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The 6 Best Campsites in Skåne

, Jul 26, 2023, Reading time: 14 min
Reading time: 14 min
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Why not discover Skåne with the motorhome or caravan? In Skåne (Scania), you can experience everything from beautiful sandy beaches and fine natural areas, to lovely and lively cities, such as Malmö, Lund, and Helsingborg. In this southern part of the country, there are also plenty of castles and other historical sites. You can stay overnight at pitches, with or without service, and it is also possible to go wild camping. If you would rather stay at a campsite, this article will present several nice campsites in Skåne.


1. First Camp Råå Vallar – Helsingborg

Helsingborg

First Camp Råå Vallar – Helsingborg is nicely located on the coast, just south of Helsingborg. This is a premium family-friendly campsite with everything from pools and activities for children to adventure golf and plenty of opportunities for excursions.

First Camp Råå Vallar - Helsingborg is a premium campsite.
First Camp Råå Vallar – Helsingborg is a premium campsite.

Information about First Camp Råå Vallar – Helsingborg

Address Kustgatan 95, 252 70 Råå
Telephone +46 42 18 26 00
E-mail raavallar@firstcamp.se
Website First Camp Råå Vallar – Helsingborg
Opening hours Year round
Fee From SEK 370
Toilet/Shower Shower
Washing machine Yes
Emptying gray water and chemical toilet Yes
Electricity Yes
Food service Yes
Dogs allowed? Yes
Reservation Yes
Wifi Yes
Specialties Pools and adventure golf course

At First Camp Råå Vallar – Helsingborg, there are around 400 spots for caravans, motorhomes, and cabins. This is a five-star campsite, equipped with a bistro as well as fresh and modern service houses that are nicely illuminated in the evening. In addition to the beach, there are several pools, both a 50-meter heated outdoor pool and smaller children’s pools. The campsite also has a nice adventure golf course, playground, and the possibility to rent bicycles and pedal cars. In the summer, workout sessions and all kinds of activities are arranged for both children and adults. This is simply a campsite where you won’t get bored.

From the campsite, it is also not far to get to the nice city of Helsingborg, where you can stroll through cozy neighborhoods, see the old watchtower Kärnan, hang out in the harbor, or explore all the exciting street art. Helsingborg is also known for its popular cold baths and the nice green space of ​​Gröningen, which is located on the seafront in the northern part of the city.

The service houses at First Camp Råå Vallar - Helsingborg are modern and fresh.
The service houses at First Camp Råå Vallar – Helsingborg are modern and fresh.
Helsingborg is a nice city to discover.
Helsingborg is a nice city to discover.

Excursion tips:

In the vicinity of First Camp Råå Vallar – Helsingborg, there are many nice excursion destinations. For example, you can visit Sofiero Castle, with its beautiful gardens, or Fredriksdal Museums and Gardens, which is an open-air museum with plantations, historic city quarters, animals, and theater. You can also take a boat trip to the island of Ven with the Råå boats or take a day trip by ferry to Helsingör in Denmark.

Good to know

If you are traveling with a motorhome, you can, if you wish, choose to park in the parking space outside the entrance, where the price is lower. Here, there is no electricity, but you can use toilets and showers, and it is possible to fill fresh water and empty gray and black water.

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2. First Camp Sibbarp – Malmö

Malmö

First Camp Sibbarp – Malmö offers a relaxed holiday feeling and a beautiful view of the Öresund Bridge. From the campsite, you can bike to central Malmö, which means you can combine the camping holiday with a big city experience.

From First Camp Sibbarp - Malmö you have a view of the Öresund Bridge.
From First Camp Sibbarp – Malmö you have a view of the Öresund Bridge. Copyright: Pincamp.de

Information about First Camp Sibbarp – Malmö

Address Strandgatan 101, 216 11 Limhamn
Telephone +46 40 15 51 65
E-mail malmo@firstcamp.se
Website First Camp Sibbarp – Malmö
Opening hours Year round
Fee From SEK 300
Toilet/Shower Shower
Washing machine Yes
Emptying gray water and chemical toilet Yes
Electricity Yes
Food service Yes
Dogs allowed? Yes
Reservation Yes
Wifi Yes (at the service center, reception, and bistro)
Specialties Adventure golf and entertainment

At First Camp Sibbarp – Malmö, you can stay in your own motorhome or caravan, alternatively in a cabin. At the campsite, there are three service houses, a shop that offers freshly baked rolls in the summer, and a bistro where you can have lunch or dinner, or perhaps treat the children to pancakes.

The campsite offers a lot of activities, so it’s hard to get bored during your holiday here. There is, among other things, a fantastic adventure golf course where family members can challenge each other. It is also possible to rent a bicycle or pedal car, and you can also take part in everything from a children’s club and outdoor exercise to evening entertainment. Additionally, there are several big cities and excursion destinations close to the campsite. In addition to discovering Malmö, you can make excursions to, for example, Lund, Copenhagen, or various natural areas.

First Camp Sibbarp - Malmö offers all the services you need, including a bistro.
First Camp Sibbarp – Malmö offers all the services you need, including a bistro. Copyright: Pincamp.de
First Camp Malmö - Sibbarp is a popular campsite in Skåne.
First Camp Malmö – Sibbarp is a popular campsite in Skåne. Copyright: Pincamp.de

Excursion tips:

If you want to visit the big city of Malmö, you can, for example, go to the cozy square Lilla Torg or pay a visit to the interesting Malmöhus castle. Or why not check out the slightly different “Disgusting Food Museum”? If you enjoy nature, don’t miss discovering Dalby Söderskog National Park, which is Sweden’s smallest national park, as well as Dalby Quarry, which offers a beautiful and different place for swimming.

Good to know

During high season, bus line 34 stops right by the campsite. During low season, the bus stops a short walk from it, in Sibbarp. The timetable is available at the campsite’s reception.

3. Ystad Camping

Ystad

Ystad Camping is a nice and scenic campsite, located right next to the sea, within cycling distance to the central town of Ystad. The campsite has both cabins and space for camping vehicles, as well as a shop and a pizzeria.

Ystad Camping is a large and green campsite.
Ystad Camping is a large and green campsite.

Information about Ystad Camping

Address Österleden 97, 271 60 Ystad
Telephone +46 411 192 70
E-mail info@ystadcamping.se
Website Ystad Camping
Opening hours Year round
Fee From SEK 270
Toilet/Shower Shower
Washing machine Yes
Emptying gray water and chemical toilet Yes
Electricity Yes
Food service Yes
Dogs allowed? Yes, but must be on leash
Reservation Yes
Wifi Yes
Specialties Scenic location in a nature reserve

Ystad Camping is a year-round campsite that is beautifully nestled in the nature reserve Sandskogen. Just 200 meters from the campsite, you will find a long and beautiful sandy beach, which has some charming little beach huts. Inside the camping area, you will find a pizzeria and by the beach, there is a kiosk and an ice cream bar, where you can order everything from hamburgers to waffles with jam and cream. At the beach, you will also find a nice mini golf course.

From Ystad Camping, it is not far to central Ystad, where you can stroll among its historic and picturesque half-timbered houses. If you like the books or films about Kurt Wallander, you can also take the chance to walk in Wallander’s footsteps, based on a written guide that you can get from the tourist office. Also, don’t miss all the cozy cafés and ice cream bars!

Right next to Ystad Camping, you will find a nice sandy beach.
Right next to Ystad Camping, you will find a nice sandy beach.
Ystad is a charming little town, full of half-timbered houses.
Ystad is a charming little town, full of half-timbered houses.

Excursion tips:

Not far from Ystad, you can see Ale’s stones, which is one of the largest and best-preserved ancient monuments of Sweden. The stone formation is magnificently located on a hill above the village of Kåseberga on the south coast of Österlen. The historic site is known to date to sometime between 500 and 1000 AD, but much else is still a mystery. When you have soaked up the history and the beauty of the place, you can settle down at an outdoor restaurant in Kåseberga to try fish and shellfish straight from the sea.

Good to know

The campsite offers both 24-hour camping and seasonal camping. During the high season, it is recommended to book a place well in advance, as the campsite is very popular.

4. Tobisviks Camping

Simrishamn

Tobisviks Camping is located on the beautiful coast of Österlen in south-eastern Skåne, about two kilometers north of Simrishamn. Here, you will find a holiday paradise where you can enjoy beautiful nature and proximity to the sea, while taking part in various activites at the campsite.

Tobisviks Camping is beautifully located by the sea. Copyright: Pincamp.de
Tobisviks Camping is beautifully located by the sea. Copyright: Pincamp.de

Information about Tobisviks Camping

Address Tobisvägen 38, 272 94 Simrishamn
Telephone +46 414 41 27 78
E-mail info@tobisvikscamping.se
Website Tobisviks Camping
Opening hours Year round
Fee From SEK 250/td>
Toilet/Shower Shower
Washing machine Yes
Emptying gray water and chemical toilet Yes
Electricity Yes
Food service No (but there are restaurants nearby)
Dogs allowed? Yes
Reservation Yes
Wifi Yes
Specialties Long and fine sandy beach

At Tobisviks Camping, you stay right next to the sea, where you will find a long and beautiful sandy beach. The campsite has plenty of places for motorhomes and caravans, as well as fresh service houses with kitchens and laundry facilities. For those who prefer standing on a slightly simpler pitch, that’s also offered.

There are plenty of different activities at the campsite, such as mini golf, volleyball and the possibility to rent a bicycle. In the summers, a children’s club, workouts, music quizzes, and many other activities are arranged. It is also possible to take the cute little camping train to the pleasant summer town of Simrishamn. During a camping holiday at Tobisviks Camping, you can also take the opportunity to discover more of Österlen, which is known for its beautiful nature. Here, there are several fine hiking and cycling trails, such as Österlenleden, which stretches from Nybostrand to Adrarum.

Tobisviks Camping has a nice reception with a shop.
Tobisviks Camping has a nice reception with a shop. Copyright: Pincamp.de
Right next to the campsite, there is a long, beautiful sandy beach.
Right next to the campsite, there is a long, beautiful sandy beach. Copyright: Pincamp.de

Excursion tips:

Tobisviks Camping is close to the medieval castle Glimmingehus, which is the best-preserved medieval castle in the Nordics. The castle began to be built at the end of the 15th century when Skåne belonged to Denmark. At that time, it was a very exclusive residence with everything from ‘modern’ technical solutions to an effective defense against invaders. Today, the castle, together with an associated museum, is open to tourists.

Good to know

In the summer, many different activities are arranged. Check the schedule on the campsite’s website to see what’s up.

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5. Falsterbo Camping & Resort

Falsterbo

Falsterbo Camping & Resort is a green and lovely campsite located right next to a fantastic beach with fine-grained sand. Here, you can enjoy nature, sun, and swimming, and the campsite has a wide range of different activities for children and adults.

Right next to the campsite, there is a long, beautiful sandy beach.
Right next to the campsite, there is a long, beautiful sandy beach. Copyright: Pincamp.de

Information about Falsterbo Camping & Resort

Address Reuterswärds väg 1, 239 42 Falsterbo
Telephone +46 40 602 40 20
E-mail info@falsterboresort.se
Website Falsterbo Resort
Opening hours Year round
Fee From SEK 250
Toilet/Shower Shower
Washing machine No
Emptying gray water and chemical toilet Yes
Electricity Yes
Food service Yes
Dogs allowed? Yes
Reservation Yes
Wifi Yes
Specialties Entertainment and workouts with Näset Bootcamp

Falsterbo Camping & Resort is a beautifully located campsite, just a few hundred meters from one of the finest beaches of Sweden. There are 354 camping pitches here, all of which are located on grass and are equipped with electricity and water. Nearby, there are fresh service houses with access to all the services you need, including laundry, a Camperclean machine, and a dog shower. There are plenty of options when it comes to where you want to stay with your motorhome or caravan, such as hard surfaces or grass.

The campsite has a bistro with a newly built glass veranda, where you can have lunch or dine à la carte. It is also possible to play mini golf and padel or to rent a bicycle to explore the nice areas around Skanör and Falsterbo. Nearby, there are several hiking and cycling trails, such as the National cycle trail of Sweden, Sydkustleden, Östersjöleden, and Skåneleden. During summer, various activities are also arranged for both children and adults, such as a children’s club, mini disco, and workouts.

Falsterbo Camping & Resort is a popular campsite.
Falsterbo Camping & Resort is a popular campsite. Copyright: Pincamp.de
Right next to the campsite you’ll find one of the most beautiful beaches in Sweden. Copyright: Pincamp.de
Right next to the campsite you’ll find one of the most beautiful beaches in Sweden. Copyright: Pincamp.de

Excursion tips:

Why not take a trip to the southernmost point of Sweden? Smygehuk is less than four kilometers from Falsterbo Camping & Resort. Here, you can photograph yourself at the viewpoint – 55 degrees, 20 minutes, 13 seconds. Here, there is also a port, eateries, ice cream, and craft shops.

Good to know

When the Falsterbo Horse Show is arranged, it can mean “after ride” and other loud activities in the area, which can possibly be perceived as disturbing – or seen as a fun thing that brings more life and movement.

6. Ivö Camping

Fälkinge

Ivö Camping is located on the island of Ivön in the lake Ivösjön, in the north-eastern part of Kristianstad municipality. The island and the campsite are reached by car ferry, and once you are here, you can enjoy a peaceful and scenic environment, while there both activities and attractions are being offered.

Ivö Camping is a green, nice campsite.
Ivö Camping is a green, nice campsite. Copyright: Pincamp.de

Information about Ivö Camping

Address Arkebiskopens väg 4, 291 68 Fjälkinge
Telephone +46 44 521 88
E-mail reception@ivo-camping.nu
Website Ivö Camping
Opening hours Year round
Fee From SEK 350
Toilet/Shower Shower
Washing machine Yes
Emptying gray water and chemical toilet Yes
Electricity Yes
Food service No
Dogs allowed? Yes
Reservation Yes
Wifi No
Specialties Sauna tub and the possibility to rent a boat

At Ivö Camping, there are around 130 places with electricity for motorhomes or caravans, as well as places for tents and a smaller number of cabins and caravans. In the area, there are also two accessible service buildings as well as a kiosk and yard for dogs. If you want something to do, besides sunbathing and swimming, there is, among other things, a sauna tub, mini golf, and the possibility to rent canoes, rowing boats, pedal boats with or without a slide, paddleboards, and bicycles.

It is also interesting to explore the island of Ivön. You can see the nature reserve Ivö Klack, which stretches 133 meters above sea level and offers a fantastic view. Here, there are excellent hiking trails, which go through ancient beach forests, and while learning more about the nature and geology of the area. On the island, you can also discover the special caves named “Ugnsmunnarna”. In addition, you can see Ivö church, the Bishop’s cellar, and Ivögården, with a restaurant and winery.

At Ivö Camping, you will find all the services you need, including a kiosk.
At Ivö Camping, you will find all the services you need, including a kiosk. Copyright: Pincamp.de
At Ivö Camping, there is a nice swimming area.
At Ivö Camping, there is a nice swimming area. Copyright: Pincamp.de

Excursion tips:

Not far from Ivösjön, you’ll find Bäckaskog castle, which has a long and interesting history. Here, there is a restaurant and a large, beautiful castle park, in which you may want to stroll. If you then want to continue the journey up north, you will find many nice campsites in Småland.

Good to know

To get to Ivön and the campsite, you take the car ferry Karna. The ferry runs between Barum and Ivön and services the lake around the clock. The crossing takes no more than seven minutes and offers a peaceful and pleasant trip.