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 center and all its attractions are only 10-15 minutes’ drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Tomi
Finland Finland
We had a nice one night stay on our small trip from Oulu, Finland, with a friend group of 4. Cottage was of good quality and beds were comfortable. Lovely area also: frozen river and beautiful sceneries <3
Kristina
United States United States
Beautiful location, cute cabins, good playground for kids
İsmail
Turkey Turkey
It was a clean and quite warm cabin that we stayed.
North
Norway Norway
I like the location and the playground for the kids.
Aleksandr
Finland Finland
Clean and cozy accommodations with convenient late check-in and early check-out options.
Eqbal
Germany Germany
If you have kids, which is not my case but anyways, then you owe it to them to bring them here :⁠-⁠) I booked a cabin and it had every thing you need. Just bring your own groceries. I used my sleepingbag.
Eva
Germany Germany
Everything was perfect, nice people, comfy, clean cabin with all we needed, excellent facilities, for a really fair price.
Debora
Italy Italy
Perfect place and absolutely worth the price! Our cabin was cozy, clean, and comfortable. There’s a nice restaurant inside the campsite called Nomad, offering a buffet lunch for only 150 SEK. The campsite has two saunas, ski equipment and...
Amandine
Germany Germany
Fantastic location, very friendly staff, nice warm cottage
Merve
Turkey Turkey
The warm cabins, the clean and well-organized campsite with plenty of facilities, having a restaurant on site, being able to see reindeer, walking on the frozen sea, and even watching the Northern Lights from this location — all combined with the...

Host Info

Company review score: 8.4Based on 18,970 reviews from 72 properties
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Property info

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!

Neighborhood info

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

Area info

Amenities of First Camp Arcus-Luleå

Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Beachfront
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Private beach area

House rules

First Camp Arcus-Luleå takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 12:00 AM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-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 traveling with pets, please note that an extra charge of 215 SEK per stay applies.

Guests are required to show a photo ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details 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 does not accommodate bachelor(ette) 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.

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