Camping in nature around Hjo
Want to wake up close to nature? Around Hjo, there are plenty of opportunities to camp and spend the night outdoors. Pitch your tent for the night or stay in one of the municipality’s five wooden shelters – and experience the Swedish countryside up close.
Where can you camp and spend the night in nature around Hjo?
Sweden’s Right of Public Access gives you plenty of opportunities to pitch your tent for a night or two and experience the countryside around Hjo. There are also five wooden shelters in Hjo Municipality, from Röåsjön in the north to Lingonudden in the south.
Where can you pitch a tent?
Sweden’s Right of Public Access, allemansrätten, generally allows you to pitch a tent in the countryside for a night or two without asking the landowner for permission. Choose durable ground and make sure you do not disturb the landowner or people living nearby. Avoid cultivated land, grazing areas and places close to homes.
If you want to stay longer, camp in a larger group or pitch several tents, you should ask the landowner for permission. Special regulations may apply in nature reserves and other protected areas.
Photographer: Jesper Anhede
Travelling by motorhome or caravan?
The Right of Public Access does not give you the right to drive or park a motor vehicle off-road. Motorhomes and caravans must be parked where parking is permitted.
Where can you find wooden shelters in Hjo?
There are five wooden shelters in Hjo Municipality, from Röåsjön in the north to Lingonudden in the south. Stop for a break along the way, cook outdoors or spend a night close to nature.
Lingonudden – a wooden shelter by Erikssonsdammen
Lingonudden, by Erikssonsdammen, is a lovely spot for both a day outdoors and an overnight stay. The wooden shelter sits on a small headland surrounded by water and has room for around eight people.
There is a designated barbecue area. Bring your own grill rack and firewood, and always check whether a fire ban is in place before lighting a fire. Fishing in the ponds around Lingonudden requires the landowner’s permission.
Photographer: Visit Hjo
Where can you park at Lingonudden?
Parking is available near Korsgården.
What is Sweden's Right of Public Access?
Sweden's Right of Public Access – allemansrätten – gives everyone the opportunity to enjoy the countryside. With that freedom comes a responsibility not to disturb people, animals or nature.
Remember to:
- keep your distance from homes and respect people's privacy
- avoid gardens, cultivated land and plantations
- close gates behind you
- pick berries, mushrooms and flowers, but never protected species
- check the local rules before fishing
- use designated barbecue or fire areas whenever possible and always check for fire bans
- take all litter and food waste with you
- never disturb or harm wildlife
- keep your dog under particularly close supervision from 1 March to 20 August – in most cases, this means keeping your dog on a lead
- check the regulations before visiting nature reserves or other protected areas.
READ MORE ABOUT SWEDEN´S RIGHT OF PUBLIC ACCESS
Frequently asked questions about camping in nature
How long can I camp in the same place?
As a general rule, you can pitch your tent in the same place for one or two nights, provided that you do not disturb anyone or damage the land. Ask the landowner for permission if you would like to stay longer.
Can I spend the night in a motorhome in the countryside?
The Right of Public Access does not allow you to drive or park a motorhome off-road. Park only where parking is permitted and follow local regulations and signs.
Can I light a fire?
There is no automatic right to light a fire. Use a designated barbecue or fire area whenever possible, check for fire bans and make sure the fire is completely extinguished before you leave.
How many wooden shelters are there in Hjo Municipality?
There are five wooden shelters in Hjo Municipality, from Röåsjön in the north to Lingonudden in the south.