Bohuslän

Cycling holidays in Sweden

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Småland/Vättern, 8 days

Skåne/Österlen, 8 days

Klarälvsbanan, 8 days

ATB Tour Värmland, 8 days

West coast - Bohuslän

8 day cycle tour with hotel accommodation

The Bohuslän province on the west coast of Sweden is a perfect destination for your cycling holiday. The province is known for its beautiful coastline, fjords and pictuesque fishing spots.

The trip begins in the province capital, Uddevalla, approx. 90km north of Gotenburg. The first day consists of a tour around the local region followed by a trip to the coast on the following day. Your baggage is transported for you to each destination. From your hotel in Ellös you’ll make number day trips along the amazing coastline. On the 5th stage you’ll make a return to Uddevall. During this bike tour you will stay in 2 different hotels. There will also be a rest day included in the program.

Program
Day 1: Arrival in Uddevalla
Overnight stay: Uddevalla

Day 2: Stage 1: Uddevalla - Ljungskile - Uddevalla approx. 45 km.
Day trip in an easterly direction throught the Swedish landscape. Stop in the small village Gustavsberg and cycle further on to Ljungskile. Visit the small center or take a swim in the lake.
Overnight stay: Uddevalla

Day 3: Stage 2: Uddevalla - Ellös approx. 55 km.
From Uddevalla you’ll ride to the coast of Skagerrak over the island Orust. Along the south side of the Borgile and Koljä fjords you’ll ride mostly on quiet main roads to your destination, Ellös. You will pass Henån, a small village, where you can stop for a cup of coffee.
Overnight stay: Ellös

Day 4: Stage 3: Daytrip to Lysekil approx. 50 km.
A beautiful tour to Lysekil. After taking a ferryboat trip you’ll ride over the Flatön island with very nice views of the water. Next you will cycle to the picturesque town of Fiskebäckskil where you will take the foot ferry (of course with your bike) to the town of Lysekil.
Overnight Stay: Ellös

Day 5: Rest day. There’s no bike trip scheduled for today so you may fill in the time at your own disposal. You may choose to go canoeing or go swimming in the hotel pool. Or visiting Stoeken.
Overnight stay: Ellös

Day 6:
Stage 3: Daytrip over Orust approx. 40 km. A relaxing trip over the island Orust, which will give you new impressions of the Bohuslän area. Near Hälleviksstrand you will again ride alongside the water. Make sure to bring you swim wear on the trip, because again you will come across some good spots for swimming.
Overnight stay: Ellös

Day 7:
Stage 5: Ellös – Uddevalla approx. 53 km. Another beautiful trip is scheduled for you. Passing ”Handelsman Flink” on Flatön. While you enjoy the beauty of the Bokenäs peninsula, the tour will take you back to your starting point Uddevalla.
Overnight stay: Uddevalla

Day 8: After breakfast the last of the hired gear is returned and it’s time to day goodbye. Have a safe journey home and we hope you enjoyed your trip.

Level:
This is a bike tour with small gradients. At times there are hilly sections however there are also parts of the tour that is flat. A bit of bike fitness is desired however not necessary. Do be prepared for a number of strong hills. The average distance covered lies between 35km and 65km per day. The route will mostly be on sealed and public roads with the occasional dirt road in good cycling condition. The organisation has tried to avoid the busiest roads as much as possible however, the traffic is Sweden is mostly quiet anyway.

heel af en toe ook over onverharde wegen, waarop prima te fietsen is.

Cost in 2012
Adults SEK 7125:-
Surcharge singleroom SEK 2350:-

Min. 2 people per booking. On double room basis.

Surcharge single traveller SEK 3150:- (incl. Single room)

Included:
- 7x Hotel accommodation

- 7x Breakfast

- bagage transport

- Itinararies

- Maps

- Information pack

- 24/7 Helpdesk

Not included: Travel to and from Udevalla from your home destination, meals not mentioned, ferry ride: Fiskebäckskil – Lysekil (Approx. SEK 40), bike hire, visits to the museam or other tourist venues and parking fees.

Begin date:
26 Maj – 5 September

Saturdays and Wednesdays

Daily upon request

Accommodation:
During your cycle tour you will stay in good hotels. In Uddevalla you will stay in “Bohusgården hotel & konferens” (www.bohusgarden.se), and in Ellös in “Sjögården hotell (www.sjogarden.se),

You will have access to your own bathroom.

The hotels in Uddevalla and Ellös have pools.

Book this tour

You can also send a email to:

booking@swedishcycling.se

Options:

- 7x 2-cours dinner 2050:-

- 6x Lunch package 570:-

- Bike hire adults 750:-

- Bike hire child 575:-

- Hang-on-bike 450:-

- Child seat 250:-