Winter camping: Tips on 29 destinations in Sweden, Norway and the Alps

Winter camping makes it easy to stay close to the skiing and get full flexibility during your vacation. Many winter-friendly campsites are within walking distance of the lifts and offer modern service houses with heating, showers, toilets and kitchens. Several also add saunas, drying rooms, ski storage and other amenities that make it easy to keep both equipment and travelers dry and warm.

– We see a clear trend where customers want to use their vehicles all year round, not just a few weeks in the summer. With today's equipment and the high standard at many campsites, winter camping is just as natural a part of outdoor life as summer camping, says Jonas Karlsson, CEO of Forsbergs Fritidscenter .

Sweden

Inside

Here you live in the middle of the mountains with slopes and cross-country trails right next door. Idre is known for its varied slopes, beautiful expanses and access to top tours. The ski resort's own camping area has a service house with kitchen, shower, toilet and drying room as well as free wifi.

Camping site from 360 SEK/day.

Sälenfjällen

Sälen is Sweden's largest ski area and an obvious choice for both families and experienced skiers. In the Sälenfjällen mountains there are nice campsites in Kläppen, Tandådalen and Lindvallen. All are close to lifts, cross-country trails and snowmobile trails. All campsites also have service buildings with toilets, showers, kitchens, saunas and drying rooms.

Camping site from 420 SEK/day.

Branäs

Branäs is one of Sweden's most popular family resorts. Branäs Camping is located close to the slopes, and guests have access to a fully equipped service building with showers, toilets, sauna, laundry room and kitchen with both oven and microwave. There are also outdoor barbecue areas and recycling stations.

Camping site from 495 SEK/day.

Norway

Trysil

Norway's largest ski resort offers wide slopes, modern lifts and fine cross-country trails. Trysil Camping has heated sanitary buildings with showers, drying rooms and laundry facilities, and TV and electricity are available at the sites.

Camping site from 590 SEK/day.

Hemsedal

"The Scandinavian Alps" offers a high mountain feel, varied terrain and plenty of off-piste. Hemsedal Fjellcamping is located close to nature but still close to both the city center and the ski resort. The sanitary building is well maintained with showers, toilets, kitchen, sink and laundry. There is also electric car charging.

Camping site from 370 SEK/day.

Hafjell

Only 15 minutes from Lillehammer is Hafjell – a favorite for everyone from families with children to more active skiers. Hafjell Camping has full sanitary facilities with family rooms, laundry, drying room, toilets, showers and even a ski oil shed for cross-country skis. All sites have electricity and cable TV.

Camping site from 350 SEK/day.

Alps

Val Thorens

By staying at Camping Orelle you get access to the world's largest ski area, Les 3 Vallées, at a significantly lower price than staying in Val Thorens itself. The campsite offers electricity, hot showers and a shared service house. The lift is about 1 kilometer away.

Camping site from 270 SEK/day.

Gressoney Saint-Jean

In one of the villages in the beautiful Gressoney valley, Camping Margherita is excellent for winter activities. Here you will find world-class skiing at high altitude and access to one of the largest ski systems in the Alps. The site has showers, toilets and a kitchen.

Camping site from 250 SEK/day.

Zell am See

Zell am See offers a sparkling lake, glacier skiing and an alpine village feel. SeeCamp offers warm sanitary facilities, a restaurant, a shop and special rooms for ski storage and boot drying. The ski bus stops at the entrance and takes you directly to the lift.

Camping site from 600 SEK/day.