Camping in Stockholm

With its unique location on 14 islands, Stockholm is ideal for a multi-faceted camping holiday. Families are drawn from the child-friendly campsites to amusement parks or for a walk in the city's national park. Culture vultures will love the historic buildings such as the Royal Palace and the colourful houses in the romantic old town of Gamla Stan. Nature lovers opt for the more remote campsites in Stockholm right by the water.

Special features of camping in Stockholm

The campsites in Stockholm on the island of Södermalm have a particularly central location. Night owls will find numerous bars and shops in this trendy neighbourhood. It is also not far from here to the historic city centre Gamla Stan. The places on the island of Långholmen, which is known for its sandy beach of the same name, also impress with perfect transport connections. In the Bromme district, where the airport is located, guests can also experience a multifaceted holiday in the fresh air. Sollentuna in the north of the city is the perfect place for those who want to discover Stockholm from a dreamlike natural landscape. The Södra Törnskogen nature reserve with its dense forests and idyllic lakes is just a 25-minute drive from the city centre.

Bredäng Camping on Lake Mälaren, Tantolunden Husbilscamping, Flatenbadets Stugor & Camping and Ängby Camping are excellent sites in and around Stockholm from which visitors can start exploring the city. There are pitches for motorhomes, tent sites and pitches on beautiful meadows, modern sanitary buildings and rental accommodation in the style of classic Swedish cabins. Prices are very reasonable compared to hotels, both in summer and in the low season.

Campsites in and around Stockholm

Bredäng Camping

Bredäng Camping is a popular campsite mainly due to its proximity to the city centre, as the underground is within walking distance. There are paved pitches for caravans and motorhomes as well as a grassy area for tents. Self-catering campers can shop in the grocery shop and use the covered cooking facilities. The nearest lido is close by on the shores of Lake Mälaren. Most of the pitches are for guests and there are hardly any permanent campers. Rental accommodation is available for all campers without their own motorhome or tent.

Ängby Camping

The proximity to the city is also decisive for Ängby Camping. Campers have access to the underground and the lido of the same name is in the immediate neighbourhood. If you don't have your own tent with you, you can book one of the rental accommodations in the style of a Swedish hut. This is a worthwhile alternative, especially in the low season. The pitches on the meadow area are very popular, while the sanitary building, reception and play area stand for good service.

Motorhomes can also head for Tantolunden Husbilscamping, while rental accommodation is available at Flatenbadets Stugor & Camping. Thanks to the right of public access, self-catering campers can also find a pitch in the archipelago and avoid the campsite altogether. However, the site for the motorhome may only be chosen for one night.

Getting there

Many roads lead to Sweden: to get to Stockholm for camping, holidaymakers choose to travel by car or ferry. One convenient option, for example, is the overnight car ferry from Kiel to Gothenburg, which is offered by the Stena Line shipping company. After 14.5 hours at sea, the journey is a relaxed 610 kilometres to Stockholm. The route from Travemünde to Trelleborg, which takes around seven hours, is ideal for daytime crossings. After around 650 kilometres, drivers reach Stockholm from the southern Swedish port city. The fastest passage by ship, taking just four hours, is from Sassnitz on the island of Rügen to Trelleborg. By land, the journey from Germany is via the A7 motorway to Flensburg. From here, you cross the Storebaelt Bridge to Denmark, which is subject to tolls. Holidaymakers cover around 130 km across Denmark until they reach the impressive Öresund Bridge. Tolls are also charged for crossing the 7.8 km long bridge. From Malmö, there are still 630 kilometres to travel to Stockholm.

Top 5 sights

• The old town Gamla Stan: On a walk through the historic centre of Stockholm, guests can experience the original flair of the city in the narrow, winding streets. Colourful and elaborately decorated house facades create a romantic atmosphere.
• The Vasa Museum: The historic warship from 1628 is one of Sweden's most visited sights.
• The Royal Palace: Located on the outskirts of the city, it offers an exciting insight into life at court over the last five centuries.
• The Stadshuset: The view from the tower of Stockholm City Hall is breathtaking.
• The ABBA Museum: Here, music fans can follow in the footsteps of the famous Swedish cult group.

Top 2 insider tips

• Skansen Zoo: If you want to get to know the animals of the north, Skansen Zoo is the place to go. Nature lovers can admire moose, lynx and wolves up close in the area integrated into the open-air museum. The Lill-Skansen enclosure is a favourite meeting place for young visitors: here you can make the acquaintance of Swedish blue ducks, mini-pigs, pygmy goats and other friendly inhabitants.
• Ericsson Globe: With a diameter of 110 metres, the spherical Ericsson Globe is a unique architectural jewel that represents the sun. A ride in the SkyView glass lift along the outer façade to the viewing platform is guaranteed to be a long-lasting memory.

Activities and excursions

With numerous green oases, the archipelago and exciting attractions for guests with children, Stockholm is a multi-faceted holiday destination.

Hiking in Stockholm's green oases

With its 14 islands and a total of 26 city parks, Stockholm is a green metropolis. The popular recreational areas are perfect for walking. The world's first national city park is unique: Ekoparken combines several green oases with Södra Djurgården, Norra Djurgården, Ulriksdal Castle Park and Haga Castle Park and boasts a 30 km network of hiking trails. The 12-kilometre tour around Lake Brunnsviken, which is located in the heart of one of Europe's most beautiful landscaped gardens, Haga Park, is particularly idyllic.

Perfect excursion destinations for families

Sweden's oldest amusement park, Gröna Lund, guarantees fun and variety. In the area known by locals as Tivoli, guests can expect sensational rollercoasters such as the wooden Twister and the spooky Blå Tåget ghost train. Nature lovers should pay a visit to the Fjärilshuset butterfly museum, where colourful butterflies from the tropics flutter around. Exotic birds are also on display. For young and old explorers alike, the Tom Tits Experiment in Södertälje, around 30 minutes from Stockholm, is a worthwhile excursion destination. Here they can discover the laws of physics such as the refraction of light or gravity.

One of the most beautiful excursion destinations is the marvellous archipelago. Islands such as Vaxholm are popular destinations for locals and visitors to the city, especially in the summer months. We recommend a round trip through the archipelago, which can take several hours.

Events

Exciting events provide variety when camping in Stockholm.

June

• Nationaldagen: Thousands of flags with the Swedish flag transform Stockholm into a sea of blue and yellow colours on 6 June. There is a varied programme in Gamla Stan to mark the day. The open day at the Royal Palace gives guests an insight into the life of the royal family, who traditionally visit the Skagen open-air museum on the day.
• Midsummer: The whole of Sweden celebrates the summer solstice between 19 and 25 June, and in Stockholm there is a big festival at Skansen theme park. Here, visitors dance to melodic folk songs such as Små grodorna and learn how to make the typical hair wreaths from flowers. Numerous stalls with typical Swedish delicacies cater for visitors' culinary needs.

October

• Jazz Festival: The Jazz Festival has been delighting music fans from all over the world since 1980. For one week, more than 60 venues in the city play lively tunes. International and local artists delight the audience and the festival has retained its familiar flair.

Gastronomy

The national dish Köttbullar is known far beyond Sweden's borders. The round meatballs are preferably served with lingonberry compote and mashed potatoes. Thanks to its location right on the water, the city's restaurants also serve freshly caught fish: dill adds a delicate flavour to pickled and marinated salmon. If you want to follow an old tradition, order Gul ärtsoppa med fläsk on Thursday. According to an old custom, cooks served the yellow pea soup with bacon in preparation for the following fasting day on Friday. The fika coffee breaks also have cult status. Lovers of desserts enjoy a princess cake with it. According to the original recipe from 1948, it consists of fluffy pastry, a vanilla cream and the typical green marzipan coating.

Best time to visit

Due to its location in the north of Europe, summers in Stockholm are relatively short and winters are long. The best time to visit for extended sightseeing tours is between May and August. The weather is particularly favourable in June, when the sun shines for more than ten hours a day. June also sees the least rainfall. As it rains at least every other day on average throughout the year, guests are advised to take an umbrella with them. Guests camping in Stockholm experience the warmest temperatures in July, with maximum average temperatures of up to 22 degrees Celsius. The waters around the Swedish capital remain cool all year round. Even at the height of summer, they only warm up to a maximum of 17 degrees Celsius.