What does it mean?
The stuga (cottage) is a central part of Swedish culture — from simple mountain cabins and red Dalarna wooden cottages to modern archipelago houses. Sweden has an enormous cottage culture where renting out cottages has become a significant market, especially during summer months and winter sports weeks.
Cottages are rented out both privately and through platforms. For short-term rental (weekly or weekend), the Private Rental Act usually applies. Rent is set freely on the market and varies enormously depending on location, season, and standard. Cottage owners can earn up to 40,000 SEK tax-free per year through the standard deduction for private rental. For tenants, it's important to check what's included — electricity, water, cleaning, and linens vary.
Key Points
- Central part of Swedish culture — great variation from simple cabin to luxury
- Extensive rental market, especially summer and winter sports holidays
- Private Rental Act applies when renting out your own cottage
- Up to 40,000 SEK tax-free per year from private rental (standard deduction)
- Check what's included: electricity, water, cleaning, linens
Practical Tip
Renting a cottage? Always ask whether final cleaning is included, how electricity and water are billed, and what the cancellation policy is. As a cottage owner — consider renting out through Bofrid to reach serious tenants.
Legal Basis: Act on Renting Out Own Residence (2012:978)