Cycling round trip Stockholm

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

Along Lake Mälar, Sweden's third largest lake, you cycle around 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 wella s the Chinese Pavillon dating from the 18th century, You continue by a short ferry trip towards Södertälje. The small town and home of Scania is connected to the Baltic Sea through a lock in the Södertälje canal.

Today 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 1400's and up to the present. The castle's history goes back to the 1370's, when Bo Johnson Grip built a castle on a promontory which, after several expansions, became Gripsholm Castle. 

Today's tour takes you right into the amazing scenery of Sörmland. At this spot countless rivers and lakes were formed due to vast tectonic movements. Nevertheless, the altitude s never higher than 100m. Once you have mastered the hills you get rewarded with stunning views and a long descent. Your hotel is located beautifully at a lake in the countryside and completes this "green day" of your bike trip.

Your destination for the day is the idyllic Baltic Sea town of Trosa, which is also used as a setting for many "Inga Lindström" movies. Finish your day with a stroll through the picturesque village and enjoy the small alleys, red houses and wonderful views on the water. 

Northward bound and a short ferry trip later, you return to on eof Stockholm's many islands. The last part is covered by a commuter train to Stockholm. Enjoy your last overnight in the capital with a typical Swedish dinner in one of the numerous restaurants.

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