This is a self-guided beginner-friendly cycling holiday. The cycling takes place on both asphalt and gravel in a very safe traffic environment. E-bike is available.
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Practical Info
Before you book
Accommodation
Hotel
Cottage / room
Guest House
Cottage on Senoren
Kristianopels Gästgiveri, Kristianopel
Hotel / hostel in Lyckeby
Aspö Pilot Tower, Drottningskär
Season
1 Apr - 30 Sep
Arrival and departure is not possible on Sundays due to the bicycle rental being closed (does not apply to those who bring their own bicycle).
Type of cycling
Leisure
Surface
Asphalt and Gravel
Yes
Cycling takes place in a stress-free and very safe traffic environment.
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
Enjoy archipelago life and the beautiful oak groves. Experience the wings of history and contemporary folk life in cozy Kristianopel. Experience the feeling of cycling between the islands in the Karlskrona archipelago and between quiet fields and small farms. In this cycling package you will experience a smorgasbord of everything that the southeastern part of Sweden has to offer in terms of views, taste experiences and historical adventures.
The standard of accommodation may vary slightly, but the aim is always to ensure that you sleep well after your cycling/hiking day. Sometimes showers and toilets can be found in a service building nearby. Sometimes breakfast is packed in the fridge, sometimes you eat at a restaurant. Bed linen and towels are always included. You also have the opportunity to rent an electric bike.
Price reduction 350 SEK/person if you have your own bike. We recommend that you bring your own bicycle helmet for best comfort and safety.
Before Midsummer, there are limited opening hours at cafés/restaurants and slightly fewer boat trips.
Please note that arrival and departure on Sundays are not possible due to the bike rental being closed (this does not apply to those who bring their own bikes).
Included
One night in a cottage on the Senor
A night at the Kristianople Inn
One night at a hotel/hostel in Lyckeby
A night at the Pilot Tower, Aspö
4 x breakfast
Bedding & towels
Rental bicycle (stable model with 3 gears) & route description
Add-on Extras
Extra nights, the package is easily supplemented with one or two days
Single room supplement
Pannier
Electric bike 1 350 SEK/person
Day 1 - Discover the archipelago
Cottage on Senoren
10-30 km
You arrive in Karlskrona, which is an exciting and beautiful city to discover for both young and old. The city is on UNESCO's list of inalienable world heritage sites thanks to the fact that the city's structure is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a European military city. Here you will find, among other things, the ropes course from the 1690s, one of the city's oldest preserved buildings and Sweden's longest wooden building (300 meters long).
You take the archipelago boat to Sturkö or Tjurkö and explore the archipelago landscape before sleeping in a cabin at Senoren.
Senoren is connected to the mainland via the Möcklösund Bridge, which is an attraction in itself with its 18-meter free sailing height. At the foot of the bridge you will find a restaurant and farm shop. Don't miss the sweet strawberries and delicious new potatoes when they are in season!
The island of Senoren, whose agricultural landscape is beautifully framed by lush greenery, offers plenty of small roads that meander through the island and are perfectly designed for pleasant bike rides. On the island you will also find the fine bathing place Sandvik, the Viking village Valshall and a general store.
Day 2 - Cycling to picturesque Kristianopel
Kristianopels Gästgiveri, Kristianopel
Breakfast
30 km
After a scrumptious breakfast, today's cycling adventure takes you northwards to the charming town of Kristianopel, once Denmark's southeasternmost outpost in the 1600s. The bike ride leads through Blekinge's scenic countryside, with small roads winding through farmland, oak trees, and meadows. As you reach the Kalmarsund peninsula where Kristianopel is located, prepare to be enchanted by this unique place.
In this picturesque town, history mixes with the cries of seagulls and the laughter of children. Here you can experience the town's main features (including the beautiful roses in all their forms) the ring-shaped wall, the historic church and the cozy harbor. On clear days you can see all the way to the "Långe Jan" lighthouse on the southern tip of Öland. In the surrounding area there are a number of farm shops offering local delicacies and there are several different places to swim. The water is usually warm until well into September and during the high season, historical hikes are organized. Overnight stays are available at Kristianopel's inn.
Day 3 - Cycle to Lyckeby through scenic landscape
Hotel / hostel in Lyckeby
Breakfast
40 km
After a delicious breakfast, the bike ride continues through the scenic farmland and meadows of Blekinge, where beech, chestnut, and walnut trees grow. You'll mostly cycle on forest and village roads to Lyckeby, one of the oldest settlements in Blekinge, which used to provide Karlskrona with flour and water. It was called Lyckå at the time and later became a Danish market town. The once fortified castle is now a beautiful medieval ruin and a sight worth seeing. Other highlights include Kronokvarnen, Lyckeby Bridge, and Lyckeby Spring. Accommodation is located on the outskirts of Lyckeby.
Day 4 - Towards Aspö
Aspö Pilot Tower, Drottningskär
Breakfast
About 15-20 km
After breakfast, head towards Karlskrona, and feel free to stop at the small local park Wämö. When you feel like it, take the road ferry out to Aspö, about 25 minutes into the archipelago.
On Aspö you can visit charming cafés and galleries. There is also a farm shop, kiosk and the opportunity to ride Icelandic horses. Or just enjoy the sea and all the swimming opportunities. If you want to have dinner in a beautiful place, we recommend a visit to Drottningskär Castle from the 17th century, which with its thick walls, moats and cannons excites the imagination. You stay at Aspö Lotstorn - an archipelago hotel with breathtaking views in all four directions. The hotel, an old pilot tower from 1945, has five floors and is about twenty meters high and from the top floor you can see all the way to Utklippan, the outermost island in the Karlskrona archipelago.
Day 5 - Back to Karlskrona and homeward journey
Breakfast
5 km
After a delicious breakfast, the cycling adventure concludes with a short ride to Karlskrona. Along the way, you can stop by the charming Vämö heritage park. There are many other exciting attractions to explore in Karlskrona, including the Naval Museum, the Porcelain Museum, and the Car Museum, to name just a few enjoyable destinations for a final outing.
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 7 days before the start date.
- 7 days before the start date, 100 % of the total price of the package.
39 Ratings
★4.0
Overall impression ★4.0
Value for money ★4.2
Treatment and service ★4.5
Accommodation ★3.8
Dining experience ★3.4
Biking experience ★4.1
Felicia G.July 2025
★3.8
Overall a very nice trip in lovely surroundings! Good accommodation and service that was matched with attractions along the islands and the coast. Our only minus is that it was somewhat unclear some parts of the cycling, i.a. we were referred to a road on Sturkö which was signposted with a driving ban. See: 56°05'44.2"N 15°39'31.1"E. We can otherwise recommend this nice trip!
Reply from the operator
Hey!
The sign reads "vehicle traffic prohibited", cycling is allowed.
Yours sincerely, Maud.
Gerd H.June 2025
★4.2
We went v24 and in many ways it was too early in the season. Had asked the question before but got the go-ahead. Few cafes etc open. The boat recommended on the first day did not leave until 14.40, which had caused difficulties in catching up with the day's cycling. Got a tip in the sports shop about another boat that left 12.15. The second day's biggest problem was the possibility of having dinner. The only open food service in Kristianopel closed the kitchen at 16. Otherwise, nice bike ride and we left bikes and packing on the fourth day at the hotel in Karlskrona and took a boat trip to Nättraby and got off at Dragsö on the return road and walked from there. Nice ride! The highlight of the trip was Aspö where we went first at 18, got a nice bike ride around the island in the evening and then a fantastic overnight stay in Lotstornet with great breakfast.
Eva L.August 2024
★3.8
All good except for ambiguities regarding map material and directions. With Google Maps you can get around but there are many doubts in the description of the bike path.
Reply from the operator
Hi there! Thank you for your comments. I am in the process of reviewing the map material and directions for the Coastal Tour - it is a route that has been redesigned I have noticed.
Best regards, Maud.
Gunn S.June 2024
★4.5
We are very satisfied. It was hot and the bikes were a bit sluggish, so a bit hard. But we made it!
Reply from the operator
Hello. what fun that you are happy and that you struggled with the stable 3-speed bikes of the brand "Pilen" we use.
Yours sincerely, Maud.
Sture T.August 2023
★2.8
Hi, there. We are a little older and like coffee breaks. Tjurkö was closed, on Sturkö as well, dinner at Brofästet then, closed! Food basket in the cottage was gold, thanks Maud! To and from Kristianopel no coffee breaks, sad! Utetoa at Gästis in K, sad in the middle of the night. Good bikes! Put Aspö first in the tour! A feeling only. Greetings Maud and Sture Torngren
Reply from the operator
Hello, everyone! Thank you very much for your comments. Unfortunately, some operators have started to close earlier in August, which is very sad. On the point about Aspö first on the tour, it was so before. I will review the arrangement of the bike package and am glad that the food basket and bikes were satisfactory.
I wish you a continued pleasant summer greetings Maud
CeciliaJuly 2023
★2.8
Uneven quality of accommodation which was not stated in the travel program. Standard of camping did not meet expectations. Nice bike paths, except for the last stretch between Kristianopel and Karlskrona which was mostly on a very busy road.
Reply from the operator
Thank you for your feedback.
The "General conditions! that you receive when you make a reservation say:
Please note that the standard may differ from one accommodation to another, but the aim is always to make sure you sleep well after your cycling/hiking day. Sometimes a shower and toilet can be found in a service building nearby. Sometimes breakfast is packed in the fridge, sometimes you eat at a restaurant.
We have now clarified the information in the cycling package.
The section between Kristianopel and Karlskrona has been redesigned, because the smaller roads are very bad in places. We will provide better information about it in the roadmap and that there is another alternative, which is however twice as long. Kind regards Maud.
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Overall a very nice trip in lovely surroundings! Good accommodation and service that was matched with attractions along the islands and the coast. Our only minus is that it was somewhat unclear some parts of the cycling, i.a. we were referred to a road on Sturkö which was signposted with a driving ban. See: 56°05'44.2"N 15°39'31.1"E. We can otherwise recommend this nice trip!
Hey!
The sign reads "vehicle traffic prohibited", cycling is allowed.
Yours sincerely, Maud.
We went v24 and in many ways it was too early in the season. Had asked the question before but got the go-ahead. Few cafes etc open. The boat recommended on the first day did not leave until 14.40, which had caused difficulties in catching up with the day's cycling. Got a tip in the sports shop about another boat that left 12.15. The second day's biggest problem was the possibility of having dinner. The only open food service in Kristianopel closed the kitchen at 16. Otherwise, nice bike ride and we left bikes and packing on the fourth day at the hotel in Karlskrona and took a boat trip to Nättraby and got off at Dragsö on the return road and walked from there. Nice ride! The highlight of the trip was Aspö where we went first at 18, got a nice bike ride around the island in the evening and then a fantastic overnight stay in Lotstornet with great breakfast.
All good except for ambiguities regarding map material and directions. With Google Maps you can get around but there are many doubts in the description of the bike path.
Hi there! Thank you for your comments. I am in the process of reviewing the map material and directions for the Coastal Tour - it is a route that has been redesigned I have noticed.
Best regards, Maud.
We are very satisfied. It was hot and the bikes were a bit sluggish, so a bit hard. But we made it!
Hello. what fun that you are happy and that you struggled with the stable 3-speed bikes of the brand "Pilen" we use.
Yours sincerely, Maud.
Hi, there. We are a little older and like coffee breaks. Tjurkö was closed, on Sturkö as well, dinner at Brofästet then, closed! Food basket in the cottage was gold, thanks Maud! To and from Kristianopel no coffee breaks, sad! Utetoa at Gästis in K, sad in the middle of the night. Good bikes! Put Aspö first in the tour! A feeling only. Greetings Maud and Sture Torngren
Hello, everyone! Thank you very much for your comments. Unfortunately, some operators have started to close earlier in August, which is very sad. On the point about Aspö first on the tour, it was so before. I will review the arrangement of the bike package and am glad that the food basket and bikes were satisfactory.
I wish you a continued pleasant summer greetings Maud
Uneven quality of accommodation which was not stated in the travel program. Standard of camping did not meet expectations. Nice bike paths, except for the last stretch between Kristianopel and Karlskrona which was mostly on a very busy road.
Thank you for your feedback.
The "General conditions! that you receive when you make a reservation say:
Please note that the standard may differ from one accommodation to another, but the aim is always to make sure you sleep well after your cycling/hiking day. Sometimes a shower and toilet can be found in a service building nearby. Sometimes breakfast is packed in the fridge, sometimes you eat at a restaurant.
We have now clarified the information in the cycling package.
The section between Kristianopel and Karlskrona has been redesigned, because the smaller roads are very bad in places. We will provide better information about it in the roadmap and that there is another alternative, which is however twice as long. Kind regards Maud.