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The Alm family from Boxholm, Sweden, is planning their summer caravan holiday. Departure is set for June 17. The route is not yet fixed, but ice cream and warm weather are mandatory. Fifteen-year-old Elmer expressed interest in visiting the Trulli houses in southern Italy. The family's travels are documented on Instagram, where they have thousands of followers.
At Happy farm near Källby, Sweden, along road 44, motorhome pitches, a waffle café, play areas, and a petting zoo are now available. Owners Ulf and Vanessa Karlsson describe the venture as their vacation. The site draws visitors from near and far.
A campsite in Borås, Sweden, has reached its maximum occupancy. Motorhome and caravan owners have occupied all available pitches, leading to overcrowding. The surge is attributed to the growing popularity of mobile leisure travel in the area.
On Friday afternoon, rescue services responded to a report of a motorhome emitting smoke. The call came in just before 3:00 PM from drivers on the E4 between Måttsund and Gäddvik. Upon arrival, rescuers found no fire; the vehicle was stopped and inspected.
In Timmernabben, Sweden, between 5:00 PM on June 2 and 1:45 PM on June 3, 2026, the door lock of a parked motorhome was damaged. The interior was found in disarray, but no theft has been confirmed. The incident is classified as vandalism, with a possible attempted burglary. The victim is an 85-year-old man.
A motorhome and an A-tractor collided on highway 23 south of Linköping on Thursday afternoon. The road was blocked. No details on casualties have been released.
Toca Västkusten AB was registered on June 3 in Billdal, Kungsbacka municipality. The share capital is 25,000 SEK. The board member is Tobias Caskie, 52. The company will broker and sell boats, motorhomes, caravans, cars, motorcycles and accessories, as well as charter, winter storage, service and repair, and organize events in maritime, vehicle and culture sectors.
Emergency services responded to a fire at a campsite adjacent to the Sweden Rock festival. The blaze broke out in a caravan parked in the visitor area. No injuries have been reported.
A caravan with an annex was completely destroyed by fire at Bönnäset camping in Eda municipality, Sweden. The blaze spread to nearby units and forced the relocation of gas cylinders. A municipal inspection report had previously flagged overcrowding and excessive extensions as fire hazards at the site.
A Swedish court sentenced a woman to one year in prison for aggravated animal cruelty. The case involved seven dogs kept in a caravan at a campsite in Piteå. During an inspection in November 2024, six of the seven dogs were found in poor condition, including severe emaciation and pain. The woman denied guilt, claiming she was helping aggressive dogs, but the court ruled the living conditions unsuitable.
The municipal council of Värnamo, Sweden, has approved a proposal to expand parking infrastructure for motorhomes. The plan encourages private operators to establish new sites, while the municipality will not run camping facilities itself. The decision follows a survey showing growing demand and issues with unauthorized parking at recreational areas.
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In the early hours of Wednesday, a caravan was completely destroyed by fire near Kjula, east of Eskilstuna. The cause is unknown.
The Halle and Hunneberg destination with Bergagården has invested in motorhome parking spots but prohibits caravans. CEO Robert Stenberg explained that the decision is not theirs but follows regulations from the Västra Götaland County Administrative Board, which has banned caravans on the plateaus for decades. The land is owned by Sveaskog, and the parking area by Fastighets AB Vänersborg. HalleHunneberg is a non-profit municipal company; all surplus goes back into maintaining trails, grills, and shelters.
On Monday, a caravan and an annex at Bönnäset camping, west of Skillingsfors, were destroyed in a fire. The alarm was received at 12:50. According to SOS Alarm, both the caravan and the annex were completely destroyed. By 2:00 PM, three fire service units were on site. No injuries have been reported.
A caravan caught fire shortly after noon at Bönnäset Camping in Eda municipality. Owner David Johansen was notified of the blaze. Two other caravans were damaged and gas cylinders were evacuated. The fire was caused by a technical fault.
On Monday afternoon, a caravan caught fire at Bönnäset Camping in Eda municipality. The fire completely destroyed one vehicle and damaged two others. Gas bottles were evacuated during the rescue operation.
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A caravan caught fire at a campsite in Sweden. No one was inside the trailer at the time of the fire, and there were no injuries.
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In the first five months of 2026, Sweden registered 57% more new motorhomes than a year earlier. The increase is partly due to early registrations for Euro 6 compliance, so actual demand is slightly lower.
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A motorhome and a car collided on road 782 near Lake Ösjön. All four victims were conscious; by 4 PM they had declined hospital transport
Sweden registered 1,887 new motorhomes in the first four months of 2026, a 60% increase compared to 1,168 units in the same period of 2025. The average price of a new motorhome is around SEK 1 million. Demand is shifting toward smaller models, attracting a younger demographic that uses motorhomes for activities like surfing and mountain biking. Dealers report sustained interest throughout the year, not just during the spring and summer.
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