Swimming spots

At Valle Camping, it’s always close to swimming, of course, as we have our own jetty and beach on the premises. However, sometimes you might feel like taking a trip to try a different swimming spot in another lake, or why not at a water park outdoors or indoors.

Therefore, we have gathered links to various swimming spots in the vicinity here. But first, some more information about the swimming area at Valle Camping.

The swimming area at Valle Camping

Our swimming area is located by Lake Husgärdessjön, which is one of the larger lakes in the Valle area. There is a small beach with sand/gravel, and wading out from the shore, you reach a softer bottom consisting of calcified reed roots, creating a kind of calcareous clay bottom. The calcium-rich and nutrient-poor water provides clear and fine water, and visibility is relatively good.

The bathing area is not public but belongs to the camping facility. Therefore, there is no parking, no showers, or toilets available to the public. If you are not staying with us but walk or bike here, you are of course welcome to stay here temporarily and take a swim as permitted by the right of public access, but it is not allowed to drive any vehicle into the area, park, set up a tent, or stay in the area other than temporarily if you are not a guest at the campsite. Guests at the campsite always have priority in using the docks. Read more about the right of public access and its rights and obligations on the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency’s website.

Beach or jetty

If you don’t like the soft bottom, you can advantageously go out onto the sauna bridge and jump in from there or use the bathing ladder that is there. Straight out from the jetty, it quickly gets deep, and the lake is deepest at about 12 meters. Variations in precipitation cause the water level to fluctuate, which also affects the distance down to the water from the pilings of the jetty. Also, remember that the jetty can become slippery when wet.

The wood-fired sauna at the far end of the jetty can be booked. However, it’s usually possible to swim from the jetty while the sauna is in use, but it’s important to show consideration for each other.

Dogs

Of course, dogs must also be allowed to cool off and take a dip. It is therefore allowed for dogs to be at the bathing area. However, please remember to respect other swimmers by keeping a distance, and you must keep the dog on a leash.

Shower and toilet

There are no toilets or showers down at the swimming area, but guests staying at the campsite have access to the service house located approximately 100 meters from the swimming area.

Take care!

As with most bathing areas in Swedish lakes, there are no lifeguards present, so please be cautious and avoid unnecessary risks for yourself and others. All swimming is at your own risk. At the end of the sauna, there is a lifebuoy that is only to be used in emergencies. If the lifebuoy is missing or damaged, we appreciate it if you notify us as soon as possible.