Alm Fritid Rental company category:Standard
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Kvartsgatan 15, 749 40 EnköpingView map
Hiring a motorhome in Enköping means setting off from a small town in Uppland, nicknamed the town of parks, close to the northern shore of Lake Mälaren. Around it, the largest lake of the Stockholm region is lined with royal palaces, medieval towns and Viking sites, while Route 70, which starts here, heads for the forests of Bergslagen and Dalarna. You pick up your vehicle from Alm Fritid, our partner company, based in Enköping itself.
The town lies at the junction of the E18 with Routes 55 and 70: you can head for Uppsala, Västerås or the south side of the lake without crossing any large city.
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Road trips from Enkoping
1 Castles and islands of Lake Mälaren
- Enköping
- Strängnäs
- Mariefred
- Drottningholm
- Adelsö
- Skokloster
- Enköping
Route 55 crosses Lake Mälaren to Strängnäs and its brick cathedral, then Mariefred is home to Gripsholm, a Renaissance castle with round towers that holds the national portrait collection. To the east, Drottningholm, a royal residence on the World Heritage list, opens up the Ekerö islands; a free ferry reaches Adelsö and the Hovgården estate, facing Birka. The way back passes Skokloster and its Baroque castle.
- Distance
- about 300 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Low-profile motorhome or camper van
2 Västerås, Anundshög and the ironworks of Bergslagen
- Enköping
- Västerås
- Anundshög
- Engelsberg
- Arboga
- Enköping
Heading west on the E18, Västerås, its cathedral and the wooden houses of the Kyrkbacken quarter come before Anundshög, Sweden's largest burial mound, lined with standing stones laid out in the shape of ships. You then climb into the forests and lakes of Bergslagen to the Engelsberg Ironworks, a World Heritage site, before returning via Arboga, a small medieval town on its river.
- Distance
- about 250 km
- Recommended vehicle
- All types of motorhomes
3 Route 70 to Lake Siljan
- Enköping
- Sala
- Säter
- Sundborn
- Leksand
- Nusnäs
- Mora
- Enköping
Due north on Route 70, Sala opens the trip with its silver mine, visited underground. Säter and its old wooden town lead to Sundborn, where the home of the painter Carl Larsson has kept its colourful interiors. Around Lake Siljan, Leksand, the painted wooden horse workshops of Nusnäs and Mora, home town of the painter Anders Zorn, form the heart of Dalarna.
- Distance
- about 600 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Over-cab or large low-profile family motorhome
Weather and seasons
When to go à Enkoping?
Best time
June to August
June to August
highs 20 to 22 °C, lows 11 to 13 °C
June and July are the most pleasant months around Enköping, with up to fourteen hours of sunshine a day in June and light evenings on the shores of Lake Mälaren. August stays mild but is the wettest month of the year. The Swedish summer holidays fill campsites and marinas in July.
Spring and autumn
April to May, September to October
highs 10 to 17 °C, lows 1 to 9 °C
May and September bring mild days and quiet roads, ideal for the castles of Lake Mälaren and the ironworks of Bergslagen. In April and October, highs barely exceed 10 °C and nights come close to freezing: reliable heating matters more than air conditioning.
Winter
November to March
November to March
highs 0 to 5 °C, lows -5 to 0 °C
Winter in Uppland is cold and dark: it freezes at night and the sun shines only two hours a day from November to January. Many campsites close, visitor sites cut their opening hours and roads can be snowy. A trip is still possible with a well-insulated vehicle and short stages.
Climate à Enkoping, month by month
Most pleasant months: June to August.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0 °C | -5 °C | 43 mm | 2 h/day |
| Feb | 2 °C | -4 °C | 35 mm | 4 h/day |
| Mar | 6 °C | -3 °C | 34 mm | 7 h/day |
| Apr | 10 °C | 0 °C | 31 mm | 10 h/day |
| May | 17 °C | 6 °C | 52 mm | 12 h/day |
| Jun | 21 °C | 11 °C | 61 mm | 14 h/day |
| Jul | 22 °C | 13 °C | 73 mm | 14 h/day |
| Aug | 21 °C | 12 °C | 83 mm | 11 h/day |
| Sep | 17 °C | 9 °C | 53 mm | 8 h/day |
| Oct | 10 °C | 4 °C | 65 mm | 5 h/day |
| Nov | 5 °C | 0 °C | 46 mm | 2 h/day |
| Dec | 2 °C | -3 °C | 46 mm | 2 h/day |
Averages 2016–2025 computed from Open-Meteo data (ERA5 reanalysis).
Practical tips
Everything to know before hitting the road
A road junction: the E18, Routes 55 and 70
Enköping is bypassed by the E18, the dual carriageway between Stockholm and Västerås. Route 55 leads to Uppsala in the north-east and to Strängnäs in the south, Route 70 to Sala and Dalarna. Leaving the depot, you choose your direction without passing through the centre or any large city.
The yellow ferries on Lake Mälaren are free
The yellow road ferries run by the Swedish Transport Administration, such as the one linking Munsö to Adelsö, are part of the public road network and cost nothing, motorhome included. Crossings are frequent but short: in summer, allow some waiting time at boarding and check the night timetable.
Castles: check the opening periods
Skokloster, Gripsholm and most of the stately homes around Lake Mälaren only open their rooms widely in summer, with guided tours at set times, sometimes on just a few days a week out of season. Check their calendars before planning your route, especially in May, in September and for the Sala mine.
What travellers ask
Your questions about a road trip à Enkoping
Where can I pick up a motorhome in Enköping?
Alm Fritid, our partner company, hands over its vehicles at its depot at 15 Kvartsgatan, in Enköping. It is the only departure point in town: from the station, served by trains on the Mälaren line, a taxi takes you to the depot with your luggage. Agree on the handover time with the company in advance.
How much does it cost to hire a motorhome in Enköping?
The price varies widely depending on the season, the length of hire and the type of vehicle, from a camper van for two to a family motorhome. The safest way is to run a search with your dates: you get the real prices, mandatory fees included, bookable straight away, and can compare at a glance the vehicle sizes available from Enköping.
Can I visit Uppsala and Sigtuna from Enköping?
Yes, both are easy to reach in a day. Along Route 55, Uppsala offers its cathedral, the tallest in Scandinavia, the Linnaeus Garden and the royal mounds of Gamla Uppsala. Sigtuna, further south, claims the title of Sweden's oldest town, with its church ruins and the runestones along its main street.
Can I return the motorhome somewhere other than Enköping?
With a single depot in town, trips are mostly planned as loops, returning to Enköping. To check a one-way trip, enter another return city in your search: only compatible offers are shown, with any fees included. Stockholm, to the east, has other rental companies if you prefer to start or end your trip there.
What is there to see in and around Enköping before setting off?
Enköping's centre is best explored on foot, between the flower-filled parks that earned it its nickname and the medieval Church of Our Lady. In the nearby countryside, Härkeberga church keeps wall paintings by Albertus Pictor, and Grönsöö Castle, on a peninsula of Lake Mälaren, surrounds its gardens with unspoilt nature.
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Frequently asked questions
FAQ — Motorhome and campervan hire in Enköping
What licence do I need to drive a motorhome in Sweden?
A category B licence covers motorhomes, campervans and converted vans up to 3.5 tonnes; above that, notably for some large over-cab models, a C1 licence is required. A licence issued outside the European Union may require a translation or an international driving permit. The minimum age and years of driving required are shown in each offer's conditions.
How do I get to Enköping from Arlanda Airport?
There is no depot at the airport. The simplest way is to take the train from Arlanda to Stockholm Central Station, then a regional train towards Västerås that stops in Enköping. A direct taxi is possible but more expensive. Tell the rental company your arrival time so the vehicle handover can be arranged.
Where can I spend the night in a motorhome on Lake Mälaren?
Campsites are plentiful on the shores of Lake Mälaren, often with access to swimming, and many marinas welcome motorhomes for the night. The Swedish right of public access lets you camp in a tent but does not apply to vehicles: park only in authorised spots and respect private land.
Are there tolls around Enköping?
Swedish roads are toll-free, apart from a few bridges. Stockholm, however, levies an automatic congestion tax, including on the Essingeleden ring road used to reach Drottningholm from the south side of the lake. Cameras read the number plate and the bill goes to the rental company, which then passes it on to you.
Do I need winter tyres in Sweden?
Yes, from 1 December to 31 March, winter tyres are compulsory whenever the road shows winter conditions: snow, ice or frost. Around Enköping, these conditions are frequent from December to March. Ask the rental company about the equipment provided, and add an ice scraper and antifreeze screen wash if you are heading north.
Can I drive to Norway from Enköping?
Route 70 runs right through Dalarna to the Norwegian border, beyond Idre, which makes the crossing geographically simple. Before leaving, check in the offer's conditions that the rental company allows you to leave the country and that the insurance covers Norway, as it is not a member of the European Union.
When should I book a motorhome in Enköping?
With only one rental company on site, the number of available vehicles is limited: for July and the Midsummer weekend in late June, book several months ahead. For May or September, a few weeks are often enough. The large family models are usually the first to be booked.
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Why start a motorhome trip from Enköping
Enköping offers the advantage of a mid-sized town in the middle of historic Sweden: no heavy city traffic when you set off, and in less than an hour, the shores of Lake Mälaren, Uppsala or Västerås. Within a small area, the lake gathers royal palaces, cathedrals, listed Viking sites and waterside villages, enough to fill a week without long stages.
For a longer trip, Route 70 leads to Sala, Bergslagen and the lakes of Dalarna, with their Midsummer celebrations and old summer pasture farms. Our partner company, Alm Fritid, offers motorhomes of several sizes from its depot in town, suitable for couples as well as families. June and July, bright and mild, are the best time, but spring and early autumn are also very well suited to a tour around the lake.
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