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Böda Sand

Öland's longest beach, with a nature reserve and campsite village

About 20km of fine sand on Öland's north-east coast, backed by tall dunes and pine forest. Shallow water in the nature reserve, plus Sweden's largest campsite.

By oeland.de editorial team · Travel editors · Last updated: June 2026

Polished limestone and fine sand on the east coast, a nature reserve with fine beach sand.
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Böda Sand on Öland's north-east coast is the island's longest sandy beach: about 20 kilometres of fine, light sand running along a belt of dunes and pine forest. A large part of it lies within the Bödakustens östra nature reserve (1,020.6 hectares). The gently shelving water and the wide bay make Böda Sand one of the most popular and family-friendly beaches in Sweden.

Beach & nature reserve

The sandy beach is fringed by dunes up to ten metres high and extensive areas of drift sand, among the largest in Sweden. Behind them stands open pine forest, some of it around 200 years old, its trees shaped by the wind. The water stays shallow for a long way out (långgrunt) and deepens only gradually, which makes the beach especially appealing for families with children.

Three bathing spots have facilities: Lyckesand, Homrevet and Fagerrör. Lyckesand has a kiosk selling refreshments in summer. The Bödaleden hiking trail also runs through the reserve. Clear rules apply within the protected area: camping, open fires and dogs off the lead are banned, and vehicles may only use existing tracks.

Kronocamping Böda Sand

Right on the beach stands the Kronocamping Böda Sand resort, with over 1,350 pitches and 125 cabins, Sweden's largest campsite. The site is run almost like a small village: pool, spa and sauna world, an ICA supermarket (just 20 metres or so from the beach), bakery, hairdresser, pizzeria, pub and an after-beach bar with live music, plus a 9-hole golf course (Böda Sand GK). Accommodation sits 50 to 200 metres from the water.

If you only want to swim, there's nothing to book, the beach itself is free. But for a longer stay the resort is convenient, since food, dining and activities are all in one place.

Food & activities

The resort's dining scene is broad: Böda Beach Club (lunch, à la carte, buffet), the tapas restaurant TAK, plus Centro, Bageriet, Krabban, a food market and ice cream and sweet kiosks. Two restaurants hold a full licence.

There's far more to do here than swim:

  • Water & beach: pedal boats at the Beach Center, beach volleyball, the Badlandet water park and aqua aerobics.
  • Sport: padel, tennis, minigolf and adventure golf, disc golf, and a skate ramp.
  • Programme: yoga and a dedicated children's programme round things off.

Visiting & practicalities

  • Getting there: Böda Sand lies in the north-east of the island near Löttorp. Resort address: Bödasandsallén 11, 387 73 Löttorp (tel. +46 485-222 00). Easily reached by car; the next place to the north is Byxelkrok.
  • Parking: The Lyckesand car park is chargeable and open from 6:00 to 21:00; an overnight restriction applies from mid-June to mid-August. For the quieter stretch next door, see Lyckesand.
  • Duration: Half a day is enough for swimming and a walk on the beach; allow a full day if you're using the resort and its activities.
  • Best time: June to August, when the water is warmest and everything is in full operation.
  • Combine with: The northern tip with the "troll forest", Trollskogen, is nearby, as are the Byrums raukar (about 6km away), Öland's only genuine field of raukar (limestone sea stacks), with around 120 rock pillars. For an overview of the island's finest coastline, see the Öland beaches hub.

Frequently asked questions

Does Böda Sand beach charge admission?+
No. The beach and the Bödakustens östra nature reserve are open year-round free of charge. Only the Lyckesand car park is chargeable; the fee amount is not officially stated.
Is Böda Sand suitable for children?+
Yes, very much so. The water is shallow (långgrunt) and deepens gradually, and the sand is fine. This makes Böda Sand one of the most family-friendly beaches on Öland.
Can you camp or barbecue on the beach?+
Camping, open fires and dogs off the lead are all banned within the nature reserve, and vehicles may only use existing tracks. Camping is only possible at the Kronocamping Böda Sand resort.
Which bathing spots have facilities?+
Three designated bathing spots - Lyckesand, Homrevet and Fagerrör. Lyckesand has a kiosk in summer. The Homrevet car park has around ten motorhome pitches.
When is the best time to visit?+
June to August. That's when the water is warmest, the kiosk is open and the resort is in full swing. Outside summer the beach remains accessible, but much of the facilities close.

Nearby

Wide sandy beach with marram grass on Öland's east coast at Lyckesand.

Lyckesand

Fine-sand beach on the Bödabukten bay north of Böda, with gently shelving water ideal for families, and a semi-official naturist section in the nature reserve.

Impressive limestone formations and raukar, the distinctive rock formations of the Öland coast near Byrum.

Byrums Raukar

Around 120 sea-sculpted limestone stacks on Öland's north-west coast, the island's only and best-developed raukar field, a nature reserve since 1935.

Abandoned shipwreck on the shingle beach of the Trollskogen forest reserve on Öland.

Trollskogen

The "Troll Forest" at Öland's northern tip is a nature reserve of wind-bent pines, ancient oaks and the wreck of the Swiks. Four trails, a nature centre, free admission.

The lighthouse Långe Erik at Öland's northern tip (Ölands norra udde) with coastal path.

Långe Erik

The white 1845 lighthouse at Öland's northern tip (Ölands norra udde), reached via a causeway. Tower climb in summer, free grounds, great birdwatching.