Road Genius compares campervan rentals across Sweden so you can see prices, vehicle sizes and supplier ratings in one place. Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö and Kiruna are common pick-up locations that give quick access to coastal routes, forest roads and the Arctic circle. Sweden's broad "Right of Public Access" (Allemansrätten) allows you to enjoy nature, but RVs must follow signed restrictions and avoid private land.
Period | Average high temperature (°C │ °F) | Recommended? |
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Winter (Dec–Feb) | −1 │ 30 | Only for winter sports or northern lights |
Spring (Mar–May) | 5–15 │ 41–59 | Quiet roads, cold nights |
Summer (Jun–Aug) | 20 │ 68 | Peak season, long daylight hours |
Autumn (Sep–Nov) | 4–10 │ 39–50 | Beautiful forests, early snow in the north |
Motorways have 110 km/h (68 mph) speed limits. Rural roads often have 80 km/h (50 mph) limits.
Winter tires are required 1 December–31 March when roads are icy or snowy.
Headlights must be on 24 hours a day.
Stockholm and Gothenburg charge congestion tax automatically. The rental company will send you the bill later.
Sweden has a very low 0.02% BAC drink-drive limit.
Watch for moose and reindeer, especially at dawn and dusk on forest roads.
Place | Services | Advantages | Disadvantages |
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First Camp City-Stockholm, Bredäng | Full services | Train to city center, lakeside beach, accepts vehicles up to 10 m | Higher price, book 6+ months ahead in summer |
Långsjöns Camping, Småland | Water and electricity | Quiet lake for swimming, family play areas, can book specific pitches | Limited gray-water disposal |
Sälenfjällens Camping, Dalarna | Full services | Year-round skiing or hiking base, grocery store nearby | Mountain weather changes quickly |
Skuleskogen NP Entré Syd car park | No services | Free overnight parking, trailhead into High Coast UNESCO area | No toilets after visitor center closes, few flat spots |
Vildmarksvägen roadside parking areas | No services | Beautiful wilderness, free under Right of Public Access, room for any vehicle length | No services, snow blocks road until mid-June |
Many towns have marked "Ställplats" (motorhome service areas) with electricity, drinking water and waste disposal for 100–200 SEK.
Municipal recycling centers accept gray and black water. They are open on weekdays - check local opening hours.
Right of Public Access (Allemansrätten) allows 1-night stays on unfarmed land if you park 150 meters (500 feet) from the nearest house and stay on existing tracks.
Mosquitoes are worst June–August near lakes. Bring insect repellent and netting.
Credit and debit cards work almost everywhere. Many fuel pumps accept cards only after 8:00 PM.
Emergency phone number is 112 for police, fire and medical emergencies.