Rise in motorhome travel causes parking shortages

In July, 819 motorhomes were newly registered in Sweden, up from 539 in July 2025, according to industry statistics from the Swedish Caravan and Motorhome Industry Association (HRF). So far this year, 4,346 motorhomes have been registered, an increase of 54.2% compared to the same period last year. Caravan registrations in July totaled 135, down from 144 a year earlier, and 967 so far this year, a decrease of 2.9%. HRF says both motorhome and caravan statistics continue to be affected by technical registrations ahead of new EU rules, meaning the actual market development is weaker than the registration figures suggest.

Swedish registrations of new motorhomes rose 54.2% in seven months. Writer Alex Schulman announced he is buying a motorhome to follow the sun.

Himmelstalund camping in Norrköping, once named one of Sweden's worst campsites, was closed under the previous political leadership. The current coalition 'Kvartetten' upheld the decision. Now the old site has been renovated, offering 62 pitches for motorhomes and caravans at 200 kronor per night. Services are limited, but electricity is available, and from April 15 to October 15, a service station provides grey water disposal and toilet emptying.

During a storm at Ängsjön campsite, lightning hit near Viktoria Edlund, sending current through her body. She was not seriously hurt, but hail damaged roofs and caravans.

The Swedish Enforcement Authority (Kronofogden) is selling a converted Saab 9000 CDT from 1991, registered as a light truck, at an executive auction. The vehicle features a 3.6-meter-long and 2.1-meter-wide cargo bed with a detachable living module containing seating and sleeping areas. The starting price is 25,000 Swedish kronor, with a reserve price of 40,000 kronor. The car has not passed inspection since September 2023, was not started before the sale, and shows interior damage and a flat tire. As of the report, no bids had been placed.

The number of motorhomes is increasing in Sweden and the rest of Europe, leading to a shortage of parking spaces in Värmland. According to statistics from the Swedish Caravan and Motorhome Industry Association, just over a thousand new motorhomes have been registered in Sweden since last year. Harald and Eva Slyngstad, passing through on their way home to Kristiansand, prefer small towns for parking.