High Summer in Sweden
Sweden Bike Tours
Guided bike and culinary experience in the fairytale land of the north
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- Length8 days
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Overview
We are excited to offer this unique guided biking and culinary experience in Sweden, a vast and varied land, both in geography and history. Guided tours are hard to come by and this one offers boutique accommodations and great cuisine at an affordable price in one of the most pristine environments anywhere. You cycle through a land of snow-capped mountains, thick forests, and crystal clear lakes.
Your tour is only as good as the food you will have and you will have wonderful food!
You will thoroughly enjoy gourmet picnics consisting of the best local produce, cheeses, meats, breads, and desserts as well as wine, beer or soft drinks. The presentations and the locations for your picnics are carefully selected and the costs are added and shared among the participants at the end of the tour.
Award-winning chefs and locals from the respective regions will entice you with typical dishes and traditional recipes during your evening meals.
Highlights
- Beautiful and intriguing Stockholm
- Scenic landscape of Södermansland
- Pristine environment
- Virgen forests
- Guided tours in Stockholm, Drottningholm, and Gripsholm Castles
- Cycling the well developed Swedish cycling network
- Excellent cuisine and gourmet picnics
This tour will be guided in German and English.
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Itinerary
Day 1: Individual arrival in Stockholm
Day 2: Stockholm – Södertälje, 35 mi. (56 km)
Day 3: Södertälje - Trosa, 36 mi. (57 km)
Day 4: Trosa - Katrineholm, 27 mi. (44 km)
Day 5: Excursion Floda Kyrka, 26 mi. (42 km)
Day 6: Katrineholm - Mariefred, 35 mi. (56 km)
Day 7: Mariefred - Stockholm, 21 mi. (33 km)
Day 8: StockholmAll distances are approximate. Due to circumstances beyond control, such as weather conditions or provisions issued by the local authorities, the itinerary may be subject to some changes before and/or during your holiday. For example, along the way, you may find temporary deviations/detours caused by roadwork not reflected in your route book or GPS tracks. In this case, please follow the directions posted locally.
Day 1: Individual arrival in Stockholm
Your hotel room in Stockholm will be available at 2 pm on Saturday at the First Hotel Reisen, one of the best addresses in the old town. Gamla Stan is one of the largest and best-preserved medieval city centers in Europe. If you arrive before 4 pm, you will have the opportunity to participate in a sightseeing tour of the old town, situated on Stadsholmen Island. The evening is yours to enjoy. There is a wide variety of restaurants offering local specialties as well as international cuisine.Day 2: Stockholm – Södertälje, 35 mi. (56 km)
The first bike tour starts this morning right outside the hotel. The cityscape of Stockholm is unique, built on 14 islands, and is characterized by its unique location on the shores of Lake Mälar’s that lead to the Baltic Sea. You will be impressed by the well-developed cycling network of the city. After about an hour, the group arrives at Drottningholm Castle, the principal residence of the Swedish royal family. A magnificent staircase leads to the rooms in the northern wing which is open to the public. The route then leads across the bridges to the little islands in Lake Mälar, the country’s third-largest lake. Along a varied route, passing a few private baroque castles, you will reach the day's destination, Södertälje, to overnight in the lovingly furnished Hotel Torpa Pensionat.Day 3: Södertälje - Trosa, 36 mi. (57 km)
Today, the scenic landscape of Södermansland will delight you. Wonderfully situated between Lake Mälar and the Baltic Sea, the area, historically favored by the nobility, showcases about 400 manor houses and small castles. Past lakes, dense forests and small islands, the route leads to the lovely 12th-century country church of Old Trosa. Tonight you are accommodated at the stylish and cozy Trosa Stadshotell & Spa in Sweden’s smallest town, where you will be treated to a delicious dinner.Day 4: Trosa - Katrineholm, 25 mi. (40 km)
During the next days, you will traverse the heartland of Södermansland, mainly formed during the glacial periods. Large forests, wide fields, rocks, moorlands, and over 400 lakes characterize this unique landscape dotted by charming red-painted wooden houses. In Gnesta, you will take the train (30 minutes) to Katrineholm, named after the duchess Catharina Gyllenhorn. Your destination for two nights, the Dufweholms Herrgard, one of Sweden’s historic hotels, is just a short bike ride. Located directly on the lake, you can swim, visit the sauna and relax in the stylish lounge. A remarkable cuisine and a well-sorted wine cellar are an added bonus.Day 5: Excursion Floda Kyrka, 25 mi. (40 km)
Following small trails, you are immersed in the calm and solitude of unspoiled nature. Perhaps you will see one of the thousands of elks or with luck, a rare osprey. Shortly before the lunch break, you reach Floda Kyrka. This sacred building impresses with its size and its splendid liturgical frescoes of the 15th-century. Clerically, it belongs to the diocese of Stärgnäs, of the Swedish Church, the country’s largest denomination. In the afternoon, you take the train back to Katrineholm where you will spend your second night at the Dufweholms Herrgard manor. Before dinner, there is still enough time for a refreshing swim in the lake or a relaxing sauna session.Day 6: Katrineholm - Mariefred, 34 mi. (53 km)
In the morning, a chartered bus transfer will transport the group to Sundbyholm. Near the village, you will see a cliff drawing of unusual dimensions, the Sigurdristning, which depicts a central event of the Völsunga saga. This variety of the Nibelungenlied was one of the major sources of inspiration to Richard Wagner for his monumental opera cycle. From here the route leads to Strängnäs, the site of a famous cathedral, and the stage for important events in Swedish history. Gustav Wasa was elected king in 1523 before he led Sweden out of the Kalmar Union to independence. Before reaching the day's destination, you will behold the imposing Gripsholm Castle, sturdily built on a peninsula. Mariefred, a charming little town of wooden houses and crooked lanes, is located at the Gripsholm bay of Lake Mälar. Accommodations this evening are at the historic Gripsholm Värdshus.Day 7: Mariefred - Stockholm, 19 mi. (29 km)
In the morning, there is a visit to Gripsholm Castle, one of the ten Swedish royal palaces. Built in the 16th-century by Gustav Vasa, this impressive building already fascinated the German author and fighter for democracy, Kurt Tucholsky. It inspired him to write one of his major and best-known novels: Schloss Gripsholm. You will cycle along Lake Mälar to Taxinge, a lovely property, popular above all for its tempting cake buffet. From Nykvarn the train takes us in about 30 minutes back to Stockholm, and back to the First Hotel Reisen.Day 8: Stockholm
In the morning, you will experience Stockholm from a different perspective. On a two-hour boat trip, according to the motto ‘Under the Bridges of Stockholm", you will better understand the symbiotic relationship between the city and the surrounding water. The tour through central Sweden ends around noon. From Stockholm's main railroad station, you can reach Arlanda Airport by train or bus in 20 to 45 minutes, respectively (not included in the tour price).You can view all of our bike tours in Europe or look at our featured bike trips, specials, and news.
Hotels & Bikes
Inclusions
What’s Included
- Accommodations for 7 nights
- Breakfasts
- 5 multi-course dinners
- 1 multi-course lunch
- Water during dinners
- Hybrid touring bike
- Tour guide for the duration of the tour
- Luggage transfer
- All transfers as mentioned in the tour description
- Support vehicle
- All visitors and tourist taxes
- Additional guided tours in Stockholm, Drottningholm, and Gripsholm
What’s Not Included
- Gourmet picnic lunches are provided but not included. All participants share in the cost, payable at end of tour.
- All beverages
- Bike helmet (bring your own)
- Gratuities
- Bicycle protection
- Travel Insurance
Dates & Pricing
Dates
Sundays
July 25, August 1, and August 8, 2021
*Minimum 8; maximum 19 participants
Please Note
- Rates are based on double occupancy
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Pricing
Twin/double room: $ 3022 £ 1694 $ 2,922 € 1910 NZ$ 3270 kr 19761 $ 2,335 Single room: $ 3798 £ 2129 $ 3,672 € 2400 NZ$ 4109 kr 24831 $ 2,933
Extra Options
Electric bike: $ 285 £ 160 $ 275 € 180 NZ$ 308 kr 1862 $ 220 Extra nights in Stockholm: on request
Extra Info
Skill Level — Easy–Moderate
On this guided experience, you will enjoy routes through a pristine landscape on country roads and paths. The majority of the terrain is flat, mixed with some climbs on the second and fourth day. Two short stretches will expose you to medium traffic into towns. Altogether an easy to moderate tour with a total distance of 172 mi. (275 km). Remember that there is always a support vehicle at hand for those who do not want to continue to cycle.
Airport Info
Fly to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN).
Local Travel
Taxi to your first hotel.
Climate
Please check local conditions before your arrival. Sweden enjoys a generally temperate climate, thanks to the Gulf Stream. Located at a high latitude, much of the country has very long hours of daylight in summer and very long nights in winter. This northerly position has a definite summer advantage in that temperatures are rarely extreme and humidity levels are not high. A good website to research average high/low temperatures, average rainfall, and more is weatherbase.com. Below you will find average weather details for Stockholm.
Remarks
Flights
Before booking your flight, please make sure that the minimum number of participants has been attained. It may not be possible to obtain a refund on your flights when the journey has been canceled due to the minimum number of participants not being attained.
Lunches
Gourmet picnics consisting of the best local produce, cheeses, meats, breads, and desserts as well as wine, beer or soft drinks will delight you at midday. The presentations and the locations are carefully selected and the costs are added and shared among the participants at the end of the tour.Important to know
Documents:
Before you travel, please check your country's passport and visa requirements and the passport and visa requirements of the country/countries you plan to visit. For US citizens, the US Department of State website is a good source of information. The Country Information tab in the International Travel section provides details about passport validity, blank passport pages required, etc. For our other international clients, please be sure that you research your own country's travel requirements. It is each traveler's responsibility to ensure proper documentation.
*Important note: Beginning July 1, 2021, additional documentation from the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) will be required to visit any of the 26 Schengen-member countries for tourism, business, medical, or transit. This is an additional check on security rather than a visa.
Extra Stay
We recommend extra nights in Stockholm at First Hotel Reisen.
Tour Operator
This tour is run by Rotalis.
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