Bike tour to Drottningholm Palace for those who are historically...
Drottningholm's castle on two wheels
Beginner
Ekerö
Uppland
Cycling on Ekerö is a truly unique experience. Few places in Sweden have such an exciting and long history. Crucial chapters in Sweden’s history have been written here for more than a thousand years. The area is a green oasis, spread across several islands in Lake Mälaren. In addition to the two World Heritage Sites—Birka with Hovgården and the Drottningholm area—there is a rich variety of other attractions and activities.
Photo: Drottningholm Castle, Tove Freij
Not far from Stockholm city is rural Ekerö. Here you can experience a fantastic cultural landscape with eight magnificent 12th century churches, magnificent castles and mansions. A rich art life is represented by famous architecture, small museums and art relics. Here you will find farm shops and self-picks as well as sales of handicrafts. And all this in harmony with a fabulous nature. The bike paths on Ekerö are popular and connect to the Mälardalsleden trail.
In cooperation with
Cycling Holidays and Day Rides
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26 km in Södermanland -
Feel the fan of history's wing on FäringsöMedieval churches on Ekerö
30 km in UpplandIntermediate -
Hovgården & Hilma af Klint World Heritage Site
21 km in UpplandIntermediate
MTB Adventure Zones
Points of Interest
- Birka with Hovgården on Adelsö
- Drottningholm Palace & Palace Theater
- Ekebyhov Castle
- Ekerö church
- Färentuna church
- China Castle, 18th century Chinese-style pavilion
- Lovö church
- Skytteholms Herrgård with Carl Mile's sculptures
- The quarry in Stenhamra
- Svartsjö castle
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Getting Here
You can choose to ride SL's shuttle boat to / from Tappström on Ekerö (line 89 between Ekerö-Stockholm-Ekerö) and bring your bike on board. The shuttle boat runs both summer and winter, and there is a cafeteria on board.
Bicycle Service and Rental Facilities
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Here you can rent a three-speed women's bike with a basket, lock and helmet for a couple of hours or several days and easily explore Stockholm on two wheels.Old Town Bicycle
Here you can rent a three-speed women's bike with a basket, lock and helmet for a couple of hours or several days and easily explore Stockholm on two wheels. -
Stockholm Adventures, with its central location just behind Stockholm Central Station, is an obvious choice for both visitors and Stockholmers who want to experience the city on two wheels. It offers both convenient bike rental and exciting ...Stockholm Adventures
Stockholm Adventures, with its central location just behind Stockholm Central Station, is an obvious choice for both visitors and Stockholmers who want to experience the city on two wheels. It offers both convenient bike rental and exciting ... -
Here you will meet staff interested in cycling with great knowledge and a warm welcome.Cykel och Naturbutiken bicycle service Årsta
Here you will meet staff interested in cycling with great knowledge and a warm welcome.
Bicycle Maps
Nearby Cycling Routes
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Eker-ö-leden
79 km in UpplandIntermediate Asphalt -
Mälardalsleden
470 km (11 stages) in Södermanland, Uppland and VästmanlandIntermediate Asphalt Gravel
Weather
Weather during the cycling season
May
Day temperature
Approx. 16 °C
Rain
Moderate
Wind
Light
June
Day temperature
Approx. 21 °C
Rain
Moderate
Wind
Light
July
Day temperature
Approx. 22 °C
Rain
Higher
Wind
Light
August
Day temperature
Approx. 21 °C
Rain
Moderate
Wind
Light
September
Day temperature
Approx. 17 °C
Rain
Moderate
Wind
Light
Tips and experiences
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