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In April 2026, 854 motorhomes were registered in Sweden, compared with 609 in April 2025. So far in 2026, 1,887 motorhomes have been registered, a 61.6% increase from 1,168 in the same period last year, according to industry statistics. Owners report difficulty finding overnight spots, with one saying you must arrive by 9 a.m. to secure a place.
According to a survey by Svensk Camping, bookings for the current season are ahead of the record year 2025. Nearly every second member company reports improved booking levels and strong demand from both Swedish and international guests. Mikael Andersson, chairman of the Caravan Club of Sweden's Södermanland section, was met at the campsite in Löt, Strängnäs, where he was serving as camp host.
According to the Swedish Caravan and Motorhome Association (HRF), new motorhome registrations in Sweden increased by 46% in 2025 compared to 2024, while caravan registrations declined. The country has about 425,000 registered caravans and around 300,000 motorhomes. HRF chairman Per Nilsson attributes the shift to a European trend of people wanting to move around more, finding motorhomes more convenient. Magnus Hartwall, who has tried both, prefers a caravan because driving a motorhome caused rattling noises from cupboards.
Camping owners in Sweden have filed a complaint against municipal parking areas for motorhomes, claiming they create unfair competition. They argue that under the new law, these municipal sites offer services at prices that private campsites cannot match. The complaint seeks to remove or alter the operation of these parking areas.
Hans and Robert Jakobsson from Katrineholm have converted a 2003 Scania bus into a motorhome over 18 meters long, likely the longest in Europe. Listed for 1.2 million Swedish kronor, it features 16 solar panels of 250 W each, an induction hob, a washing machine, and air heating. In Sweden, it can be driven with a B-class license issued before 1996, but a bus license is required abroad.
The Swedish government has sent out for consultation a proposal to increase the maximum speed for passenger cars towing caravans or trailers from 80 to 100 km/h. The change, which could take effect on March 1, would require vehicles to meet the Tempo-100 standard, including technical inspection and specific requirements for tires and braking systems.
The number of newly registered motorhomes in Sweden has doubled in two years, putting pressure on parking in Kristinehamn. The manager of the guest harbour, Tommy Gustavsson, said the sites have been full for a long time, and 25–50 motorhomes are turned away daily. The municipality is open to establishing more parking areas.
Johan Engström, Secretary General of Naturturismföretagen, after a two-week motorhome trip along the coasts of Halland and Skåne, stated that Sweden does not have a general problem of overtourism. He argues that tourism is strong but unevenly distributed: a few places are crowded, while many others are too sparse. The problem, he says, is not primarily too many tourists, but too little management, organization, and refinement. Engström calls for developing tourism through quality and added value rather than increasing visitor numbers, and emphasizes the need for attractive, bookable motorhome parking areas.
Rally driver Oliver Solberg discussed his tradition of traveling by motorhome with his fiancée Chloe to World Championship events in Estonia and Finland. He offered five tips for motorhome trips, including vehicle preparation, route selection, and safe driving. Solberg also noted that after second-place finishes in Estonia and Finland, he has seen the benefits of a calmer approach to racing.
Rally driver Oliver Solberg, preparing for World Championship rounds in Estonia and Finland, travels in a large and heavy motorhome. He shared five tips for drivers of such vehicles, including preparing for the trip, checking the technical condition, choosing a route, and driving safely. Solberg also noted that he finished second in Estonia and Finland, winning the final two stages in Estonia and setting the fastest time on Sunday in Finland.
One of the world's longest caravans, Black Beast, has been on the market for over a year without finding a buyer. The 14-meter Polar Glacier 14 m trailer from 2008, featuring a sauna, underfloor heating, and a fully equipped kitchen, is priced at around 3.1 million crowns. Owner Sven-Åke Eriksson from Filipstad acquired it in exchange for a boat and is now selling due to lack of time for all his vehicles.
This summer, demand for motorhome pitches in Motala and Vadstena has been consistently high, with many tourists forced to turn away due to full capacity. Rental providers report that pitches are fully booked every day.
Germany's Foreign Office has updated its travel advice for Sweden, noting that break-ins and robberies targeting motorhome and caravan owners are no longer rare, even on official campsites. In August 2025, 15 incidents were recorded in the Gothenburg region. The office recommends storing digital copies of documents, avoiding cash, staying at guarded campsites, and securing vehicles with additional locks.
In Sweden, an enthusiast converted a Volvo V70 estate into a compact caravan towed by a 2003 Volvo XC70. The body was shortened, the front section removed, and a double bed installed inside. The unusual rig has drawn attention on social media and received positive comments.
A resident of Lekeberg wants new parking rules at the Leken beach after motorhomes took up several spots during the summer. The municipality says it will take the comments into account for the next season.
In July 2026, Sweden registered 819 new motorhomes, up 52% year-on-year. Seven-month total reached 4,346 (+54.2%). HRF attributes growth to technical registrations under new EU rules.
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Swedish registrations of new motorhomes rose 54.2% in seven months. Writer Alex Schulman announced he is buying a motorhome to follow the sun.
A camper van based on the Ram ProMaster, with an interior styled after a French baroque palace, has been listed for sale in the US. The living area features gold-plated fittings, lace curtains, four kitchen taps, and a composting toilet. Technical equipment includes 12 solar panels, four LFP batteries totaling 680 Ah, air conditioning, a diesel heater, and a shower with a 75-liter fresh water tank. The asking price is $35,000.
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.
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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.
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