Sommarvik is a five star campsite, which we are very proud of! In order for us to be everything that our five stars promise, we are constantly working on improving our offer as well as our service to our guests.
Below you can read about what it means to be a five star campsite.
The classification system
The Swedish campsites are classifies in accordance with a system of grading, uding 1-5 stars. The basic requirements for becoming a classified campsite are that the campsite can meet the campers' requirements as regards safety; e.g. that it is fenced in; there is customer information; drinking water; fire protection; lighting; refuse collection; facilities for emptying latrines; and sinks, showers and toilets are provided etc. The campsites fulfilling the basic requirements are then classified, dependent upon size of camping pitches, stuffing levels, services provided etc. The classification system does not include cottages, youth hostels and rooms.
1 star
Requirements to be awarded one star: Caravan pitches must be 80 m², staff on location daily, wash troughs, showers with hot water, sockets for haircare/shaving, cooking/washing up outdoors, special area for clothes care, basic playground.
2 stars
The requirements for one star must be met. Mains connection for caravans on at least 20% of the pitches, permanent reception/kiosk, staff on location all day, water flushing toilets, minimum two washbasins with hot water per section.
3 stars
The requirements for two stars must be met. 15% of the pitches must be 100 m², mains connection to at least 40% of the pitches, staff must be contactable 24 hours per day, heated service building, indoor cooking, meeting place with TV.
4 stars
The requirements for three stars must be met. 25% of the pitches must be 100 m², mains connection to at least 60% of the pitches, showers with adjustable hot water and most with door and a changing area, cooker with oven, microwave, indoor eating areas, food shop, cafeteria within 1000 m, well-equipped playground.
5 stars
The requirements for four stars must be met. At least 50% of the pitches must be 100 m², at least 20 pitches should have water and drains connected, heated pool and children's pool, restaurant with licence to serve at least beer and wine, children's activities with leader.
Other
Wilderness camping, which has a clear focus, has been given a separate classification code of VM. Campsites that do not meet the regulations above are classified as EC (basic camping).
E-TOUR
Sommarvik has been certified by E-TOUR 2010 and 2011 which means that all our guests are guaranteed good quality and service. See www.etour.se for more information about E-TOUR.