from the 17th century, Drottningholm Palace on the island of Lovön and the Globen Arena, one of the city's landmarks, are also on the programme.

Fishing in an ideal environment

In addition to the large lakes mentioned above and a huge number of smaller ones, Södermanland has many rivers and coastal areas by the sea that are perfect for fishing. Whether it's salmon, plaice, pike, rain trout or perch, there are great opportunities to indulge in quiet and relaxing activities at campsites in Södermanland.

Get hands-on with game meat production

In Stallarholmen - in the north of Södermanland - you can not only buy typical game products such as deer, elk, roe deer and wild duck at Äleby Gård. Those interested can also learn how to hunt and be shown how the meat is processed. You can also learn how to prepare game in a kitchen on site.

Gastronomy

Camping in Södermanland is a great opportunity to get to know the local specialities. Typical Swedish foods also make up the unique cuisine in this country: for example, elk and reindeer meat, surströmning - a particularly intensely smelling fermented herring - and filmjölk, which is similar to yoghurt. Delicious seafood such as crab, salmon and eel, which are available in fresh, pickled and smoked varieties, also enrich the Swedish culinary scene. Sweden is famous for Köttbullar: savoury meatballs with fried onions, in thick gravy and red lingonberries as a side dish. Moose dishes are also widespread and are considered classic home cooking in the country. They are often served with plenty of tasty potatoes. Another tradition is smörgåsbord - a selection of different dishes in the form of a buffet: smoked eel, roast beef and lingonberry jam are a treat for the palate.

Weather

In June, July and August, temperatures in Södermanland are around 20 degrees Celsius. Bathing fans flock to the region's lakes or the Baltic Sea at this time of year. The maximum water temperature is 17 degrees Celsius in August and there are many days with precipitation, especially in autumn from September onwards. However, most of the rainfall occurs in July, the warmest month of the year. In October, average highs of nine degrees Celsius can be expected.

In winter, large amounts of snow can be expected in Södermanland. From December to March, temperatures range between two and minus six degrees Celsius. Winter sports enthusiasts in particular flock to the region at this time.