A thousand dreamy lakes in central Sweden

Central Sweden has a lot to offer for tourists and adventurers, from big cities such as the capital Stockholm to beautiful lakes and large spruce tree forests. Visit central Sweden to explore the wildlife in this area and sail through thousands of islands within the archipelago of Stockholm. Central Sweden has everything you might need to experience a great trip, so explore this area and be submerged by the beauty of this area!

Overview

This route through Central Sweden covers all the highlights within this area. Spend eleven days in this part of Sweden and enjoy everything it has to offer. Start your adventure with kayaking or sailing through the beautiful archipelago of Stockholm, just outside the city center and for a lot of people from Stockholm the perfect way to get out of the city. Follow the route to one of the biggest lakes in Sweden and choose your own adventure, everything is possible here, go fishing, take a swim, hike along the coast or ride a bike on an ancient railway. Now, the perfect place for a bike ride. Always wanted to enjoy the serenity of floating across a river on a timber raft? This is your chance, build your own timber raft and let yourself drift over the river and enjoy all the beautiful nature surrounding you! Wanting to see some of the wildlife Sweden has to offer? Central Sweden might be the perfect place for you! In this area lives the biggest density of brown bears in the whole of Sweden and maybe even of entire Europe! Go on a guided tour and spot this great wildlife up close. This route has all the great nature and activities central Sweden has to offer! 

Highlights

  • Kayak through the thousands of islands in the archipelago of Stockholm
  • Build your own timber raft and float down a river
  • Spot some of the great wildlife central Sweden has to offer
  • Ride a mountain bike downhill through the Swedish forests
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Route inspiration

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What
Where
Price
Pick up your camping gear
Falkudden Camping
Service Point

Situated in the village of Näs in South-Dalarna province, at a picturesque outlet of the Dalälven river. 

Falkudden is a small atmospheric campsite with a beautiful sandy beach and bathing jetty. It has a cosy kiosk and terrace. The campsite has 35 pitches and 13 stuga's. There is a small store at 2 kilometers where you can buy some groceries.

The unique natural environment hosts plenty of opportunity for swimming, fishing, canoeing, hiking and biking. You can do magnificent hiking tours through Färnebofjärden National Park, or visit the beautiful city of Stockholm. Here you can experience the freedom of Sweden that makes your holiday unforgettable!

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Discover the archipelago of Stockholm
Stockholm
€6 - €15
  • Location:
    Stockholm
  • Estimated costs:
    €6 - €15

Just outside the city of Stockholm lies a beautiful archipelago with over 30.000 small islands. Take a boat and discover the waters of the archipelago or go hiking on one of the thousands islands. Take your tent and camp out on these islands to really experience this amazing area of Sweden. Next to taking a boat there are many more things to do, go fishing, ride your mountain bike, take a swim in the water or go horseback riding. In the archipelago of Stockholm there is an activity for everyone.

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Explore the region of Karlstad and all of its beauty
Karlstad
  • Location:
    Karlstad
  • Estimated costs:

Karlstad is a small city in the middle of Sweden and is the largest city at the Värnen lake. Take a plunge in the largest lake in Sweden, Värnen lake, take a bike ride over an ancient railway, take a hike alongside the lake and through the nature surrounding this lake or rent a kayak and explore the lake. Karlstad has everything to make this small city an absolute must do on your trip to central Sweden!

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Build your own timber raft and float down the river
Torsby
€115
  • Location:
    Torsby
  • Estimated costs:
    €115

Always wanted to build your own timber raft and float down a river? This is your change! It will be an absolute adventure and an experience you will never forget. During the trip you will float with a speed of 3 km/h (depending on the flow of the river), which gives you enough time to enjoy the river and its surroundings. A perfect way to do something exciting and enjoy the nature of Sweden.

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Hike along Swedish tallest waterfall
Särna
  • Location:
    Särna
  • Estimated costs:

Take a hike through the Fulufjället National park to the tallest waterfall in Sweden, or take a hike to the world's oldest tree which is located in this National Park. There are several trails in this park with different levels of intensity. Camping is only allowed in the designated areas.

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Spot and sleep between some of the most dangerous wildlife in Europe
Kårböle
  • Location:
    Kårböle
  • Estimated costs:

The central part of Sweden is home to highest density of brown bears in Sweden, and maybe even throughout Europe. Next to the brown bears you will be able to spot a lot more species of wildlife in this area such as wolverines, mooses and beavers. So make sure you will have a close encounter with some of these animals, but don't be scared there are many guided tours that will give you the complete experience in safety.

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Ride downhill through the Swedish forest
Järvsö
€30
  • Location:
    Järvsö
  • Estimated costs:
    €30

Looking for an active way to enjoy the nature of Sweden? Rent your mountain bike at the Järvsö mountain bike park and ride downhill through the forests with trails for everyone and every level. Next to mountain biking at this park it is also possible to go for rock climbing in this park.

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Enjoy the beautiful nature and views of Dalarna
Siljansnäs
  • Location:
    Siljansnäs
  • Estimated costs:

Looking for some of the most stunning views with beautiful nature as far as the eyes can reach? The nature in Dalarna is a must see, beautiful lakes, spruce tree forests and meadows. Take a hike and stop every now and then to observe these views. Of course, there is also the possibility to go for a canoe or kayak trip on one of the several lakes in the area.

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Drop off your camping gear
Falkudden Camping
Service Point

Situated in the village of Näs in South-Dalarna province, at a picturesque outlet of the Dalälven river. 

Falkudden is a small atmospheric campsite with a beautiful sandy beach and bathing jetty. It has a cosy kiosk and terrace. The campsite has 35 pitches and 13 stuga's. There is a small store at 2 kilometers where you can buy some groceries.

The unique natural environment hosts plenty of opportunity for swimming, fishing, canoeing, hiking and biking. You can do magnificent hiking tours through Färnebofjärden National Park, or visit the beautiful city of Stockholm. Here you can experience the freedom of Sweden that makes your holiday unforgettable!

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Night
Campsite
Where
€ p/night
First
Falkudden Camping
Service Point
By Kyrkby
10
  • Location:
    Näsvägen 4
    in
    By Kyrkby

Situated in the village of Näs in South-Dalarna province, at a picturesque outlet of the Dalälven river. 

Falkudden is a small atmospheric campsite with a beautiful sandy beach and bathing jetty. It has a cosy kiosk and terrace. The campsite has 35 pitches and 13 stuga's. There is a small store at 2 kilometers where you can buy some groceries.

The unique natural environment hosts plenty of opportunity for swimming, fishing, canoeing, hiking and biking. You can do magnificent hiking tours through Färnebofjärden National Park, or visit the beautiful city of Stockholm. Here you can experience the freedom of Sweden that makes your holiday unforgettable!

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Föreningen Sölje Camping
Glava
15
  • Location:
    SÖLJE CAMPING TÅNGEBERG
    in
    Glava
  • Price per night:
    15
  • Price per person:

This campsite has a beautiful view and is located in a quite location. This idyllic location at the Stora Lesjön lake is a small, cosy and perfectly maintained campsite.

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Sundance Ranch
Ekshärad
18
  • Location:
    Yggenäs Björkhaga
    in
    Ekshärad
  • Price per night:
    18
  • Price per person:

The Sundance Ranch has next to some accommodations a small and nice campsite. This campsite is located at the Klarälven river and at the base of a great mountain area. The ranch is being owned by a Dutch owner and her partner. The entire ranch is decorated in a way you would feel right at home. So forget you busy daily life and enjoy these wonderful surroundings.

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Kulåra Camping och Brygga
Sollerön
10
  • Location:
    Kulånisvägen 0
    in
    Sollerön
  • Price per night:
    10
  • Price per person:

A very peaceful campsite located on a peninsula in the Siljan lake. This is a campsite where the simplicity and the experience within nature are key to the campsite. Do not expect a lot of luxury, everthing is simplistic, so is the price. Are you looking forward to spotting stars at the campfire?

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Sörälvens fiske camping & stugby
Idre
25
  • Location:
    Västanåtvägen 50
    in
    Idre
  • Price per night:
    25
  • Price per person:

This campsite is located close to the Fulufjället National park which has the highest waterfall of Sweden. The campsite is located at the Sörälven river and is owned by Peter and Sylvia, a Dutch couple, since 2010. They are alsways there for there guests and would like to tell you more about the area!

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Lillhärdals Camping
Lillhärdal
18
  • Location:
    Sunnanåvägen 10
    in
    Lillhärdal
  • Price per night:
    18
  • Price per person:

A small campsite for which simplicity is key located at the Hjarjan river. The owners will give you all the advise on activities in the area. The campsite has clean sanitation and provides in the basic needs. In walking distance you will find a store and restaurant.

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Jannesland Camping
Stöde
18
  • Location:
    Sörvigge 118, 860 13
    in
    Stöde
  • Price per night:
    18
  • Price per person:

Jannesland is a beautiful small campsite located between lakes and vast forests. The campsite is located directly to the Viggesjö lake and is being run by Dutch owners Jeroen and Hetty. Looking for a quiet, hospitable and overwhelming nature? This is the perfect place for you!

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Ijusdals camping
Ljusdal
23
  • Location:
    Ramsjövägen 56
    in
    Ljusdal
  • Price per night:
    23
  • Price per person:

A well maintained campsite with a beautiful sandy beach at the Växna lake. Al the pitches have a gorgeous view and if you are looking for some urban area, the city of Ljusdal is just a 2,9 km hike away.

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Last
Falkudden Camping
Service Point
By Kyrkby
10
  • Location:
    Näsvägen 4
    in
    By Kyrkby

Situated in the village of Näs in South-Dalarna province, at a picturesque outlet of the Dalälven river. 

Falkudden is a small atmospheric campsite with a beautiful sandy beach and bathing jetty. It has a cosy kiosk and terrace. The campsite has 35 pitches and 13 stuga's. There is a small store at 2 kilometers where you can buy some groceries.

The unique natural environment hosts plenty of opportunity for swimming, fishing, canoeing, hiking and biking. You can do magnificent hiking tours through Färnebofjärden National Park, or visit the beautiful city of Stockholm. Here you can experience the freedom of Sweden that makes your holiday unforgettable!

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Service Point

The Service Point is the starting and ending point of your adventure and makes sure you hit the road well prepared. On your day of arrival, you'll receive a warm welcome, and your Gear Set will be ready for takeaway. Together with the Service Point you'll check the Gear Set for completeness and sign to confirm your pick up. Before you hit the road, the Service Point will happily provide you with useful tips about must dos and must visits during your trip. If you choose to include the set up service, your Gear Set will be set up for you at the campsite, all you have to do is relax and enjoy!

Falkudden Camping

4.7
  • Nearby airports
    Stockholm-Arlanda (ARN)
    1:39, 130 km
    Stockholm-Skavsta (NYO)
    2:40, 203 km
  • Camping Open
    Everyday
    09:00
    -
    23:00
    01/05/2018
    to
    01/10/2018
  • Service Options
    First night + Setup Service
    Last night + Packup Service

How to book

To help you arrange your adventure, here's a handy list of things you'll need to take care of when planning your adventure.

What we'll arrange

  • Camping gear: Rent a Gear Set that matches your budget- and comfort desires and expand it if necessary.
  • Set-up and/or pack-up service: The Service Point will set up and or pack up your Gear Set on your arrival and/or departure day.
  • First and/or Last night stay: Stay at the Service Point on your arrival and/or departure day.

What you'll arrange

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Available Monday to Saturday from 09:00 to 20:00.
  • Camping gear
    Gear Sets - 1 to 8 persons
    From €9.90 per night
  • Activity Level
    3
  • Service Point
    Start and end point of this route. Here you will pick up and drop off the gear.
    Falkudden Camping
    4.7
  • Route duration
    days
    7 - 13

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