Discover Stockholm and its surroundings along one of Sweden’s largest lakes. Cycle through exciting and varied scenery, forever accompanied by either one of the countless lakes or the sea which will never leave your side. Find out about Swedish history from Viking times up until today, it will not cease to amaze you how many interesting things there are to explore: from Drottningholm Palace and the great number of parks in Stockholm, over smaller towns such as Mariefred and Trosa to the idyllic vastness of Sweden.
In the evening welcome briefing and bike fitting at our rental shop. Take your first stroll through Sweden’s capital and explore some of many sights and tourist attractions.
Your first cycling day takes you along the third biggest lake in Sweden called ‚Mälaren’ and follows an ancient trade route dating back to the Vikings. On your way to Södertälje, on the island of Lovön, you will find Drottningholm Palace, which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage. Situated directly at and overlooking the lake, this beautiful palace is the place where the Swedish Royal Family was raised. Also worth a visit is a Chinese Palace from the 15th century. The cafe in the basement awaits with Swedish waffles and is a perfect place for a rest. Onwards by ferry towards Södertälje where typical Swedish scenery with fields and forests will amaze you. Sturehof Palace is a great place for a lunch break. The small town of Södertälje south of Stockholm is situated at the canal between Mälaren and the Baltic Sea.
On quiet side roads today’s route leads to ‚Gripsholm Palace’. Also the title of a book by Kurt Tucholsky, who lived in exil in Sweden and has found his final resting place in Mariefred. Mariefred and Gripsholm Palace are two main focal points in Royal Swedish history. Onwards to your final destination for the day, Strängnäs.
Explore central Stockholm by bike! Today’s tour covers several of the 14 city islands including roundtrips on Djurgården island and part of the National City Park. The ‚Vasa’ museum and the outdoor museum ‚Skansen’, both situated on the island, are worth a visit! The palace and the old part of town dating back to the mid 14th century are also part of the sightseeing agenda.
tour character
You cycle mostly on bike paths and gravel roads as well as forest tracks and side roads with less traffic through typical Swedish nature. To some extent there are simpler trail conditions with raw gravel. Flat to slightly hilly tour course.
Optimally prepared route guidance 1x per room (with route or overview maps, route description, places of interest, important telephone numbers) (DE,EN)
Detailed travel documents
Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel
rental bike insurance
service hotline
Not included
Arrival and departure
parking fees
spa and local taxes as far as due
transfers
optional surveys
travel insurance
Expenditure on personal needs
Extras
Arrival / Parking / Departure
By flight: Airport Arlanda, by Arlanda Express (fast train) or Flygbuss (airport bus) to the main train station of Stockholm (duration ca. 30-45 minutes). Continue by Tunnelbana (subway), more information: www.sl.se. By train: Stockholm main train station. By car: Hotel garage from SEK 295 (ca. EUR 30) per day, reservation not possible, payable on spot
Hotels
Category A: Chosen 3***- and 4****-hotels
Category B: Chosen 3***-hotels and guest houses, eventual extra nights in Mariefred with shared bathroom