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This tour gives you an opportunity to discover Stockholm and its surroundings along one of Sweden's largest lakes.
The bike trip takes you along an ancient trade route that has existed since the Viking Age, skirting along Sweden's third largest lake, Lake Mälaren.
On the way, you pass the World Heritage Listed Drottningholm Palace. Here, right on the shore of Lake Mälaren, the royal family grew up. Also located in the grounds is the Chinese Pavilion dating from the 18th century. It's worth a visit, as is the old cellar house cafe, serving delicious waffles.
You cycle through exciting and varied scenery, forever accompanied by either one of the countless lakes or the sea which will never leave your side. Find out about Swedish history from Viking times up until today, it will not cease to amaze you how many interesting things there are to explore: from Drottningholm Palace and the great number of parks in Stockholm, to smaller towns such as Mariefred and Trosa and the idyllic vastness of Sweden
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Itineraries
Day 1

Arrival in Stockholm
Take your first stroll through Sweden’s capital and explore some of the many sights and tourist attractions. In the evening, meet up in the hotel for your welcome briefing and bike fitting. Overnight stay in Stockholm.
Day 2

Stockholm – Södertälje approx. 60 km
Today cycle along an ancient trade route that has existed since the Viking Age, skirting along Sweden's third largest lake, Lake Mälaren. On the way, you pass the World Heritage Listed Drottningholm Palace. Here, right on the shore of Lake Mälaren, the royal family grew up. Also located in the grounds is the Chinese Pavilion dating from the 18th century. It's worth a visit, as is the old cellar house cafe, serving delicious waffles. You continue by ferry to Södertälje. At Sturehov, located in eastern Lake Mälaren at Rödstensfjärden, it's time for a late lunch. Södertälje is located between Strängnäs, Stockholm and Nyköping where Lake Mälaren is connected to the Baltic Sea through the lock in Södertälje canal. Overnight stay in Södertälje.
Day 3

Södertälje – Mariefred approx. 45 km
oday you ride on small side roads to Gripsholm Castle. It houses the national portrait collection of over 4 000 works that trace the portrait art from the 1400s and up to the present. The castle's history goes back to the 1370s when Bo Jonsson Grip built a castle on a promontory which, after several expansions became Gripsholm Castle. You can extend your tour by cycling to island Selaon with runestones and cemetery from the 15th century, built in the form of a ship.
Day 4

Mariefred - Järna approx 60km
After breakfast transport to Åkers styckebruk, where today's bike ride starts. Today’s tour takes you right into the middle of untouched and remote nature reserves, through the amazing scenery of Sörmland. At this spot, countless rivers and lakes were formed due to vast tectonic movements. Nevertheless, the altitude is never higher than 100m. Once you have mastered the hills you are rewarded with stunning views and a long descent afterwards. Your hotel is located in the small town of Järna with its world-famous Anthroposophy village with bio-dynamic gardens and characteristic architecture.
Day 5

Järna – Trosa approx. 35 km
Your destination for the day is the idyllic Baltic Sea town of Trosa, the setting for many films. In one of the little restaurants, we recommend you to try some of the amazing local seafood like salmon or smoked fish. Overnight stay outside of Trosa.
Day 6

Trosa – Stockholm approx. 55 km
Northward bound and a short ferry trip later you return to one of Stockholm’s many islands. Top tip: take the overground commuter train to one of the central stations in Stockholm and in the afternoon cycle on lovely flat cycle paths along the water to Stockholm’s Southern island of Södermalm. In the evening experience the great variety of restaurants on the island.
The tour ends the next morning after breakfast.
- 6 nights ( 2* & 3* hotels Cat B / 3* & 4& Cat A ) accommodation with breakfast
- Luggage transfer
- All ferries
- MDetailed travel documents: Route maps, route details, tourist attractions (1x per room)
- Well elaborated route
- GPS tracks available
- Train ride Tumba - Stockholm, incl. bikes
- Service Helpline
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Stockholm
Day 1 & 6: Clarion Hotel
Södertälje
Day 2: Scandic Hotel
Strängnäs
Day 3: Best Weste Hotel
Järna
Day 4: Kulturhuset Ytterjäa
Trosa
Day 5: Åda Golf & Country Club
2023 SELF GUIDED TOUR
€1015 Cat A / €920 Cat B per person sharing ( 28 May - 3 June & 3 September )
€1405 Cat A / €1265 Cat B single occupancy
€1060 Cat A / €970 Cat B per person sharing ( 4 June - 17 June, 20 August - 2 September )
€1450 Cat A / €1315 Cat B single occupancy
€1105 Cat A / €1015 Cat B per person sharing ( 18 June - 19 August )
€1495 Cat A / €1360 Cat B single occupancy
Bike rental is not included in tour price. €120 (21-gear). E-bike rental €215.
Self Guided Tour Information
Tour starts every Sunday from 28 May – 3 September
How to get to the start point in Stockholm:
Numerous airlines ( includingAer Lingus and Scandinavian Airlines ) fly direct to Stockholm; from there you can take a bus or taxi (approx 40 mins).
Nearest main airport: Stockholm, Sweden
As always please contact us in the office for more information (info@cyclingsafaris.com).