Stockholm Getaway Tour 

Ride through idyllic villages with a rich historical heritage

6 days / 5 nights from 7590:- SEK

Starting in Stockholm the bike ride takes you south via the World Heritage Listed Drottningholm Palace to the town of Södertälje on rural roads. The lake Mälaren extends from Stockholm and into the region of Sörmland with its landscape of fields and forests. From Södertälje the journey continues to Strängnäs directly on the waterfront with charming wooden buildings and several good restaurants for the evening meal. On the third cycle day the journey continues through the Sela island with its Viking relics towards Mariefred. On the next day the steamer takes you back to Stockholm.

This trip is available in two categories:
Category B: Overnight stays in hotels and guest houses of the national 3***-category, all rooms with shower / bath and WC.
Category A: Overnight stays in hotels and guest houses of the national 3***-category, all rooms with shower / bath and WC. In Stockholm overnight stays in a 4****-hotel.

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Day 1: Arrival into Stockholm

Take your first stroll through Sweden’s capital and explore some of the many sights and tourist attractions. In the evening, meet up in the hotel for your welcome briefing and bike fitting. Overnight stay in Stockholm.

Day 2: Stockholm – Södertälje approx. 53 km

The bike trip takes you on its first day along an ancient trade route that has existed since the Viking Age, skirting along Sweden's third largest lake, Lake Mälaren. On the way, you pass the World Heritage listed Drottningholm Palace. Here, right on the shore of Lake Mälaren, the royal family grew up. Also located in the grounds is the Chinese Pavilion dating from the 18th century. It's worth a visit, as is the old cellar house cafe, serving delicious waffles. You continue by ferry to Södertälje. At Sturehov, located in eastern Lake Mälaren at Rödstensfjärden, it's time for a late lunch. Södertälje is located between Strängnäs, Stockholm and Nyköping where Lake Mälaren is connected to the Baltic Sea through the lock in Södertälje canal. Overnight stay in Södertälje.

Day 3: Södertälje – Strängnäs approx. 60 km

Today you ride on small side roads to Gripsholm Castle. It houses the national portrait collection of over 4 000 works that trace the portrait art from the 1400s and up to the present. The castle's history goes back to the 1370s, when Bo Jonsson Grip built a castle on a promontory which, after several expansions became Gripsholm Castle. You continue to today’s destination and overnight stay, Strängnäs.

Day 4: Strängnäs – Mariefred approx. 43 km

In the morning you cycle to Selaön, home to graveyards from the 16th Century as well as many Viking rune stones. From Selaön you proceed to Mariefred where you can stroll around in a vibrant town center with charming shops and restaurants. Overnight stay in Mariefred.

Day 5. Steamboat ride Mariefred - Stockholm

After the breakfast you find the time to take a closer look at the Gripsholm Castle. You even might want to take a trip with the museum railway. In the afternoon the steamer leaves for Stockholm at 4.30 pm and arrives at 8 pm. Overnight stay in Stockholm.
 

Day 6: Departure or extension

After breakfast your Lake Mälaren trip ends. We are happy to book extra days for you.
In case you do extend and want to cycle around for an extra day, we suggest a route of approx. 40 km: Explore central Stockholm by bike. This 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. On request organised guided sightseeing tours in Stockholm are possible.

Profile of the route: Stockholm offers well-maintained cycling paths. Outside the city we design the route with an aim to minimise traffic.

Booking information

Arrival Sunday from 21.05.2017 to 03.09.2017

Non-bookable dates are shown in the booking form.