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Sweden

Cycling from Stockholm

Trip code: C05SI

Self-guided cycling

5 nights,
single centre

Level: 1+
Leisurely plus

Flights
available

9.0Kg CO2e

Headwater
Navigation App

Optional
e-bike hire

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SUMMARY

  • Explore the most beautiful areas of Stockholm and its surrounding on well-maintained bike paths.
  • Cycle along Sweden's third largest lake, Lake Malar to UNESCO world cultural heritage Drottningholm Palace with its Chinese Pavilion
  • Discover a broad variety of museums and culinary highlights

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

  • 5 nights accommodation
  • Breakfast
  • Bike fitting at the start of your holiday
  • Headwater navigation app
  • Bike hire included

TRIP DESCRIPTION

Set on an archipelago of fourteen islands, connected by 53 bridges, Stockholm is aptly nicknamed 'Venice of the North'. Wherever you look you are bound to find water. Over the summer months it rarely gets dark during the nights, and the weather is pleasantly warm.

During this single centred bike tour you head out each day from your base to experience the Swedish capital city and explore its beautiful archipelago. Discover World Cultural Heritage, nature, a broad variety of museums and culinary highlights with visits to Vaxholm, Drottningholm Palace, Saltsjobaden and Djurgarden.

Terrain

You cycle mostly on bike paths and gravel roads as well as forest tracks and side roads with less traffic through typical Swedish nature. To some extent there are simpler trail conditions with raw gravel. Flat to slightly hilly tour course.

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DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY

 

Day 1: Arrive in Stockholm

Take a first stroll through Sweden's capital and explore some of the many sights and tourist attractions.

In the evening you will get your bike.

You stay at HOTEL BIRGER JARL.

hotel details

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HOTEL BIRGER JARL, STOCKHOLM

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Hotel Birger Jarl is a hotel in Vasastan with 271 modern rooms and suites, including a gym and other amenities. Their comfortable rooms have private bathrooms, equipped with shower or bathtub. All standard rooms have wooden floors and an armchair with a side table. Free wireless internet connection is available in all rooms. They offer a generous and varied buffet breakfast.

Day 2: Drottningholm Palace (52km/32.3mi)

Along Lake Malar, Sweden's third largest lake you cycle to UNESCO world cultural heritage Drottningholm Palace. Here, on the shore of the lake, the royal family grew up. Take your time to explore the beautiful palace as well as the Chinese Pavilion dating from the 18th century. You continue your tour across bridges on to the island of Sodermalm. You also pass the old town of Stockholm, Gamla Stan with its cobblestone alleys and inviting coffee shops and the island of Skeppsholmen with an impressive modern art sculpture garden.

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Day 3: Vaxholm (26km/16.2mi or 46km/28.6mi)

A stay in Stockholm should include a visit to the archipelago. Therefore today's bike tour brings you to Vaxholm, the idyllic small town which is also known as 'capital of the archipelago'. Look forward to nice restaurants, small shops, an impressive fortress from the 16th century as well as a lively boating culture. The ferry back to Stockholm (not included) departs regularly and takes about an hour.

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Day 4: Saltsjobaden (57km/35.4mi)

Your goal today is the idyllic bathing village of Saltsjobaden before you return to Stockholm via Skogskyrkogarden (woodland cemetery), which according to UNESCO is an outstanding example for the merge of architecture and landscape. Learn more about the cemetery in the visitor centre or book a guided tour (not included).

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Day 5: Stockholm National City Park (40km/24.9mi)

Today you'll have a mix of greenery and museums and palaces as you head to Djurgarden island and the Royal National City Park were you can visit the Vasa museum. Continue to the north of the city where Ulriksdal Palace awaits for a stroll in the palace gardens. Next stop is the Haga Parkmuseum before passing in front of Karlsberg Palace, now home to Sweden's Military Academy.

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Day 6: Depart from Stockholm

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These tour prices are based on two people sharing. Single supplement from £262.

We can book your flights, protected by ATOL and ABTA. Please ask at time of enquiry.

TRAVEL DETAILS

If you choose a flight inclusive package with us, you will fly into Stockholm Arlanda airport.

We hold an ATOL License and are fully ABTA bonded, so you can book your flights with us in confidence. We can book most airlines and will advise you of your most convenient airport and flight options.

Flight prices vary massively and change quickly. At Headwater we will sell you your flights at the same price you can buy them yourself. We simply add £35 per person to cover your flight protection, to learn more please click here.

OPTIONAL UPGRADES
  • Flights from London or any available regional airport
  • Airport parking and airport hotels
  • Priority at Security and Fast Track
  • Airport lounge access
  • Priority boarding and extra leg-room seats
  • Business/club/first class fares
  • Electric bikes
  • Room upgrades and extra nights at selected hotels

Subject to availability and dependent on service provider, please ask at time of enquiry and book early to avoid disappointment.

REVIEWS

Prompt service from Luke, who sorted out a Finland break for us the same day, saving us a lot of hassle.

1 Jun 2025

First rste/ excellent. Andrea spent so much time giving us options for our holiday. She went way beyond our expectations for organising our holiday and based oin this experience we would definitely use Headwater in the future.

Annette, 30 May 2025

Excellent personalised service.

13 Nov 2024

This feedback is about the booking experience - which isn't yet completed. So is based on what has happened so far.

The agent has been very friendly, receptive and patient with our initial uncertainties.

She has been very clear and comprehensive about what's going on, the current status and future stages, moving promptly when appropriate.

Actions have been precise, clear, and concrete, based on (evidently) a good detailed understanding of the products/itineraries under consideration.

Christopher Robertson, 17 Jul 2024


Self-guided cycling

5 nights,
single centre

Level: 1+
Leisurely plus

Flights
available

9.0Kg CO2e

Headwater
Navigation App

Optional
e-bike hire

5 nights from £1069

CHOOSE A DEPARTURE

Call: 01606 720199

 

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