2023-06-25 07:00:00
90,000 square kilometers larger, but around 73 million fewer inhabitants than Germany. This makes Sweden a dream destination for motorhome campers in particular. Because of the countless lakes and its long coastline, the country is also an ideal destination for water sports enthusiasts. We looked at two travel guides for the southern part of the country. They have proven to be very helpful, especially for first-time visitors.
“The most beautiful routes through southern Sweden” by Michael Moll, published by Reise Know-How Verlag Peter Rump with 288 pages and numerous illustrations, costs 24.95 euros and is now in its eighth edition. The Marco Polo Camper Guide South Sweden with 200 pages and also many illustrations is available for 19.95 euros, it has been available in bookstores since spring. So both are up-to-date, but the Camper Guide fits better in the on-board library due to its somewhat more compact format, especially for small mobile homes.
Both travel guides list parking spaces and campsites with exact addresses and additional GPS data, both use selected routes with particular tourist attractions. The Marco Polo author Oliver Lück attaches particular importance to sports and leisure activities, while Michael Moll lists cultural attractions in the tour guide. For example, the only stuffed blue whale in the world can be seen in the Natural History Museum in Gothenburg and the skeleton of a sperm whale can also be admired. Although the map material offered does not replace a real map, it is more extensive than with Oliver Lück and also helps with city maps for excursions by bike or on foot.
Both mention that there is a right of public access in Sweden that allows campers to spend the night freely. Off-road excursions are forbidden, as is driving on private property. Even entering private property can be prosecuted as a violation of house law. Simply ask at the farm whether you can stand by the lake or river for a night, which in most cases will be answered positively.
Basically, the Swedish parking and campsite fees are significantly higher than in Germany. A good 30 euros are required per night. The development by the sea is helpful, where more and more marinas and ports are providing their parking spaces for motorhomes, payment is made here at machines or at the harbor master. Going to a restaurant also eats up a lot more of the holiday budget than it does here. In both cases, however, the authors are rather vague and work with euro symbols for three price categories in order to keep the two travel guides reasonably up-to-date. The reader does not find out what it really costs in the end.
Nevertheless, both tour guides are definitely recommended. Sweden newcomers in particular can use them to prepare well for the trip and secure the planned route with the urgently recommended reservations on the seats. (aum/mk)
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