No matter where you go camping in Scandinavia, the facilities and campsites are first-class in this camping-friendly region.

To get a campsite, make sure to purchase a Camping Card Scandinavia (valid in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland) before you go camping, or at the first campsite you visit. This card is reasonably priced and is valid for the whole year. Moreover, it offers discounts for single overnight stays and for groups of five or more campers.

Camping in Sweden

There are camping areas all over Sweden, many nestled in the midst of the Scandinavian wilderness. If you want to experience camping in Sweden, you have the choice among more than 600 camping sites suitable for tents and vehicles/RVs/caravans. The camping quality in Sweden, like the rest of Scandinavia, is of high standard. Most campgrounds provide recreational areas for campers, and quite a few locations remain open year-round.

The Camping Key Europe makes camping in Sweden easy. The “Camping Card International” is also accepted at several campgrounds. In Sweden, you are allowed to camp in natural areas (although camping on private property and having campfires is restricted).

Camping in Denmark

If there was a favorite “camping country” in Scandinavia, it would undoubtedly be Denmark. Here, camping is second nature to many. Camping in Denmark offers numerous benefits; indeed, facilities are of high standard with a variety of camping locations available along the coast, within forests, and even close to cities. Many campsites provide activities for kids. However, camping outside designated sites is NOT permitted in Denmark.

A Camping Key Europe is essential for accessing campsites. During the high season, camping in Denmark tends to be more expensive, while spring and autumn offer more affordable options. Pets are allowed at most Danish campsites, but they may incur additional charges.

Camping in Norway

Camping in Norway can be breathtaking or entirely relaxing, depending on your chosen location. There are numerous campsites throughout Norway, offering plenty of room for tents, vehicles, and even charming cabins for rent. Campsites in Norway are rated from 1 to 5 stars by the Norwegian Accommodation Classifier RBL.

In Norway, you have the freedom to camp anywhere outside of urban areas (except on farmland) for a maximum of 48 hours, though open fires are not allowed during summer. If you choose to explore one of the campgrounds in Norway, be sure to acquire a Camping Key Europe as mentioned earlier. Due to rabies concerns, bringing pets into Norway is not permitted.