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Stockholm island hopping by bike

Stockholm and its wonderful archipelago

Bike tour
7 Days / 6 Nights
self-guided
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Golden evening light illuminates a grassy field with people walking, red wooden buildings by the water, and islands in Stockholm archipelago.
Cyclist with bicycle standing on rocky outcrop beside red wooden house overlooking Stockholm archipelago waters with islands and trees.
Tree-lined path in Vaxholm leading to traditional Swedish houses with red tile roofs. A person walks near waterfront buildings.

When visiting Stockholm, seeing its wonderful archipelago is a must too! During this bike tour you will get to know the so well-known Scandinavian flair of the Swedish capital city as well as its beautiful archipelago. All in all it is more than 30.000 islands. Vaxholm - the capital city, but also charming islands as Rindö, Värmdö or Sandhamn will fascinate you. This cycling holiday offers the perfect mix of metropolis and archipelago flair, culinary highlights and nature as far as the eye can see. So, what are you waiting for? 

Stockholm island hopping by bike
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Bike tour
7 Days / 6 Nights
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Itinerary

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

After breakfast you start your tour across Djurgården, the green island of Stockholm to continue along the coast to Djursholm. The suburb ist popular for townsman, you will recognise this in many, beautiful houses. By ferry you continue in ca. 30 minutes to the Bogesund nature reserve. The last 15 kilometers are leading you through Swedish landscape until you reach Vaxholm - the capital city of the archipelago. Visit palace Bogesund or the grand fortress from 16th century, which can be reached by short ferry trip. 

ca. 30 km

By ferry you reach the island of Rindö. After a short exploration trip you continue to the island of Värmdö. You are now in the middle of the archipelago - look forward to small villages and a lot of nature. 

ca. 35-40 km

Today also starts with a ferry ride (approx. 1 hour). You are visiting the popular island of Sandhamn, a true summer paradise with bright summer villas, small streets and nice rest stops. Explore the small island or take a bathing day and end the afternoon comfortably on the popular island. Enjoy the afternoon on this favored summer island before you return by boat to Värmdö.

ca. 25 km

Via Fågelbrolandet you cycle to the village of Gustavsberg. Not far away you have the possibility to visit the Artipelag, a modern art museum with impressive art and sculptures on ca. 10.000m2. Via Skurusund bridge (photo stop) you finally reach Saltsjöbaden, your today's destination. The idyllic small town is a very popular local recreation area. 

ca. 55 km

On your last stage you cycle along wonderful coastal paths as well as through a nature reserve to Erstavik. Afterwards you reach world cultural heritage Skogskyrkogården (woodland cemetery), which is according to UNESCO an impressive example for the fusion of architecture and cultural landscape. A few more kilometers later you are back in Stockholm again, you reach your hotel via the islands of Södermalm and Långholmen. 

ca. 35 km

After breakfast your bike tour ends. We are happy to extend your holiday with extra nights in Stockholm.

Tour character

You cycle on bike paths and gravel roads as well as forest tracks and side roads with less traffic through typical Swedish nature. On the islands there are sections with more traffic, especially if it is the only and main road that leads through an island. Flat to slightly hilly tour course.

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Prices and dates

Prices per person in SEK
Services and extras

Services included:

  • Overnights in chosen 3***- and 4****-hotels
  • Breakfast
  • Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel
  • Carefully elaborated route instructions
  • Detailed digital travel information (1x per booked room)
  • Navigation-App and GPS data
  • Service hotline

Optional:

  • Rental bike
  • Printed route book, per room SEK 200

 

Not included:

  • all ferries (ca. 350 SEK / 30 EUR per person)
  • Travel insurance
  • Services not mentioned under "Services included" 

Arrival / Parking / Return journey:

  • By flight: Airport Arlanda, by Arlanda Express (fast train) or Flygbuss (airport bus) to the main train station of Stockholm (duration ca. 30-45 minutes). Continue by Tunnelbana (subway), more information: www.sl.se. 
  • By train: Stockholm main train station.
  • By car: Hotel garage from 310 SEK (ca. 30 Euro) per day, reservation not possible, payable on spot. 

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