There are many beautiful places to cycle to in the surroundings of Västerås. Mälaren Lake is not far away, and the Westmanland landscape offers its beautiful meadows and pleasantly winding roads. This package combines a love for road cycling with culinary stimulation and local hotspots. The tour heads in a southeast direction and includes varied cycling. The accommodation is the finishing touch with comfortable hotel feeling in central Västerås.
This is a cycling tour of just under 70 km, aimed at experienced cyclists. In Västerås, there are attractions such as the Cathedral, the Castle, and the Vallby Open Air Museum. Along the way, you'll get to know the beautiful landscape, and can take a look at Anundshög, a burial mound from the 9th century that is considered the largest in the country.
If you do not bring your own bike, we recommend renting one from Aktivt Uteliv on Björnön (a little way outside central Västerås). The hotel also offers simple bikes that are suitable for shorter rides.
This is a cycling package for connoisseurs, with a varied route and a picturesque destination for the day. After a day of cycling, you can relax in luxurious surroundings at Elite Stadshotell in central Västerås in the evening. Along the way, you'll pass Kungsbyn's zoo where you can have a snack, eat and watch the animals, and the stately Ängsö Castle, which dates back to the 12th century. The destination and turning point on the route is Ängsö Fisk, located at the far end of Ängsö to the southeast of the city, where you can enjoy lunch at the Fish Shop and at Fiskarfrun's Café. The stretch from Ängsö Castle to Skurusund is the most charming.
On the way back, it's all about small roads. You'll pass by Ängsö Golf Club and Björksta, among other places. Back in Västerås, you can take a shower in your room, rest a bit after the day's cycling, and then enjoy dinner at the hotel restaurant The Bishops Arms.
After a good night's sleep, you'll enjoy a delicious hotel breakfast and then check out. Perhaps you'll take a tour of Västerås and discover some hidden gems or stop for a coffee at a cozy café before it's time to head home.
You can also choose to stay an extra night and embark on a beautiful bike ride towards Tidö Castle, one of Sweden's best-preserved castles from the great power era of the Swedish Empire. Alternatively, you can cycle up towards Skultuna and visit Skultuna Messingsbruk, where you can experience the rich heritage of traditional Swedish craftsmanship. There is a bike path along the entire route from Västerås.
The payment for the cycling package is made directly to the organizer.
Cancellation or changes can be made no later than 3 pm the day before arrival without charge. Cancellation later or no-show will be charged with the full amount.
It is true that the bikes we have available/loan out for free here at the hotel are not suitable for longer tours. We also describe it in the text about our hotel and bike package. However, we can perhaps be clearer about that, so we take this into account and review the text.
Sincerely
Nadja Schmidt, Sales Manager
The tour we have as a bike package is a full 8 miles and it is quite far. Quite rightly, it is probably aimed at relatively experienced cyclists. We would love to be able to advise and offer shorter bike packages, that's something we have to work on and review for next season. Apologies for the incident and the delay in your dinner visit to the Bishops Arms.
Sincerely
Nadja Schmidt, Sales Manager