Along the mighty Kattegat in the west stretches the national cycle route Kattegattleden, running from Helsingborg in the south all the way up to Gothenburg in the north. This bike tour package starts in Helsingborg, and the atmosphere is set early on as you pass the magnificent Sofiero Castle surrounded by lush rhododendron bushes in the castle park. Cycling along the well-organized route is a delight for the eyes.
Along the sun-kissed coast of Halland, you'll have the opportunity to visit charming summer towns such as Halmstad, Båstad, Falkenberg, and Varberg. Enjoy delicious meals, fantastic cycling, and a generous dose of culture and history throughout the journey. If you wish to buy something tasty, you'll find several farm shops along the way.
During your cycling adventure, you will stay in carefully selected accommodation, with each place having its own unique personality and style. High quality accommodation becomes even more important when you are cycling longer distances on a daily basis. Among the selected accommodations are Pensionat Enehall in Båstad and Clarion Collection Hotell Fregatten in Varberg. This bike package includes the entire Kattegat Trail, where you cycle between 40-60 km per day. If necessary, you can easily add or remove days and adjust the distances according to your wishes. When the adventure is over, you can easily take the train back to Helsingborg, or to your home town. The bicycle can be taken on board the Öresund train, subject to availability. two long-term parking lots in Helsingborg, Sockerbruksgatan and Sundstorgsgaraget.
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Welcome to Helsingborg! Experience the city's charm and visit the unique core with the only remaining building from the medieval Helsingborg Castle. Enjoy a walk along the sea or visit Dunkers Cultural Centre. Take a trip to Denmark, just 20 minutes away by boat to Helsingør. There, you can visit Kronborg Castle, which is on UNESCO's World Heritage List. It was here that William Shakespeare's famous play Hamlet took place.
Cycle north and visit Sofiero Castle and its castle garden with more than 10,000 rhododendron bushes blooming between May and June. Other gems along the way are the picturesque fishing villages of Domsten and Viken. Experience the grand landscape on the dramatic Kullahalvön peninsula. Rönne River meanders through the 500-year-old town of Ängelholm. Get up close and personal with the sightseeing boat Laxen. You can also paddle or fish here. Overnight stay takes place at Valhall Park Hotel in Ängelholm.
After a delicious breakfast, it's time to continue the bike tour towards Båstad. You will experience many sights along the way. This part of the Kattegattleden is slightly more hilly, so take the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful views of the sea!
After breakfast, you head towards the day's destination, Halmstad, a picturesque miniature metropolis bustling with life. You cycle along the long sandy beach of Laholm Bay and can stop for lunch or a snack in Skummeslövsstrand. A short distance from the Kattegattleden lies the beautiful Skottorp Castle and the cozy Laholm, the oldest city in Halland. Next, you arrive at Mellbystrand, a classic seaside resort with a 12-kilometer-long sandy beach.
After breakfast, you head towards the day's destination, Halmstad, a picturesque miniature metropolis bustling with life. You cycle along the long sandy beach of Laholm Bay and can stop for lunch or a snack in Skummeslövsstrand. A short distance from the Kattegattleden lies the beautiful Skottorp Castle and the cozy Laholm, the oldest city in Halland. Next, you arrive at Mellbystrand, a classic seaside resort with a 12-kilometer-long sandy beach.
On your way to Halmstad, you can make a detour to the Påarp burial ground, Halland's largest burial ground with around 200 burial cairns and 50 stone settlements from the early Iron Age. Don't miss visiting the 17th century Halmstad Castle, which was built during the time when Halmstad and Halland were Danish. The castle has a very beautiful park, and you can join a guided tour. Accommodation is at Elite Hotel Mårtenson in Halmstad.
The day begins with breakfast at the hotel, and then you cycle west towards Tylösand, Frösakull, Ringenäs, and Vilshärad. At the windmill in Särdal, there is a cozy café and a farm shop worth a stop. After that, you continue cycling towards Ugglarp. Here, we recommend making a detour to Svedino's Car & Aircraft Museum, which has an impressive collection of around 100 old cars and 40 airplanes.
Then, you cycle inland through a rolling agricultural landscape. Feel free to stop at the Smörkull lookout point and Grimsholmen Nature Reserve before arriving at the medieval town of Falkenberg and the popular Skrea beach with its long bathing pier. Don't miss the beautiful Tullbron, where you can try crab fishing among the rocks. RIAN Design Museum and Lilla Napoli, a small pizzeria with high ambitions, are some of the highlights during a visit to the town. Overnight stay takes place at Hotel Hamngatan 27 in Falkenberg, housed in an old Q-labeled maritime warehouse.
The day starts with a lovely breakfast at the hotel. Today, you will cycle towards Varberg, through open landscapes with untouched nature and past popular beaches like Olofsbo, Björkäng, and Apelviken. There is a good selection if you want to grab an ice cream or eat a meal. If you prefer less well-known swimming spots, we recommend Stafsinge beach or Petters brygga.
Along the way, there is a rich bird life, several nature reserves, and picturesque fishing villages like Lövstaviken, Glommen, and Träslövsläge. You can stop at charming small farm shops and visit artisan craftsmen. Apelviken is a well-known paradise for windsurfers.
You continue cycling towards Varberg's harbor with its cold bathhouse and societypark. Here, you can see Varberg's fortress towering up. If you still have energy left, you can cycle all the way up and enjoy the spectacular view. This night's accommodation takes place at the Clarion Collection Hotel Fregatten in Varberg.
After breakfast, you continue north towards today's destination, which is Frillesås in Halland. North of Varberg, you will notice the landscape changing. The sandy beaches become fewer, and instead, the majestic cliffs typical of the Bohuslän coast spread out.
You continue cycling through small communities and urban environments. Through Frillesås, you share the road with cars, which requires normal attention. In the fishing village of Bua harbor, you can sample the delicacies of the sea. Accommodation takes place at Pensionat Frillesberg in Frillesås, an authentic guesthouse from 1938 with a restaurant, outdoor seating, and a cozy pub in the basement.
After a good night's sleep and breakfast, you continue cycling towards Gottskär and Kungsbacka Fjord. You cycle out of Frillesås and continue on an old railway embankment along the coast. Feel free to stop at one of the sea baths in Åsa and cool off with an ice cream at the café.
We recommend a detour to Tjolöholm Castle, the premier Arts and Crafts facility in the Nordic countries and Sweden's only castle in the Tudor style. Stop at Rolfsbron in Hanhals, a beautiful stone arch bridge from the 17th century. Accommodation takes place at Gottskär Hotel, with a view of the sea.
Today, you cycle towards your final destination, which is Drottningtorget in Gothenburg. On today's stage, you pass cliffs, lush forests, bays, and small boat harbors. There are also plenty of swimming spots along the way.
In Gothenburg, you can visit the Gothenburg Museum of Art, enjoy high-quality fish and seafood dishes at the Stora Saluhallen, take a boat tour with Paddan, or try out rides and attractions at Liseberg amusement park. Or you may simply choose to take a leisurely walk through the city and enjoy the culinary experiences among Gothenburg's rich offerings.
Booking fee SEK 1,000 is paid via invoice no later than 10 days after received confirmation (deducted at final payment). The remaining amount is paid no later than 30 days before the start of the trip.
Free cancellation up to 30 days before the start date.
50% refund 29-15 days before start date.
No refund 14 days before the start date.
If you yourself or a close relative become ill with covid-19 or if the Public Health Authority advises against travel, a full refund applies until the day before the start date.
On the accommodation, selected accommodations, as stated on the package are within the proximity of the trail, with consideration to riding distances. On request we could have adjusted the tour to fit your desired requirements.
On the bikes, we work with very good and reliable rental bikes providers and we will pass your comments to them and make sure that the shortfalls you mentioned are addressed.
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