Camping is freedom

Camping is for everyone

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

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

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.

Vista Sands Camping

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

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.

Camp close to nature

Hätteboda Wilderness Camping

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

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.

KustCamp Gamleby

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.

Campsites close to cities

Stensö Camping

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.

Hätte Camping

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.

Evedals Camping

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.

Eksjö Camping

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.

Glamping

Make the camping experience a little more luxurious with glamping, glamorous camping. Here we have collected a selection of glamping sites in Småland.

Urshults Camping

Spend the night in an exclusive tent of 28 m2 directly by the lake at Urshults Camping. Here you get access to your own jetty and outdoor furniture. The tent is fully furnished with a double bed. Wake up and enjoy a breakfast basket.

Kalmar Camping

At Kalmar Camping, luxury and nature go hand in hand. The tents are located next to the coast with a wonderful view of two bays and several islands and where the Öland Bridge breaks the horizon beautifully in the south.

Juvengårds Bistro och B & B

Stay in traditional yurts at Juvengårds Bistro and B & B. The idea is a sustainable, natural and unique experience in a traditional way close to nature. Therefore, the jutas are sparsely furnished with beds, carpets and a wood-burning stove.

Julared Glamping

Do you want to fall asleep to the sound of the mill falls and wake up to the sound of birdsong? Do you also want to feel a bit of luxury even though you are very close to nature? Then you will have a great time in Julared's globe-shaped glamping tents surrounded by an enchanting forest and just a few steps from the beautiful mill pond.