About this property

Beautifully located in Karlsvik, across the river from central Luleå, this comprehensive year-round camping and vacation village offers comfortable, fully equipped cabins with private parking and free WiFi. First Camp Arcus-Luleå is surrounded by a unique, beautiful landscape of tall pines, bushes and inviting sand beaches. The cabins have high-standard furnishings and décor in a contemporary Scandinavian style. Prepare your own meals in the cabin’s fully modern kitchen. Buy groceries, snacks and other supplies at the convenience store by the reception. During high season, the store offers freshly baked bread each morning. Guests at First Camp Arcus-Luleå enjoy discounted rates at the nearby Arcus Bath, a large, popular outdoor water park, which is owned and run by First Camp. Arcus Bath is open during the summer season. The city centre and all its attractions are only 10-15 minutes’ drive away. During the winter months, First Camp offers 1 free parking heater per cabin.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

  • Free private parking available on-site

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 bunk beds
1 bunk bed
and
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 bunk bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 bunk bed
Bedroom 2
1 bunk bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
2 single beds
Bedroom
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Dorit
    Israel Israel
    Great hotel, very nice atmosphere and very convinient. great break fast
  • Christoph
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Delightful location and well equiped cabin. Wifi was good.
  • Tiphaine
    Latvia Latvia
    I loved the location, the bus is going to and from there (not all the time though, you have to check), the place is paradise and very quiet. The little cabin was so nice and cozy and it was all so worth the price.
  • Sébastien
    France France
    Location and all you need. Enough space in the living area and bathroom.
  • Michal
    Poland Poland
    First Camp Lulea is a lovely place to stay over in winter! Wonderful and very quiet! Easy access with a key box at the reception; I arrived on foot walking across the water from the Lulea - a highly recommended experience if the ice is strong...
  • Jemma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The cabins were very warm and clean. All the necessary facilities and a good strong hot shower! It was easy to get to by bus from the centre. The sauna available for rent was great. Can walk across the lake to the ice track! The staff were so...
  • Emilija
    Denmark Denmark
    The cottage is set in a forest area with nice natural surroundings, offering a simple atmosphere. It was clean, warm, and comfortable enough for a short stay, providing a decent base for exploring the outdoors.
  • Laura
    Italy Italy
    Very small bungalow, essential but comfortable. Very good position: we saw the northern lights just outside the bungalow.
  • Valero
    Spain Spain
    It was really small but we only stayed there for a night so it was okay. It was pretty close to Luleå by car, I don't know if the acces is easy if you don't. We didnt really interact with the staff as we arrived quite late and left really early. I...
  • Adam
    Poland Poland
    nice cottage, close to Lulea, at the lake with fantastic view, several attractions for kids around, great especially in summer, easy to check in and check out.

Host Information

Company review score: 8.4Based on 18,160 reviews from 67 properties
67 managed properties

Property information

First Camp Luleå is open all year round. Here one can expect a unique natural life, so come equipped with your fishing rods and you could find lavaret (white fish), trout and pike in the Lule river to take home for your evening dinner. The children can burn off their excess energy at the adventure water park with water slides, wave machine and a children’s pool. Sunbathe and swim at the campsite’s beaches or experience the fun and excitement that Luleå’s beautiful landscape has to offer. Welcome!

Neighbourhood information

Luleå – lively city all year round Luleå is an exciting city with beautiful nature, history, interesting culture and sports events. For those looking for adventure and day excursions, there is so much to experience all year round. First Camp can guide you on where to find these experiences and you are welcome to talk to our staff for more tips on what you can find in the local area. Outdoor Museum Visit a culture historical outdoor museum Hagnan – a replica of life in the old days. The buildings here are from the 18th century up to the 20th century. World Heritage Gammalstad Church Town The church town of Gammalstad has been on the UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites since 1996. This is Norrland’s biggest medieval stone church which is today one of the world’s best conserved churches with 408 church cottages around the church. Bothnia Railway Museum Visit one of the largest railway museums in Sweden. Located in the historical railway environment of Karlsvik, 50 metres from the campsite, you can see or ride the locomotives and wagons from the various periods.

Languages spoken

English,Swedish

Property surroundings

House rules

First Camp Arcus-Luleå takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardMaestroBankcard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 00:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests arriving outside of check-in hours must contact the reception in advance to receive information about the check-in procedure. Contact details are included in the booking confirmation.

Please note that bedlinen and towels are not provided. Guests can bring their own or rent them at the property for the following extra charges of 140 SEK per person per stay.

First Camp Luleå requires that the credit card holder’s name matches the guest’s name on the booking confirmation. The property may also request a copy of passport to be sent by email before check-in.

When travelling with pets, please note that an extra charge of 215 SEK per stay applies.

Guests can clean the cabin themselves or add final cleaning to the reservation for an additional fee.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform First Camp Arcus-Luleå in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Bed linens and towels are not included in the room rate. Guests can rent them at the property for an additional charge of SEK 140.0 per person or bring their own.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 00:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.