Visit Stockholm with a motorhome, caravan, or campervan

Stockholm is a beautiful capital, surrounded by water, hundreds of islands, and tranquil nature. When visiting the city in the summer, it’s popular to go on boat trips both in the central parts of the city and in the surrounding archipelago. In Stockholm, there is also a large selection of museums, attractions, restaurants, and other forms of entertainment.

If you are traveling with a camping vehicle, there are many different possibilities for camping in Stockholm and in the surrounding area. There are a number of campsites and pitches that are more or less centrally located, acting as splendid starting points for all your activities. From many of the campsites, you can easily reach new parts of the city and its surroundings with municipal means of transport. In this article, you will find tips on nice campsites and pitches in and around Stockholm.

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Sightseeing in Stockholm

There are many attractions in Stockholm. You might want to discover some popular neighborhoods, such as Gamla stan, Östermalm, and Södermalm? Alternatively, why not check out some of the most impressive royal castles in the city? Let’s have a look at some suggestions for ten attractions in Stockholm that you don’t want to miss.

1. Old Town
2. The Royal Palace
3. Strandvägen
4. Hallwylska Museum
5. Djurgården
6. Stockholm City Hall
7. Södermalm, with Fjällgatan and Monteliusvägen
8. Skeppsholmen
9. Drottningholm Castle
10. The royal ship Vasa at the Vasa Museum

Things to do in Stockholm

In addition to the must-visit attractions in Stockholm, many of which we just presented, there are a lot of other nice things to do. The capital of Sweden is a city surrounded by water, so don’t miss experiencing the city from that nice perspective. There are also many exciting museums and other fun activities. Now, let’s dive into some other suggestions for ten things to do in Stockholm on your holidays here.

1. Ride the amphibious Ocean Bus
2. Meet Nordic animals at the open-air museum Skansen
3. Have fun at Gröna Lund amusement park
4. Learn about the Viking Age at the Viking Museum
5. Go on a boat trip in the Stockholm archipelago
6. See photographic art at the museum Fotografiska
7. Get nostalgic at the ABBA museum
8. Have a coffee at the traditional cafe Vetekatten
9. Enjoy spa at Sturebadet or Centralbadet
10. Rent a canoe and paddle through town

Campsites around Stockholm

When visiting Stockholm with your motorhome or caravan, you’ll have several options when it comes to staying overnight, both very close to the city center and a bit further out in the suburbs. That being said, let’s have a look at some nice campsites located around Stockholm.

1. First Camp City – Stockholm

First Camp City – Stockholm is a slightly smaller campsite, beautifully situated by the Flatens nature reserve and Flatensjön, on the south side of the capital. Here, you live close to nature, surrounded by both the forest and the beach. At the same time, you have an excellent starting point, from which to discover the great city of Stockholm.

Information about First Camp City – Stockholm

First Camp City – Stockholm offers all the services you need during a camping holiday. Here, you can conveniently come with your motorhome, caravan, or tent, and there are two service houses. During the summer season, there is also a staffed reception and a kiosk. The campsite is nicely located by a sandy beach with a nice swimming area with, and you will also find a playground, mini golf course, outdoor gym, and padel court. In addition, the campsite is surrounded by beautiful nature, where you have the opportunity to go on hiking or biking tours.

If you’re staying at First Camp City – Stockholm and want to visit the city center, you can easily take the bus, which leaves a few hundred meters from the campsite and go to Skarpnäck. From there, you can continue by metro to enter the central parts of the capital. If you prefer to stand on a simpler pitch, you can instead choose “Ställplats Stockholm”, which is adjacent to the campsite and is open 24 hours a day, all year round.

2. Vaxholms Camping

Vaxholms Camping is beautifully located in the Stockholm archipelago. Here, you can immerse your soul in peace and tranquility, and for example enjoy some padel, yoga, SUP, or sauna. From the campsite, it is close to Vaxholm, which is often called the capital of the archipelago, and you can also get to the capital with the charming Vaxholm boats.

Information about Vaxholms Camping

At Vaxholms Camping, there are places for around 100 motorhomes and caravans, of which all are equipped with electricity. In addition, there are places for tents and newly renovated cabins with a nice location in nature. At the camping area, there is a service house with, among other things, toilets and showers, and you also have access to washing stations.

The campsite is located right next to a lovely natural area where you can walk, and there is also a fine sandy beach that is perfect for sunbathing and swimming. Those who want to get active will find, among other things, opportunities for padel, yoga, stand-up paddle board (SUP), mini golf, and boules. Those who want to make excursions can discover the lovely city of Vaxholm, or get to the capital by boat. In that way, you not only get to experience Stockholm, but also the Stockholm archipelago from the water.

3. Bredäng Camping

Bredäng Camping is beautifully located by the Sätraskogen nature reserve, just southwest of central Stockholm. Here, you’ll be met by a fine sandy beach with a jumping tower and bathing jetty, and for those who like to bike, it is possible to take the bike all the way into the city center of Stockholm.

Information about Bredäng Camping

Bredäng Camping offers pitched on grass, as well as nice service houses and a restaurant with a serving permit. The campsite is relatively close to Stockholm, while you have access to both a natural area through the Sätraskogen nature reserve, and a swimming beach at Mälarhöjdsbadet. In addition, there is a playground, and nearby, you will find mini golf, disco golf, an outdoor gym, and a swimming pool, as well as large shopping complexes such as IKEA and Heron City.

During summer, a regular steamboat runs from Mälarhöjdsbadet’s jetty to Stockholm City Hall or Drottningholm Palace. You can also easily get to the city center by subway, as the nearest station is approximately 700 meters from the campsite. There is, as previously mentioned, also the option of biking to the city center. It is a distance of approximately 8 kilometers to get to Hornstull on Södermalm in Stockholm and 9.6 kilometers to Slussen in central Stockholm.

4. Swecamp Flottsbro

Swecamp Flottsbro is scenically located by Albysjön in Huddinge, southwest of central Stockholm. Here. you can engage in various outdoor activities, while also having the opportunity to visit the capital.

Information om Swecamp Flottsbro

At Swecamp Flottsbro, there are pitches for caravans and motor homes, as well as for tents. You also have the possibility to rent a cabin. There are two service buildings, one at each end of the campsite, where you have access to, among other things, toilets, showers, a family shower, changing rooms, a laundry room, a kitchen, and latrine emptying. In summer, an outdoor kitchen is also available.

Many of those visiting Swecamp Flottsbro do so in order to maximize the opportunities for outdoor life. Here, you’ll find the highest ski slope in the county (not country, as that’s found in Åre in the north, but the highest in Stockholm County). In the summer, you can use the slope, and its surroundings, for mountain bike tours. It is also possible to hike, swim, paddle in a beautiful canal, or try different sports such as beach volleyball, mini golf, and frisbee golf. There is also a restaurant where you can sit down for a bite to eat or a glass of wine. If you want to get into central Stockholm, it is possible to do so by bus and commuter train.

Pitches for motorhomes, caravans, and tents in Stockholm

Time to look at some tips on a number of pitches with great locations for visiting Stockholm.

1. Ställplats Stockholm

Ställplats Stockholm is a year-round unmanned camping site located adjacent to First Camp City – Stockholm in Skarpnäck. The campsite is beautifully located in the Flatens nature reserve, close to both the forest and the swimming beach at Flatensjön.

Information about Ställplats Stockholm

Ställplats Stockholm is suitable for those who want to stay close to nature with their motorhome and at the same time have the opportunity to get into the city center of Stockholm. At the parking lot, there is a payment station where you check in and pay for your stay on your own. This autonomy is greatly appreciated by some. After you have paid, you will receive a key card that gives access to service at the pitch. Here, there is room for motorhomes whose lengths are at a maximum of 16 meters. If you are traveling with a caravan, you are instead welcome to the campsite First Camp City – Stockholm.

At the pitch, there is access to a service house with toilets and showers, an emptying station, and a garbage disposal, and you can also choose to pay for electricity. In the immediate area, you can bike, hike, and swim, and there are also areas where you can climb. If you want to get into central Stockholm, you will find a bus stop about 250 meters from the parking lot.

2. Långholmen’s motorhome camping

Långholmen’s motorhome camping is a central parking space in Stockholm for motorhomes and caravans, open during the summer months. This location can serve as an excellent starting point for a city weekend.

Information about Långholmen’s motorhome camping

Långholmen’s motorhome camping and the adjacent Tantolunden’s motorhome camping belong to “Husbil Stockholm” (meaning “Motorhome Stockholm”), which offers central pitches in the Swedish capital. Långholmen motorhome camping is located on Långholmen in central Stockholm and is open during the summer months. The campsite has 77 spots for motorhomes and camper vans on hard ground, as well as service in the form of reception, toilets, and showers. Here, you do also have the possibility to fill up fresh water and empty gray and black water.

With Långholmen’s motorhome camping as a starting point, you can walk along Söder Mälarstrand and enjoy the view of Riddarfjärden. You can also easily get to central Stockholm by bicycle or municipal transport. Within close distance, you have access to everything the capital has to offer in the form of attractions, museums, restaurants, and entertainment.

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3. Tantolunden’s motorhome camping

Tantolunden’s motorhome camping is a central pitch for motorhomes and campervans in Stockholm, which is open all year round. It serves as an excellent starting point for visiting the capital.

Information about Tantolunden’s motorhome camping

As noted above, Tantolunden’s motorhome camping belongs, just as Långholmen’s motorhome camping, to “Husbil Stockholm”, which provides central pitches in the Swedish capital. Tantolunden’s motorhome camping is located on Södermalm in central Stockholm and is open all year round. At the campsite, there are 14 places for motorhomes as well as services in the form of toilets and showers. You may also fill fresh water and empty gray and black water.

The campsite, which is located next to the green and lush Tantolunden, is an excellent location for visiting Stockholm, and is within easy cycling distance to visit the city centre. In addition, you have both a subway station and a commuter train station a few hundred meters away. While being in the city, you have access to attractions, museums, restaurants, shopping, events, and other forms of entertainment, and when you are back at the campsite, you can enjoy the peace and greenery.

FAQ about camping in Stockholm

Can I park my RV/campervan in town?

You’re free to park your RV or campervan in Stockholm as long as you follow local parking rules and pay any applicable parking fees. Please note that it can be very difficult to find a free space in the city center though, especially if you have a larger vehicle.

How many days do I need in Stockholm?

There is a lot to see and experience in Stockholm, so please set aside at least one long weekend for your Stockholm visit. You can of course also choose to stay longer. You will not be bored!

Is Stockholm expensive?

In Stockholm, prices are slightly higher than in other parts of the country. In addition, the prices are generally higher than in many other European cities, but lower than in, for example, Copenhagen and Oslo.

Are there campsites near Stockholm?

There are several campsites that are more or less close to Stockholm, and in addition to those ones, there are some pitches with relatively central locations. Something that is worth keeping in mind is that the municipal transport is well-developed in Stockholm, so even if the campsite is a bit far away from the city center, you can often get to the center by commuter train, bus, or subway in a convenient way. Here, you will find a list of campsites and pitches near Stockholm:

1. First Camp City – Stockholm (Skarpnäck)
2. Vaxholms Camping (Vaxholm)
3. Bredäng Camping (Skärholmen)
4. Swecamp Flottsbro (Tullinge)
5. Ställplats Stockholm (Skarpnäck)
6. Långholmen’s motorhome camping (Stockholm)
7. Tantolunden’s motorhome camping (Stockholm)
8. Ängby Camping (Bromma)
9. Siggesta Gård (Värmdö)
10. Camping Rösjöbaden (Sollentuna)
11. First Camp Nickstabadet – Nynäshamn (Nynäshamn)

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