That thing about ”hanging out at a campsite” isn't really our thing. We tend to view a campsite or motorhome pitch as a quick stop where you can sleep before heading out again on new adventures. That idea is really put to shame when you get to Åråshult. If you go here, the campsite is the destination – what a place!
Just outside Gullspång lies this unexpected gem. On an anonymous road out in the countryside, you are first met by a beautiful avenue of trees and then a sign warning of playing pensioners. Then you know there's trouble afoot. 🙂 The atmosphere here is calm and chaotic at the same time. Each camping pitch has its own leafy clearing, most with their own fire pit where you can barbecue or light a campfire. If you are lucky, you will also get a small lake with your own jetty on your plot.
Here the peace ends, however, at least for the curious soul keen on a journey of discovery. There is so much to see here. There is a general store with so much gear that it'll make your head spin, there's a motor museum, an old petrol station, a sinking boat, a blacksmith's forge, a number of flea markets. Yes, you hear that, I could go on all day and I'd still forget something. Oh, by the way, don't miss the outhouse.
So how is best to experience this place? Naturally, you go on one of the many quiz walks. One of them involves finding codes hidden here and there. If you manage to collect them all, you then get to test your code-cracking skills on the lock to the schnapps cabinet. Do you think we succeeded?
We will never reveal the code, but the schnapps went down a treat. Cheers for asking. 🙂
So, a bit of practical information then. The campsite has 40 pitches, but several of them are so large that you can fit more than one on the same pitch if you are a group. Most pitches also have electricity. If you do not want to stay in a tent, campervan or caravan, there are also small cabins to rent here. You book by contacting the campsite via email or telephone. All details can be found on their website.
There are several service buildings with toilets, showers and kitchens. There is also a small kiosk on site. You can also empty chemical toilets and grey water, and fill up with fresh water. The campsite has its own well so the water is a little discoloured, but it is fine to drink.
Just go ahead then, this place is too unique to miss.
