In this package, a cycling experience awaits in the quiet and scenic Änglagårdsbygden. You stay at the charming Trädgårdshotellet with seven unique double rooms.
Overview of the
Trip overview
Type
Self-guided
Difficulty
Intermediate
Accommodation
8 nights
Cycling
420 km
This is a self-guided intermediate-level cycling holiday. The cycling takes place on both asphalt and gravel in a very safe traffic environment. Luggage delivery is available.
Book with Sweden by Bike
Why book with us
- No extra fees - you pay the organizer's price
- Accident insurance for everyone registered in the booking
- Free 1-year membership (value 199 kr)
- 20% discount in our webshop (single-use coupon)
- Personal support throughout your booking
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Photos
Photos from the trip
Welcome meeting and dinner at Elite Stora Hotellet in Jönköping.
Practical Info
Before you book
Accommodation
- Hotel
- Elite Stora Hotellet, Jönköping
- Hotel Bellevue, Hjo
- Hotel Von Boij, Karlsborg
- Garvaregården, Askersund
- Klosterhotellet, Vadstena
- Grenna Hotel, Gränna
- Elite Stora Hotellet, Jönköping
Season
1 Apr - 30 Sep Type of cycling
Leisure Surface
Asphalt and Gravel
Cycling takes place in a stress-free and very safe traffic environment.
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CultureExplore art, historical sites and local traditions - a perfect mix of cycling and cultural experiences.
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RomanticEscape the daily grind and make memories together - romantic cycling packages with cozy accommodation and beautiful surroundings.
We speak
English and Swedish
Welcome to a week-long cycling trip around Lake Vättern, filled with nature experiences, historic environments and magnificent views along low-traffic roads. You cycle on your own and at your own pace with ready-made routes, carefully selected accommodation and all the practicalities arranged in advance.
With the help of a digital map, you follow planned daily stages, but decide for yourself what the day will look like. Stop whenever you like for a swim, a coffee break or to discover places along the way. Luggage is transported between accommodations, all meals are included, and each night you'll enjoy comfortable accommodation with local charm and a high level of comfort.
The trip starts in Jönköping with a welcome meeting after dinner, where you get practical information for the week. Then seven days of cycling around Lake Vättern await - through deep forests, along sparkling waters, across open cultural landscapes and through small towns with fascinating stories. This is a trip for those who want to combine the freedom of traveling on their own with the security of a well-organized arrangement, where nature, culture, food and history meet along the way.
Included
- 8 nights in selected hotels (price per person in double room)
- Welcome meeting with information on the first evening
- All meals are included (excluding drinks)
- Luggage transport
- Personalized support 24/7 throughout the journey
- Digital maps (GPX files) and recommendations along the route
Add-on Extras
- Extra nights, the package is easily supplemented with one or two nights
- Single room supplement: 2 500 SEK
- Touring bike 18 gears: 2 795 SEK for the whole week
- Electric bike: 3 995 SEK for the whole week
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 m
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 Von Boij, Karlsborg
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
About 40 km
380 m
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 m
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.
Day 5 - Up and down towards monastic history in Vadstena
Klosterhotellet, Vadstena
Breakfast, packed lunch and dinner
About 80 km
740 m
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 m
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 m
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.
Travel
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.
Several express and regional buses serve Jönköping, such as FlixBus, Vy Buss and Bus4You.
Booking Information
Payment & Cancellation
Payment
Confirmation and invoice are sent directly from the local tour operator. No payment is made to Sweden by Bike.
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).
Cancellation & Refund Policy
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.
