6 best apps for the road trip

With the right apps, driving holidays can be both fun and convenient. In our top list, you will find apps that make planning easier but also make the journey itself wonderful. Because the journey is the goal, right?

In the top list you will find something for all categories: route planning, overnight stays, entertainment, flexibility, safety, and then a bonus for you with a rechargeable car. All apps are free and available for iOS and Android.

Top list best apps

1. Google maps

In addition to the obvious (smooth navigation and helpful traffic information), the app is perfect for planning events around your route. Where should we spend the night? Which playgrounds can the children run off in? Which attraction should we not miss? Set your route, search for activities along the route and save them as stops and you'll have the ultimate driving holiday.

Tip! We feel that it is somewhat easier to search for activities along the route in the desktop version. But save the route to your account and you can seamlessly adjust it on your phone, computer or tablet.

2. Pitches

Are you looking for a pitch for the caravan, a campsite for camping or a rest area for a coffee stop? With thousands of pitches in Scandinavia and the rest of Europe, you can easily find what suits you. The app's users frequently share their experiences in the form of ratings and pictures. You also get information on the number of available places and price and can filter on facilities such as shower, electricity, latrine emptying, shop, near the lake or if it is subject to a fee.

3. Storytel and Viaplay

That both young and old need entertainment during the car journey is a thing of the past. Services such as Viaplay and Storytel can save any long journey. At Viaplay Film & Series you will find everything from dramas and comedies to children's favourites. At Storytel, you have over 200,000 audio and e-books to choose from. Find something in common to follow during the holidays, or create different accounts so everyone can choose for themselves. Perhaps best that way for the sake of car peace.

4. Bimi Boo - Coloring book for children

Fun patterns, glittery pens and colorful jars. Yes, these are just some of the coloring techniques that the app offers and are perfect for entertaining the little ones in the car. There are over 100 pictures to color. Some are free, but through purchase you can expand both images and color techniques.

The app is ad-free and free, but remember to set a passcode for purchases to avoid an expensive surprise.

5. Flush

Raise your hand if you ever had an urgent need to go to the toilet during the car journey. With this app you will find many toilets in your vicinity, everything from rest areas along the road to the nearest cafe in a new city. There are over 200,000 toilets in the app and you can see directly in the app if they are free of charge, adapted for the disabled or if they require a password. The app also works offline.

6. SOS Alarm

During holiday periods, many people are out on the roads at the same time and the risk of accidents increases. With the push of a button, you can contact SOS Alarm and they will receive the coordinates of your position at the same time. You don't have to try to explain where you are and help can be sent faster. Many newer cars have a direct button for dialing, but far from all cars are new. Of course, the app is also good to have on hand in case of other emergencies.

Bonus: ChargeFinder

Do you travel by electric car? With Chargefinder it is easy to plan your charging stops for the route. Among other things, you can filter by charging speed, free charging and type of charger. It is also easy to see the price and availability of the charging stations.