Mercedes will showcase a new, more luxurious version of its Marco Polo camper at the Elmia Husvagn Husbil fair in Jönköping next weekend. The vehicle is described by Mercedes as a "glamping car," focusing on luxury and comfort rather than price. The four-seat Marco Polo, based on the V-Class, features swiveling seats, a pop-up aluminum roof with improved insulation, an awning, a kitchen, a convertible sofa for two, and LED lighting. All functions, including heating and the roof, are controlled via a control panel. Air suspension can level the vehicle on uneven ground. A more affordable entry-level model, the Marco Polo Horizon, seats seven and lacks a kitchen, costing nearly 200,000 SEK less. The price of the new model exceeds one million SEK.
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On September 10, Elmia in Jönköping will host a seminar titled 'Mobile Living as Destination Development', organized by the Swedish Caravan and Motorhome Industry Association (HRF). The event will discuss how campsites and motorhome parking areas can evolve from mere parking spots into strategic parts of destination infrastructure. HRF surveys show that 59% of Swedes have vacationed with a caravan or motorhome, with average family spending estimated at 1,087 Swedish kronor per overnight stay. The seminar is free, and journalists are invited to attend and request interviews.
The new version of the Mercedes-Benz Marco Polo will have its Swedish premiere at the Elmia Husvagn Husbil show from September 9-13. The model features a new pop-up roof made of lightweight aluminum with improved insulation and an extra 10 cm of headroom, adjustable LED lighting, and a skylight. A new sound system with eight speakers and a subwoofer is also included, controlled via Mercedes-Benz Advanced Control. The new Marco Polo starts at SEK 1,014,500, while the entry-level Marco Polo Horizon starts at SEK 817,375.
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Emma Nissen, a resident of Norrtälje, has written to the local newspaper highlighting the lack of designated motorhome parking in the town center. She notes that other coastal towns have such facilities, but Norrtälje does not. Nissen suggests creating parking at Kärleksudden, near the new guest harbor, and by the music school, pointing out that motorhome owners are willing to pay 250–500 SEK per night and benefit local businesses.
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Sweden saw a record year for camping in 2025 with 17.3 million guest nights, according to Svensk Camping. Demand continues to grow, and new transport links like the Fehmarn Belt tunnel could boost tourist flows by up to 150% by 2040. Visita urges clear rules for pitches and competition to prevent municipalities from undermining private operators.
According to the Swedish Caravan and Motorhome Industry Association, new motorhome registrations in Sweden rose by more than 50% in the first eight months of 2026 compared with the same period last year. The leading brands are Adria, Pilote and Bürstner, with a combined market share of 25%. Bürstner nearly tripled its registrations in a year, while Knaus saw a 10% decline. Caravan registrations also increased, but by only 5%.
A motorhome caught fire at the quarry on Kinnekulle in Götene municipality yesterday afternoon. The alarm was received by SOS Alarm at 13:30. When firefighters arrived, the motorhome was fully engulfed in flames. No injuries were reported. Police were called to investigate the cause of the fire and whether a crime may have been committed.
Ulrika Ihala, 51, from Borlänge, Sweden, left behind a permanent home and job after years of stress and mental health issues. She now works as a substitute teacher, lectures on high sensitivity, and lives in a self-built motorhome.
In Karlstad, a motorhome got stuck under a railway bridge. All tires were flat. The incident occurred in the city; details are being clarified.
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In Jan–Aug 2026, Sweden registered 4,834 motorhomes (+50.4% vs 2025) and 1,067 caravans (−4.6%). Growth partly linked to Euro 6 rules.
In Hallsberg, near Pålsboda, 29-year-old carpenter Henrik Szoholl has converted a motorhome to suit the needs of adventurers. The project was supported by Dometic, which supplied most of the accessories. Henrik previously converted a school bus.
At 17:38, emergency services received a report of a motorhome or caravan on fire on Rastvallavägen in Bor. Fire crews responded to the scene.
At the Düsseldorf trade fair, Volkner Mobil presented the Performance S motorhome on a Volvo chassis, which became the most expensive in Europe. The 12-meter, 18-ton model features a 500-hp diesel engine, a hydraulic platform for a sports car (e.g., Porsche 911), a 10-meter slide-out section, Miele appliances, a Burmester sound system, a 50 kWh battery, and water/waste tanks. The show model costs €2,260,000; with a Porsche, €2,460,000.
First Camp Vadstena, located by Lake Vättern, has decided to keep part of its campsite and cabins open during the winter season. The move comes as the first peak season ends. The campsite will offer pitches for caravans and motorhomes, winterized cabins for booking, and a winter season option for seasonal guests, according to destination manager Fredrik Wiman. Last winter, corporate guests already rented the winterized cabins.
Police have received a report of a burglary in the Långemåla area, in Mönsterås municipality. Between 10 a.m. on Wednesday, August 26, and midnight the following day, someone forced open a caravan door and window, causing damage to both. The owner found the caravan in disarray and items missing. As of Friday morning, no inventory of stolen goods had been provided, so it is unclear what was taken.
Volkswagen has shown a fully electric version of the California camper, built on the ID.Buzz electric van. The new model, called ID.California Cruise, features a 120 cm wide bed for two with a newly developed mattress, ventilation grilles in the front side windows, blackout curtains for windows and panoramic roof, plus two camping chairs and a table. Unlike larger motorhomes, it lacks a kitchen and toilet, but includes a control unit for lighting and comfort functions, and V2L capability to power external devices. Sales begin later this autumn, with deliveries early next year; prices are not yet announced.
In Ystad, motorhome owners said the parking rules at the wastewater treatment plant are clear and most people follow them. Returning visitor Gert Weberg from Sölvesborg noted that the situation has improved compared to before. Christian and Nina Steppe, who are on a three-week trip through Sweden, also said they feel welcome.
The county administrative board has revoked the permit for 23 motorhome pitches in Björkenäs, near Pukavik. The municipality's business committee had earlier approved the project, but the authority found it to conflict with shoreline protection regulations.
Västra Götalands Husvagnsskrot, a company specializing in dismantling caravans, has been declared bankrupt by the Gothenburg court. The trustee, Susanne Wiklund, announced a sale of a huge inventory of spare parts and numerous old caravans. The bankruptcy follows a debt dispute with recycling firm Skrotfrag AB, which filed the petition in early summer. Caravan owners can expect to buy spare parts at reduced prices soon.