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Many caravans and motorhomes are lined up in the parking lots of Birsta, Sweden. For some, the area is a stop for a meal; for others, an overnight spot. Travelers cite Birsta as a recurring stop on the route through Norrland.
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Many caravans and motorhomes are lined up in the parking lots of Birsta, Sweden. For some, the area is a stop for a meal; for others, an overnight spo...
Many caravans and motorhomes are lined up in the parking lots of Birsta, Sweden. For some, the area is a stop for a meal; for others, an overnight spot. Travelers cite Birsta as a recurring stop on the route through Norrland.
Updated: 25.07.2026
Super 95
$1.66 /l
SEK16.10 · €1.46/l
92 of 140
pricier than 65% of countries
Super Plus 98
$1.80 /l
SEK17.42 · €1.58/l
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pricier than 61% of countries
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$2.02 /l
SEK19.60 · €1.78/l
113 of 141
pricier than 79% of countries
E85
$1.59 /l
SEK15.44 · €1.40/l
5 of 6
pricier than 67% of countries
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