Welcome to Malmö, Sweden’s third-largest city. Visit the old town with its half-timbered houses, the equestrian statue, and Malmöhus. The former castle now houses the city museum and is surrounded by beautiful parkland.
You begin your Kattegat adventure on an almost completely flat route with wonderful views of the sea. The route runs mostly on bike paths and small side roads. Pure cycling pleasure!
Starting with a ride along the promenade in Helsingborg you will soon pass Sofiero Palace with its gardens. The park is a thriving oasis and was awarded as “Europes Most Beautiful Park” in 2010. You continue along the coast through quaint little fishing villages and small boat marinas. The tour leads you to Höganäs where you can see and buy the world famous salt-glazed Höganäs ceramics. The journey crosses the Kulla Peninsula, passing vineyards and small farm shops before you reach Ängelholm where you stay overnight.
From Ängelholm you follow the coast to Vejbystrand. You cycle through open meadows and several small coastal communities. In Magnarps Port you can stop for a well-hidden, lovely fish restaurant with a stunning view of the sea. You leave the coast to cycle across the peninsula towards the beautiful summer town of Båstad. Now the journey continues along one of Sweden’s longest sandy beaches and the resorts of Skummeslövsstrand and Mellbystrand. You will also pass the nature reserves Tönnrersa and Gullbranna and finally reach Halmstad.
Today Sweden’s most famous beach is awaiting you: Tylösand. Not only the beach but also the hotel of the same name is worth a visit. The trip continues north along the coast. The sea, open countryside, exciting nature reserves and lush farmland lies along the following stretch. You pass Ugglarp, a small coastal community with famous vegetable gardens and a nice seaside resort. The route leads you over beautiful Grimsholmen to Falkenberg, which is one of the oldest medieval towns in the region of Halland.
Look forward to picturesque fishing villages, artists and artisans along the route. In Träslövsläge you can feast on freshly cooked lobsters and stroll through the older parts of the city. As you approach Varberg the castle towers over you.
North of Varberg the landscape changes - the sandy beaches are fewer and smaller, while rocky coastline starts to dominate and the first islands begin to appear in the sea. Along fields and horse farms you will reach Kungsbacka finally, a cozy small town with impressing old city.
You missed the sea? Thanks heaven it will accompany you again today. You will pass Vallda and Särö, the former playground of the ancient royal family and Gothenburg high society. Afterwards you will soon reach the old railway, now converted into a bike path just near the sea. Cliffs, lush forests, bays and marinas line your path into Gothenburg. Follow the harbor to enter Sweden’s second largest city and enjoy your last overnight.
After breakfast your tour ends. We are happy to extend your holidays with extra nights.
Tour character
You cycle on well sign-posted bike paths and gravel roads as well as side roads with less traffic. Short sections are on roads with more traffic. Flat to slightly hilly tour course.
Prices and dates
Services included:
- Overnights in the chosen category
- Breakfast
- Luggage transport from hotel to hotel (1 piece per person, max. 20 kg)
- Carefully elaborated route instructions
- Detailed digital travel documents (1x per booked room)
- Navigation-App and GPS files
- Service-Hotline
Optional:
- Rental bike
- Additional piece of luggage, 1350 SEK per piece
- Printed route book, per room SEK 200
Not included:
- Travel insurance
- All services not mentioned under services included
Arrival / Parking / Return journey:
- By flight: Airports Copenhagen or Gothenburg, continue by train to Helsingborg (hourly connections available, transportation of bikes is possible). More information: www.oresundstag.se.
- By train: Helsingborg train station.
- By car: Hotelgarage in Helsingborg from 240 SEK per day. Hotel garage in Gothenburg from 395 SEK per day or public park garage from 210 SEK per day.
- Good to know: If you are traveling with your own bikes, we recommend that you first arrive in Helsingborg to leave your bikes at the hotel in Helsingborg and then continue to Gothenburg to park your car there. Since the train company sometimes carries out track work during the summer months, the transport of own bikes on the train can not be guaranteed throughout.
- Return journey: Gothenburg and Helsingborg are well connected by train. More information: www.oresundstag.se