What others say about First Camp

Municipalities that have sold their campsites / holiday villages to First Camp

Purchase of Umeĺ Camping:

"We've had a number of stakeholders but got stuck pretty early for First Camp concept and we are very pleased to welcome this experienced team as new owners of the campsite here in Umeĺ"

Björn Johansson, land and development manager in the municipality of Umeĺ and the resulting sale November 23, 2004

"The intention to sell the camp is to further strengthen Umeĺ who visit place. It is important for the municipality that there are people with market knowledge, experience of camping and tourism and the financial capacity to take over the business, because Nydala area where the camp is located is one of Umeĺ residents' main leisure areas and we certainly do not want to risk that the facility is in the stand. We now believe that both the campsite and the area in general will get a boost from this. "

Lennart Holmlund, Municipal Chairman Umeĺ November 23, 2004

"I look very positively on sales and expect that this will make the city more attractive to visitors and tourists. We have worked hard in recent years to sharpen our profile to attract more visitors to Umeĺ, and in this work and all positive forces. Tourism is becoming an increasingly important industry and that as we get something of a 'dream team' to develop the camp site which of course attracts more than 115 000 overnight stays each year, it is obviously something I am delighted. "

Maritta Holmberg, Umeĺ City Tourist November 23, 2004

Purchase of Lulea Camping:

"We are naturally pleased to announce a buyer for Arcus as we believe. Our intent by the municipality has been to find a buyer with a good business idea and vision to develop the camping and swimming "

'First Camp is the best buyer ... the company has a plan for investment and development that is credible. Finally, the entrepreneurs behind the First Camp very good references and you know the industry. "

Bernt Grahn, mayors in Lulea and evaluating the team, November 21, 2005

"Arcus Camping's and has always been an asset to the city, but I think it is easier for a private company like First Camp to make the investments necessary for the plant will continue to be among the best in the region and country. To the new owners talked a lot about strengthening the attractiveness of the facility also against us residents in this place, I also bodes well "

Karl Petersen, Mayor Lulea November 21, 2005

Purchase of Karlstad Camping:

"With this collaboration, we have secured long-term development of Skutbergsomrĺdet while tied to us some of Sweden's most experienced tourism entrepreneur. We wish in this way ensure that the area around Skutberget continue to be open for anyone who already uses it for outdoor recreation. While we create the conditions for the municipality to attract more tourists and visitors. "

Lena Melesjö Windahl, Mayor Karlstad, January 25, 2006

On the development of our destinations

First Camp Umeĺ gets five-star

"I think it's fun to see how these entrepreneurs from different corners of Sweden gathered to develop destination Umeĺ. The First Camp Umeĺ now is five star, I think definitely will result in more people visiting our city, which of course ultimately be positive for both entrepreneurs and citizens in the region. "

Maritta Holmberg, Tourist Umeĺ municipality October 13, 2006

Old House but fresh buns - Kola's cafe at First Camp Luleĺ

"A summer idyll with the scent of grass, go coffee and old times. The sheep graze in his paddock, parents read the newspaper and the children play in the sandbox. Lule River shimmers in the background. "

NSD July 19, 2006

Delicious along the way

Cottage, a restaurant at First Camp Kolmĺrden:

"Summers at the beach. The extra mile with this detour is that the car beautifully along Brĺviken. Cottage is a wooden villa with outdoor seating facing the lake in Nunnebanans old station house in the beach community Sandviken, where you Kolmĺrden begins. Restaurateurs Jonas Claesson recommend herring with mashed potatoes or flying toast. "

SvD July 13, 2008

How to eat 45 liters of ice cream in 15 minutes

"Vanilla ice cream is poured in First Camp Kolmĺrden participating in unofficial SM glassätning. 100 liters of ice cream, 93 children and dozens of officers. The ice cream arrives in a car and some 20 hungry children swarm around the driver Magnus Andersson. "

Folkbladet July 16, 2008

Awards

Business of the Year: Pierre Mohlin, Kolmarden 2005

Kolmĺrden entrepreneurial group April 9, 2005

This year's camping business: Marcus Peterson, SCR (Swedish Camping Site Owners' Association) 2007

Jury statement: A young charismatic camp entrepreneurs who are driving the development of its own facility and in other configurations as First Camp.

The price, between thumb and forefinger, is Sweden's camp employed large prize was given to successful entrepreneurship and enterprise in the industry. The prize can be given to any person, company or organization that has made especially meritorious contributions to the development of the Swedish camp.

The first chain in Sweden to receive environmental award The Green Key

"It's very gratifying and encouraging that we now get with such a large and important player as First Camp in our environmental efforts. Our European colleagues have been ahead of us in terms of camping and holiday villages so I hope this now spurs the rest of the industry. "

Emma Anderson, director of the Green Key on the Keep Sweden Tidy Foundation February 17, 2009

Media on the Travel Guide

On a roll in First Camp Umeĺ

"This hive of activity at Umeĺ Camping. Or First Camp Umeĺ as it is now called "

Västerbotten Folkblad June 23, 2005

You have to have caravan - Camping sites are gearing up for the invasion - from Norway

"In Värmland the glorious summer sunshine hordes of Norwegians to book accommodation at First Camp Karlstad, Karlstad largest camp."

Dagens Industri, May 31, 2008

Five stars to Umea camping

'First Camp - camping facility at Nydala - has been in fine company. The facility can now boast to be rated five stars. "

Västerbotten Folkblad October 13, 2006

Top ten Swedish Beaches

First Camp Karlstad - Skutberget

"Skutberget - the" Riviera of Värmland ", the most well Known beach in Karlstad. Plenty for everyone at the accompaning Campground Including footbal, mountain biking, hiking, sauna and a playgaround for Children. With a restaurant, cafe, kiosk and corner shop There ARE lots of ways to keep hunger at bay. "

First Camp Tylösand

"Flashy beach in Halland där people flock to see and pray seen. Life Guards ŕ la David Hasselhoff line the crowded surf and turf. Should the courage strike, windsurfing, beach volleyball and football Are All optinal Activities. Tons of restaurants, fast food stands and ice-cream vendors ply Their trade in the area. The camping facilities next door make for easy living. "

The Local - Sweden's news in English, May 12, 2008

Winner: Tylösand

"Summer and sunshine, Then Tylösand the obvious choice for Aftonbladet's readers. This is paradise on earth, "said Annica Magnusson, 51, from Lund.

77 000 voted Sweden's best beach. Visits to the kilometer long beach outside Halmstad on a sunny summer day, it is not difficult to understand why. Then turn Tylösand a Summer Sweden in miniature ...

Bo: First Camp Tylösand, popular family campsite with cabins and RV sites "

Aftonbladet July 25, 2007

Here is the caravanning related

"Anita, Els-Britt and Monica families look forward to another summer in their paradise. A deckchair o ch a crossword puzzle, song and music on the beach, an old mini bike that takes you to the freshly baked rolls, forest, ocean, harbor with its fishing boats and ... to talk to Anita, Els-Britt and Monica is to hear a long blurb for camping in Torekov. "

Chart, April 15, 2004

Bilburen

Magdalena Graaf: my favorites camping:

# 2: Torekov - the west coast is incredibly beautiful and I am very fond of the pier and the harbor there.

"For Magdalena means the camper much more than just an active recreation with crab in Torekov, lake view in the morning if she wants and savings rates. In it, she often found calm and collected themselves, and the car symbolizes security now that she did not really know what the future becomes as a newly single professional working mother. "

SvD July 11, 2008

Torekov came into focus for the kins

"There were visitors from across the globe ... at First Camp yesterday. A dozen Chinese journalists visited the camp to see how a Swedish camping site works. First Camp is Scania's largest camping and the Chinese delegation was hitbjudna of Smĺland company Thule.

-Splendid! It is a quiet, safe atmosphere and a modern lifestyle. Many Chinese want a European lifestyle, "said Simon journalist from the magazine National Geographic Traveller.

- Fantastic! One can not find anything equivalent in China, said He Yi from the China Auto Pictorial.

Accompanying him were the Chinese pop king Lao "Old Wolf" Lang as a TV-channel counting would talk about their impressions of, among other things Torekov for TV viewers.

- Incredibly beautiful and what a relief it is not so hot! It will my fellow citizens to appreciate, "said Lao Lang."

HD September 18, 2008

Top marks to First Camp Tylösand - Review of All About Caravan & Camping

Location: grades 10 - It is easy to give the highest score for certainty. First Camp Tylösand located right on the shore of Sweden's perhaps best beach ...

Service: grades 7

Standard of common plants: grade 8 - The reception is brand new and light and nice to get into ...

Handicap access: grade 8 - It is well designed for wheelchair users.

Maintenance of common facilities: grades 6 - Cleaning Patrol flies around in an electric car and it looks fresh out of the house which we look into the ...

Playground: grade 8 - play opportunities are good for kids who visit the First Camp Tylösand.

Camping Site: grade 9

Safety: grade 9

Environment: grades 7

Overall impression: grades 9 - Here, we give almost the highest rating, and when we do, we not only camp site in mind but the whole municipality with all its opportunities for activities. Top slams understood the fine seaside resort near the camp site. We can also mention that there is a really nice adventure mini golf, a cafeteria, kiosk with grill-kitchen and a well-stocked convenience store on site. "

All about Caravan & Camping February 10, 2008

About First Camp

Best for children

"The goal is to be the best option for children and their families. Comfort, experiences and good service is the way there. First Camp named Sweden's new brand in camping and holiday village industry. The philosophy of the camp Chain First Camp is the group to share their expertise. And skills are by far the company founded by five entrepreneurs camp. "

Svea No 1 2006