Camping

In Småland, camping means getting up close and personal with nature. There are more than 60 campsites throughout the region, ranging from resorts to unpowered campgrounds with simple facilities. Here are some tips for some of Småland’s all campings,ask your local tourist office for further tips and information.

First Camp Gunnarsö enjoys a scenic location by the Kalmar Strait, 3 km southeast of the centre of Oskarshamn, near the Gotland ferry terminal. A campsite and holiday village for the whole family, beautifully situated in Småland’s archipelago. There are wonderful places to swim, trampolines, cliffs and sandy beaches. The Blix Kids’ Club offers free supervised activities during the summer. You can also choose between canoes, rowing boats, pedal boats, SUP boards, adventure mini golf, pedal bikes, bicycles, beach volleyball and walking trail – it’s an Eldorado for adventure seekers.

Tingsryd Resort is a family-friendly, comfortable and fun campsite. Choose between a camping pitch or stay in a cottage or mobile home. By the beach you find a playground, mini golf, beach volley and even a little spa with a jacuzzi. And, the best thing – during the summer months a real circus camps here, and they have performances every evening in July.

Vita Sands Camping (Booking in Swedish) is located 25 km south of Kalmar – and you’re invited to enjoy the sun and sea. One of the best sandy beaches in Kalmar is found here, with the 160-metre-long jetty making the spot a favourite for people of all ages. As an added bonus, the campsite is in close proximity to other tourist attractions, including the Crystal Kingdom and Kalmar Castle.

Vimmerby Camping, a family campsite on the banks of Nossen Lake, is less than 10 minutes from Astrid Lindgren’s World. With a range of accommodation, you can choose between campsites, cottages, apartments and a hostel.There are plenty of activities for the whole family, including evening entertainment, beaches, boat rentals, mini golf and saunas.

At Hätteboda Wilderness Camping, situated amidst the Småland forests, you will experience the real wilderness. The campsite is carefully built to melt into nature and not to disturb the animals. It is completely organic with no electricity or running water. Water is pumped up by hand and you chop wood to make fires. Here you can fish, swim, paddle in the lake, or just take a walk in the woods and enjoy the silence and peacefulness.

Hoks nature camping is located in a quiet area with both forest and open fields 30 km south of Jönköping and only 50 m from the southern end of Hooks Herrgård’s forest track. At the campsite you will find a playground and a swimming area with a barbecue.

At the 4-star family campground KustCamp Gamleby, you can enjoy swimming in the ocean with a sandy beach in the bay, well protected from algae. A unique, child-friendly lagoon makes it possible for everyone to swim in sea water, at comfortable lake temperatures.

In surroundings of natural beauty on a natural peninsula in Kalmarsund, FirstCamp Stensö is situated within walking distance of the city centre and Kalmar Castle. Stensö is an appreciated recreational area for both the people of Kalmar as well as tourists. Some of Kalmar’s most popular hiking trails pass through the campsite.

Settle down at Hätte Camping in Tranås. Here is the beautiful lake Sommen right next to the campsite. Rent a boat or canoe at the campsite and spend the day on the water. If you want to go on an adventure in the forest, there are several hiking and cycling trails adjacent to the campsite.

At the lake Helgasjön lies Evedals Camping Växjö, just six kilometers from Växjö’s city center. Enjoy two sandy beaches – one with jetties and jumping tower and as many as three playgrounds, adventure golf and track golf, boat and canoe rental and fishing opportunities. If you want to avoid cooking, Evedal offers two restaurants. Through the campsite, you can also book hostels in the former well hotel.

Right next to Lake Hunsnäsen you will find family-friendly Eksjö Camping, 800 meters from the main square. The surroundings are green and quiet, despite the proximity to the center. There are plenty of activities for all ages. Here you can eat well, swim, play mini golf or listen to music on the terrace. There are also cabins on the campsite.