Glamping in Sweden

Glamping has taken Sweden (as it has the rest of the world) by storm!

What is glamping in Sweden, you might ask?

Glamping, luxury camping, glam camping or boutique camping is the perfect combination of nature and luxury – exploration without sacrificing the comforts of home. Whether it be in a luxury tent, yurt, tree house or dome you are sure to be provided with all the modern amenities and cozy comforts from plush beds to full bathroom facilities and kitchen capabilities. 

Glamping in Sweden – alternative accommodation options

The pandemic has encouraged the vagabond, the traveller and the wanderer to rethink the way in which they see the world. “Staycations’ ‘ have inspired establishments to provide alternative and exciting accommodation options for guests with focus on fresh air and connecting with mother nature. This new glamping trend brings with it a new type of traveller to the outdoors namely, the “soft adventurer”. The soft adventurer embarks on outdoor travel experiences that are not overly demanding physically. Glamping provides the soft adventurer with the perfect balance of outdoor experiences and activities where he or she has the ability to connect with mother earth without having to compromise luxury and comfort. 

Glamping like upscale camping

Although the modern term, “glamping” is relatively new, the idea of upscale camping is certainly not. Glamping safaris have been around for many years and with the Nordic Pop-Ups and Nordic Stretch Tents co-owner, Jeandre having grown up in the country of South Africa she is no stranger to this concept. Her previous African safari experiences during her youth in fact inspired her and co-owner Daniel to bring the concept of pop-up glamping to Sweden. 

In keeping with the nomadic approach of luxury safari camp setups in the middle of the African wilderness, Jeandre and Daniel have set out to create unique glamping oases in remote Swedish locations chosen by the client. The term is coined, “pop-up glamping” which ultimately means that temporary glampsites are rigged in idyllic settings where the location depends entirely on the clients’ brief and type of event.

Different types of pop-up accommodation

Nordic Pop-Ups offers two types of pop-up accommodation options in the form of canvas bell tents and the latest addition  – the Eco Stretch House. The canvas bell tents equipped with comfy beds, linen, cosy lighting, rugs, a few extra touches and thoughtful trinkets are perfect accommodation alternatives for outdoor conferences, weddings, bachelor and bachelorette parties and festivals. The canvas bell tent glamping villages tend to larger groups with the capacity to sleep up to four people per tent.

The Eco Stretch House is designed and engineered as temporary accommodation for eco-sensitive environments. It’s the more opulent variant of Nordic Pop-Ups’ glamping tent range that includes wooden flooring, canvas walls and a stretch tent roof. The Eco Stretch House embodies the spirit of Africa with its look and feel and creates the feeling of being on a luxury safari whatever the setting. With only one of these available to rent, the Eco Stretch House offers perfect accommodation solutions for seasonal setups, special occasions and customer relation marketing events and projects. 

Glamping in Sweden – more than just an overnight stay

The beauty of the pop-up concept is that Nordic Pop-Ups’ versatile tents can be used for more than just overnighting in. They also provide a great space for day events and boutique open air experiences. Day glamping and glamping picnics have become a unique and popular way to meet and celebrate with friends and family in an outdoor environment.  The canvas bell tent interior is decorated with boho style carpets, cushions, poufs, Bali umbrellas, rattan furniture and low tables to provide a relaxed and cosy pop-up atmosphere that’s well suited for bachelorette parties, intimate weddings and birthday celebrations. The canvas bell tents are literally a blank canvas! Different themes and colours can be added to the “standard” neutral-toned setup depending on the client’s brief. Balloon art, floral arrangements, fabric draping, signage and candles are just some of the ways in which Nordic Pop-Ups have personalised their day glamping and picnic glamping installments in the past.

The picnic part is also a really easy and stress-free way of keeping guests’ bellies full without the hassle of the host having to take care of all the cooking. Depending on the type of event one could order pizza, breakfast baskets, tapas platters, sushi or a selection of high tea cakes and sandwiches to be shared around the picnic table. The Eco Stretch House also works really well as a pop-up venue and creates a great interactive and eye-catching space for launch parties, brand activations and other outdoor events. We’ve seen the Eco Stretch House transform into a lounge, coffee bar and even a stage for past events!

Glamping – much more than alternative holiday accommodation

It has been most thrilling to watch the glamping movement form and evolve into something so much more than JUST alternative accommodation. Its purpose spans far beyond that of just providing comfort within canvas walls. Glamping, pop-up glamping and day glamping nurture connection – connection with nature and connection with others.

Everything you need to know about glamping in Sweden

What do I need to pack in my overnight bag when glamping in Sweden?

We at Nordic Pop-Ups are renowned for our comprehensive glamping interior and furnishings. We’ve taken great care and thought into different pieces and elements that we have chosen to be included in our glamping offering to ensure a comfortable and luxurious pop-up glamping experience for all.

With that being said, we cannot pack your snacks, clothes and toiletries for you! This, you will have to do on your own. We have compiled a packlist of all the items that you should consider bringing with you to ensure a comfortable and luxurious experience in our glamping tents:

FOOD, GLORIOUS FOOD

It’s always a good idea to bring extra food, snacks, water and drinks. Depending on the glamping location and type of glamping event, food may be provided or a kitchen facility equipped with all necessary cooking utensils to cook your own food may be available to you. In the case that either of these options are not on offer, we recommend that you pack the following: 

• Portable stove and gas
• Charcoal, firelighters and a mini grill
• Lighter (you can bring candles but please use them outside the tent as they are a fire hazard)
• Cooking utensils
• Cookware
• Crockery & Cutlery
• Cloth / Serviettes / Papertowel / Wetwipes
• Dishwashing liquid

WHAT TO WEAR?!

• Knitted hat (mössa) – a good accessory to have on while sleeping
• Rain clothes & rain boots
• Warm clothing and warm socks (including thermal sleepwear –

Swedish summer nights can be chilly)

• Warm jacket
• Swimwear and a sun hat

TAKE CARE OF YOURSELVES, AND EACH OTHER

• Towels & toilet paper
• Ear plugs
• Mosquito & bug spray
• First aid kit
• Soap, sanitizer, toothbrush & toothpaste
• Board games & activities
• Mobile phone charging bank

Start packing!

Adventure awaits…

When is the best time for glamping in Sweden?

Although “glamping” and “camping” are two very different ways to explore and live in the outdoors they do have one thing in common – CANVAS WALLS! Both tent structures are made from canvas and are more often than not, uninsulated. 

This means that we recommend that our glamping enthusiasts go on their glamping adventures around the same time of the year that one would go camping. 

May to September each year is a “weather-safe” time of the year to go glamping. The temperatures don’t usually reach below zero and one can enjoy the spring, summer and late summer climates. 

Our only recommendation during the summer months would be to avoid glamping too close to a lake as mosquitos are uninvited guests during a glamping getaway. Mosquitos can be somewhat prevented with insect repellent, special lights, candles and innovative armbands but our bloodsucking friends always find a way to stick around. In saying that, all our glamping tents are equipped with an extra mosquito net layer in the doors and all the windows ensuring a peaceful sleep during those hot summer nights when one needs to open up the canvas doors and windows to allow some air in but still omit our buzzing mozzie foes.

Glamping in Sweden during autumn and winter

Glamping is definitely an option during Sweden’s autumn and winter months. A fireplace and extra heating elements to keep the glamping tents warm are essential during these months. Canvas walls do “breathe” and the floor of the glamping tent always absorbs the cold temperatures so keeping a constant comfy and warm climate in the glamping tents does become more of a challenge. In the instance of snowfall, snow should be brushed off the canvas roofing continuously to avoid too heavy of a snow load on the glamping tent which could result in collapse.

In addition to the above mentioned tips, what you pack in your overnight bag is an essential part of how comfortable, warm and cosy your winter glamping experience will be. Thermals followed by layers of clothing, warm woollen socks and a beanie to cover your head should be on your glamping packlist whether it’s winter, summer, autumn or spring! Interested in a comprehensive packlist for your next glamping adventure? Read our next blog to get the low down!

Where can I experience glamping in Sweden?

Sweden’s beautiful nature and landscape makes it a fantastic country for a glamping adventure regardless of where you are located. 

From the mountainous northern regions and coastal beaches to the picturesque archipelagos and lush forests the traveller is spoilt for choice as to where one could pitch a glamping tent. 

Although there are a lot of glamping resorts popping up all over Sweden, Nordic Pop-Ups is the only glamping specialist that doesn’t have a set address and is a true nomad! Our pop-glamping service provides the possibility to set up a glamping village at a location of your choice whether it be in the mountains, at the coast, by a lake, out in the farming fields, amongst the forest trees or even in the concrete jungle of the city!

We at Nordic Pop-Ups have the advantage to create unique pop-up glamping villages and experiences that lend themselves to the Swedish nature and surroundings based on the client’s chosen location. No glamping setup will be quite like the next making YOUR glamping experience with us unique and exclusive for your colleagues, glamping group, wedding party or guests.

What is glamping?

“GLAMPING” – most of us have heard this word by now but maybe don’t understand the term fully. As glamping specialists, let us explain this recent outdoor phenomenon that has taken the outdoor camping industry by storm and shows no signs of slowing down!

Glamping is a mashup of the words, “glamorous” and “camping” to describe a style of camping that is luxurious, comfortable and offers amenities that one would enjoy at a hotel or a resort. The difference is that with glamping, all these luxuries and amenities happen inside the canvas walls of a tent structure. Glamping tents come in different shapes, forms and materials with the fabric, “canvas” being a common thread for all the different styles of glamping accommodation. Canvas bell tents, yurts, Eco Stretch Houses and tipis are all examples of glamping-type accommodations. 

These glamping tents provide a blank canvas and the possibility to furnish and style the space with as much luxury and functionality as one desires. 

Our best tips for a successful experience glamping in Sweden

Our top tips to differentiate camping from glamping interiors would be to add:

• Beds and comfortable mattresses.
• Good quality (and extra-warm) duvets, pillows and linen.
• Cosy rugs.
• Warm lighting to set the mood.
• Storage space for guests’ belongings. 
• Unique and stylish furniture pieces like sofas, coffee tables and bedside tables to make the space homey. 
• Fresh greenery such as pot plants and flowers to awaken the interior!
• Luxury textile finishings such as chunky woollen blankets, cotton throws and decorative cushions. 
• Outdoor loungers and garden furniture to enjoy those sunrises, sunsets and all those moments and meal times in between. 

When available:

• Offer electricity, heating and charging outlets.
• Add Exclusive bathroom and kitchen facilities.
• Throw in a hot tub or a sauna for that extra enjoyment!
• Promote add-on services such as breakfast baskets, picnics and barbecue packages.

What does pop-up glamping in Sweden mean?

So, what is “pop-up glamping”, then? Pop-up glamping is taking all the above mentioned points… on the road! 

At Nordic Pop-Ups, we’ve made our glamping villages (several glamping tents set up in close proximity to create a village) MOBILE!. The client chooses the land and we transport and set up the glamping tents, elegant furnishings and luxury interiors at the desired location

Our pop-up glamping service therefore provides the perfect accommodation alternative for events such as conferences, weddings, festivals and private occasions in need of additional lodging or for those just wanting to experience a more luxurious and comfortable way to camp.