There are many ways to discover Sweden - but few provide the same intimacy with the landscape as a cycling vacation.
Moving slowly through small coastal communities, along dirt roads through the forest, or between cafés and swimming spots, you experience places in a completely different way than from a car or a train.
At Sweden by Bike, we clearly notice that certain cycling trips return year after year as extra appreciated among our travelers. It is often about tours that combine beautiful environments with good cycling, cozy accommodation and reasonably long day trips - but also about trips that feel easy to get away on.
Here we have gathered some of the cycling packages that most people choose right now - from seaside cycling along the west coast to quiet days by the Göta Canal, red small roads in Dalarna and summer idylls in Österlen.
Touring the Kattegattleden
Many people who choose to cycle along the Kattegat Trail appreciate the combination of cycling close to the sea, cozy coastal communities and relatively easy cycling stages. It is also a package that suits both those who are making their first longer cycling holiday and those who have already cycled a lot before.
Along the way, you'll find salty baths, small harbors, cafés and long stretches of sea views. Cycling varies between open coastal landscapes, seaside sections and quieter routes through small communities and nature reserves. Many people also appreciate the freedom of being able to stop often along the way - for lunch at the harbor, an evening dip or just to enjoy the view.
The package includes seven nights in carefully selected hotels and guesthouses along the trail, as well as a map, directions and tips on places and experiences along the way. For many, this will be a trip that combines active vacation with a lot of Swedish summer feeling.
Price: 8 900 kr / pers
Accommodation: 7 nights in hotels and guesthouses
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Gränna, Visingsö and Äppledalen
Gränna, Visingsö and Äppledalen is a trip that many people choose for the combination of small town feel, beautiful nature and quiet cycling in a fairly varied landscape. Red wooden houses, winding roads through agricultural landscapes and views of Lake Vättern await almost all the time.
Around Gränna and Visingsö, the pace often slows down naturally. One moment you're cycling through apple orchards and small villages, the next you're sitting in a café by the harbor or walking through the cobbled streets of Gränna. Visingsö offers quiet roads, open landscapes and a special tranquillity that many people appreciate especially in summer.
Many people also like that the journey feels varied even though the distances are not so long. There are both nature experiences, local food experiences and several small stops along the way that make the cycling itself part of the holiday rather than just transport between places.
The package includes three overnight stays at Bauergården, breakfast, sauna and picnic basket to take with you during the day trips. This is a package that is particularly suitable for those who want to combine active vacation with peace, good food and classic Swedish summer feeling.
Price: 4 110 kr / pers
Accommodation: 3 nights in a hotel
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Explore Österlen on Two Wheels
Bicycle packages at Österlen are one of the packages that many people choose when they want to combine sea, food experiences and quiet cycling through some of Sweden's most summery landscapes. Here, open fields, small fishing villages, farm shops and long stretches where the sea always feels close await.
Cycling in Österlen is rarely about rushing. Instead, it is easy to get stuck a little longer than planned at a café in Kivik, at the harbor in Simrishamn or on one of the small roads between apple orchards and hills in the hinterland. Many people appreciate the variation between coast, countryside and small communities that make the days feel both calm and rich in content at the same time.
The package is particularly suitable for those who want to combine an active holiday with good food, cozy accommodation and lots of time outdoors. There are plenty of opportunities for swimming, small stops along the way and evenings where cycling can be a natural part of the holiday experience itself.
Price: 3 800 kr / pers
Accommodation: 3 nights in a hotel
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Cycling in the Southern Öland Farming Landscape World Heritage Site
The agricultural landscape of southern Öland attracts many who are looking for quiet cycling in open landscapes with large views and proximity to both nature and the sea. Here, the pace is often quieter, the roads are less busy and the feeling of summer is very present for much of the journey.
The landscape of southern Öland is different from much else in Sweden. Here you cycle through a World Heritage Site characterized by old farmlands, windmills, stone walls and small coastal communities where the horizon almost always feels close. Many people also appreciate the light and the open views that make cycling special whether you roll along the sea or through the inland of Öland.
This package is particularly suitable for those who want quiet cycling, plenty of nature experiences and time to really get down to vacation pace. The combination of sea, cultural history and easy cycling routes also means that many people return to Öland several times.
Price: 9 900 kr / pers
Accommodation: 4 nights in a hotel
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Northern Gotland with Fårö
Northern Gotland with Fårö is a trip for those who want to experience a landscape that feels quite different from the rest of Sweden. Here awaits rauks, open coastlines, small fishing villages and a barren but very beautiful landscape where the sea is almost always close.
Many people who cycle on Gotland appreciate the feeling of freedom and the wide open views. The roads wind between limestone houses, beach meadows and small communities where the pace feels calmer than in many other places during the summer.
For many, Fårö is one of the highlights of the trip. Here the landscape becomes even more open and nature almost dramatic in some places. The combination of sea, light and the special environments means that many describe Gotland as one of Sweden's most memorable cycling experiences.
This package is particularly suitable for those who want to combine an active vacation with nature experiences, swimming and many stops along the way.
Price: 8 900 kr / pers
Accommodation: 6 nights in hotel, bed & breakfast cottage/room
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Sydkustleden Grand Tour
The South Coast Trail Grand Tour is suitable for many who want to make a slightly longer cycling trip and really feel like they are on an adventure. Several days of varied cycling through coastal landscapes, small communities and open views along southern Sweden await.
Along the way, you cycle through parts of Skåne and Blekinge where the sea is always close. One day small harbors and beaches await, the next day quiet country roads through agricultural landscapes and coastal nature reserves.
Many people appreciate that the journey feels varied without being too demanding. There are plenty of places to stop along the way and the daily stages can often be adapted to how active you want to be during the holiday.
This is a package that is particularly suitable for those who want to combine longer cycling with a holiday feeling, good food and new environments every day.
Price: 6 400 kr / pers
Accommodation: 5 nights in a hotel
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Göta Canal - bike & boat from Motala to Söderköping
Göta Canal - bike & boat is one of the most special bike packages many discover at Sweden by Bike. It combines leisurely cycling along the Göta Canal with boat trips through some of the most beautiful parts of the canal.
This gives the trip a different pace to many other cycling holidays. One day you cycle along locks and small villages, the next day you glide by boat through the landscape while the bikes follow on board.
Along the Göta Canal, the experience is often as much about the life around you as the cycling itself. Cafés, guest harbors, ice cream kiosks and small stops along the water mean that many people choose to take the days quite slowly and really enjoy the environments.
This package is particularly suitable for those who want a relaxed and adventurous vacation where cycling, boating and Swedish summer meet in a very nice way.
Price: 6 895 kr / pers
Accommodation: 3 nights in a hostel
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