SWEDEN KATTEGAT COASTAL CYCLE TOUR

DAY 1 (Sat) Copenhagen – Helsingborg: train to Night 1 accommodation

Meet your guide Sat. am at designated Copenhagen hotel. 1.5 hr hour train trip into Sweden and Helsingborg. Early afternoon hotel check-in. Time to explore historic sites such as the medieval watchtower or visit the Dunkers arts centre. Collect hire bikes then group dinner and briefing at a nearby restaurant.

DAY 2 (Sun) Helsingborg – Angelholm: 60 kms

Start with ride along the scenic promenade then into the countryside passing Sofiero Palace with its beautiful gardens. Cycle through quaint coastal sea-side villages stopping for coffee at a popular local bakery. Cross the beautiful Kulla Peninsula, passing vineyards and road-side farm stalls before lunch at a quaint seaside port dating back to the 15th century. The rich variety of scenery and cycling continues all the way to overnight accommodation in Angelholm.

DAY 3 (Mon) Angelholm – Halmstad: 70 or 95 kms

From Angelholm cycle to Vejbystrand through forests, open fields and small coastal communities. Your choice of two routes to traverse the peninsula with coastal views towards the popular summer resort of Bastad and the town of your overnight stay in Halmstad. Explore narrow cobbled streets with buildings dating back to the 1500s.

DAY 4 (Tues) Halmstad – Falkenberg: 60 kms

Heading west to Tylosand; location of Sweden’s most famous beach. Heading north the route at times hugs the coast, crosses open countryside, forest reserves and lush farmland. An excellent lunch stop at a classy coastal café. You pass the small community of Ugglarp, famous for its vegetable gardens and onto Falkenberg. It has small town historic charm and is a recognised food destination with pride in sourcing local ingredients. (A cycle rest day is perfectly viable if you choose: 17 mins train Halmstad to Falkenberg).

Day 5 (Wed) Falkenberg – Varberg: 40 kms

A shorter day cycling across open countryside passing native bird reserves. Approaching Varberg along the rocky coastal promenade is a delight. The massive Varberg Fortress looms large on the skyline. It was built in 1287-1300 by Count Jacob Nielsen as protection against Eric VI of Denmark. From your Varberg accommodation uncover some of the history, culture and beauty of this most appealing sea-side city. (The hotel’s spa package is recommended!).

Day 6 (Thurs) Varberg – Kungsbacka: 75 kms

The coastal landscape changes heading north with granite outcrops and islands becoming a feature. Traverse rolling farmland and pass the massive Ringhals nuclear power plant. Kungsbacka was founded in the 1500s. Original wooden houses are a feature of the old town centre.

Day 7 (Fri) Kungsbacka – Gothenburg: 65 or 42kms

An excellent cycling finale awaits including a rail-trail, coastal cliffs, forests, bays and marinas. Your choice of routes departing Kungsbacka. As you approach Gothenburg the quality of the scenery and cycling builds with the final kilometers alongside the harbour entrance and one of Europe’s most well-preserved parks. Your central city accommodation for two nights is ideal for experiencing Sweden’s second largest city founded in the 1600s. Celebrate the completion of the journey with a group dinner at an excellent restaurant.

Day 8 Sat) Gothenburg – Gothenburg

A short canal tour is a great way to get orientated. A rich array of experiences awaits; Art or Volvo Museum; a beautiful rose garden or the vibrant music scene. Wide boulevards and narrow cobbled streets. Fuel up with a ‘Hagabullen’; a dinner plate-sized cinnamon bun or savour the local seafood. Lots of information on the following sites: Visit Sweden, Goteborg

Day 9 (Sun) Tour concludes post breakfast/hotel check-out. (Note: from Gothenburg excellent fast rail connections including Stockholm and Copenhagen. From Gothenburg international airport flights go to 63 destinations).