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Shortage of motorhome parking in Värmland: Harald and Eva ended up in Filipstad

30.07.2026 18:00 1 min 1 source

Filipstads Tidning SWE

Shortage of motorhome parking in Värmland: Harald and Eva ended up in Filipstad — © Maja Kuljunlahti

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.

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Shortage of motorhome parking in Värmland: Harald and Eva ended up in Filipstad

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 ...

30.07.2026 Filipstads Tidning SWE Original source

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