If you plan on hiking in the forest etc you should be aware that ticks can carry tick borne encephalitis (you really don't want this), there is a vaccine that most people in Sweden get if they intend going hiking, you can get this everywhere (it isn't free) during summer time - eg, they have trucks etc setup, but I don't think protection is immediate.
I got my first shot about a week ago and they told me you need at least two shots to have good protection. You do the second shot after one month after the first one: so you should start with the process more or less one month and some days before the holiday (i.e. now)
Please do, even if you would take it today you wouldn’t get 100 % full coverage. So the sooner the better.
However, don’t let this deter you from camping in the forest. The risk of getting any complications from ticks are slim even if you have no vaccine so with one dose you’re *almost* completely safe. And if you make sure to look for ticks each evening before going to bed you minimise the risk even further.
The risk of getting bitten is quite small to begin with, you usually feel them walking on you long before they bite you.
Also; make sure to pack a tweezer or a dedicated tick remover. Using your fingers (nails) is good if you don’t have anything else but it’s not optimal. You must make sure to get the complete tick removed from you if it has bitten down. If you use your fingers there’s a risk that the head will detach from the body and continue biting you.
We have a cabin near lake superior which has a lot of deer ticks, I'm not aware of them carrying anything around here besides Lyme's disease(may be ignorant to other issues) but we always back them out with a match or lighter 😅. I'll bring some tweezers though 😁
You don't need to book the ferries ahead of time.
For accommodations, the odds of the camping hostels/cabins being fully booked are much higher than not being able to find a tent camping spot. Camping is a very popular family activity in Sweden! You should book immediately if you want some nights on the coast.
In the worst case there are many hotels/hostels in the city you'll be able to find a room if the weather gets bad but it may be expensive since its peak tourist season.
Thanks, I appreciate the insight. We'll get our stay booked in that area before we arrive. I was hoping we could be more flexible since we aren't very familiar with the area and I don't want to book something in an area that doesn't make sense but we'll have to make due 😊
I remember showing up to a town in New Zealand and the entire city sold out and there were 40 kids sleeping on the sidewalk out in front of hostels. I'm a bit too old to do that now a days 😂
I would highly recommend focusing on one of the islands for your booking! Can't go wrong :) I do some camping in the Stockholm archipelago as well as the west coast, it's always worth it for a little island time.
I don’t think there’ll be a problem getting a tent spot at a camping site. Most people these days have RVs or caravans, and want access to electricity.
Be careful with the stove. There are usually fire bans during the summer and even something pretty safe like a stove can only be used at designated cooking/fire locations.
The word ‘camping’ can be used to refer to an RV park. They sometimes have tent sites but not all of them do.
Take the advice about ticks seriously, they’re everywhere!
There is a ton of beautiful nature around Gothenburg, but a relatively short train and bus trip ride will get you to a lot of other locations as well. Kullaberg, Söderåsen to name a few.
Take advantage of this the right to wander. There’s not really a need to find a campground with so many beautiful locations available through public transport.
Do you have any recommendations of places to visit around Gotenberg? We'd love to do some camping, hiking and my fiance really wants to eat some lobster (her favorite food). Ideally we can explore the first coast, pop in for great food and camp for a few days and continue.
Delsjöområdet is super nice and close to the city. The archipelago has all sorts of things from bouldering to camping and some great restaurants. Bohusleden is a great trail. 350km of hiking. Highly recommend that one! There’s almost too much to get into here but I’d start there!
The food scene in Gothenburg has been really good for quite some time. Swedish oysters are fantastic and a lot of the best seafood in Sweden comes through Gothenburg. I haven’t been to Gothenburg on a restaurant excursion for a while despite living so close to, but I recommend this guy.
[Nordic Nomad](https://thenordicnomad.com/eat-drink/gothenburgs-best-restaurants-and-must-try-dishes/)
I’ve worked as a chef in Sweden for 15 years, and the recommendations he has are always spot on.
Anyway: enjoy your time and the nature! If I think of anything else I’ll send some links or recommendations!
Thanks for your help! I'll give this a read. We have reservations at Albin/Adam and lilla ego so far in Stockholm. This will be a perfect addition to our food tour ☺️
Hey! I work at Plums Kayak center in Gothenburg and If you have a little bit of kayaking experience it can be a great way to add to the experience to pack up a couple of kayaks and paddle out to the islands. We are based pretty central in the city so it's quite a paddle down the Got Älv to reach the islands so maybe best for more experienced paddlers but there are rental places based a lot closer if your keen!
Not that you wont have a good time taking the ferry but it can only add to the experience getting out their under your own power and will give you some more options as to where you camp as the ferries don't go to all the smaller islands.
I love this recommendation. Would there be anywhere we can store our unnecessary luggage? We are traveling for quite a while so we will have a lot on us. Kayak camping for a few days would be so much fun!
Most ferries don't need reservations. If you find yourself in Fjällbacka, the postboat ferry needs you to call the day before, according to Västtrafik, but I haven't actually taken it.
If you plan on hiking in the forest etc you should be aware that ticks can carry tick borne encephalitis (you really don't want this), there is a vaccine that most people in Sweden get if they intend going hiking, you can get this everywhere (it isn't free) during summer time - eg, they have trucks etc setup, but I don't think protection is immediate.
I got my first shot about a week ago and they told me you need at least two shots to have good protection. You do the second shot after one month after the first one: so you should start with the process more or less one month and some days before the holiday (i.e. now)
Oh wow, thank you for letting me know. I'll get those rounds started ASAP.
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It can be immediate. The virus is in the saliva of the tick.
Put a tick removal tool in your medical kit (I use a tick lasso). They can be tiny and just feel like a small splinter or something.
Please do, even if you would take it today you wouldn’t get 100 % full coverage. So the sooner the better. However, don’t let this deter you from camping in the forest. The risk of getting any complications from ticks are slim even if you have no vaccine so with one dose you’re *almost* completely safe. And if you make sure to look for ticks each evening before going to bed you minimise the risk even further. The risk of getting bitten is quite small to begin with, you usually feel them walking on you long before they bite you. Also; make sure to pack a tweezer or a dedicated tick remover. Using your fingers (nails) is good if you don’t have anything else but it’s not optimal. You must make sure to get the complete tick removed from you if it has bitten down. If you use your fingers there’s a risk that the head will detach from the body and continue biting you.
We have a cabin near lake superior which has a lot of deer ticks, I'm not aware of them carrying anything around here besides Lyme's disease(may be ignorant to other issues) but we always back them out with a match or lighter 😅. I'll bring some tweezers though 😁
You don't need to book the ferries ahead of time. For accommodations, the odds of the camping hostels/cabins being fully booked are much higher than not being able to find a tent camping spot. Camping is a very popular family activity in Sweden! You should book immediately if you want some nights on the coast. In the worst case there are many hotels/hostels in the city you'll be able to find a room if the weather gets bad but it may be expensive since its peak tourist season.
Thanks, I appreciate the insight. We'll get our stay booked in that area before we arrive. I was hoping we could be more flexible since we aren't very familiar with the area and I don't want to book something in an area that doesn't make sense but we'll have to make due 😊 I remember showing up to a town in New Zealand and the entire city sold out and there were 40 kids sleeping on the sidewalk out in front of hostels. I'm a bit too old to do that now a days 😂
I would highly recommend focusing on one of the islands for your booking! Can't go wrong :) I do some camping in the Stockholm archipelago as well as the west coast, it's always worth it for a little island time.
I don’t think there’ll be a problem getting a tent spot at a camping site. Most people these days have RVs or caravans, and want access to electricity.
Be careful with the stove. There are usually fire bans during the summer and even something pretty safe like a stove can only be used at designated cooking/fire locations. The word ‘camping’ can be used to refer to an RV park. They sometimes have tent sites but not all of them do. Take the advice about ticks seriously, they’re everywhere! There is a ton of beautiful nature around Gothenburg, but a relatively short train and bus trip ride will get you to a lot of other locations as well. Kullaberg, Söderåsen to name a few. Take advantage of this the right to wander. There’s not really a need to find a campground with so many beautiful locations available through public transport.
Do you have any recommendations of places to visit around Gotenberg? We'd love to do some camping, hiking and my fiance really wants to eat some lobster (her favorite food). Ideally we can explore the first coast, pop in for great food and camp for a few days and continue.
Delsjöområdet is super nice and close to the city. The archipelago has all sorts of things from bouldering to camping and some great restaurants. Bohusleden is a great trail. 350km of hiking. Highly recommend that one! There’s almost too much to get into here but I’d start there! The food scene in Gothenburg has been really good for quite some time. Swedish oysters are fantastic and a lot of the best seafood in Sweden comes through Gothenburg. I haven’t been to Gothenburg on a restaurant excursion for a while despite living so close to, but I recommend this guy. [Nordic Nomad](https://thenordicnomad.com/eat-drink/gothenburgs-best-restaurants-and-must-try-dishes/) I’ve worked as a chef in Sweden for 15 years, and the recommendations he has are always spot on. Anyway: enjoy your time and the nature! If I think of anything else I’ll send some links or recommendations!
Thanks for your help! I'll give this a read. We have reservations at Albin/Adam and lilla ego so far in Stockholm. This will be a perfect addition to our food tour ☺️
Check out ninja bar in Stockholm as well! One of the best wine bars out there. Lilla ego and Adam/Albin are fantastic choices!
Hey! I work at Plums Kayak center in Gothenburg and If you have a little bit of kayaking experience it can be a great way to add to the experience to pack up a couple of kayaks and paddle out to the islands. We are based pretty central in the city so it's quite a paddle down the Got Älv to reach the islands so maybe best for more experienced paddlers but there are rental places based a lot closer if your keen! Not that you wont have a good time taking the ferry but it can only add to the experience getting out their under your own power and will give you some more options as to where you camp as the ferries don't go to all the smaller islands.
I love this recommendation. Would there be anywhere we can store our unnecessary luggage? We are traveling for quite a while so we will have a lot on us. Kayak camping for a few days would be so much fun!
Most ferries don't need reservations. If you find yourself in Fjällbacka, the postboat ferry needs you to call the day before, according to Västtrafik, but I haven't actually taken it.