Looking for ideas for your 2025 holiday? Then you've come to the right place. Here we've gathered our very best tips for camping, family adventures, destinations, theme parks, accommodation and how to get around – both in Sweden and in our neighbouring countries. All to help you plan a summer to remember.
🌲 First: How do you want to holiday?
There's more than one way to holiday – here are some popular options:
- Camping or glamping?
- By caravan or car?
- Hotel, hostel or tent?
- Family-friendly fun or calm nature?
👇 Explore our in-depth guides within each category further down the page.
🏕️ Popular Types of Camping 2025
Outdoor life is growing – and with it, new ways to holiday. Here are our four favourites:
- Family camping – with a playground, shop and proximity to the beach.
- Nature camping – where calm, water and forest are the focus.
- Tent holiday – the freedom to pitch camp almost anywhere.
- Glamping – when you want nature's charm combined with comfort.
📍 Our own favourites:
- Stöllet - Klarälvens Camping, Värmland
- Trosa Havsbadscamping, Södermanland
➡️ Read more about our camping tips here »
🎢 Top 10 Theme Parks 2025
For speed, laughter and family time:
- Liseberg (Gothenburg)
- Gröna Lund (Stockholm)
- Skara Sommarland (Skara)
- Furuvik (Gävle)
- Kneippbyn (Gotland)
- Tivoli (Copenhagen, DK)
- Legoland Billund (Denmark)
- Heide Park (Germany)
- Hansa Park (Germany)
- Kolmården (with both a park and animals)
🎡 Kids of all ages will love these!
🏨 Good & Cheap Hotels – Our Picks
Staying comfortably doesn't have to be expensive. Here are some tips:
- Scandic Go – new and smart in several cities
- First Hotel G – central in Gothenburg
- Hotel Ibis – a budget chain in Germany & Denmark
- Elite Stadshotell – often has offers for families
- Hostels and STF-affiliated accommodation – high standard at a low cost
➡️ See our accommodation tips in Sweden here »
🚙 Getting Around
There are many ways to experience Sweden (and the neighbouring countries):
🚗 Drive – freedom to stop wherever you want.
🏕️ A tent in your luggage – gives you freedom and saves money.
🚐 Rent a motorhome or caravan – you can also rent ours!
🚆 Interrailing in Sweden – experience the country by rail.
🚲 Cycling holiday – eco-friendly and fun!
✈️ Fly to a starting point – hike or explore from there.
🌟 What Do You Want to Do This Summer?
Hike in the mountains? Swim in the sea? Make new friends at the campsite?
We've put together guides for:
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🔗 Explore our guides
Best Campsites
Cheap & good accommodation
Traveling with children
Caravan holiday
Fishing with the family
Outdoor life & hiking
The Best Theme Parks
Planning to hike with kids or far from help? Read first aid for hiking in Sweden and pack right from the start.
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