CC0 - Gripsholm Castle in Mariefred, Sweden. CC:Jungpionier' data-type='image'>

CC-BY-SA-2.0 - Södermanland, Sweden. Helen Simonsson@Flickr' data-type='image'>

CC-BY-SA-2.0 - Södermanland, Sweden. Arild@Flickr' data-type='image'>

CC-BY-SA-2.5 - Gripsholm Castle in Mariefred, Sweden. CC:Jan Norrman / Riksantikvarieämbetet' data-type='image'>

CC-BY-SA-4.0 - Södertälje, a city in Södermanland, Sweden. CC:Holger.Ellgaard' data-type='image'>

CC-BY-2.0 - Fruit with Swedish pancake! Janet Hudson@Flickr' data-type='image'>

CC-BY-SA-2.0 - Shrimp salad in Stockholm, Sweden. Jonathan Grado@Flickr' data-type='image'>

CC-BY-SA-3.0 - Trosa River through Trosa, Sweden. Epiq@Flickr' data-type='image'>

CC-BY-2.0 - Whiskey tasting with Swedish Whiskey Mackmyra! Dominic Lockyer@Flickr' data-type='image'>

CC-BY-SA-4.0 - Lake Maren in Södertälje, a city in Södermanland, Sweden. CC:Holger.Ellgaard' data-type='image'>

CC-BY-2.0 - Stockholm, Sweden. Ragnar Jensen@Flickr' data-type='image'>

CC-BY-SA-2.0 - Strandvägen, Stockholm, Sweden. Andrey Korchagin@Flickr' data-type='image'>

CC-BY-SA-2.0 - Södermanland, Sweden. CC:Olof Senestram' data-type='image'>

CC-BY-SA-2.0 - Södermanland, Sweden. Daniel Mott@Flickr' data-type='image'>

CC-BY-SA-2.0 - Gripsholm Slottspark, Mariefred, Södermanland, Sweden. Guillaume Baviere@Flickr' data-type='image'>

CC-BY-SA-2.5 - Smörgåsbord - a Swedish buffet-style meal. CC:Magnus Fröderberg/norden.org' data-type='image'>

CC-BY-SA-3.0 - Gripsholm Castle in Mariefred, Sweden. CC:Xauxa' data-type='image'>

Traveler photos

Route Map

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• ★★★★★ Kimberly Geritz 6 months ago

  Peddling in Paradise!

  A wonderful way to experience a slice of Sweden. Each day was a new adventure. Castles, cabins, fika , beautiful scenery and people filled our days. Each night we had a very different and wonderful accommodation. We enjoyed a nature reserve , a boutique hotel and a wonderful hotel in Stockholm city. Cycling through southern Sweden was a trip of a life time!

  What was the date of your tour?

  July 2023

  How many tours have you completed?

  First time on a bike tour with a company.

  Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?

  As expected

  Who is this tour suitable for?

  First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers

  Do you recommend this tour?

  Yes

  • 5/5 Value
  • 5/5 Included meals
  • 4/5 Bikes + equipment
  • 5/5 Hotels or boat
  • 5/5 Scenery
  • 4/5 Ease of navigation
  • 4/5 Tour documents
  • 4/5 Local tour company services
  • 5/5 Route selection
• ★★★★★ RachelB November 5, 2019

  Gorgeous scenery and very fun tour

  This was my first self-guided bike tour, and I was traveling alone. The experience cycling in the countryside and through the smaller cities in Sweden was incredible. Because the tour leaves once each week, most days I was able to enjoy breakfast and short sections of the route with others on my trip. I made a friend out of one of the other solo travelers, and we ended up cycling together the last few days! Sweden is astounding--the rolling terrain, agriculture, and architecture were exactly what I needed on this trip. Everything felt cozy and welcoming to me. The tour documents recommended lunch stops or places to enjoy fika (breaks for coffee and cake!) for each day. Accommodations were terrific as well. I was able to use the turn-by-turn directions, maps, and GPS unit with no issues.

  What was the date of your tour?

  September, 2017

  How many tours have you completed?

  3

  Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?

  As expected

  Who is this tour suitable for?

  Solo travelers

  Do you recommend this tour?

  Yes

  • 5/5 Included meals
  • 5/5 Bikes + equipment
  • 5/5 Hotels or boat
  • 5/5 Scenery
  • 5/5 Ease of navigation
  • 5/5 Tour documents
  • 5/5 Local tour company services
  • 5/5 Route selection
• ★★★★★ Wild women September 4, 2019

  Wonderful trip

  Sweden was wonderful and I'm so glad I went on this tour.
  My problem was with the navigation and the appropriateness of costing an electric bicycle.
  Like my tour to Holland 4 years ago, no one actually sat down with any of us and went over the navigation materials beforehand. I think that it was expected that we'd simply be able to follow the path. Of 3 GPS devices, only 1 worked. Additionally, the odometer reading didn't correspond to the written materials or the GPS. It is, I find, essential to have someone from the tour group go over all those small details, and not assume that it is clear to the group.
  Secondly, the GPS wasn't replaced till day 3, and I had to struggle with it to find a way to make it work. The Garmin devices were useless. Again if someone had taken the time to show us how to make them work, that may have been much better.
  Thirdly, one of the women in our group ordered an e-bike. This proceeded to be a disaster - a suggestion for arranging this next time would be to help someone distinguish an e-road bike from an e-touring bike. Myself, I don't think an e-touring bike is appropriate for this trip - it's too heavy, more like a moped and not good news the gravel roads.
  Once we got the hang of it, had two functioning GPS systems that functioned the entire day, and figured out how to coordinate the odometer with the GPS/written materials, it was all good. And in spite if these
  difficulties, I had a fab trip!!!
  The hotels/inns/route was great as well!!

  What was the date of your tour?

  Aug19-23

  How many tours have you completed?

  One other

  Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?

  As expected

  Do you recommend this tour?

  Yes

  • BikeTours.com staff reply from Chloe September 5, 2019

    So glad to hear you enjoyed Sweden and your tour! Thanks for the notes on the GPS functionality and suggestions for instruction - we'll pass this onto the tour operator so that they may improve this. We're sorry to hear your friend did not enjoy the e-bike; they do tend to be heavier as they have a battery, etc. Thanks again for your feedback; we're so glad you enjoyed the hotels and route and had a fab trip!

  • 4/5 Value
  • 4/5 Included meals
  • 4/5 Bikes + equipment
  • 5/5 Hotels or boat
  • 5/5 Scenery
  • 2/5 Ease of navigation
  • 3/5 Tour documents
  • 2/5 Local tour company services
  • 4/5 Route selection
• ★★★★★ victoria August 30, 2019

  Great way to see region around Stockholm

  This tour was a great way to see the region around Stockholm. Very scenic routes to view the landscape and good opportunities to see palace and historical buildings along the way. We were very happy with the hotels. It was difficult to shift gears on the bike that I rode because the bike was not properly tuned and the seat was uncomfortable because it wobbled. We were a group of four who requested four GPS units and received only one that functioned--an older model that does not offer the amenities of newer models. The written instructions they provided were sometimes hard to follow, which sometimes made it difficult to be sure we were on the right path. However, this could be easily fixed if they included more detail about the different kinds of roads and paths we would be take. All in all, I had a fantastic time and have no regrets.

  What was the date of your tour?

  Aug 18, 2019

  How many tours have you completed?

  3

  Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?

  Somewhat harder

  Do you recommend this tour?

  Yes

  • BikeTours.com staff reply from Chloe August 31, 2019

    Victoria - thanks for the review. We'll be sure to pass your details onto the tour operator regarding the bikes, GPS, and written instructions. It sounds like a few simple adjustments could take this tour up a notch. We're delighted to hear you had a fantastic time and liked the hotels, sights, and route!

  • 5/5 Value
  • 1/5 Bikes + equipment
  • 5/5 Hotels or boat
  • 5/5 Scenery
  • 1/5 Ease of navigation
  • 1/5 Tour documents
  • 2/5 Local tour company services
  • 5/5 Route selection
• ★★★★★ Sweden June 23, 2019

  Stockholm and beyond

  Cycling in the area south of Stockholm was very pleasant. Empty roads and beautiful scenery, lakes, forests, rocky hillsides and the occasional herd of deer. Route directions were generally clear and easy to follow and the hills mentioned were far less intimidating than we had expected. Some of the gravel roads were ‘interesting’, but nothing that the hire bikes couldn’t cope with. The local rep, Frank, was excellent both for his briefing and for seamlessly transferring our luggage every day. I would have added some photos but unfortunately this part of your review specification doesn’t seem to work!

  What was the date of your tour?

  10 June 2019

  How many tours have you completed?

  3

  Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?

  Somewhat easier

  Do you recommend this tour?

  Yes

  • 3/5 Value
  • 4/5 Included meals
  • 4/5 Bikes + equipment
  • 4/5 Hotels or boat
  • 4/5 Scenery
  • 4/5 Ease of navigation
  • 4/5 Tour documents
  • 5/5 Local tour company services
  • 4/5 Route selection