Cycling in the Southern Öland Farming Landscape World Heritage Site
Overview
Trip overview
Type
Self-guided
Difficulty
Intermediate
Accommodation
4 nights
Cycling
175 km
This is a self-guided intermediate-level cycling holiday. The cycling takes place on both asphalt and gravel in a relatively safe traffic environment. e-bike and luggage delivery is available.
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Photos
Photos from the trip
Enjoy freshly baked buns at Café Söderbönor in Mörbylånga.
You cycle on the old railway embankment across the Great Alvar.
Evening walk in the port of Färjestaden.
The ancient castle Eketorps Borg is located on Stora Alvaret.
Practical Info
Before you book
Accommodation
Hotel
Hotel Magasin 1, Mörbylånga
Gammalsbygårdens Gästgiveri, Degerhamn
Gammalsbygårdens Gästgiveri, Degerhamn
Hotel Skansen, Färjestaden or Eksgården, Gårdby
Season
1 May - 30 Sep
Type of cycling
Leisure
Surface
Asphalt and Gravel
The cycling takes place in a relatively safe traffic environment and that it is fine for adults to cycle along the route.
Gourmet
Let the flavors take center stage - enjoy local delicacies, selected ingredients and culinary experiences along your cycling journey.
Culture
Explore art, historical sites and local traditions - a perfect mix of cycling and cultural experiences.
Romantic
Escape the daily grind and make memories together - romantic cycling packages with cozy accommodation and beautiful surroundings.
We speak
English, Swedish and German
On the island of sun and wind, Öland, a world of adventure opens up for cyclists! The nature is not only strikingly beautiful but also full of history and local crafts. You can explore old fishing ports, charming farm shops and admire the open views that surround you. With carefully selected hotels and experiences, you can experience southern Öland's varied landscape by bike.
UNESCO has designated the southern part of Öland a World Heritage Site, with its unique limestone formations and special flora and fauna that set it apart from the rest of Sweden. Here you will find everything from the barren Stora Alvaret to the fertile farmlands, the beach meadows that have been grazed since ancient times and the picturesque row villages that have remained unchanged over the years. This is a 5-day cycling package on southern Öland with good bikes, food and accommodation at some of southern Öland's best hotels.
The bike ride is mostly on paved bike paths and country roads. A total of 10 km is on gravel roads. When it is not high season, the cycling takes place in a quiet traffic environment, but you can expect to share the roadway with tractors, motorhomes, cows and sheep.
Price & period 2026:
Starts May 1 - June 19 & August 24 - September 25:
- Double room share: 8 900 SEK per person
- Single room: 10 900 kr
Starts June 20 - August 23:
- Double room share: 9 900 SEK per person
- Single room: 11 600 kr
Included
One night at Hotel Magasin 1 (sharing a double room)
Two nights at Gammalsbygårdens Gästgiveri (part in double room)
One night at Hotel Skansen (sharing a double room)
4 x breakfast
4 x packed lunch (picked from the breakfast buffet)
4 x three-course dinners (excluding drinks)
Luggage transport between hotels
Rent a bike for five days. Choose from electric, touring, tandem or 3-speed standard bikes
Bicycle helmet, bicycle bag, small coffee thermos, small cooler bag with cooling clamp
Assistance if something unexpected happens to you or your bike.
Digital cycling map (gpx file)
Add-on Extras
Extra nights, the package is easily supplemented with one or two days
Single room supplement: SEK 2,000
Day 1 - Arriving in Öland and Mörbylånga
Hotel Magasin 1, Mörbylånga
Dinner
Welcome to Hotel Magasin 1 in Mörbylånga, where check-in can take place from 14:00. If you arrive early, you can stroll around Mörbylånga's cozy neighborhood, take a dip or enjoy freshly baked buns and cakes at Café Söderbönor. It is also possible to soften the body before tomorrow's bike ride in the hotel's newly built relaxation area with a sauna, seating areas for rest and an outdoor whirlpool. Can be booked on site at the reception or notified to the hotel in advance. A 3-course dinner with local ingredients is served from 17:00.
You pick up your bike at Ölands Cykeluthyrning located right next to the hotel at the agreed time. They customize the model and correct settings according to your wishes and inform you about the bike tour.
Day 2 - Charming seaside resorts and the mighty landscape of the Great Alvarets
Gammalsbygårdens Gästgiveri, Degerhamn
Breakfast, packed lunch, dinner
About 40 km
After breakfast, you cycle south on small roads along the water to Kastlösa. Here you turn east and cycle on the old railway embankment across the large Alvaret until you are greeted by the magnificent view of the Baltic Sea. Take the opportunity to take a dip at the charming Sebybadet.
Another mile south you will find the genuine Gammalsbygårdens Gästgiveri where a well-prepared 3-course dinner and comfortable beds await. Those who appreciate wines should take the opportunity to enjoy something good from the wine cellar. However, this is not included in the package.
Day 3 - The southern tip of Öland, Iron Age forts and Sweden's highest lighthouse
Gammalsbygårdens Gästgiveri, Degerhamn
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
About 45 km
In the southernmost part of Öland there is much to discover. Today you can choose where your energy and desire for discovery takes you. Visit the famous Eketorps Borg or the magical Södra Udden with its large pastures for sheep, cows and deer. There is also one of Europe's best birdwatching locations and Sweden's highest lighthouse, Långe Jan. Despite tired bike legs, the 198 steps up to the lighthouse are well worth the view around the southernmost tip of Öland!
In Grönhögen you will find a charming little community with a golf course, ICA shop, café and restaurant. Take a dip in the deep, turquoise limestone quarry if you dare. Return to Gammalsbygården for another good night's sleep and a tasty three-course dinner.
Day 4 - Cycling on the eastern side in the footsteps of history
Hotel Skansen, Färjestaden or Eksgården, Gårdby
Breakfast, packed lunch, dinner
About 60 km
Today you cycle along the coast of eastern Öland and pass Naturbutiken in Stenåsa, which has Sweden's largest range of binoculars and other nature-related products. At Gårby café and country store you can take a much-needed break and enjoy a really good coffee.
You then follow winding roads through Mittlandsskogen, one of Europe's largest continuous deciduous forests. At the edge of the forest you will find the research station Station Linné, world famous for its research on insects in particular.
The fourth night you sleep either at Hotell Skansen in Färjestaden or at Eksgården in Gårdby. Both places serve a nice 3-course dinner. In Färjestaden, you can take an evening walk in the harbor with a view of the Öland Bridge at sunset. In Gårdby you can feel the calm atmosphere on the east side in an active agricultural environment.
Day 5 - Vickleby nature reserve and Sweden's most beautiful village street
Breakfast and lunch to go
About 30 km
From Färjestaden to Mörbylånga there is a nice cycle path. Take the opportunity to admire one of Sweden's most famous rune stones, the Karlevi stone. It is possible to take the small roads through the beautiful Vickleby nature reserve and Beijershamn with its fine bird sanctuary.
Vickleby where the famous craft school Capellagården and "Sweden's most beautiful village street" is well worth a detour. The bikes are returned no later than 18:30 at Ölands Cykeluthyrning in Mörbylånga.
Morbylå steam, Öland
Map Cycling in the Southern Öland Farming Landscape World Heritage Site
Travel
Getting Here
Kalmar is easily reached by direct train from Copenhagen and Gothenburg and by Silverlinjen or Flixbuss from Stockholm. Bus 105 from Kalmar C goes once an hour to Mörbylånga bus station, which is right next to Hotel Magasin 1 and Öland's bike rental. For those who come by car, there is free parking outside the hotel and bike rental. The address is Järnvägsgatan 3, Mörbylånga.
Confirmation and invoice are sent directly from the local tour operator. No payment is made to Sweden by Bike.
Payment terms for this package:
- When booking, a deposit of 20 % is payable, no later than 48 hours after receiving the booking confirmation.
- The remainder of the cost is payable at least 30 days before departure.
- Both the deposit and the final sum are paid by card via a link sent by email.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Cancellation policy:
If canceled at least 48 hours before the date of arrival, you will be refunded 90 % of the amount paid.
In case of later cancellation, no refund will be made.
6 Ratings
★4.8
Overall impression ★4.8
Value for money ★4.8
Treatment and service ★5.0
Accommodation ★4.8
Dining experience ★4.8
Biking experience ★4.5
Markus S.July 2025
★4.5
Overall the trip was pretty good. We had fairly bad luck with the weather and one of the bikes had puncture in rain but the replacement bike came up fast. One of the hotels was big weird ( issues with payment and they did not give all of our luggage to be carried by the company to our next stop for some reason ) but the others were brilliant.
Reply from the operator
Thank you for the review and glad you had a nice experience despite the bad weather and flat tire, as well as some confusion with one of the hotels. We have sorted out the misunderstandings with them so that everything will work fine going forward.
Best regards Eva
Björgvin H.July 2025
★5.0
If you want to combine bicycle tour with fantastic accommodation, this might be something for you. We started from Mörbylängan, where we spend the first night. The location is really good (next to the bicycle rental) and the accommodation is agreeable. After biking for one day, we got an absolute treat: Gammalsbygårdens gästgiveri! What a place! The food was fantastic and the wine cellar felt as a singularity. Combined with extreme friendliness of the hosts, this was the highlight of the trip. The last night we spent at Eksgården, really unique place where we enjoyed an excellent BBQ (on Wednesdays). The biking brought us to the southernmost point of the island, where we climbed the 197 steps to get to the top of the tallest lighthouse in the country. Well worth doing. Bring cash with you,
Ulrika L.July 2025
★5.0
Good bikes and helpful and flexible service. Nice bike routes that we had not found ourselves. We were well taken care of everywhere and are very satisfied.
Susanne MöllerJune 2025
★4.8
Very good bikes, well organized nice accommodation and a lovely dining experience. Most stretches nice with an exception for a boring stretch of country road after Gammalsby
Eva R.June 2025
★4.7
We are very happy with the trip! Nice bikes (electric and touring), nice bike paths, fresh accommodation and high class meals. Highly recommended!
Ela E.September 2024
★4.8
We had rented electric bikes. However, the batteries were meant for a distance of max. 4.5-5 miles. We thought that was a bit of a shame; we therefore did not dare to bet on a longer distance, although one was included in our bike package. Otherwise we were very satisfied.
Reply from the operator
Hello and thank you for bringing this to our attention! We will send extra batteries in the future just in case.
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9 900SEK/pers (4 nights)
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Overall the trip was pretty good. We had fairly bad luck with the weather and one of the bikes had puncture in rain but the replacement bike came up fast. One of the hotels was big weird ( issues with payment and they did not give all of our luggage to be carried by the company to our next stop for some reason ) but the others were brilliant.
Thank you for the review and glad you had a nice experience despite the bad weather and flat tire, as well as some confusion with one of the hotels. We have sorted out the misunderstandings with them so that everything will work fine going forward.
Best regards Eva
If you want to combine bicycle tour with fantastic accommodation, this might be something for you. We started from Mörbylängan, where we spend the first night. The location is really good (next to the bicycle rental) and the accommodation is agreeable. After biking for one day, we got an absolute treat: Gammalsbygårdens gästgiveri! What a place! The food was fantastic and the wine cellar felt as a singularity. Combined with extreme friendliness of the hosts, this was the highlight of the trip. The last night we spent at Eksgården, really unique place where we enjoyed an excellent BBQ (on Wednesdays). The biking brought us to the southernmost point of the island, where we climbed the 197 steps to get to the top of the tallest lighthouse in the country. Well worth doing. Bring cash with you,
Good bikes and helpful and flexible service. Nice bike routes that we had not found ourselves. We were well taken care of everywhere and are very satisfied.
Very good bikes, well organized nice accommodation and a lovely dining experience. Most stretches nice with an exception for a boring stretch of country road after Gammalsby
We are very happy with the trip! Nice bikes (electric and touring), nice bike paths, fresh accommodation and high class meals. Highly recommended!
We had rented electric bikes. However, the batteries were meant for a distance of max. 4.5-5 miles. We thought that was a bit of a shame; we therefore did not dare to bet on a longer distance, although one was included in our bike package. Otherwise we were very satisfied.
Hello and thank you for bringing this to our attention! We will send extra batteries in the future just in case.