As interest in summer houses rises with falling mortgage rates, Örebro County emerges as the most cost-effective area for purchasing a holiday home in Sweden. With an average price of 1.2 million SEK, Örebro offers proximity to major cities like Stockholm, making it an attractive option for buyers. Other affordable regions include Norrbotten and Västernorrland, while Stockholm County remains the most expensive.
Where to Find the Most Affordable Summer Houses in Sweden
Where to Find the Most Affordable Summer Houses in Sweden
Sales of summer houses are on the rise, and interest is gradually increasing as mortgage rates have decreased. For those considering a purchase, there's an area where your money goes further.
LF Fastighetsförmedling has analyzed data from Svensk Mäklarstatistik and found that your money stretches the furthest in Örebro County. The average price for a summer house in the county is now 1.2 million SEK or 21,000 SEK per square meter.
– It's a county located quite a distance from the coast, which contributes to the price picture. It's a county where there are quite a few reasonably priced summer houses, says Marcus Svanberg, CEO of LF Fastighetsförmedling.
Two Hours
However, Örebro's summer houses could attract more potential buyers as it is close to several populous areas.
– If you think about Stockholm residents who usually have a limit of not wanting to travel more than two to three hours to their summer house, Örebro works well, says Marcus Svanberg.
Other counties that also offer affordable summer houses include Norrbotten with an average price of 1.3 million SEK and Västernorrland averaging 1.4 million SEK. However, within these counties, there can be significant price variations.
– It's cheap there, but there are big differences if you look along the coast or inland.
Skip the Water
You get the least summer house for your money in Stockholm County. The average price there is 3.5 million SEK or 54,000 SEK per square meter. Gotland's average price is 3.2 million, followed by Västra Götaland and Jämtland, with price-driving Åre, averaging 2.9 million.
But for those who insist on having a summer house in any of these counties, there might still be an opportunity to find something a bit cheaper.
– If you can imagine living a little further from the coast or perhaps completely letting go of the coast and water, prices usually go down, says Marcus Svanberg.
The statistics have been sourced from Svensk Mäklarstatistik and processed by Länsförsäkringar Fastighetsförmedling. The figures are based on transfers of summer houses in Sweden on a twelve-month basis as of May 30, 2025.