In this package, a cycling experience awaits in the quiet and scenic Änglagårdsbygden. You stay at the charming Trädgårdshotellet with seven unique double rooms.
Welcome to a week-long cycling trip around Lake Vättern filled with nature experiences, historical environments and magnificent views on low-traffic roads.
You cycle at your own pace with the help of a digital map, and all the practicalities are taken care of: your luggage is transported for you, all meals are included, and every evening a carefully selected accommodation with high comfort and local charm awaits you.
The journey begins in Jönköping with a welcome meeting after dinner, and then follows seven days of cycling around Lake Vättern - through deep forests, along water, over cultural landscapes and through small towns with exciting stories. This is an adventure where nature, culture, food and history meet.
Day 1 - Welcome to Jönköping - the gateway to Lake Vättern
Elite Stora Hotellet, Jönköping
Dinner
Double room - Elite Stora Hotellet in Jönköping
The journey begins in Jönköping - the charming matchstick town on the southern shore of Lake Vättern. On arrival, there is time to discover the city's industrial heritage. A visit to the Match Museum is highly recommended, a unique place that tells the story of how a small match put Jönköping on the world map.
In the evening, a welcome dinner awaits you at the hotel's pub, The Bishop Arms, where you can relax and enjoy good food. After dinner, a welcome meeting will be held, where you will receive all practical information about the tour, access to your bike and a review of the digital map that guides you during the journey around Vättern. A soft and inspiring start to a cycling adventure filled with nature, culture and new impressions.
Day 2 - To the wooden city by the water
Hotel Bellevue, Hjo
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
about 80 km
770 in
After a good breakfast, it's time to start the bike ride north towards Hjo, a picturesque wooden town beautifully located on the western shore of Lake Vättern. Today's stage takes you through Hökensås nature reserve - a tranquil landscape with sparkling lakes, deep pine forests and plenty of space for breaks and nature experiences.
Along the way there are several nice places to stop, perhaps for a coffee, a rest or a refreshing dip in one of the many forest lakes.
When you reach Hjo, check-in at the hotel and some well-deserved rest await you. In the evening, a good dinner is served at the hotel restaurant. If you want to end the day in silence, a walk down to the water is recommended -bVättern is literally a stone's throw away, and its calm waves put an end to a rich first cycling day.
Day 3 - Towards history in Karlsborg
Hotel Rödesund, Karlsborg
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
About 40 km
380 in
After a refreshing breakfast, you leave Hjo and cycle north along the western shore of Lake Vättern. Today's stage is shorter, giving you plenty of time to enjoy the road and the landscape. You arrive in Karlsborg in time for lunch, which is served at the hotel. After lunch, you'll have the rest of the day free to explore this charming town where the Göta Canal meets Lake Vättern.
A must for history buffs is a visit to Karlsborg Fortress, an impressive structure from the early 19th century. Here you can get a sense of Sweden's military history and, if you wish, book a guided tour directly on site.
Before nightfall, take a walk to the harbor area, where the Göta Canal ends. Watching the boats being locked through the canal is both a calming and fascinating experience. A peaceful end to a day of history.
Day 4 - Through the national park to the harbor in Askersund
Garvaregården, Askersund
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
About 70 km
760 in
Today's stage takes you to the northernmost tip of Lake Vättern and the charming small town of Askersund. The journey goes through varied landscapes with a special highlight: Tiveden National Park.
A detour into wild and magical forest awaits here, where dramatic rock formations, silence and moss-covered paths create an almost fairytale-like feeling. Feel free to take a break to hike a short loop and enjoy a packed lunch or coffee in nature.
In the afternoon, roll into Askersund, where you'll check into a quaint Bed & Breakfast. Dinner is served nearby, and after dinner you can stroll down to the lively harbor or explore the town's cozy center with small shops and historic wooden houses. A day where magnificent nature meets small-town charm - and where you can rest your legs after an eventful bike ride.
Day 5 - The ups and downs of monastic history in Vadstena
Klosterhotellet, Vadstena
Breakfast, packed lunch and dinner
About 80 km
740 in
After breakfast, you leave Askersund and follow part of the classic Vätternrundan route. The day starts with some uphills, but as always, wonderful downhill runs await afterwards and the landscape offers beautiful variation along the way.
Soon you'll reach Motala, a city with a strong cycling culture and the start and finish of Vätternrundan. Here you can stop at the finish area, stroll in the city's lush parks and take a look at the Göta Canal locks where canal traffic moves quietly through the city.
The journey then continues south along Lake Vättern to Vadstena, a historic gem with strong links to both Saint Birgitta and Swedish medieval history. There is time to visit the impressive Renaissance castle, stroll along the cobbled alleys or sit down on the promenade. The evening ends with a tasty dinner at the hotel, and for those who want to put extra gold edge on the stay, it is possible to buy a SPA package. Perfect for tired legs after the day's cycling.
Day 6 - Along the water to candy canes and panoramic views
Grenna Hotel, Gränna
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
About 75 km
790 in
The day begins by cycling further south along the eastern shore of Lake Vättern, with Omberg as a powerful backdrop. The mythical mountain offers incredible viewpoints, winding forest roads and quiet glades. Perfect for a short hike or a visit to Ellen Keys Strand, one of Sweden's most iconic homes from the turn of the century.
The journey then continues to Gränna, a town full of small-town charm, history - and of course candy canes. Here you can stroll through the steep cobbled alleyways, visit a candy cane factory and perhaps hear the story of Amalia Erikson, the enterprising woman behind the origins of the candy cane. You can also discover the story of engineer André and his daring balloon expedition to the North Pole.
In the evening, a dinner awaits you at the hotel, prepared by their award-winning chef - a culinary highlight after an eventful day. Before retiring, a walk down to the harbor at sunset is recommended. End the day with a locally produced ice cream from Grenna Glass, a sweet ending to another unforgettable stage around Lake Vättern.
Day 7 - Island visits and Småland Tuscany
Elite Stora Hotellet, Jönköping
Breakfast, packed lunch and dinner
Approx. 45 km + 30 km (around Visingsö)
520 in
The last day of cycling offers another highlight - a trip to the legendary Visingsö, in the middle of the blue waters of Lake Vättern. After a short ferry ride from Gränna, a quiet cycling experience awaits on the island, which with its smooth roads, oak landscape and historical remains almost feels created for cycling.
Here you can explore ruins, castles and castle parks at your leisure, taking in the tranquil atmosphere of a landscape that is both rich in history and unusually flat - not a hill in sight! Once you've returned to the mainland, the journey continues along Småland's rolling countryside, often referred to as 'Småland's Tuscany', with its open vistas, leafy avenues and small farms.
Back in Jönköping, a well-deserved farewell dinner awaits, a great opportunity to share experiences and memories from the past week. Then a good night's sleep before it's time to check out and start the journey home, filled with impressions from an unforgettable week around Vättern.
Day 8 - Thank you for this time
Breakfast
After a final breakfast at the hotel, it's time to say goodbye - both to Jönköping and to the journey that has taken you around the scenic shores of Lake Vättern, through forests, small towns and historic landscapes.
You leave the bikes at the hotel, and if you have booked a transfer, you will be assisted on site. We hope you take with you many memories, new impressions and maybe a seed for the next cycling adventure.
Included
- done8 nights in selected hotels (price per person in double room)
- doneWelcome meeting with information on the first evening
- doneAll meals are included (excluding drinks)
- doneLuggage transport
- donePersonalized support 24/7 throughout the journey
- doneDigital maps (GPX files) and recommendations along the route
Add-on Extras
- addExtra nights, the package is easily supplemented with one or two nights
- addSingle room supplement: 2,500 SEK
- addTouring bike 18 gears: 2 500 SEK for the whole week
- addElectric bike: 4,000 SEK for the whole week
Getting Here
From Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö you can reach Jönköping by train with a change. Usually you transfer to a regional Krösatåg in Nässjö, which then takes you on to Jönköping Central Station right in the heart of the city.
Several express and regional buses serve Jönköping, such as FlixBus, Vy Buss and Bus4You.
Confirmation and invoice are sent directly from the local tour operator.
Registration fee:
15 % of the total amount is payable within 10 days of receiving your confirmation.
Final payment:
The remaining amount must be paid at least 30 days before the start of the trip (the registration fee is deducted from the final amount).
If you need to cancel, the following applies:
More than 30 days before departure:
You only pay the registration fee (15 % of the trip price).
30-21 days before departure:
40 % of the price of the trip will be charged.
20-15 days before departure:
60 % of the price of the trip will be charged.
14-8 days before departure:
80 % of the price of the trip will be charged.
7 days or less before departure:
No refund will be given.
