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Sweden August/September 2022
Travelogue
We stood at the Citti Center. The parking space is free, but offers nothing except that you can stand there. But that's okay with us. Right next to it is a cheap gas station that also offers AdBlue and LPG for the gas tank, and all of that relatively cheaply. So fill up all the tanks again before heading to Sweden, where the price of diesel is 50 cents higher.
We stood at the Citti Center. The parking space is free, but offers nothing except that you can stand there. But that's okay with us. Right next to it is a cheap gas station that also offers AdBlue and LPG for the gas tank, and all of that relatively cheaply. So fill up all the tanks again before heading to Sweden, where the price of diesel is 50 cents higher.
Based on my experience, I can only advise arriving in Kiel a day in advance. We had 3 complete closures on the 800km Autobahn, which cost us several hours. Thanks to the additional reserve day in Kiel, we were completely relaxed. If the ferry had already left on the day of arrival, we would have missed it.
Based on my experience, I can only advise arriving in Kiel a day in advance. We had 3 complete closures on the 800km Autobahn, which cost us several hours. Thanks to the additional reserve day in Kiel, we were completely relaxed. If the ferry had already left on the day of arrival, we would have missed it.
The holiday already begins on board. We reserved a table at the Taste restaurant and then had a great dinner. For around 36,- you get really delicious food, you have a large selection and the drinks are included in the price.
The on-board shop also has a good selection and is very reasonably priced in many respects. Here you can also buy high-proof beer at good prices, which is later impossible or very expensive in Sweden.
The holiday already begins on board. We reserved a table at the Taste restaurant and then had a great dinner. For around 36,- you get really delicious food, you have a large selection and the drinks are included in the price.
The on-board shop also has a good selection and is very reasonably priced in many respects. Here you can also buy high-proof beer at good prices, which is later impossible or very expensive in Sweden.
Tip: Check beforehand where you are going after leaving the ferry. Unloading is all a bit hectic, then you have to pass the border controls and the port area is not so big that you can still stand comfortably somewhere. So you drive off, the navigation system isn't "awake" yet and you hit the wrong road. Ok, you always get to your destination, maybe with a small detour.
Tip: Check beforehand where you are going after leaving the ferry. Unloading is all a bit hectic, then you have to pass the border controls and the port area is not so big that you can still stand comfortably somewhere. So you drive off, the navigation system isn't "awake" yet and you hit the wrong road. Ok, you always get to your destination, maybe with a small detour.
The pitch is not very crowded out of season. There were only 2 more Womos there. Forsviks has a small museum where you can see the different crafts from the past. At over 600 years old, Forsviks is Sweden's oldest industrial site with former ironworks, forges, foundries, mills and sawmills.
The lock is the highest on the Güta Canal and with a drop of 3.5 m it is the highest single lock. Busier in the high season when the passenger ships pass through.
The pitch is not very crowded out of season. There were only 2 more Womos there. Forsviks has a small museum where you can see the different crafts from the past. At over 600 years old, Forsviks is Sweden's oldest industrial site with former ironworks, forges, foundries, mills and sawmills.
The lock is the highest on the Güta Canal and with a drop of 3.5 m it is the highest single lock. Busier in the high season when the passenger ships pass through.
Much has been collected here that has existed since the 1920s. Radios, televisions, cameras, mobile phones, cars, aircraft and boat engines, forestry equipment, trucks and construction machinery, etc. Various shops from the 1930s were also reconstructed, as was a driving school. Definitely worth seeing.
Much has been collected here that has existed since the 1920s. Radios, televisions, cameras, mobile phones, cars, aircraft and boat engines, forestry equipment, trucks and construction machinery, etc. Various shops from the 1930s were also reconstructed, as was a driving school. Definitely worth seeing.
For once, we are at a campsite to dispose of gray water and refill the water supply. Unfortunately, there is no disposal option for gray water.
The place is very nicely arranged and clean. There are toilets, showers and a place to wash dishes. Everything is there if you forgot something. The cassette toilet can also be emptied.
There are canoes and a rowing boat for guests, which can be used free of charge.
We refilled our water supply at the tap.
For once, we are at a campsite to dispose of gray water and refill the water supply. Unfortunately, there is no disposal option for gray water.
The place is very nicely arranged and clean. There are toilets, showers and a place to wash dishes. Everything is there if you forgot something. The cassette toilet can also be emptied.
There are canoes and a rowing boat for guests, which can be used free of charge.
We refilled our water supply at the tap.
A must in Sweden :-)
Attention: The crispbread slices are loose in the large 4 kg boxes that the Swedes buy in bulk and not in packs of 10, as they are sold in stores. Unfortunately, we only noticed that outside.
A must in Sweden :-)
Attention: The crispbread slices are loose in the large 4 kg boxes that the Swedes buy in bulk and not in packs of 10, as they are sold in stores. Unfortunately, we only noticed that outside.
Here you can buy the famous wooden horses. You have the opportunity to walk through the workshops and see the production.
Here you can buy the famous wooden horses. You have the opportunity to walk through the workshops and see the production.
Sweden's highest waterfall at almost 100m. Very worth seeing and the national park was created great. Overnight stays in the parking lot there are not permitted.
Sweden's highest waterfall at almost 100m. Very worth seeing and the national park was created great. Overnight stays in the parking lot there are not permitted.
Our place to stay is a dream. Directly on a small river, apart from a little rushing water, absolute peace and quiet. With fireplaces, firewood and dry toilet. This is Sweden.
Our place to stay is a dream. Directly on a small river, apart from a little rushing water, absolute peace and quiet. With fireplaces, firewood and dry toilet. This is Sweden.
The approach is a bit bumpy, because it goes over pothole slopes and gravel roads to Sweden's highest pass road at 975m. The area is breathtaking, endless expanse and loads of reindeer. We saw a few as we approached and sometimes had to wait until they were comfortable walking off the road.
The approach is a bit bumpy, because it goes over pothole slopes and gravel roads to Sweden's highest pass road at 975m. The area is breathtaking, endless expanse and loads of reindeer. We saw a few as we approached and sometimes had to wait until they were comfortable walking off the road.
Flatruetvägen is a street in Sweden. It runs across the Flatruet low mountain range in north-western Härjedalen. At 975 m, the road is Sweden's highest mountain pass. Flatruetvägen connects the two towns of Funäsdalen and Ljungdalen.
Flatruetvägen is a street in Sweden. It runs across the Flatruet low mountain range in north-western Härjedalen. At 975 m, the road is Sweden's highest mountain pass. Flatruetvägen connects the two towns of Funäsdalen and Ljungdalen.
A great museum showing the history of Sweden. A guided tour tells a lot about the past, such as that a former king decreed that every traveler must be able to find accommodation every 20km. Maybe that's one reason why there are still so many free parking spaces here today.
A great museum showing the history of Sweden. A guided tour tells a lot about the past, such as that a former king decreed that every traveler must be able to find accommodation every 20km. Maybe that's one reason why there are still so many free parking spaces here today.
Like so many rest and overnight places, a real dream and so typical for Sweden. Located directly on a lake, with fireplaces and absolute tranquility.
Located right on Vildmarksvägen.
Like so many rest and overnight places, a real dream and so typical for Sweden. Located directly on a lake, with fireplaces and absolute tranquility.
Located right on Vildmarksvägen.
For hiking, we make a detour to the Bjurälven nature reserve. Unfortunately, rain forces us to turn back in between.
For hiking, we make a detour to the Bjurälven nature reserve. Unfortunately, rain forces us to turn back in between.
At only 7 degrees, we not only heat ourselves up with a schnapps, but also our camper.
At only 7 degrees, we not only heat ourselves up with a schnapps, but also our camper.
This restaurant was recommended to us by 2 people, so we gave it a try. It was really good, that's why we recommend it. But beware: opening hours only until 6 p.m.
This restaurant was recommended to us by 2 people, so we gave it a try. It was really good, that's why we recommend it. But beware: opening hours only until 6 p.m.
Then, as always, the search for a nice place for the night. At Storuman we found what we were looking for just before dark.
Then, as always, the search for a nice place for the night. At Storuman we found what we were looking for just before dark.
Overnight place in Norway
Overnight place in Norway
The detour via Norway was worth it. It wasn't planned, but the Arctic Circle is much more impressive here, like in Sweden at Jokkmokk.
The detour via Norway was worth it. It wasn't planned, but the Arctic Circle is much more impressive here, like in Sweden at Jokkmokk.
Overnight place with fireplace and dry toilet. Asphalt and very flat
Overnight place with fireplace and dry toilet. Asphalt and very flat
In the shop you can buy nice silver jewelry. The prices are identical to those in the Jokkmokk silver factory.
In the shop you can buy nice silver jewelry. The prices are identical to those in the Jokkmokk silver factory.
Overnight spot just before the Arctic Circle near Jokkmokk. Here we also saw our first Northern Lights.
Overnight spot just before the Arctic Circle near Jokkmokk. Here we also saw our first Northern Lights.
Today we cross the Arctic Circle from south to north for the second time, this time in Sweden.
Today we cross the Arctic Circle from south to north for the second time, this time in Sweden.
Here we wanted to look at the power plant, there should also be tours in German. Unfortunately probably not in 2022, it was closed.
Here we wanted to look at the power plant, there should also be tours in German. Unfortunately probably not in 2022, it was closed.
Muttos National Park. Nice for hiking. However, the round trip is over 20km long. Since there is not enough time, we only hike about 1.5 hours into the park and then turn back.
Muttos National Park. Nice for hiking. However, the round trip is over 20km long. Since there is not enough time, we only hike about 1.5 hours into the park and then turn back.
Overnight place just north of Jokkmokk. Great location on the reservoir with nice seating.
Here we also see the northern lights for the second time.
Overnight place just north of Jokkmokk. Great location on the reservoir with nice seating.
Here we also see the northern lights for the second time.
In Piteå we go shopping again, not because we have to, but because we like the sweet pastries. A real sugar shock, but we are on vacation. Since I ate these parts on the 2nd day in Sweden, not a day goes by without them. We also become fans of the Coop, which has a great offer as "Stora".
Then it goes to the center of Piteå with the oldest standing wooden church. The pedestrian zone with the old wooden houses is also worth seeing. It is said to be Sweden's first pedestrian zone.
In Piteå we go shopping again, not because we have to, but because we like the sweet pastries. A real sugar shock, but we are on vacation. Since I ate these parts on the 2nd day in Sweden, not a day goes by without them. We also become fans of the Coop, which has a great offer as "Stora".
Then it goes to the center of Piteå with the oldest standing wooden church. The pedestrian zone with the old wooden houses is also worth seeing. It is said to be Sweden's first pedestrian zone.We could have saved ourselves the lax observatory. There were no salmon to be seen.
We could have saved ourselves the lax observatory. There were no salmon to be seen.
Place to stay at a small port, 100SEK. With fireplace. Nice and quiet location.
Place to stay at a small port, 100SEK. With fireplace. Nice and quiet location.
For this we are optimizing the remaining route to Gothenburg, because we should be there on Saturday evening and unfortunately the days are running out ☹
For this we are optimizing the remaining route to Gothenburg, because we should be there on Saturday evening and unfortunately the days are running out ☹
Today's destination is Hudiksvall, a former fishing and trading town by the sea. The many old warehouses still bear witness to this time.
Unfortunately, the much-advertised parking space at the harbor has fallen victim to a building site. There are still a few long-term parking spaces, but the location is not particularly great. We drive 2km out of town and find a great place to stay there.
Today's destination is Hudiksvall, a former fishing and trading town by the sea. The many old warehouses still bear witness to this time.
Unfortunately, the much-advertised parking space at the harbor has fallen victim to a building site. There are still a few long-term parking spaces, but the location is not particularly great. We drive 2km out of town and find a great place to stay there.
50m from the beach we are now surrounded by trees and absolute peace
50m from the beach we are now surrounded by trees and absolute peace
Then visit the ABBA Museum with countless exhibits and replicas of the rooms where the hits were made. Of course there is also music and films.
Then on to the Vasa Museum, which is all about a single warship that sank in 1628 after only 1.5 km. It was salvaged in 1961 and renovated and conserved over many years, so that 98% of it can be seen in the original.
Here in Stockholm you not only see many old ships that have been converted into houseboats, restaurants, bars and hotels, but also buses that drive on the water. They also have old trams here.
So if you walk here, it's exhausting, but you see a lot more than if you take the train. We walked about 12 km today.
Then visit the ABBA Museum with countless exhibits and replicas of the rooms where the hits were made. Of course there is also music and films.
Then on to the Vasa Museum, which is all about a single warship that sank in 1628 after only 1.5 km. It was salvaged in 1961 and renovated and conserved over many years, so that 98% of it can be seen in the original.
Here in Stockholm you not only see many old ships that have been converted into houseboats, restaurants, bars and hotels, but also buses that drive on the water. They also have old trams here.
So if you walk here, it's exhausting, but you see a lot more than if you take the train. We walked about 12 km today.
In Berg is the highlight of the Göta Canal. The 11 lock gates over a length of around 1km allow a height difference of over 30m. Considering the locks were built in 1815, that's quite a feat.
Since the monastery church has a large and empty parking lot, we stay here overnight with 2 other campers.
In Berg is the highlight of the Göta Canal. The 11 lock gates over a length of around 1km allow a height difference of over 30m. Considering the locks were built in 1815, that's quite a feat.
Since the monastery church has a large and empty parking lot, we stay here overnight with 2 other campers.
We will spend the night here, in the middle of nature surrounded by trees and only the wind can be heard today.
We will spend the night here, in the middle of nature surrounded by trees and only the wind can be heard today.
The dam hatches are normally opened here every day at 3 p.m. and 300,000 liters of water per second shoot through the rocky river terrain, but unfortunately only until the end of August. Unfortunately, we are left empty-handed.
But we found a quiet place to stay here and go to bed with many great impressions that can only be reproduced here to a limited extent.
The dam hatches are normally opened here every day at 3 p.m. and 300,000 liters of water per second shoot through the rocky river terrain, but unfortunately only until the end of August. Unfortunately, we are left empty-handed.
But we found a quiet place to stay here and go to bed with many great impressions that can only be reproduced here to a limited extent.
Unfortunately, every good vacation comes to an end.
Today we went to Gothenburg on the ferry, tomorrow we will arrive in Kiel. Then there are still 800 km of motorway ahead of us.
The food here on board can really be recommended, we didn't think it could taste so good. You don't usually hear so many good things about ships.
Sweden was a dream, we would never have imagined it. We were the first time in Sweden, but certainly not the last time.
Unfortunately, every good vacation comes to an end.
Today we went to Gothenburg on the ferry, tomorrow we will arrive in Kiel. Then there are still 800 km of motorway ahead of us.
The food here on board can really be recommended, we didn't think it could taste so good. You don't usually hear so many good things about ships.
Sweden was a dream, we would never have imagined it. We were the first time in Sweden, but certainly not the last time.
After arriving in Kiel, I went to Eckernförde to Thitronik, who wanted to take a look at my alarm system. During this time we were able to drive into Eckernförde with 2 e-bikes from Thitronik and have a look around the port. We liked it and made us want to spend a few days there.
After arriving in Kiel, I went to Eckernförde to Thitronik, who wanted to take a look at my alarm system. During this time we were able to drive into Eckernförde with 2 e-bikes from Thitronik and have a look around the port. We liked it and made us want to spend a few days there.
After the visit to Thitronik, the 830 km long drive home started. We got home sharp at midnight.
A dreamlike journey came to an end after exactly 6275km. We are so grateful to have had such a great holiday and to be able to take so many new impressions home with us
After the visit to Thitronik, the 830 km long drive home started. We got home sharp at midnight.
A dreamlike journey came to an end after exactly 6275km. We are so grateful to have had such a great holiday and to be able to take so many new impressions home with us
Route
Show newest firstWir standen am Citti-Center. Der Stellplatz ist kostenlos, bietet dafür aber nichts außer dass man dort stehen darf. Das ist für uns aber ok. Gleich daneben eine günstige Tankstelle, die auch AdBlue und Autogas für den Gastank bietet, und das alles relativ günstig. Also nochmals alle Tanks füllen, bevor es nach Schweden geht, wo der Dieselpreis gleich mal 50ct höher liegt.
Aus der gemachten Erfahrung heraus kann ich nur raten, einen Tag vorher in Kiel anzureisen. Wir hatten auf den 800km Autobahn 3 Vollsperrungen, die uns mehrere Stunden gekosten hatten. Durch den zusätzlichen Reservetag in Kiel waren wir aber völlig entspannt. Wäre die Fähre schon am Anfahrtstag gefahren, hätten wir diese verpasst.
Der Urlaub beginnt schon an Bord. Wir hatten im Taste-Restaurant einen Tisch reserviert und dann ein tolles Abendessen gehabt. Für rund 36,- bekommt man wirklich leckeres Essen, hat eine große Auswahl und die Getränke sind im Preis mit drin.
Auch der Bordshop hat eine gute Auswahl und ist preislich in vielen Dingen sehr preiswert. Hier kann man dann auch noch höherprozentiges Bier zu guten Preisen einkaufen, was dann später in Schweden unmöglich oder sehr teuer ist.
- 57.6958 11.9144
- 57° 41' 44.8" N 11° 54' 51.7" E
Der Stellplatz ist außerhalb der Saison nicht sehr voll. Es standen nur 2 weitere Womos da. Forsviks hat ein kleines Museum, wo man die versch. Handwerke von früher sehen kann. Denn Forsviks ist mit über 600 Jahren Schwedens ältester Industriestandort mit ehemals Eisenhütten, Schmiedereien, Gießereien, Mühlen und Sägewerken.
Die Schleuse ist die höchst gelegenste am Güta-Kanal und mit 3,5m Fallhöhe die höchste Einzelschleuse. In der Hochsaison ist mehr los, wenn die Passagierschiffe durchfahren.
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- 58° 34' 30.4" N 14° 26' 11.8" E
- 60.0635 14.9949
- 60° 3' 48.7" N 14° 59' 41.5" E
Wir sind ausnahmsweise mal auf einem Campingplatz, um Grauwasser zu entsorgen und den Wasservorrat wieder aufzufüllen. Leider gibt es aber keine Entsorgungsmöglichkeit für Grauwasser.
Der Platz ist sehr schön angeordnet und sauber. Es gibt WCs, Duschen und eine Stelle um Geschirr zu spülen. Hier ist dann auch alles vorhanden, sollte man etwas vergessen haben. Das Kassetten-WC kann man auch leeren.
Es gibt für die Gäste Kanus und ein Ruderboot, welche kostenfrei genutzt werden können.
Am Wasserhahn haben wir dann unseren Wasservorrat wieder aufgefüllt.
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- 60° 26' 49.8" N 14° 29' 48.5" E
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- 60° 57' 42.1" N 14° 39' 6.8" E
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- 61° 38' 12.3" N 12° 42' 59.9" E
Unser Übernachtungsplatz ein Traum. Direkt an einem kleinen Flüsschen, bis auf ein wenig Wasserrauschen absolute Ruhe. Mit Feuerstellen, Feuerholz und Trockentoilette. Das ist Schweden.
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- 61° 39' 18.1" N 12° 45' 17.8" E
Die Anfahrt etwas holprig, es geht nämlich über Schlaglochpisten und Schotterstrassen auf die höchste Passstrasse Schwedens mit 975m. Die Gegen ist atemberaubend, endlose Weite und massenhaft Rentiere. Schon bei der Anfahrt haben wir einige gesehen und mussten teils warten, bis diese sich bequemt hatten, von der Fahrbahn zu gehen.
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- 62° 44' 19.3" N 12° 44' 23.8" E
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- 63° 11' 13.4" N 14° 38' 11.9" E
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- 63° 58' 43.2" N 15° 28' 28.3" E
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- 65° 5' 15.9" N 15° 8' 9" E
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- 65° 22' 39.2" N 16° 30' 23.6" E
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- 66° 3' 4.2" N 17° 53' 13.4" E
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- 65° 35' 31.8" N 19° 15' 51.1" E
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- 66° 25' 35.3" N 19° 40' 57.8" E
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- 66° 57' 45.8" N 19° 49' 25.2" E
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- 66° 46' 16.5" N 20° 6' 34.2" E
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- 65° 38' 44.5" N 22° 1' 42.5" E
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- 65° 7' 27.1" N 20° 47' 33.9" E
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Dafür optimieren wir die restliche Strecke bis Göteborg, denn Samstagabend sollten wir dort sein, und es gehen leider die Tage aus ☹
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- 63° 8' 6.4" N 18° 30' 55.4" E
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- 60° 38' 39.1" N 17° 25' 41.8" E
Dann Besuch des ABBA-Museum mit unzähligen Exponaten und Nachbauten der Räume, wo die Hits entstanden sind. Musik und Filme gibt's natürlich auch.
Dann weiter zum Vasa-Museum, wo es nur um ein einziges Kriegsschiff geht, welches 1628 nach nur 1,5km Strecke gesunken ist. 1961 wurde es geborgen und in vielen Jahren renoviert und konserviert, so dass es zu 98% im Original anzuschauen ist.
Hier in Stockholm sieht man nicht nur viele alte Schiffe, die zu Wohnschiffen, Restaurants, Bars und Hotels umgebaut wurden, sondern auch Busse die auf dem Wasser fahren. Auch alte Strassenbahnen haben sie hier.
Wenn man also hier zu Fuß unterwegs ist, ist das zwar anstrengend, aber man sieht sehr viel mehr, wie wenn man die Bahn nimmt. Bei uns waren es heute rund 12km Fussmarsch.
- 59.3203 18.0306
- 59° 19' 13" N 18° 1' 50" E
In Berg ist dann noch das Highlight des Göta-Kanals. Die 11 Schleusentore über eine Länge von rund 1km ermöglichen eine Höhendifferenz von über 30m. Wenn man bedenkt, dass die Schleusen 1815 gebaut wurde, ist das schon eine Meisterleistung.
Da die Klosterkirche einen großen und leeren Parkplatz hat, bleiben wir hier über Nacht mit 2 weiteren Wohnmobilen.
- 58.4856 15.53
- 58° 29' 8" N 15° 31' 48" E
- 58.396 12.4552
- 58° 23' 45.5" N 12° 27' 18.8" E
- 58.279 12.2792
- 58° 16' 44.3" N 12° 16' 45.1" E
- 57.6927 11.9131
- 57° 41' 33.8" N 11° 54' 47.3" E
Leider geht jeder schöne Urlaub mal vorbei.
Heute ging es in Göteborg auf die Fähre, morgen werden wir in Kiel eintreffen. Dann liegen noch 800km Autobahn vor uns.
Das Essen hier an Bord kann man wirklich empfehlen, hätten wir nicht gedacht, dass es so gut schmecken kann. Man hört ja sonst von Schiffen nicht so viel Gutes.
Schweden war ein Traum, hätten wir uns so nie vorgestellt. Wir waren das erste Mal in Schweden, sicher aber nicht das letzte Mal.
Nach der Ankunft in Kiel ging es nach Eckernförde zur Fa. Thitronik, die sich meine Alarmanlage anschauen wollten. Während dieser Zeit konnten wir mit 2 E-Bikes von Thitronik nach Eckernförde reinfahren und uns im Hafen einwenig umschauen. Hat uns gut gefallen und macht Lust, auch mal dort einpaar Tage zu verbringen.
Nach dem Besuch der Fa. Thitronik ging es dann auf die 830km lange Heimfahrt. Pünktlich um Mitternacht waren wir Zuhause.
Eine traumhafte Reise ging nach genau 6275km zu Ende. Wir sind so dankbar, so einen schönen Urlaub gehabt zu haben und so viele neue Eindrücke mit nach Hause nehmen zu dürfen
Travelogue
We stood at the Citti Center. The parking space is free, but offers nothing except that you can stand there. But that's okay with us. Right next to it is a cheap gas station that also offers AdBlue and LPG for the gas tank, and all of that relatively cheaply. So fill up all the tanks again before heading to Sweden, where the price of diesel is 50 cents higher.
We stood at the Citti Center. The parking space is free, but offers nothing except that you can stand there. But that's okay with us. Right next to it is a cheap gas station that also offers AdBlue and LPG for the gas tank, and all of that relatively cheaply. So fill up all the tanks again before heading to Sweden, where the price of diesel is 50 cents higher.
Based on my experience, I can only advise arriving in Kiel a day in advance. We had 3 complete closures on the 800km Autobahn, which cost us several hours. Thanks to the additional reserve day in Kiel, we were completely relaxed. If the ferry had already left on the day of arrival, we would have missed it.
Based on my experience, I can only advise arriving in Kiel a day in advance. We had 3 complete closures on the 800km Autobahn, which cost us several hours. Thanks to the additional reserve day in Kiel, we were completely relaxed. If the ferry had already left on the day of arrival, we would have missed it.
The holiday already begins on board. We reserved a table at the Taste restaurant and then had a great dinner. For around 36,- you get really delicious food, you have a large selection and the drinks are included in the price.
The on-board shop also has a good selection and is very reasonably priced in many respects. Here you can also buy high-proof beer at good prices, which is later impossible or very expensive in Sweden.
The holiday already begins on board. We reserved a table at the Taste restaurant and then had a great dinner. For around 36,- you get really delicious food, you have a large selection and the drinks are included in the price.
The on-board shop also has a good selection and is very reasonably priced in many respects. Here you can also buy high-proof beer at good prices, which is later impossible or very expensive in Sweden.
Tip: Check beforehand where you are going after leaving the ferry. Unloading is all a bit hectic, then you have to pass the border controls and the port area is not so big that you can still stand comfortably somewhere. So you drive off, the navigation system isn't "awake" yet and you hit the wrong road. Ok, you always get to your destination, maybe with a small detour.
Tip: Check beforehand where you are going after leaving the ferry. Unloading is all a bit hectic, then you have to pass the border controls and the port area is not so big that you can still stand comfortably somewhere. So you drive off, the navigation system isn't "awake" yet and you hit the wrong road. Ok, you always get to your destination, maybe with a small detour.
The pitch is not very crowded out of season. There were only 2 more Womos there. Forsviks has a small museum where you can see the different crafts from the past. At over 600 years old, Forsviks is Sweden's oldest industrial site with former ironworks, forges, foundries, mills and sawmills.
The lock is the highest on the Güta Canal and with a drop of 3.5 m it is the highest single lock. Busier in the high season when the passenger ships pass through.
The pitch is not very crowded out of season. There were only 2 more Womos there. Forsviks has a small museum where you can see the different crafts from the past. At over 600 years old, Forsviks is Sweden's oldest industrial site with former ironworks, forges, foundries, mills and sawmills.
The lock is the highest on the Güta Canal and with a drop of 3.5 m it is the highest single lock. Busier in the high season when the passenger ships pass through.
Much has been collected here that has existed since the 1920s. Radios, televisions, cameras, mobile phones, cars, aircraft and boat engines, forestry equipment, trucks and construction machinery, etc. Various shops from the 1930s were also reconstructed, as was a driving school. Definitely worth seeing.
Much has been collected here that has existed since the 1920s. Radios, televisions, cameras, mobile phones, cars, aircraft and boat engines, forestry equipment, trucks and construction machinery, etc. Various shops from the 1930s were also reconstructed, as was a driving school. Definitely worth seeing.
For once, we are at a campsite to dispose of gray water and refill the water supply. Unfortunately, there is no disposal option for gray water.
The place is very nicely arranged and clean. There are toilets, showers and a place to wash dishes. Everything is there if you forgot something. The cassette toilet can also be emptied.
There are canoes and a rowing boat for guests, which can be used free of charge.
We refilled our water supply at the tap.
For once, we are at a campsite to dispose of gray water and refill the water supply. Unfortunately, there is no disposal option for gray water.
The place is very nicely arranged and clean. There are toilets, showers and a place to wash dishes. Everything is there if you forgot something. The cassette toilet can also be emptied.
There are canoes and a rowing boat for guests, which can be used free of charge.
We refilled our water supply at the tap.
A must in Sweden :-)
Attention: The crispbread slices are loose in the large 4 kg boxes that the Swedes buy in bulk and not in packs of 10, as they are sold in stores. Unfortunately, we only noticed that outside.
A must in Sweden :-)
Attention: The crispbread slices are loose in the large 4 kg boxes that the Swedes buy in bulk and not in packs of 10, as they are sold in stores. Unfortunately, we only noticed that outside.
Here you can buy the famous wooden horses. You have the opportunity to walk through the workshops and see the production.
Here you can buy the famous wooden horses. You have the opportunity to walk through the workshops and see the production.
Sweden's highest waterfall at almost 100m. Very worth seeing and the national park was created great. Overnight stays in the parking lot there are not permitted.
Sweden's highest waterfall at almost 100m. Very worth seeing and the national park was created great. Overnight stays in the parking lot there are not permitted.
Our place to stay is a dream. Directly on a small river, apart from a little rushing water, absolute peace and quiet. With fireplaces, firewood and dry toilet. This is Sweden.
Our place to stay is a dream. Directly on a small river, apart from a little rushing water, absolute peace and quiet. With fireplaces, firewood and dry toilet. This is Sweden.
The approach is a bit bumpy, because it goes over pothole slopes and gravel roads to Sweden's highest pass road at 975m. The area is breathtaking, endless expanse and loads of reindeer. We saw a few as we approached and sometimes had to wait until they were comfortable walking off the road.
The approach is a bit bumpy, because it goes over pothole slopes and gravel roads to Sweden's highest pass road at 975m. The area is breathtaking, endless expanse and loads of reindeer. We saw a few as we approached and sometimes had to wait until they were comfortable walking off the road.
Flatruetvägen is a street in Sweden. It runs across the Flatruet low mountain range in north-western Härjedalen. At 975 m, the road is Sweden's highest mountain pass. Flatruetvägen connects the two towns of Funäsdalen and Ljungdalen.
Flatruetvägen is a street in Sweden. It runs across the Flatruet low mountain range in north-western Härjedalen. At 975 m, the road is Sweden's highest mountain pass. Flatruetvägen connects the two towns of Funäsdalen and Ljungdalen.
A great museum showing the history of Sweden. A guided tour tells a lot about the past, such as that a former king decreed that every traveler must be able to find accommodation every 20km. Maybe that's one reason why there are still so many free parking spaces here today.
A great museum showing the history of Sweden. A guided tour tells a lot about the past, such as that a former king decreed that every traveler must be able to find accommodation every 20km. Maybe that's one reason why there are still so many free parking spaces here today.
Like so many rest and overnight places, a real dream and so typical for Sweden. Located directly on a lake, with fireplaces and absolute tranquility.
Located right on Vildmarksvägen.
Like so many rest and overnight places, a real dream and so typical for Sweden. Located directly on a lake, with fireplaces and absolute tranquility.
Located right on Vildmarksvägen.
For hiking, we make a detour to the Bjurälven nature reserve. Unfortunately, rain forces us to turn back in between.
For hiking, we make a detour to the Bjurälven nature reserve. Unfortunately, rain forces us to turn back in between.
At only 7 degrees, we not only heat ourselves up with a schnapps, but also our camper.
At only 7 degrees, we not only heat ourselves up with a schnapps, but also our camper.
This restaurant was recommended to us by 2 people, so we gave it a try. It was really good, that's why we recommend it. But beware: opening hours only until 6 p.m.
This restaurant was recommended to us by 2 people, so we gave it a try. It was really good, that's why we recommend it. But beware: opening hours only until 6 p.m.
Then, as always, the search for a nice place for the night. At Storuman we found what we were looking for just before dark.
Then, as always, the search for a nice place for the night. At Storuman we found what we were looking for just before dark.
Overnight place in Norway
Overnight place in Norway
The detour via Norway was worth it. It wasn't planned, but the Arctic Circle is much more impressive here, like in Sweden at Jokkmokk.
The detour via Norway was worth it. It wasn't planned, but the Arctic Circle is much more impressive here, like in Sweden at Jokkmokk.
Overnight place with fireplace and dry toilet. Asphalt and very flat
Overnight place with fireplace and dry toilet. Asphalt and very flat
In the shop you can buy nice silver jewelry. The prices are identical to those in the Jokkmokk silver factory.
In the shop you can buy nice silver jewelry. The prices are identical to those in the Jokkmokk silver factory.
Overnight spot just before the Arctic Circle near Jokkmokk. Here we also saw our first Northern Lights.
Overnight spot just before the Arctic Circle near Jokkmokk. Here we also saw our first Northern Lights.
Today we cross the Arctic Circle from south to north for the second time, this time in Sweden.
Today we cross the Arctic Circle from south to north for the second time, this time in Sweden.
Here we wanted to look at the power plant, there should also be tours in German. Unfortunately probably not in 2022, it was closed.
Here we wanted to look at the power plant, there should also be tours in German. Unfortunately probably not in 2022, it was closed.
Muttos National Park. Nice for hiking. However, the round trip is over 20km long. Since there is not enough time, we only hike about 1.5 hours into the park and then turn back.
Muttos National Park. Nice for hiking. However, the round trip is over 20km long. Since there is not enough time, we only hike about 1.5 hours into the park and then turn back.
Overnight place just north of Jokkmokk. Great location on the reservoir with nice seating.
Here we also see the northern lights for the second time.
Overnight place just north of Jokkmokk. Great location on the reservoir with nice seating.
Here we also see the northern lights for the second time.
In Piteå we go shopping again, not because we have to, but because we like the sweet pastries. A real sugar shock, but we are on vacation. Since I ate these parts on the 2nd day in Sweden, not a day goes by without them. We also become fans of the Coop, which has a great offer as "Stora".
Then it goes to the center of Piteå with the oldest standing wooden church. The pedestrian zone with the old wooden houses is also worth seeing. It is said to be Sweden's first pedestrian zone. In Piteå we go shopping again, not because we have to, but because we like the sweet pastries. A real sugar shock, but we are on vacation. Since I ate these parts on the 2nd day in Sweden, not a day goes by without them. We also become fans of the Coop, which has a great offer as "Stora".
Then it goes to the center of Piteå with the oldest standing wooden church. The pedestrian zone with the old wooden houses is also worth seeing. It is said to be Sweden's first pedestrian zone.We could have saved ourselves the lax observatory. There were no salmon to be seen.
We could have saved ourselves the lax observatory. There were no salmon to be seen.
Place to stay at a small port, 100SEK. With fireplace. Nice and quiet location.
Place to stay at a small port, 100SEK. With fireplace. Nice and quiet location.
For this we are optimizing the remaining route to Gothenburg, because we should be there on Saturday evening and unfortunately the days are running out ☹
For this we are optimizing the remaining route to Gothenburg, because we should be there on Saturday evening and unfortunately the days are running out ☹
Today's destination is Hudiksvall, a former fishing and trading town by the sea. The many old warehouses still bear witness to this time.
Unfortunately, the much-advertised parking space at the harbor has fallen victim to a building site. There are still a few long-term parking spaces, but the location is not particularly great. We drive 2km out of town and find a great place to stay there.
Today's destination is Hudiksvall, a former fishing and trading town by the sea. The many old warehouses still bear witness to this time.
Unfortunately, the much-advertised parking space at the harbor has fallen victim to a building site. There are still a few long-term parking spaces, but the location is not particularly great. We drive 2km out of town and find a great place to stay there.
50m from the beach we are now surrounded by trees and absolute peace
50m from the beach we are now surrounded by trees and absolute peace
Then visit the ABBA Museum with countless exhibits and replicas of the rooms where the hits were made. Of course there is also music and films.
Then on to the Vasa Museum, which is all about a single warship that sank in 1628 after only 1.5 km. It was salvaged in 1961 and renovated and conserved over many years, so that 98% of it can be seen in the original.
Here in Stockholm you not only see many old ships that have been converted into houseboats, restaurants, bars and hotels, but also buses that drive on the water. They also have old trams here.
So if you walk here, it's exhausting, but you see a lot more than if you take the train. We walked about 12 km today.
Then visit the ABBA Museum with countless exhibits and replicas of the rooms where the hits were made. Of course there is also music and films.
Then on to the Vasa Museum, which is all about a single warship that sank in 1628 after only 1.5 km. It was salvaged in 1961 and renovated and conserved over many years, so that 98% of it can be seen in the original.
Here in Stockholm you not only see many old ships that have been converted into houseboats, restaurants, bars and hotels, but also buses that drive on the water. They also have old trams here.
So if you walk here, it's exhausting, but you see a lot more than if you take the train. We walked about 12 km today.
In Berg is the highlight of the Göta Canal. The 11 lock gates over a length of around 1km allow a height difference of over 30m. Considering the locks were built in 1815, that's quite a feat.
Since the monastery church has a large and empty parking lot, we stay here overnight with 2 other campers.
In Berg is the highlight of the Göta Canal. The 11 lock gates over a length of around 1km allow a height difference of over 30m. Considering the locks were built in 1815, that's quite a feat.
Since the monastery church has a large and empty parking lot, we stay here overnight with 2 other campers.
We will spend the night here, in the middle of nature surrounded by trees and only the wind can be heard today.
We will spend the night here, in the middle of nature surrounded by trees and only the wind can be heard today.
The dam hatches are normally opened here every day at 3 p.m. and 300,000 liters of water per second shoot through the rocky river terrain, but unfortunately only until the end of August. Unfortunately, we are left empty-handed.
But we found a quiet place to stay here and go to bed with many great impressions that can only be reproduced here to a limited extent.
The dam hatches are normally opened here every day at 3 p.m. and 300,000 liters of water per second shoot through the rocky river terrain, but unfortunately only until the end of August. Unfortunately, we are left empty-handed.
But we found a quiet place to stay here and go to bed with many great impressions that can only be reproduced here to a limited extent.
Unfortunately, every good vacation comes to an end.
Today we went to Gothenburg on the ferry, tomorrow we will arrive in Kiel. Then there are still 800 km of motorway ahead of us.
The food here on board can really be recommended, we didn't think it could taste so good. You don't usually hear so many good things about ships.
Sweden was a dream, we would never have imagined it. We were the first time in Sweden, but certainly not the last time.
Unfortunately, every good vacation comes to an end.
Today we went to Gothenburg on the ferry, tomorrow we will arrive in Kiel. Then there are still 800 km of motorway ahead of us.
The food here on board can really be recommended, we didn't think it could taste so good. You don't usually hear so many good things about ships.
Sweden was a dream, we would never have imagined it. We were the first time in Sweden, but certainly not the last time.
After arriving in Kiel, I went to Eckernförde to Thitronik, who wanted to take a look at my alarm system. During this time we were able to drive into Eckernförde with 2 e-bikes from Thitronik and have a look around the port. We liked it and made us want to spend a few days there.
After arriving in Kiel, I went to Eckernförde to Thitronik, who wanted to take a look at my alarm system. During this time we were able to drive into Eckernförde with 2 e-bikes from Thitronik and have a look around the port. We liked it and made us want to spend a few days there.
After the visit to Thitronik, the 830 km long drive home started. We got home sharp at midnight.
A dreamlike journey came to an end after exactly 6275km. We are so grateful to have had such a great holiday and to be able to take so many new impressions home with us
After the visit to Thitronik, the 830 km long drive home started. We got home sharp at midnight.
A dreamlike journey came to an end after exactly 6275km. We are so grateful to have had such a great holiday and to be able to take so many new impressions home with us
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Aktuell basiert die Routenplanung bei Freeontour im Hintergrund auf Google Maps und dort werden offene Straßen leider nur in Echtzeit erfasst. Dadurch ergibt sich die Problematik der Planung gesperrter Straßen im Winter etc. Sobald die jeweiligen Straßen wieder freigegeben sind, sollte dies auch entsprechend in der Routenplanung angezeigt werden. Wir suchen aber nach alternativen Lösungen für die Zukunft.
Danke. Bestätigt also die Aussage von Hermann
Ja, so war es bei unserer Alpenrouten - Planung, im Moment ist die auch wieder ziemlich konfus. Und bei der Luberon-Tour über den Col des Tempêtes auf dem Mont Ventoux ist es im Augenblick auch wieder genau so. Einfach abwarten. Noch weiterhin viel Spass bei der Planung
Danke!
Ich gehe davon aus, daß Du über die Wilderness Road (oder auch Vildmarksvägen) über das Fjellplateau Stekenjokk fahren willst, diese Straße ist nur von Ende Mai bis Mitte Okt. geöffnet, deshalb zeigt Dir das System diese Route im Moment nicht an. Das gleiche passiert auch bei geschlossenen Alpenpässen, wenn sie den offen sind funktioniert es. L.G.Hermann
Genau so ist es. Danke für die Info. Heißt das, dass ab Juni dann der Routenplaner richtig rechnet?