German Foreign Office warns of thefts in Swedish campsites

On the E4 highway in Hudiksvall, Sweden, a car towing a caravan crashed into the central barrier, tearing down about 50 meters of cable barrier. The driver, a woman in her 40s, continued for another kilometer before stopping. Police found she lacked the proper license for the combination. She is now suspected of illegal driving, and the entire rig was towed.

On June 25 in Hudiksvall, a car towing a caravan tore down 50 meters of the median barrier on the E4 highway. The driver lacked the required license for the caravan and is now suspected of unauthorized driving.

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The owner of a campsite in Torsby (Sweden) stated that the growing popularity of free camping (fricamping) is undermining the business. According to him, more motorhome and camper van owners use campsite facilities (water, toilet, shower) but sleep for free in nature. Industry representatives demand changes, noting that Sweden is not a 'free country'.

New motorhome registrations in Sweden reached 2,439 units from January to May 2026, a 56% increase compared to 1,561 in the same period of 2025. This follows a 39% rise in 2025, when over 3,700 vehicles were sold. The growth is partly attributed to the abolition of the higher vehicle tax for motorhomes in February 2025. Västra Götaland remains the largest county for registrations (about 20%), while Jönköping saw the strongest growth (+104%).

Leonore, 37, and David Cortes Holmström, 45, renovated an old 1990s caravan after a nightmare renovation of their dream house. The caravan is used for summer staycation and is part of their goal for a simpler, more balanced life.