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On this page you will find campsites and pitches in Östergötland. There are nice places to stay with a motorhome, campervan or caravan, ranging from simple pitches to scenic campsites. We, Peter and Helena, also offer personal tips on things to see and experience in the neighbourhood.
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Campsites and pitches in Östergötland - from north to south
In this list you will find campsites and pitches in Östergötland, organised from north to south. All sites have been visited by us, Peter and Helena, who are behind FREEDOMtravel.se. The prices indicate what we paid when we visited the place (time in brackets).
Clicking on the headline or the 'Read more' button will take you to our report, with more information about the campsite or pitch, as well as what you can see and do nearby.
Motala - Borenshult locks
- Description: Pitches on tarmac just next to the locks in the Göta Canal. There are 6 sites with electricity, and a further number without electricity.
- Service: Electricity (in some places) and toilet
- Price: 200 kr/day (July 2020)
- Find here: Borenshult's locks, Motala
- See and do in the neighbourhood: Motala industrial museum, Café Mallboden, von Platen's grave, Motala harbour, Motormuseum and Varamo beach.
Borensberg - Glassworks car park
- Description: Glasbruket is a charming hostel, caravan site and garden café located on a narrow spit of land between the Motala stream and the Göta Canal.
- Service: Electricity (some sites) and service buildings with toilets and showers.
- Price: 185 kr/day without electricity (July 2020)
- Find here: Kanalvägen 17, Borensberg
- See and do in the neighbourhood: Borensberg lock, Börslycke farm shop and Brunneby musteri.
Borensberg - Coffee shop car park
- Description: Large and popular caravan park with 45 pitches (29 of which have electricity), located along the Göta Canal.
- Service: Electricity (in some places), shelter, garbage collection, dishwashing facilities, fresh water filling and grey and black water emptying facilities.
- Price: See Kaffeteria info for current prices
- Find here: Magasingatan 7, Borensberg
- See and do in the neighbourhood: Borensberg lock, Börslycke farm shop and Brunneby musteri.
Lake Roxen Sandvik campsite
- Description: A fine Caravan Club campsite located on the shores of Lake Roxen.
- Service: Electricity, service building, water filling and emptying of grey and black water. There is also a kiosk and a restaurant.
- Price: See the campsite's website for current prices.
- Find here: Vreta Abbey (north of Lake Roxen, 30 minutes from Linköping)
- See and do in the neighbourhood: The ruins of Stjärnorp Abbey, Vreta Monastery, Bergs locks and Ljungsbro with Cloetta and aqueduct.
Bergs locks - car park
- Description: Grass pitches in a large car park, just next to the Berg locks.
- Service: Toilets, showers, rubbish collection, latrines and the possibility to fill fresh water. 100 SEK must be deposited for a card for the service centre, which is returned when the card is returned.
- Price: 185 kr/day (July 2021)
- Find here: Oscars locks 2, Vreta
- See and do in the neighbourhood: Bergs locks (lock staircase and two double locks), boat trips, Vreta Monastery and Ljungsbro with Cloetta and aqueduct.
Mem - car park
- Description: Small caravan park with space for four motorhomes, nicely located at the start of the Göta Canal.
- Service: Electricity and service buildings with toilets and showers.
- Price: 185 kr/day (July 2020)
- Find here: Channel magazine, Mem
- See and do in the neighbourhood: Mem's lock, Göta Canal, the Kanalmagasinet in Mem and Söderköping.
Söderköping - Göta Kanal car park
- Description: Simple pitch on gravel, right next to the Göta Canal. Good location for discovering Söderköping.
- Service: You have access to the services of the guest harbour (toilets and showers) but it is a bit of a walk.
- Price: 185 kr/day (July 2020)
- Find here: Skepparvägen, Söderköping
- See and do in the neighbourhood: Göta Canal with lock, ice cream at Smultronstället, Drothemskvarteren and Ramunderberget.
Stegeborg - car park
- Description: Large, attractive and popular site with space for 45 motorhomes.
- Service: Electricity and service centre with toilets and showers. There is a restaurant and mini-library next door.
- Price: 150-300 kr/day (July 2021)
- Find here: Right next to the harbour at Stegeborg castle ruins.
- See and do in the neighbourhood: Stegeborg Castle ruins, Stegeborg harbour and the cable ferry to Norrkrog.
Stegeborg - Yxeltorp farm
- Description: Simple pitch on grass, overlooking the water and a jetty with small boats. You have to call a phone number on a sign to get the swish number and code for the service centre.
- Service: Service building with toilet, shower and rubbish bin.
- Price: 100 kr/day (July 2020)
- Find here: Along the road just before Stegeborg castle ruins.
- See and do in the neighbourhood: Stegeborg Castle ruins, Stegeborg harbour and the cable ferry to Norrkrog.
Linköping - parking at the Air Force Museum
- Description: Asphalt car park outside the Air Force Museum in Linköping.
- Service: Rubbish bin
- Price: Free of charge
- Find here: Carl Cederströms gata 2, Linköping
- See and do in the neighbourhood: Flygvapenmuseet, Linköping Cathedral, Linköping Castle and Cathedral Museum and Trädgårdsföreningens Park.
Valdemarsvik - Valdemarsvik guest harbour
- Description: Large pitch on hard standing. Beautiful location with rocks behind and nice view of water and boats.
- Service: Electricity, a fresh service building, washing machines and an emptying station for both grey and black water.
- Price: 200 kr/day (July 2021)
- Find here: Valdemarsvik guest harbour
- See and do in the neighbourhood: Gryt archipelago and Sankt Anna archipelago.
Ekön Nature Reserve Ekön coastal camp
- Description: Nice campsite in a scenic location in the archipelago, by the Ekön nature reserve.
- Service: Electricity, service building, dishwashing room, possibility to fill water and possibility to empty grey and black water. In high season there is a restaurant.
- Price: See the campsite's website for current prices.
- Find here: Gryts Prästgård Ekön 3
- See and do in the neighbourhood: Ekön nature reserve and hiking trails.
Campsites and pitches in Östergötland - good to know
There are plenty of campsites and pitches in Östergötland, and many are nicely located by lakes, by the sea or perhaps along the Göta Canal. During the high season, popular sites can be very busy and it can be difficult to find an available site unless you arrive early in the day.
More campsites and pitches in Östergötland?
In this list we have only included campsites and pitches in Östergötland that we have experience of. Of course, there are many more places to stay and spend the night with a motorhome. Perhaps you have a favourite place that you would like to recommend?
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