Helsingborg - Gothenburg
Cycle along the Kattegat route, Sweden's first national bike route.

Individual arrival in Helsingborg. Your hotel is located in the center of Helsingborg, close to sights such as the medieval watchtower ”Kärnan” and the Marienkirche. In the evening, your personal welcome briefing will take place.
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.
Individual departure: After breakfast your tour ends. We are happy to extend your holidays with extra nights.
Archipelago extension: Northern archipelago
From ferry terminal Stenpiren or Lilla Varholmen you reach island Hönö Klåva by boat (tickets available on board, ca. SEK 250 per person). On flat routes you then explore the Northern archipelago. Visit the Fiskemuseet (fishing museum) to learn more about boats and the history of fishery. Afterwards a stop at Concept Store Lilling Cottage is worth it for a light lunch. Continue your tour through nature reserve Ersdalen onto the islands of Öckerö, Hälsö and Knippla before your boat brings you back to Gothenburg in the late afternoon.
Today you explore the South. You start again with a boat ride (ca. 50 minutes, ca. SEK 70 per person). Explore the car free islands of Styrsö and Donsö. Summer restaurant Isbolaget is located next to the pier and the right address for a tasty lunch. Enjoy the silence and idyll of the archipelago, also for a swim in the refreshing sea before you return to lively Gothenburg. Spend your last evening in one of the numerous restaurants.
Individual departure
After breakfast your cycling holiday ends.

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.
Season 1 27.05.2023 - 02.06.2023 02.09.2023 | Saturday | Season 2 03.06.2023 - 16.06.2023 19.08.2023 - 01.09.2023 Saturday | Season 3 17.06.2023 - 18.08.2023 Saturday | |
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Kattegat route by bike from Helsingborg, 8 days, category A, SE-KARHG-08A | |||
Base price | 12 499 | 12 999 | 13 499 |
Single room supplement | 5 199 | 5 199 | 5 199 |
Kattegat route by bike from Helsingborg, 8 days, category B, SE-KARHG-08B | |||
Base price | 11 499 | 11 999 | 12 499 |
Single room supplement | 4 799 | 4 799 | 4 799 |
Category A: 3***- and 4**** hotels
Category B: 2**- and 3*** hotels and inns
Season 1 May 27, 2023 - Jun 2, 2023 Sep 2, 2023 | Saturday | Season 2 Jun 3, 2023 - Jun 16, 2023 Aug 19, 2023 - Sep 1, 2023 Saturday | Season 3 Jun 17, 2023 - Aug 18, 2023 Saturday | |
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Helsingborg cat. A | |||
Extra night in double room/breakfast | 949 | 949 | 949 |
Extra night in single room/breakfast | 1 699 | 1 699 | 1 699 |
Gothenburg cat. A | |||
Extra night in double room/breakfast | 1 099 | 1 099 | 1 099 |
Extra night in single room/breakfast | 1 899 | 1 899 | 1 899 |
Helsingborg cat. B | |||
Extra night in double room/breakfast | 799 | 799 | 799 |
Extra night in single room/breakfast | 1 199 | 1 199 | 1 199 |
Gothenburg cat. B | |||
Extra night in double room/breakfast | 999 | 999 | 999 |
Extra night in single room/breakfast | 1 399 | 1 399 | 1 399 |
Services included:
- Overnights in the chosen category
- Breakfast
- Luggage transportation from hotel to hotel
- Carefully elaborated route instructions
- Detailed travel documents: Route maps, route description, tourist attractions and sights, important telephone numbers (1x per booked room)
- GPS data
- Service-Hotline
Optional:
- Rental bike
- Archipelago extension (3 days/2 nights), only in season 3
Not included:
- Travel insurance
- All services not mentioned under services included
Arrival / Parking:
- 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:
Hotel car park in Helsingborg from ca. SEK 240 per day, reservation not possible, payable on spot. Park garage in Gothenburg from ca. SEK 220 per day, reservation not possible, payable on spot.