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German Foreign Office warns campers of thefts and attacks in Sweden

09.06.2026 13:56 2 min 4 sources
t-online DEU + 3 more
German Foreign Office warns campers of thefts and attacks in Sweden
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In Brief

The German Foreign Office has updated its travel advice for Sweden, warning of increased thefts and attacks on motorhome and caravan owners, even at guarded campsites. High-risk areas include southern and western regions, such as Malmö, Trelleborg, and Gothenburg, as well as the E6 highway.

The German Foreign Office has issued a warning for tourists traveling through Sweden in motorhomes and caravans. The authority reports that thefts and attacks on owners of such vehicles occur "not infrequently even at official campsites."

High-risk regions

Incidents are particularly frequent in the southern and western regions of the country, including:

  • Malmö and Trelleborg (port cities)
  • Gothenburg and its surroundings
  • The E6 highway

According to an Austrian source, around 15 such incidents were recorded in the Gothenburg area alone in August 2025.

Recommendations for tourists

The German Foreign Office advises:

  • choosing guarded parking lots and campsites
  • additionally locking the vehicle
  • not leaving valuables in sight
  • storing documents separately

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German Foreign Office warns tourists about thefts from motorhomes in Sweden

09.06.2026 t-online DEU Original source

German Foreign Office warns of thefts and attacks on tourists in Sweden

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German Foreign Office warns campers of attacks and burglaries in Sweden

01.06.2026 PROMOBIL DEU Original source

German Foreign Office warns of thefts and attacks on tourists in Sweden

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The German Foreign Office has updated its security section for Sweden, noting that car break-ins and attacks on motorhome and caravan owners are not uncommon, even on official campsites. This is not a travel warning but a routine update to standard travel advice. Specific regions mentioned in media reports are not included in the official document.

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