Around Sweden, there are more than 350 rest areas, which are managed on behalf of Transport Authority. These include information boards, seating areas with tables and the possibility to dispose of rubbish. Many of the rest areas also have latrine facilities.
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Rest areas in Sweden vary in appearance, but there are usually toilets, information boards, seating with tables and rubbish bins. At some rest areas, it is also possible to empty the motorhome toilet.
The purpose of a rest area is to allow you to stop and rest and then continue driving safely and securely. You are allowed to stay at a rest area for a maximum of one day, and if you want to stay longer than that, you must have special authorisation.
Rest area map
For several years, we have had great use of the rest area map, where the country's rest areas are marked, and where you can see which ones have emptying facilities for motorhomes. This year we received the map in our mailbox together with the Caravan Club's member magazine, but in previous years we have ordered it directly from the Swedish Transport Administration.
Update: The rest area map no longer exists as a physical publication. You can read about rest areas in Sweden at Transport Agency website.
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Veiken says:
It is good to have as much information as possible when people go out on the road. Hopefully it's available in many languages too! Have fun ........
04 June 2012 - 9:53
Ninni and the Hjulius motorhome in a corner says:
HEY! Wow, I have some catching up to do here. has been very lazy to both write and read blogs in recent weeks. SO enormously tired that I thought I would fall asleep standing!!!
Need more sun and heat I think! Hope all is well with you!
Yes, the rest area map can certainly be good to have!!!
04 June 2012 - 17:41
Snows says:
So good that the information is gathered in one place. Definitely makes things easier.
04 June 2012 - 20:39
admin says:
Veiken, that's a good idea with several languages! But have only seen it in Swedish actually ...
Ninni, glad you're stopping by! Sometimes you have more energy and sometimes less ... we are completely exhausted today.
😉
04 June 2012 - 20:39
Caienna says:
I will immediately order this and share it with you!
04 June 2012 - 22:27
Elisabeth says:
Thanks for the tip! Could be good to have on our travels.
04 June 2012 - 22:41
Millan says:
Smart, didn't even know there was such a map! Will make sure to order one!
05 June 2012 - 21:03
admin says:
The rest area map is very useful! We often look for a rest stop on the way home from a trip, to empty the rubbish and latrine. At some rest stops we have also stopped for a lunch break....
06 June 2012 - 6:15