Motorhome pitches in Glasriket in Småland - we tested these 9

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There are many caravan sites in Glasriket in Småland (far more than we first realised!) and we have had time to test nine of them. Here are some tips on where to park your motorhome when you visit Glasriket!

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Motorway service areas in Glasriket

So there are plenty of car parks in Kingdom of glass, perhaps closer to 20, and in addition there are several campsites. All the ones we have stayed at have been nice and pleasant, but in different ways.

1. Kosta Lodge

Kosta Lodge has a very nice campsite, where we have stayed several times. From here you have a perfect starting point to experience everything there is to do in and around Kosta Glassworks. There are also good services, including a restaurant, swimming pools and jacuzzi. The caravan park has also been extended, so there are even more pitches than before.

• Address: Stora Vägen 2, Kosta
• Number of seats: 56
• Open: All year round
• Service: Electricity, toilets, showers, latrine emptying, fresh water and rubbish collection.
• Price: 285/day (2024). In low season (1 Sept - 26 June) the price includes jacuzzi and sauna.
• Booking/payment: Book and pay via Destinationkosta.se. It is also possible to come via drop-in and pay on site.
• Things to see and do nearby: Swimming pools and jacuzzi, restaurant and rental of bicycles, canoes and fishing equipment in Kosta Rental Centre. In addition, Kosta Safari Park and Kosta with glassworks, art gallery, delicatessen, gin bar, outlet, various restaurants and more. Also, don't miss the Magma Art Glass factory!

2. Real motorway service area Kosta Safaripark

Now there is another caravan park in Kosta, in the form of Ställplats Kosta Safaripark. We liked this place, where you stand with the front against the safari park's fence, so that you are sometimes lucky enough to see the wild animals directly from the motorhome. Right next door you can experience the safari park, by car or motorhome, and you are also close to Kosta Glassworks.

• Address: Kosta Safari Park, Kosta
• Number of seats: 29
• Open: All year round
• Service: Electricity, toilets, showers, latrine emptying, grey water emptying, fresh water, refuse collection and washing machine.
• Price: 200/day (2024)
• Booking/payment: Book and pay via Destinationkosta.se
• Things to see and do nearby: Kosta Safari Park and MTB trail and Kosta with glassworks, art gallery, delicatessen, gin bar, outlet, various restaurants and more. Also, don't miss the Magma Art Glass factory!

3. Skruvs wilderness camping

The last time we visited Glasriket we stayed one night at Skruvs vildmarkscamping. This simple campsite is beautifully and scenically located by Lake Laxsjön. Here you can enjoy nature and tranquility, while there are some services and several different attractions nearby.

• Address: Gåsamåla 149, Skruv
• Number of seats: 40 (of which 18 places with electricity)
• Open: All year round, with full offer during 15 April - 1 November.
• Service: Electricity, toilets, showers, latrine emptying, fresh water and rubbish collection.
• Price: Without electricity SEK 150/day and with electricity SEK 200/day. Shower costs 10 kr. (2024)
• Booking/payment: It is not possible to pre-book seats. You can pay by Swish or bank transfer or in cash at the box.
• Things to see and do nearby: Nature walks, angling and padel court. Also Skruvs Glassworks, Emigrant settlements and Lessebo hand paper mill.

4. Broakulla caravan park and campsite

Broakulla is also a place we visited the last time we were in Glasriket. That time we had a fantastic experience here. Broakulla is a relatively simple caravan park/camping site run by a young couple who also run Macken. Details such as thoughtful signs and the possibility of having a prawn sandwich delivered to the motorhome door make you feel great here!

• Address: Åbyvägen, Broakulla
• Number of seats: 20 seats (of which 15 with electricity)
• Open: All year round
• Service: Electricity (at some sites), toilets, showers, fresh water (not in cold weather), latrine drainage and grey water drainage. Shrimp sandwiches can usually be ordered Thursday - Sunday. There is a grocery shop in the village.
• Price: Pitches with electricity cost SEK 230/day. Pitches without electricity cost 180 SEK/day. When booking, there is an additional fee of SEK 50 (2024).
• Booking/payment: Book at www.mackenbroakulla.se/camping or come via drop-in. Pay by Swish, alternatively by card or cash when the host comes to visit.
• Things to see and do nearby: Walking paths, swimming area, fishing and Johansfors Gallery. Excursion to Emigrant settlements and to Emmaboda with the Emmaboda art and pastry shop Fenix.

5. Real motorway service area Mundekulla wilderness village

Ställplats Mundekulla vildmarksby, or "Wilderness Camp" as it says on the sign at the exit, is a perfect campsite for those who want to stand in a scenic location, but who do not need any service. You stand incredibly nicely by a small lake, where the trees reflect beautifully. Depending on the season and day of the week, Mundekulla Retreat Centre may have a restaurant, café or farm shop open not far from the site.

• Address: Mundekulla 101, Långasjö (Signposted to "Wilderness Camp")
• Number of seats: A small number of
• Open: All year round
• Service: None (Restaurant and café are nearby, with limited opening hours)
• Price: 0 SEK/day (2024)
• Booking/payment: Not applicable
• Things to see and do nearby: Restaurant, café and farm shop at Mundekulla Retreat Centre (limited opening hours). Excursion to Emmaboda with Emmaboda art and pastry shop Fenix.

6. Ödevata Farm Hotel

We have visited beautiful Ödevata Farm Hotel twice and one time we stayed overnight at the caravan park, while the other time we made a stop during the day to enjoy the sauna raft on the lake. Here is a simple caravan park where you can get electricity for the motorhome if you wish. The place is perfect for those who want to enjoy nature and tranquility, or maybe fishing, boat hire or sauna.

• Address: Ödevata 104, Emmaboda
• Number of seats: 6
• Open: All year round
• Service: Electricity, toilets, shower and space to wash dishes indoors. Barbecue area available.
• Price: 200/day without electricity and 250/day with electricity (2024)
• Booking/payment: Please pre-book by phone, email or online.
• Things to see and do nearby: Nature experiences, swimming, fishing, boat trips on Lake Ödevaten and experience with sauna raft. Excursion to Glass Kingdom Moose Park and to Emmaboda and several glassworks in Glasriket, such as The Glass Factory and Mickejohans art glass. Also don't miss James Bond Museum in Nybro!

7. Uvapark car parks in Fröseke

In Uvaparken, in Fröseke, you will find a caravan park with ten pitches for motorhomes, beautifully situated by Lake Uvasjön. Here, the small community has come together and created this nice little place, with modern and excellent service. There is everything you need, including a new and very fresh service centre. You can swim or fish in the lake, and there are great hiking trails nearby.

• Address: Skolgatan 23, Fröseke
• Number of seats: 10
• Open: All year round
• Service: Electricity, toilets, showers, latrine emptying, grey water emptying, fresh water and refuse collection.
• Price: 200/day (2024)
• Booking/payment: Book and pay via Campcation.com
• Things to see and do nearby: Hiking trail in Hinkaryd nature reserve, swimming and fishing in Lake Uvasjön, excursion to Orranäs Glassworks and Målerås Glassworks.

8. Vidinge Gård in Älghult

The last time we were in Glasriket, which was during the cold season, we spent one night with the motorhome on cosy Vidinge Gård in Älghult. At this dog-friendly guesthouse you are welcome with your motorhome, on the relatively simple car park next to the farm. The location is fantastic for those who want to experience the wonderful Småland countryside, for example with hiking, fishing or "packraft", and not least for those who have a dog with them. Barbecue evenings and pub nights are sometimes organised in the farm's charming pub.

• Address: Vidinge Gård, Älghult
• Number of seats: 6
• Open: All year round (Subject to snow, snow clearance cannot be guaranteed on the pitches).
• Service: Electricity, toilets, showers and use of washing machine and kitchen in the guest house. Possibility to book breakfast, packed lunches and similar.
• Price: 300/day (2024) Possibility to be without electricity for lower price.
• Booking/payment: You can book via the farm website or via acamp.com
• Things to see and do nearby: Hiking and cycling in nature reserves and fishing or packraft in Alsterån. Excursion to Målerås Glassworks, TADAH Coffee Roastery in Lenhovda and to Sweden Zipline, which is the longest zipline in Europe.

9. Ösjöbol motorway service station in Åseda

Right next to the small glassworks Persson & Persson in Åseda is the small caravan park in Ösjöbol, which has space for three motorhomes. The main reason for coming here is to visit the lovely and charming glassworks, run by Morgan and Elin Persson, which is known for its exciting recycled glass. The car park offers electricity and a sauna and is an excellent starting point.

• Address: Ösjöbol 3, Åseda
• Number of seats: 3
• Open: All year round
• Service: Electricity, toilets, shower, sauna, washing machine and wifi.
• Price: 250 SEK/day
• Booking/payment: Pay by swish or cash on site.
• Things to see and do nearby: Persson & Persson glassworks with shop (recycling and art glass) and during the high season also a café. Excursion to Granhult church, which is the oldest wooden church in Sweden.

More caravan parks in Glasriket

In fact, there are even more caravan parks in the Glasriket, in addition to the ones we've mentioned. You can find some more here:

• Alstervik motorway service area, Alstermo
• Bigård Birgittas Ställplats, Örsjö
• Björkåkrabadets car park, Åseda
• Little Rock Lake Real motorway service area
• Målerås Glassworks Real motorway service area
• Rugstorps Lantgårds Ställplats

There is also a wide range of campsites. In other words, it's easy to get to Glasriket by motorhome!

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