Sweden - Sweden's West Coast Bicycle Tour 2019 Self-Guided Cycling Tour 8 days / 7 nights Cycle during this trip in six stages along the coast through picturesque fishing villages and small ports. The route mostly follows the sea, travel through open countryside, exciting nature reserves and lush farmlands. As you draw closer to Gothenburg you will notice a shift in the landscape, with scenic cliffs, lush forests, sheltered bays and quaint harbours along the way. The culinary specialty of this region is seafood, which is the biggest celebrity on this bike tour. Discover the West coast and enjoy everything the region is so well-known for!
Itinerary Day to Day Day 1: Arrival in Helsingborg Individual arrival to Helsingborg. Your hotel is located in the center of Helsingborg with easy access to the city s main attractions, like the medieval watchtower Ka rnan and St. Mary s Church. In the evening a welcome briefing and bike fitting (if booked) takes place. Day 2: Helsingborg - Ängelholm 60 km Starting with a ride along the promenade in Helsingborg you will soon pass Sofiero Palace and Gardens The park is a thriving oasis and was awarded as Europe s Most Beautiful Park in 2010. You continue along the coast through quaint little fishing villages and small boat marinas. The tour leads you to Ho gana s where you can see and buy the world famous salt glazed Ho gana s ceramics. The journey crosses the Kulla Peninsula, passing vineyards and small farm shops before you get to A ngelholm where you stay overnight. Day 3: Ängelholm Halmstad 65 100 km From Ängelholm you follow the coast to Vejbystrand. You cycle through open meadows and through several small coastal communities. In Magnarps Port you can make a stop for a well-hidden, lovely fish restaurant with a stunning view of the sea. You leave the coast to cycle across the peninsula towards the beautiful summer town of Ba stad. Now the journey continues along one of Sweden s longest sandy beaches and the resorts of Skummeslo vsstrand and Mellbystrand. You will also pass the nature reserves To nnrersa and Gullbranna and finally reach Halmstad. Day 4: Halmstad - Falkenberg 60 km Today Sweden s most famous beach is awaiting you: Tylo sand. Not only the beach but also the hotel of the same name is worth a visit. The trip continues north along the coast. The sea, open countryside, exciting nature reserves and lush farmland lies along the following stretch. You pass Ugglarp, a small coastal community with famous vegetable gardens and a nice seaside resort. The route leads you over beautiful Grimsholmen to Falkenberg, which is one of the oldest medieval towns in the region of Halland.
Day 5: Falkenberg Varberg 40 km Look forward to picturesque fishing villages, artists and artisans along the route. In Tra slo vsla ge you can feast on freshly cooked lobsters and stroll through the older parts of the city. As you approach Varberg the castle towers over you. Day 6: Varberg Kungsbacka 60-75 km North of Varberg the landscape changes - the sandy beaches are fewer and smaller, while rocky coastline begins to dominate and the first islands begin to appear in the seain Åsa you leave the sea for a moment and bike through farmland and rolling hills to Fjärås Bräcka. Take a break and enjoy the views of both the lake and the sea, makes a visit at Li burial ground with its more than 100 stone megaliths. Along fields and horse farms you will reach Kungsbacka finally, a cozy small town with impressing old city. Day 7: Kungsbacka Gotegorg 40-65 km You missed the sea? Thank heaven it will accompany you again today. You will pass Vallda and Sa ro, the former playground of the ancient royal family and Gothenburg high society. Afterwards you will soon reach the old railway, now converted into a bike path just near the sea. Cliffs, lush forests, bays and marinas line your path into Gothenburg. Follow the harbor to enter Sweden s second largest city and enjoy your last overnight. Day 8: Individual Departure Start your trip home, or stay a couple of nights extra to experience the bohemian metropole of Gothenburg. Optional: Extension into the archipelago, 3 days / 2 nights ONLY BOOKABLE WHEN ARRIVING ON THURSDAYS Day 1: Stockholm - Vaxholm By ferry you reach Vaxholm within less than an hour - the capital city of the archipelago, your hotel is located right next the pier. The cozy small town is awaiting you with nice shops, galleries, cafés and a bustling activity around the many sailing- and motor boats. The fortress from the 16th century is located on an extra island and worth seeing too. Day 2: Excursion into the archipelago Close to your hotel many ferries into the archipelago are departing. Explore for example the popular island of Grinda, which is also a nature reserve. Grinda värdshus (restaurant) can be visited for lunch. Or you prefer to see the islands of Rindö and Värmdö - the choice is yours! Day 3: Individual departure After breakfast your extension in the archipelago ends.
Route Technical Characteristics: Route Profile: Relatively easy. You cycle on well sign-posted bike paths and gravel roads as well as side roads with less traffic. Flat to slightly hilly tour course. Distance: 350-390 km Travel Season: Departures Thursday and Saturday from May 11 to September 14, 2019 Season 1: May 11 May 24 and September 7 September 14 Season 2: May 25 June 21 and August 17 September 6 Season 3: June 22 August 16
Price per Person: Season 1 Double Occupancy B&B 975.00 Season 2 Double Occupancy B&B 1029.00 Season 3 Double Occupancy B&B 1080.00 Single Room Surcharge 441.00 Trekking bike 24 gear 95.00 E-bike 189.00 Extra Nights Helsingborg Double Occupancy 83.00 Extra Nights Helsingborg Single Occupancy 75.00 Extra Nights Göteborg Double Occupancy 125.00 Extra Nights Göteborg Single Occupancy 89.00 Extension into the Archipelago Double Occupancy 278.00 Extension into the Archipelago Single Room Surcharge 178.00 Extension into the Archipelago Trekking Bike 24 gears 40.00 Extension into the Archipelago E-Bike 70.00 Included: 7 overnights in chosen hotels Breakfast buffet or extended breakfast Personal welcome briefing Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel Well elaborated route Detailed travel documents (maps, route description, places of interest, important telephone numbers) GPS data available Service hotline
Bikes Trek T300 Touring bike Unisex bike with aluminium frame 24 gears Shimano, freewheel Brakes: Shimano M422 V Brakes Saddle post: 27,2mm Saddle: Selle Royal Tyre type: Schwalbe Road Cruiser Additional equipment: Saddle bag, handlebar bag, odometer, bicycle lock, air pump, breakdown kit Orbea Optima Asphale electric bike or Ideal Orama 320ED Unisex bike with aluminium frame 8 gears Shimano, freewheel Brakes: Shimano M315 Hydraulic Disc Saddle post: 31,6 mm Tyre type: Kenda Motor and battery: Bosch Additional equipment: Saddle bag, handlebar bag, odometer, bicycle lock, air pump, breakdown kit Assisting people in realizing their touring dreams worldwide is our passion. www.okcycletours.com THIS IS A PARTNER TOUR FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT OK Cycle & Adventure Tours Inc. 1337B Wellington Ave Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1Y 3B8 Toll Free 1-888-621-6818 Local 613-702-5350 TICO Ontario Registration No: 50022848