Driving to Sweden through Northern Europe

[altomos]

May I please ask members for advice This year we are thinking of turning left at Calais and going up through the Netherlands north Germany towards Denmark and over both bridges (expensive, but as we have a dog and ferries do not accept dogs as we understand?) and then into southern Sweden. Any advice please on routes and places to stay either stellplatz or campsites on route Any information would be valuable. We have a 7.00 m motorhome! Thanks

 

[The Wino]

We only went as far as Denmark. We were going to go over the bridge to Sweden but ran out of time. The bridge I think is the same cost as a car up to 6m but increases a lot in cost above that. A lot of marinas have motorhome parking the Baltic coast is very nice.
We went overnight Harwich hook of Holland and would go that way again.

 

[KASPAR]

There is a current thread explaining a trip, that may assist you:

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After delay at Eurotunnel we used the park n ride at Eindhoven for a flying stop then had a journey through thunder and roadworks beset with lunatic drivers near Hamburg. we wanted to overnight in The Most lovely village of Sittensen but it was crammed full with vans who looked as if they were...

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[landscaper]

Crossing the two bridges is expensive but definitely worth the experience

 

[hja]

We went some years ago to Sweden. We went from Hull to Rotterdam, Germany, Denmark, etc. bridge to Sweden. We only explored southern third of Sweden. We enjoyed our trip. Distances in Sweden are further than you think. They do close the Oresund bridge in high winds.

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[Jonno1103]

Stena from Fredrikshavn will allow you to book up to 5 pets on a single crossing and all ferries sailing from the U.K. allow pets. TT Line from both Rostock & Travemunde allow pets too.

 

[bobnick]

Bridges are expensive, definition of expensive please?

 

[The Wino]

Bridges are expensive, definition of expensive please?

I think significantly more than the ferry

 

[edgewood175]

Watch "Long way Home", the 2 guys follow this route on motorbikes. After watching it we now want to do a similar route

 

[suavecarve]

Bridges are expensive, definition of expensive please?

136 euros one way up to 10m expensive v 65 euros on a ferry (at an awkward time) (Puttgarden to Rodby)

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[somertonion]

Did this a few years ago with our 6.4m Carthago and had a wonderful time. Here are just a couple bits of info that may be useful. Schleswig (NW of Kiel) is an interesting stopover on your way to Denmark. A gorgeous tiered aire overlooking the Schlei, a natural inlet. It’s alongside the marina with a few nice shops and bars. The best shower/toilet facilities i have ever encountered on an aire!! The town is also worth a walk around. It can get busy so don’t arrive too late.
One of my favourite stops was in Vadstena on Lake Vattern which we just stumbled upon. A simple aire but the marina facilities are close by with showers etc which you can use as part of the deal. The aire overlooks Lake Vattern and the little town is lovely and with a fascinating history. An abbey and castle that are worth visiting and cobbled streets in the town. A paddle steamer arrived whilst we were there, and we were entertained by the arrival of dozens of vintage cars holding a rally near the aire.
If you are going as far north as Sandarme (on the east coast mid way between Gavle and Sundvall) there is a lovely little aire beside the marina. Very quiet and sharing showers etc with the yacht club. Theres a lovely walk to a nature reserve where we used hides to see a variety of waders and the flowers were lovely.
On our way back through Denmark we stopped at Ribe which has a large aire alongside the very pretty town. A bit touristy but lovely nonetheless. We also stopped at Brunsbüttel which sits at the end of the Kiel Canal, the busiest man-made shipping canal in the world. Theres a simple aire within walking distance of the massive lochs which are well worth a visit if you have an interest in engineering or “big things”!
Lastly, are you aware of the ferry at Gluckstadt, on the R Elbe SE of Gluckstadt? It’s only small and no need to book but avoids having to drive all the way to Hamburg to cross the Elbe. It took us about 20-25 minutes to cross and we then followed the dutch coast home which was lovely. Lots of campsites and aires alongside the Wadden Sea.
Happy travels and hope something here is usefull

 

[Avo]

Went over the bridges last month. We are a 6 metre van. Storebaelt is 230 Danish Kronor each way, (about £26).
We registered for the Oresund for numberplate recognition, that cost about £42. We were then billed about £20 each time we crossed.
Don't know how that compares to ferries, but you have the convenience of going when you want, unless it's too windy.

 

[cyberyacht]

These are the stops we did on our way up through Netherlands to Denmark. Some were better than others. Schleswig was probably the best one. The bridges, from my pre-trip research, were cheaper than the ferries.

 

[suavecarve]

May I please ask members for advice This year we are thinking of turning left at Calais and going up through the Netherlands north Germany towards Denmark and over both bridges (expensive, but as we have a dog and ferries do not accept dogs as we understand?) and then into southern Sweden. Any advice please on routes and places to stay either stellplatz or campsites on route Any information would be valuable. We have a 7.00 m motorhome! Thanks

I think we are going to be doing something similar. Plans have only changed 3 times so far, but I was taking a look at the route and fancy going over the Afsluitdijk and from what I have found out that route passing Amsterdam and Rotterdam is only going to cost 1.51 euros on an app and we get to follow the coast ish path. If we keep to the same current plan we will be heading across to Lubeck and German Baltic rather than going up to Sweden via Denmark

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[cyberyacht]

More or less the route I took above. NB. The aire at Groningen had closed, hence us stopping at Veendam. The Den Oever stop is right next to the start of the Afsluitdijk. Didn't find the traffic excessively noisy but OH says I'm deaf anyway. We had intended to stop at Den Helder for the maritime museum but there was 'no room at the inn'.

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[L' Hobo]

Back in 2014 -15 I went to Sweden via Calais and when existing the ferry, I just turn left and followed the coast via Belgium, Holland, Germany, Denmark then onto Sweden via the Bridges for the Midsummer celebrations.

No stops were planned because I knew (or thought I did until my trip coincided with a German Bank Holiday when all of the Dutch coastal campsites were rammed,) there were lots of campsites and free parking in Holland.

Following the coast leads to lots of unusual places to stop, like the camping area which is only open in the summer because, in the winter it often flooded by gales etc.

If you into boats, Bremerhaven is worth a visit as is some of the island settlements near the Great Belt Bridge.
Edit, sorry I should have written Store belt Bridge, Store in most Scandinavian countries mean big or great.

Once in Sweden, turn left again and follow the fantastic West coast after first visiting Ystad and ALL the little villages in between there and the bridge, ( one I visited, the small quay was teeming with small fish because, although a fishing village, someone MUST have been feeding them?) remember, there is always paid secure parking and often facilities at any of the Guest Harbours and camping in the centre of Stockholm.

Good luck!