📍 Sweden

SWEDEN BY CAMPER: SOUTHERN SHORES TO ARCTIC MIDNIGHT SUN

Lighthouses guarding rocky shores, towns preserving medieval piety, tundra stretching toward polar night. Sweden by campervan.

≈ 21
Days
2640
Km
17
Stops
📖 10 min read 🔄 Last updated: 2026-01-17

Leave Malmö facing the Øresund, cross Skåne and its fields, then reach Öland and its limestone landscapes. Navigate the archipelago, stop at Gammelstad and its church village, then climb toward Kiruna before Abisko. Sweden reveals itself in latitude, between heritage, forests and aurora skies.

Your day-by-day itinerary

1
Day

Malmo

øresund bridge launches swedish odyssey northward

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Day 1
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Discover

1
Arrival in Sweden via Malmö and planning of the coastal itinerary of Scania
2
Panoramic passage near the Turning Torso and the quays of Västra Hamnen
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Activities

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Twilight walk along the seashore at Ribersborgsstranden
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Next stop
Distance: 105 km
Travel time: 1h45
2
Day

Skillinge

fishing harbor preserves skåne maritime heritage

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Day 2
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Discover

1
Smygehuk, the southernmost point of Sweden (coastal walk)
2
Ystad, landmarks from the Wallander series (old center, police station facade)
3
Kåseberga – Ales Stenar (megalithic circle on cliff)
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Activities

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Traditional fika break at Kåseberga harbor
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Next stop
Distance: 115 km
Travel time: 2h
3
Day

Vitemolla

white sand curves beneath austrian pine forest

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Day 3
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Discover

1
Sandhammaren Nature Reserve (white beaches of the Baltic)
2
Stenshuvud National Park (forest, marshes and viewpoints)
3
Kivik – waterfront walk and orchard discovery
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Activities

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Sunset walk on the Vitemölla dune
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Next stop
Distance: 40 km
Travel time: 50min
4
Day

Karlskrona

naval base islands guard baltic approaches

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Day 4
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Discover

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Karlskrona – historic center and maritime fortifications (UNESCO)
2
Naval Museum – interactive exhibitions and figureheads
3
HMS Neptune submarine (interior tour)
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Activities

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Walking tour on the quays and islets of the urban archipelago
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Next stop
Distance: 160 km
Travel time: 2h
5
Day

Kalmar

renaissance castle bridges mainland to öland

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Day 5
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Discover

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Kalmar – royal castle (interiors and ramparts)
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City center and baroque cathedral
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Activities

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Harbor walk and view of the Öland bridge
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Next stop
Distance: 110 km
Travel time: 1h30
6
Day

Ottenby

bird observatory marks öland's southern tip

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Day 6
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Discover

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Crossing the Kalmar bridge to Öland island (panoramas)
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Stora Alvaret – karst landscapes and traditional windmills
3
Ottenby Reserve – migratory bird watching
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Activities

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Walk to Långe Jan lighthouse and southern beaches
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Next stop
Distance: 115 km
Travel time: 1h40
7
Day

Kalmar Bridge

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Day 7
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Discover

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Borgholm – castle ruins and Baltic panorama
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Solliden Palace Park (exteriors)
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Activities

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Return to Kalmar and photo stop at the foot of the bridge
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Next stop
Distance: 130 km
Travel time: 2h
8
Day

Vimmerby

astrid lindgren's childhood inspires pippi adventures

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Day 8
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Discover

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Norra Kvill National Park – granite chaos and forest lakes
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Vimmerby – landmarks around Astrid Lindgren (exteriors)
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Activities

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Short loop around the park lakes (marked trail)
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Next stop
Distance: 120 km
Travel time: 1h45
9
Day

Stockholm North Garden

djurgården royalty strolls through autumn gold

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Day 9
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Discover

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Stockholm – Gamla Stan (historic alleys and squares)
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Djurgården – walks and major museums (exteriors)
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Activities

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Metro journey from the north zone (Universiteten/Bergianska station)
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Next stop
Distance: 300 km
Travel time: 3h30
10
Day

Uppsala

linnaeus gardens bloom beside viking burial mounds

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Day 10
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Discover

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Sigtuna – Lake Mälaren waterfront and wooden houses
2
Uppsala – Linnaeus house and gardens (exteriors and greenhouses)
3
Gamla Uppsala – tumulus and church
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Activities

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Walk along the shores of Mälaren between pontoons and parks
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Next stop
Distance: 75 km
Travel time: 1h10
11
Day

Lovstabruk

walloon ironworks whisper industrial heritage quietly

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Day 11
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Discover

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Forsmark – historic industrial complex (manor, park, village)
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Lövstabruk – Walloon forge village (workers' houses and church)
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Activities

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Heritage trail through alleys, parks and workshops
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Next stop
Distance: 105 km
Travel time: 1h40
12
Day

Ornskoldsvik

high coast unesco cliffs rise from postglacial rebound

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Day 12
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Discover

1
Skuleskogen National Park – gorges, ancient forests, viewpoints
2
Entré Syd / coastal trails of the High Coast
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Activities

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Walk to Slåttdalsskrevan (if conditions are favorable)
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Next stop
Distance: 360 km
Travel time: 4h30
13
Day

Gammelstad Church

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Day 13
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Discover

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Luleå – Gammelstad kyrkstad (church and prayer houses)
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Activities

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Stroll through wooden lanes and surrounding viewpoints
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Next stop
Distance: 360 km
Travel time: 4h
14
Day

Jokkmokk

sami winter market trades beneath polar darkness

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Day 14
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Discover

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Arctic Circle E45 – Arctic Circle marker (photo point)
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Jokkmokk – red Sami church and separate bell tower
3
Ájtte Museum – Sami people's culture and life
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Activities

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Boreal wildlife observation along the E45 (from authorized areas)
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Next stop
Distance: 230 km
Travel time: 2h45
15
Day

Ligga Reservoir

hydroelectric waters mirror lapland mountain silence

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Day 15
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Discover

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Ligga dam lake – lacustrine landscapes and boreal silence
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Activities

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Lakeside walk and viewpoints over the reservoir
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Next stop
Distance: 60 km
Travel time: 45min
16
Day

Kiruna

iron ore city relocates from mining subsidence

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Day 16
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Discover

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Kiruna – urban discovery and mining issues (outdoor route)
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Kiruna Church (wood architecture, 1912)
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Activities

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Viewpoint over mining installations and Arctic terrain
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Next stop
Distance: 160 km
Travel time: 2h
17
Day

Abisko

kungsleden trailhead beckons arctic trekkers onward

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Day 17
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Discover

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Lake Torneträsk – spring ice breakup and fishermen's huts
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Abisko National Park – Abiskojåkka canyon
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Activities

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Short hike on Kungsleden (section from Abisko Turiststation)
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Next stop
Distance: 95 km
Travel time: 1h15

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What weather should you expect?

Summer (June-August): Perfect weather conditions (18-25°C) with midnight sun in north, white nights, and ideal conditions for outdoor activities. Peak tourist season with highest prices but most comfortable temperatures and endless daylight hours.

Late Spring (May): Excellent weather emergence with blooming landscapes, fewer crowds, and moderate prices. Traditional Midsummer celebrations and optimal conditions for hiking and cycling.

Early Autumn (September-October): Beautiful fall colors with comfortable temperatures, fewer crowds, and moderate prices. Excellent for cultural activities and northern lights begin appearing.

Winter (December-March): Cold temperatures (-5 to -15°C) with snow, northern lights, and winter activities. Lower prices, authentic Nordic winter experience, and excellent conditions for winter sports.

How many days should I plan?

We believe you will enjoy this itinerary best by dedicating between 17 and 25 days. The next step will allow you to adjust the duration of your stay.

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