High Summer in Sweden
Sweden Bike Tours
Guided bike and culinary experience in the fairytale land of the north
- Tour Type
- Skill Level
- Length8 days
- Prices from€2549 Rates
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, bread, 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 situated directly at the water. The old city, 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, which is completely surrounded by water, exuding a special flair. Visit the Vasa Museum, in which the almost completely preserved battleship Vasa which sunk in 1628 is on display, among other things.The evening is at your disposal to enjoy Stockholm. There are a number of attractive restaurants to be found in close proximity to the hotel.Accommodation: First Hotel Reisen
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 which 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.Accommodation: 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 of Alt-Trosa, until eventually reaching today’s destination. According to the Swede, being in Trosa is as though being in the middle of nowhere. It is the smallest town in the country, and beautifully situated at the small river Trosaan. Tonight, you are welcomed at your stylish and cozy accommodation.Accommodation: Trosa Stadshotell & Spa
Day 4: Trosa - Katrineholm, 25 mi. (40 km)
During the next few 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. The railway route is one of the oldest but still most important in Sweden. Your destination for two nights, 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 a bonus.Accommodation: Gutshof Dufweholms Herrgård
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. Before meeting your group for dinner, there is still enough time for a refreshing swim in the lake or a relaxing sauna session.Accommodation: Gutshof Dufweholms Herrgård
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. As today’s lunch is included in the travel price, you will have this evening to your own disposal.Accommodation: 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. You'll cycle a few more miles and then from Nykvarn, the train takes us about 30 minutes back to Stockholm.Accommodation: First Hotel Reisen
Day 8: Stockholm
Following breakfast, you'll have ample time to align with your return travel arrangements for an individual walk through Gamla Stan. 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.
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Hotels & Bikes
Inclusions
What’s Included
- Accommodations for 7 nights
- Luggage transfer
- All transfers as mentioned in the tour description
- Breakfasts
- 5 multi-course dinners
- 1 multi-course lunch
- Water during dinners
- Hybrid touring bike with double-sided pannier and water bottle
- 2 tour guide for the duration of the tour
- Support vehicle
- All visitors and tourist taxes
- Additional guided city tours in Stockholm, Drottningholm, and Gripsholm
- Visit to Vasa Museum
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
Sunday departures
July 7 & July 14, 2024
Min. number of participants: 8
Max. number of participants: 15Please Note
- Rates are per person, based on double occupancy
- Tour prices are based on the fuel costs at time prices are set, often months or years in advance. In rare cases, additional fees may apply for fuel cost increases.
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Pricing
Twin/double $ 4218 £ 2177 $ 3,918 € 2549 Ft 1043871 kr 388795 ₪ 10697 ¥ 424288 Mex$ 54848 NZ$ 4657 kr 30402 zł 11160 S$ 3713 kr 29524 CHF 2439 $ 2,845 Single supplement $ 875 £ 452 $ 813 € 529 Ft 216637 kr 80687 ₪ 2220 ¥ 88054 Mex$ 11383 NZ$ 967 kr 6309 zł 2316 S$ 771 kr 6127 CHF 506 $ 590 Extra Options
Electric bike $ 362 £ 187 $ 337 € 219 Ft 89685 kr 33404 ₪ 919 ¥ 36453 Mex$ 4712 NZ$ 400 kr 2612 zł 959 S$ 319 kr 2537 CHF 210 $ 244 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. In order to participate completely in the travel program, your flight would need to land no later than 2 pm. Your return flight can be planned individually.
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.
Remarks
Flights
Before booking your flight, please make sure that the minimum number of participants has been attained. It is not 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
Travel Documents
It is each traveler's responsibility to ensure that you are in compliance with the country or countries you plan to visit. This includes and is not limited to passport validity, visa requirements and acquisition, blank passport pages required for your destination (s), etc.
US citizens: A good website to research the requirements of the Schengen Agreement and entry into other countries is travel.state.gov.
Non-EU and EU residents: Please research the requirements of your country of residence for international travel and your destination country or countries.
*Important note: Please check on the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) status as once implemented, this 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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