This is a self-guided beginner-friendly cycling holiday. The cycling takes place on gravel on car-free roads.
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Photos from the trip
Practical Info
Before you book
Accommodation
Cottage / room
(Own cottage, Jonsboda)
Season
1 Apr - 30 Sep
Type of cycling
Leisure
Surface
Gravel
Yes
The cycling takes place on car-free roads.
Pet Friendly
Pets are always welcome for a small fee - perfect for those who want to share the cycling adventure with their four-legged friend.
Family Friendly
Cycling packages with accommodation and activities tailored to families with children - fun stops and safe routes for all ages.
Culture
Explore art, historical sites and local traditions - a perfect mix of cycling and cultural experiences.
We speak
English and Swedish
Indulge in an enchanting cycling holiday along the Göta Canal. On this two-day journey, experience 16 locks and numerous bridges while biking on the car-free path beside the canal. This package is suitable for families with children and those who want to explore Göta Canal at a leisurely pace.
The Göta Canal, known as "Sweden's Blue Ribbon," is one of the world's most captivating waterways. This 190-kilometer hand-dug canal took 22 years to construct. In this cycling package, you'll continuously ride alongside the water on the car-free canal bank. Don't miss the chance to ride Europe's smallest ferry, Lina. You'll cycle on modern, high-quality 3-speed women's bikes equipped with luggage racks and baskets.
Price for children aged 3-12: SEK 1,390.
Included
One night in own 4-bed cabin (alt 2-bed cabin) in Jonsboda
1 x breakfast
1 x packed lunch (Day 1)
1 x dinner (excl. drinks)
1 x lunch at restaurant Kajutan excluding drinks (Day 2)
Bike rental & tour description
Bicycle service if required
Add-on Extras
Extra nights, the package can easily be supplemented with one or two days at Sjötorp's hostel
Bicycle trailer 2 days: SEK 200
Duffel bag 2 days: SEK 150
Bicycle helmet: SEK 100
Pets are welcome (pre-booked)
Day 1 - Cycling along Sweden's blue ribbon
Own cabin, Jonsboda
Lunch packages and dinner
27 km
Pick up your bike between 09:00-11:30 at Sjötorp's bike rental, just north of the canal bridge, and start your cycling tour along the Göta Canal on the historic towpath. Enjoy the beautiful, lush cultural landscape with farms, animals, and fields. There is much to discover along the way.
After approximately 7 km, you'll reach Lyrestad, an idyllic village by the canal where you can enjoy a break, explore shops, or visit ancient remains. Three kilometers further, you'll arrive at Norrkvarn lock area, where you can see a miniature Göta Canal and the famous "hotel stubs." In your pack, you have a delicious lunch package from Maltes Fish and Delicacies to enjoy at your leisure.
Following another 15 km of cycling, you'll pass Hajstorp lock café, one of Göta Canal's true gems, and soon you'll arrive in Töreboda, where the Lina ferry (Europe's smallest ferry) crosses the canal. A trip to the other side costs 1 krona. After the stop in Töreboda, you have just 7 km to the cozy and tranquil Jonsboda. A delicious dinner awaits you in the evening, along with your accommodation for the night.
If you wish to cycle a bit further, we recommend a trip to Tåtorp by Lake Viken, with one of the canal's hand-cranked locks. Along the way, you'll pass a small island that marks the highest point of the canal.
Day 2 - Breakfast, cycling and return journey
Breakfast
27 km
After breakfast, you'll cycle back towards Sjötorp, this time in the opposite direction. Take the opportunity to visit any sites you may have missed the previous day - there's sure to be an ice cream kiosk or shop you didn't have time to explore then.
Upon arrival in Sjötorp, return the bike and stroll to the cozy Kajutan restaurant, located right next to the Göta Canal locks. There, you can enjoy a delightful lunch, and afterward, we recommend taking a leisurely walk around Sjötorp to admire the beautiful boats moored in the area.
Sjötorp, Västergötland
Map Explore Göta Canal Leisurely
Travel
Getting Here
Nearest train station: Mariestad.
Bus 502 takes you from Mariestad to Sjötorp.
Confirmation and invoice are sent directly from the local tour operator. No payment is made to Sweden by Bike.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Cancellation fees:
- free cancellation up to 25 days before the start date.
- 24-14 days before the start date, 50% of the package's total price.
- 13 days before the start date, 100% of the total price of the package.
You can also choose to buy a cancellation cover for SEK 125 / person that applies in case of illness.
5 Ratings
★4.5
Overall impression ★4.8
Value for money ★4.4
Treatment and service ★4.8
Accommodation ★4.0
Dining experience ★4.2
Biking experience ★5.0
June 2023•Lars A.
★4.7
Tjo A nice and quiet trip for the 3rd time Sjötorp-Jonsboda-Sjötorp☀️☀️☀️
June 2023•Lena J.
★4.8
A package to suit everyone. So heavenly cozy. The fact that we then had great luck with the weather is just a plus. An activity to come back to.
July 2022•Börje Karlsson
★4.5
Sore bottom, but otherwise it was a wonderful trip.
June 2021•Susan G.
★3.8
Fantastic cycling experience. The guys at Sjötorp's Bike Rental were very accommodating with great equipment and sound advice (10 stars to them!) The path along the canal was in excellent condition and therefore easy to cycle. The food included in the package was delicious. The overall rating is brought down by the accommodation, although it was clean, neat, and beautifully located. A "growling" refrigerator and squeaky doors in the service house severely disturbed our sleep.
August 2020•Ewa-Britt Gunnstedt
★4.8
It turned out to be a lovely trip. The rain stopped just at the right time.
Price & Booking
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1 990SEK/ pers (1 night)
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Tjo A nice and quiet trip for the 3rd time Sjötorp-Jonsboda-Sjötorp☀️☀️☀️
A package to suit everyone. So heavenly cozy. The fact that we then had great luck with the weather is just a plus. An activity to come back to.
Sore bottom, but otherwise it was a wonderful trip.
Fantastic cycling experience. The guys at Sjötorp's Bike Rental were very accommodating with great equipment and sound advice (10 stars to them!) The path along the canal was in excellent condition and therefore easy to cycle. The food included in the package was delicious. The overall rating is brought down by the accommodation, although it was clean, neat, and beautifully located. A "growling" refrigerator and squeaky doors in the service house severely disturbed our sleep.
It turned out to be a lovely trip. The rain stopped just at the right time.