Campsites close to Gothenburg
The city of Göteborg was founded in 1621 by the king Gustaf II Adolf on the shores of the Göta Älv . The Gothenburg area was and has for a long time been the commercial hub for many southwestern Swedish communities. It is worth spending some days to discover the Greater Gothenburg Region.
From the Gothenburg Metropolitan region, you are never far away from, cosy fishing villages, rocky island and the lush countryside. There are also beautiful campsites close to the city or not far away from Gothenburg.
Spend a fun day in the city and find a campsite close to city and/ or in the Greater Gothenburg commuter region
Göteborgs Camping in Lilleby in Torsland is a beautiful campsite.
- Some 15 minutes from the city centre
- Walking distance to large rocky beaches and a small sandy beach.
- The camping is also close to Sillvik with stunning bays and lovely beaches. Not far away is Sillviks nature reserve.
Askim strand, is a campsites run by the Liseberg company (the Liseberg attraction park).
- The Askim Strand camping has ocean-view and is situated in an affluent district
- About 10 km south-west of the city centre. It is a predominantly upper-middle class area with local golf clubs, yacht clubs, and large houses.
Partille camper site, Partille
- In the Greater Gothenburg region
- Only 13 km from the city centre of Gothenburg.
- You have buses every 30 minutes to the centre of Gothenburg
The Camper site host pitches in a green area. Open open all year and host 23 parking lots for motorhomes. Open 24 hours with self-service, ie You pay at entrance . The area is r behind safety bars and you have free Wi-Fi, power outlet 16 A. There is possibility to empty fixedOr/and loose tanks, fill fresh water. There is also a recycling station and service building with toilets and showers. Minimum 24 hours.
In Alingsås
Alingsås is a municipality close to the Greater Gothenburg region. Commuter distance with trains and buses.
Lövekullen Camping,
- In the vicinity of the Greater Gothenburg region
- Commuter trains and buses to Gothenburg city
- Situated by the lake Mjörn.
The camping is situated by the lakes Mjörn and many of the pitches have a view of the lake. The service building has a kitchen, WC, showers, laundry room. Also possibility to empty your latrine. Outdoor recreational swimming area 100 meters from the camping. sandy beach, jetty and outdoor barbecue area. You can also play adventure golf.
Lygnared Camping
- In the vicinity of the Greater Gothenburg region
- Family-friendly camping7 km from Alingsås center
Lakeside camping by the lake Stora Färgen. Activities such as adventure golf, a kiosk and a jetty in the swimming area. Close to nature. You can rent a canoe, fish, sauna our just swim in the lake. Of children there are activities sich as fotboll, table tennis and teqball Wifi available
Camper sites in Alingsås
- In the vicinity of the Greater Gothenburg region
- Centric camper sites with 24-hours parking
- Savannen, Nolhaga Park and Gräfsnäs park
Centric camper sites in Alingsås. Savannen Gamla Vänersborgsvägen has 10 pitches for motorhomesTio st platser för husbil med 24-timmarsparkering. Nolhaga park and Gräfsnäs par are parking plots where motorhomes are allowed to park for 24- hours Nolhagagatan 10
Kungsallén 35
At Marinas and Gothenburg archipelago
Näsets Marina, camper site, Västra Frölunda, Gothenburg
- Centric Marina in Västra Frölunda Gothenburg
- Close to city of Gothenburg
- Large Marina with many boats if you like boat life
Motorhome pitches inside the Marina with a view of the harbour. The Campersite is open from June 20th to August 20th. Electricity available if you have approved cables. You cannot pre-book the pitches. Security with cameras and security staff.
WC available. You pay in cash or if you have a Swedish bank account, by Swish.
Näsets Marina, camper site, Gothenburg information
Björkö Marina, camper site, Bohus Björkö
- Marina Björkö, Gothenburg archipelago
- Ferries from Lilla Varholmen. No fee and 6 minutes ride on ferry
- Small cosy Marina
Bohus- Björkö is one of ten islands in the municipality of Öckerö. It is part of the Gothenburg archipelago (Rörö, Hyppeln, Knippla, Hälsö, Öckerö, Hönö, Fotö, Björkö, Kalvsund, Grötö, Vinga)
To reach the island take a ferry from Lilla Varholmen. Go towards Hisingen/Öckerö on road 155.
There are in total 30 pitches of which only 5 can be pre-booked . To have access to electricity and a service house you need a service code that is charged with money. You have access to toilets, showers and a laundry room. Also access to the latrine.
Björkö Marina campersite , Bohus Björkö information ( In Swedish)
Öckerö Marina, camper site, Öckerö
- Öckerö, Gothenburg archipelago
- Ferries from Lilla Varholmen. No fee and 6 minutes ride on ferry
- Small cosy Marina
Öckerö consists of 10 island. There is no bridge going to the island and you need to take a ferry. The Ferries are free of charge. Different islands are connected with bridges namely Öckerö, Hönö, Fotö and Hälsö. To reach the other island Nordöarna Knippla, Hyppeln och Rörö you need to take another ferry from Hälsö. You can also reach the island Kalvsund, Grötö and Björkö from Öckerä with ferries Öckerö run by Västtrafiks (the public transport in the greater Gothenburg region).
In the Marina you can find bike rentals, jetty in Swimming area, sauna (that you can rent) and boule pitch . There is a harbour café / bar.
The pitches
The motorhome pitches are open from end of April to end of September with full service. The rest of season limited as area needed for boats. Pre-booking only for participants in local events
There are two areas , area A which is in connection with the fishing harbour and the guest marina with 25 attractive motorhome pitches with a view of the Marian
Area B – an addition 20 pitches in an area wich is calmer and more secluded. Close to swimming area with a jetty.
Both area has access to WiFi. Electricity at pitches 220 v. 10-16 amp. You need a service card that you can buy in the machines at the Marina office. Might need extra long cables .In service house you have showers, WC and laundry facilities. You can empty greywater
Öckerö Marina, camper site, Öckerö information
The west coast and Bohuslän northbound or towards Norway
Campsites close to Gothenburg, Kungälv and Marstrand
Slightly north of Gothenburg, 20 minutes to city centre you find Kungälv’. It is a great place to start your holiday in Bohuslän. From Kungälv you can take a direct bus to Gothenburg ( 19 minutes).
As a visitor, you can learn about the Bohuslän region´s local history and find remains from as far back as the Bronze Age. In the town of Ytterby, a royal estate from the Viking Age has been found. One of the most prominent features of the town is the Bohus Fortress, with a history going back as far as the 14th century.
A bit further north, approximately 30 minutes from Kungälv, you find the fashionable coastal town of Marstrand with authentic west coast restaurants, a luxury boat harbour, a historic fortress and great nature.
Camper sites Kungälv, Kungälv
- unattended campsites
- max 24 hours stay week-days
- Services available for motorhomes
There are overnight parking ( ställplaster) on Koön ( by Mjölkekilen), Vrångholmen ( by Rökan) and central part of Kungälv on Fästningsholmen ( by the old inn). At Fästningsholmen there is electricity for motorhomes. all the sites you they offer fresh water, empty of latrine and toilettes ( available between 1st of may to 30th of September) There are also containers for rubbish. Not possible to empty grey water. The stay is max 24 hours week-days. There are pitches for motorhomes.
Marstrand Familjecamping., Marstrand
- In a calm and scenic area
- Close to nightlife and activities
- Self catering kitchen and kiosk
- Close to activities, grocery shopping, ferries and walking distance to restaurants in the centre of Marstrand
Campsites close to Gothenburg Tjörn and Orust
Only 1 hour driving from our station in Mölndal you will reach the west coast island of Tjörn with several campings and camp sites. On the Island of Tjörn you find the small coastal town of Skärhamn Rönnängen as well as villages such as Klädesholmen
The island hosts marine activities such as sailing, kayaking , boat tours, fishing and swimming and beaches .Old fishing villages, nature walks, art, museums and of course the outdoor exhibition Pilanes.
Hav & Logi Skärhamn, Skärmham
- 2 km to centre of coastal town
- Calm and scenic area
- Close to beach area, nightlife and activities
The camp site Hav & Logi Skärmhan has a service house with WC, showers, laundry room and kitchen. The camping also host a barbecue area, a reception and a small shop. The pitches for motorhome have electricity
Farther north you will promptly arrive at the Island of Orust
Stocken Camping, Orust
- Scenic campsite
- Activities for the whole family
- Restaurant and grocery store
Located on the western side of the island. It is a nice quiet and scenic family-friendly campsite and is next to the fishing community Stocken. The campground host big playground , adventure minigolf and boule pitches. They offer bike rentals. Check out the football School and a Children’s Club. There is a restaurant and a grocery store. The 34 camping pitches have electricity and vary sizes.
Camping and camp sites along the Bohuslän route towards Norway
Hamburgsund
In the northern part of Bohuslän,160 km from Gothenburg and only 60 km from the Norwegian border, you will find Hamburgsund. It is a beautiful coastal village with restaurants, shops and older buildings. The architecture is testimony to the fishing, trading and maritime past
Hamburgsund was historically a customs station. Today the local marina is quiet and family friendly, one part is located on the mainland and the other on the island Hamburgö.
There is a cosy family campsite Rörviks camping located 1.5 km south of the coastal community of Hamburgsund. Y
You also have the option to go to the parking area designated for Motorhome overnight parking “Hamburgsund husbilsparkering /Hamburgsund Camper area
There is a large parking area designated for Motorhome overnight parking “Hamburgsund husbilsparkering “. They have 16 pitches of which 12 have electricity There are also basic services such as garbage collection, water, WC and benches. .You have access to the service house in the harbour with showers and laundry room. Walking distance to the centre with shops, restaurants, cafes and outdoor activities.
Strömstad
Farther north, close to the border of Norway you find a nature campsite in the archipelago of Strömstad . If you are looking for something a bit more fancy with entertainment and an amusement try out the Daftö Family Camping resorts
List other Bohuslän Camping
- Tollenäs Camping , www.stenoungsundscamping.se, in Stenungsund (website in Swedish).
- A nature camping in the archipelago of Strömstad.
Travelling to South of Sweden, Halland and Skåne
Heading towards the extensive beaches of Halland and Skåne, south of Gothenburg you have plenty of sites and camping to choose from. The closest is Åsa Camping.
Close to Halmstad, check out the wilderness paradise Simlångsdalen ( Simlång Valley). This is a great place with fishing lakes, hiking trails and untouched forests. There is an astonishing variety of nature reserves such as “Alenäs”, “Bröda”, “Danish Falls”, “Gårdshult”, “Hyle” and “Hyttan”. Here you can find two nature camp sites, the Vinnalt Nature Camping and Kull´s Cottage & Nature Camping.
A bit further inland, approximately 40 minutes’ drive you promptly arrive at the beautiful lake Bolmen which is Sweden’s 10th largest. It is actually a district with several lakes, and it is a hot spot for lovers of excellent fishing as the lakes are rich with pike and walleye fish.
You can find several campsites, but a nice choice is Tiraholm Farm, owned by the Ekwall family. This beautiful farm is located in a private bay on the shore of the lake Bolmen. The family run a fish farming operation and in their farm shop you can buy fresh, smoked or pickled fish as well other homemade delicacies.
List of camping south of Gothenburg
- South of Gothenburg, close to the town of Kungsbacka, Åsa Camping.
- The wilderness paradise Simlångsdalen ( Simlång Valley) has two nature campings; the Vinnalt Nature Camping and Kull´s Cottage & Nature Camping.
- At the beautiful lake Bolmen there are several campsites, but a nice choice is Tiraholm Farm, owned by the Ekwall family.
