The 1971 Swedish Open was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts held in Båstad, Sweden.

The event was classified as a Group C category tournament and was part of the 1971 Grand Prix circuit.

It was the 24th edition of the tournament and was held from 5 July through 11 July 1971.

Ilie Năstase and Helga Masthoff won the singles titles.

[3] Ilie Năstase defeated Jan Leschly 6–7, 6–2, 6–1, 6–4 Helga Masthoff defeated Ingrid Bentzer 4–6, 6–1, 6–3 Ilie Năstase / Ion Țiriac defeated Jaime Pinto Bravo / Butch Seewagen 7–6, 6–1 Helga Masthoff / Heide Orth defeated Ana María Pinto Bravo / Linda Tuero 6–1, 6–2