Road Genius compares campervan rentals from many suppliers so you can choose the right vehicle for exploring Stockholm and the wider Mälaren archipelago. Arlanda Airport is the main arrival hub for international travelers. Peak daylight in midsummer can reach 18 hours, while winter roads require extra care.
Period | Avg High (°C │ °F) | Good to visit? |
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Dec–Feb | 0 │ 32 | No – short daylight, icy roads |
Mar–May | 8 │ 46 | Maybe – cool but blooming |
Jun–Aug | 22 │ 72 | Yes – warm, long days |
Sep–Nov | 9 │ 48 | Maybe – colorful but wet |
City roads usually have a 50 km/h │ 30 mph speed limit while main highways are 110 km/h │ 68 mph unless signs show otherwise.
Dipped headlights must stay on 24 hours a day in all seasons.
Winter tires are mandatory 1 Dec–31 Mar when winter conditions exist; many rentals include these.
Entering central Stockholm requires the congestion tax (trängselskatt). Cameras record the license plate and the rental company passes the cost to you.
The alcohol limit is 0.02% BAC; roadside checks are common.
Watch for moose and deer, especially at dawn and dusk on forest roads like the E4 and Road 73.
Place | Hook-ups | Pros | Cons |
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First Camp City Stockholm – Bredäng | Full | 10 min walk to metro, lakeside beach, vehicles up to 10.5 m │ 35 ft | Books out June–Aug, some road noise |
Långholmen Husbilscamping | Water+Electric | Walk or cycle to Old Town, island setting | Max length 7 m, no gray-water dump |
Rösjöbadens Camping (Sollentuna) | Full | Lake swimming, family friendly, forest trails | 25 min drive to city, soft ground after rain |
Ställplats Nacka Strand | None | Close to ferries into center, pay-by-app, 24 hour stay | No hook-ups, limited spaces |
Highway Rest Areas ("Rastplats") | None | Free overnight stop, toilets, OK for any vehicle length | Stay limited to 24 hours, road noise |
Many parking lots ban overnight stays between 22:00 and 06:00; signs read "Nattparkering förbjuden".
Ferries to the outer islands take vehicles only on selected routes; book well ahead in summer.
Emergency number is 112 and works nationwide.
Black ice can appear even in April; keep a larger stopping distance than usual.