Pajala Camping

Lovely walks near the campsite (added by manager 13 May 2016)

This site does not currently take bookings here on Pitchup.com.

If you are the owner of this site, start taking bookings through Pitchup.com.
It's free, quick and easy!

Add your business details

  • Family-friendly site with direct access to the Torne river
  • Wildlife haven a kilometre and a half from town
  • On-site fishing, sauna, play area and bike, kayak and boat hire
What would you choose to do first if having a serene and nature-spotting stay in the Swedish countryside? Family-friendly Pajala Camping in Norrbotten County has direct access to the quiet Torne river, a peaceful place for fishing, hiking, wildlife watching and birdwatching – and then there's the area's kayaking, canoeing and woodland foraging… And then there's the sauna on site. And it's free. (Ja, we did say this would be a serene Swedish stay.) Pajala Camping guests also have the option of playing miniature golf, hiring a kayak or a rowing boat, or casting off in the Torne: when ambling off site, friendly hosts Benedicte and Alec can help with all the info needed. Pajala is set up to have the basic facilities you'll need for a quiet countryside stay, including a small reception with shop, a play area and bike hire. A laundry room and an amenities block with hot showers and toilets are also available. Foraging is pretty popular in these parts too, so bring a basket and get into the surrounding countryside to hunt for wild mushrooms, cloudberries, lingonberries and blueberries. The town centre is a kilometre and a half away if you want to pick up more conventional supplies. Please note that a permit is required to fish in the lake.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 20
Motorhome pitches 20
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 30
Tent pitches 20
Opens

Languages spoken

Dutch

English

French

German

Swedish

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Pajala Camping

Tannavägen 65

Pajala

Norrbotten

Sweden

984 31

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Stockholm +0200 (GMT+02:00)

GPS

67.20421°N
23.40894°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Did you know that the Torne is the longest river in all of Sweden at 522 kilometres – and has such a lengthy meander that it contains the border between Sweden and Finland for half its flow? This equals quite a lot of riverside walks and hikes, many a picnic place, and yet more fishing at many a place along the river as well as around its several lakes. Other fishing rivers are near Pajala Camping for more casting off – ask Astrid and Patrik for their recommendations – as well as cycling, kayaking and that aforementioned foraging in woodland and countryside. Pajala a short walk from the site is probably best known for being the residence and workplace of botanist and Lutheran minister Lars Levi Laestadius, who became concerned at the effect alcohol was having on local Sami congregations. The town these days has a museum dedicated to Laestadius and his work; also have a look at the sundial in the town centre and the Kero leather factory and shop. If you're around in July, the Pajala Fair is a must: it's flocked to by thousands and is the place to buy Sami knives, reindeer skin bags, smoked fish and piles of other local products.

Reviews

No reviews yet.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Pajala Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Pajala Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Pajala Camping? Did you know that the Torne is the longest river in all of Sweden at 522 kilometres – and has such a lengthy meander that it contains the border between Sweden and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Pajala Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    Read more