Be A Swede, Holistay “Hemestra” At The Countryside

Why not go to the countryside for your 2020 holiday like most Swedes? Just like holistay (holiday and stay), “Hemestra” combines the word “Hemma”, which means “home” in Swedish, and “Semester”, Swedish for “holiday”.

Both terms are becoming more popular, encouraging more people to spend their next holiday in the country, at “home”. Explore the country on your own terms, without the stress to tick off destination after destination. Fall in love with the countryside and find your favorite spot to enjoy and relax, as if it was your home.

South of Sweden, close by and experience the peaceful countryside roads

Travel on the calm countryside roads in the South of Sweden. Discover your explorer’s spirit and find beautiful spots in nature, nature reserves and open landscapes. Thanks to the Swedish Allemansrätt, you can spend your days in nature in comfort.

Otherwise, you can always find overnight parking in a friendlier atmosphere with a wilderness touch, such as on a farm, at a family camping, outside a rural restaurant or next to an open lake.

The “Hemestra” experience takes you along the coastlines, such as close to the lakes of Vänern and Vättern, right down through the inland and small fishing lakes of Småland. You will also get magnificent views of rural Sweden and forest landscapes.

Experience the best of local and countryside life, the simple life, the calmness and the natural playground offered by nature. A real city break!

The true city break on a farm or countryside resort

There will always be a farm and exciting activities nearby. Especially with a motor home, you could simply follow the “Go Nature Trip” routes. You can easily find a place where you can stay alone or together, and there will be plenty of activities you can do. You might see people fishing on the other side of the lake, enjoying a canoe ride or rowing along the reeds.

Many places will have fishing waters nearby with boat rentals and small-secluded outdoor bathing spots available. You can also go on hiking expeditions or cycling excursions close by on local hike and cycle trails. Try out other relaxing activities, such as outdoor cooking over an open fire.

On the farms and countryside resorts, you can usually buy some seasonal vegetables, such as pickles, dried peppers and fresh eggs. Just ask and your hosts will tell you what they can offer. If you are lucky, you are in for a real foodie treat with safe and great local produce.

You can also enjoy the wonderful Swedish traditions throughout the year on your “Hemestra” trip. Including, the midsummer celebration in June and crayfish parties in August and September.

For authentic Swedish countryside experiences and products please check our new site, Go Nature Market (only available in Swedish)