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Stockholm by bike, based in Hotel Birger Jarl

Explore the most beautiful areas around Stockholm.

Did you know that Sweden ́s capital city is built on 14 islands which are connected via 53 bridges? Therefore it is no surprise that Stockholm is also known as Venice of the North. This 6-days-tour is awaiting you with highlights you definitely need to see when visiting the city. There is plenty to explore: Palaces, nature as far as the eye can see, World Cultural Heritage, royal flair, a broad variety of museums, culinary highlights - and of course water. Explore the most beautiful areas of Stockholm and its surrounding on well-maintained bike paths.

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  • 7 Days / 6 Nights
  • self-guided
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Itinerary

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

Along lake Mälar you cycle to the island of Lovön, where UNESCO world cultural heritage palace Drottningholm is awaiting you. Take your time to explore the beautiful palace, the Chinese Pavilion dating from the 18th century as well as the palace garden. You continue your tour across bridges on to the island of Södermalm. The former working class district today is inhabited by hipsters, small stores and independent designers. You also pass the old town of Stockholm, Gamla Stan with its cobblestone alleys, lopsided houses and inviting coffee shops and the island of Skeppsholmen with impressive modern art sculpture garden.

A stay in Stockholm without visiting the archipelago just wouldn ́t be it. Therefore today ́s bike tour is bringing you to Vaxholm, the idyllic small town which is also known as “capital of the archipelago”. Look forward to nice restaurants, small shops, an impressive fortress from the 16th century as well as a lively boating culture. The ferry back to Stockholm departs regularly and takes about an hour.

Today's tour leads you to world cultural heritage Skogskyrkogården (woodland cemetery), which is according to the UNESCO an outstanding example for the mergence of architecture and landscape. Learn more about the cemetery in the visitor centre, or book a guided tour. Your goal is the idyllic bathing village of Saltsjöbaden before you return to Stockholm. 

Look forward to nature as far as the eye can see! In the morning a diversified choice of museums is awaiting you on the island of Djurgården. Cultur- as well as Sweden lovers are visiting the Nordic museum or Vasa museum, those who prefer it more interactive pass by at Junibacken (the Astrid Lindgren museum) or the ABBA museum. You will also pass Skansen, the world ́s oldest open-air museum as well as art museum Prinz Eugens Waldemarsudde. Enjoy the views onto the port entrance where cruise ship captains are showing their skills during successful docking maneuvers. You continue your bike tour to the north where Palace Ulriksdal is awaiting you.

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

Map Stockholm based in one hotel bike tour

Tour character

You cycle mostly on bike paths and gravel roads as well as forest tracks and side roads with less traffic through typical Swedish nature. To some extent there are simpler trail conditions with raw gravel. Flat to slightly hilly tour course. 

Prices and events

All data for 2024 at a glance*
Place of arrival: Stockholm
  Season 1
25.05.2024 - 01.06.2024
01.09.2024 |
Arrival Sunday
Season 2
02.06.2024 - 15.06.2024
18.08.2024 - 31.08.2024

Arrival Sunday
Season 3
16.06.2024 - 17.08.2024

Arrival Sunday
Stockholm based in one hotel, Hotel Birger Jarl, 6 days, SE-STRBJ-06X
Base price
7 499
7 999
8 499
Surcharge single room 3 499 3 499 3 499
Season 1
May 25, 2024 - Jun 1, 2024
Sep 1, 2024 |
Arrival Sunday
Season 2
Jun 2, 2024 - Jun 15, 2024
Aug 18, 2024 - Aug 31, 2024
Arrival Sunday
Season 3
Jun 16, 2024 - Aug 17, 2024
Arrival Sunday
Stockholm based in one hotel, Hotel Birger Jarl, 6 days, SE-STRBJ-06X
Base price
Surcharge single room
7 499
3 499
7 999
3 499
8 499
3 499
Season 1
May 25, 2024 - Jun 1, 2024
Sep 1, 2024 - Sep 1, 2024
Season 2
Jun 2, 2024 - Jun 15, 2024
Aug 18, 2024 - Aug 31, 2024
Season 3
Jun 16, 2024 - Aug 17, 2024
Stockholm
Double room p.P. cat. A
Surcharge single room
999
700
999
700
999
700
Additional nights
Place of arrival: Stockholm
  Season 1
May 25, 2024 - Jun 1, 2024
Sep 1, 2024 |
Arrival Sunday
Season 2
Jun 2, 2024 - Jun 15, 2024
Aug 18, 2024 - Aug 31, 2024

Arrival Sunday
Season 3
Jun 16, 2024 - Aug 17, 2024

Arrival Sunday
Stockholm
Double room p.P. cat. A 999 999 999
Surcharge single room 700 700 700
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Rental bike, 24 -gear
Electric bike
1 199
3 099
Prices per person in SEK

Our rental bikes

Services and extras

Services included

Services included:

  • Overnights in Hotel Birger Jarl****
  • Breakfast
  • Carefully elaborated route instructions
  • Detailed travel information: Route maps, route description, tourist attractions and sights, important telephone numbers (1x per booked room)
  • Navigation-App and GPS files
  • Service hotline

Optional:

  • Rental bike

Not included:

  • Boat trip Vaxholm-Stockholm
  • Travel insurance
  • all services not mentioned under "Services included"

Sustainability at Active Scandinavia:

  • Contribute together with us to even more sustainability and decide for our digital route book and thus against the printed version. As a small thank you, you will receive a discount of 250 SEK per room.
More information

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. 

Accommodation

Ratings

5 of 5 Stars (2 Ratings)
5 stars
Verena M. DE | 27.09.2021
Zwei wunderschöne Wochen in Stockholm und Umgebung liegen hinter mir
Erst fünf Tage Sightseeing in Stockholm bei hochsommerlichen Temperaturen in dieser tollen Stadt mit seinen imposanten Gebäuden, beeindruckenden Gebäuden, überhaupt die Lage in der Ostsee. Danach vier Tage Sternfahrt waren eine gute Einstimmung, super waren die Ortsprospekte. Besonders Vaxholm war sehr hilfreich mit den anderen Plänen darauf. Also alles eine runde Sache.
5 stars
Louise R. CA | 25.07.2019
Overall the experience was rewarding
We liked the fact that we visited different areas of Stockholm, out of the beaten path such as parks, forests, and nice neighbourhoods (especially the stone church on the Drottningholm route). The equipment was excellent.

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