Freewheel - Gothenburg to Copenhagen

Gothenburg to Copenhagen

An exhilarating cycling experience awaits as you discover what Northern Europe has to offer! Enjoy the winding Kattegat route along Sweden’s picturesque West Coast Line and take in the scenes of surrounding nature reserves. From start to finish you can take time to indulge yourselves in culinary highlights and explore local culture in Gothenburg and Copenhagen.

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Itinerary
Itinerary

Day 1: Individual Arrival to Gothenburg

Stretch your legs with a relaxing stroll through Sweden’s third largest city. Capture the many sights available such as the beautiful coast, harbour and gardens as well as religious and historic venues. Get a taste of the deliciously famous Swedish food dish: Kottbullar.

Day 2: Cycling Route (Gothenburg – Kungsbacka ca. 40-65km)

Cycle out of town to pass Saro, the former playground of the ancient royal family and high society. Ride along a path lined by breath-taking cliffs, lush forests, bays and marinas to reach Kungsbacka in the late afternoon; a small, cosy town with old architecture and true Swedish culture.

Day 3: Cycling Route (Kungsbacka – Varberg ca. 60-75km)

Take in the mesmerising views of a route along horse fields and farms. Visit the 100 stone megaliths of Li burial ground, a sight worth seeing. Cycle to reach Asla, and be accompanied by the Seaview leading you to find Varberg.

Day 4: Cycling Route ( Varberg – Falkenberg - Helsingborg ca. 40km)

Look forward to exploring the hidden treasure in picturesque fishing villages and Handicrafts. Stroll through the old town of Traslovslage and feast on freshly cooked lobsters by the sea. Continue to make your way to one of the oldest towns in the area: Falkenberg. From here, rest up and take in the passing scenery in the comfort of a train seat. Enjoy the 90 min train journey to Helsingborg, your pit stop for the evening! (Train journey not included)

Day 5: Cycling Route (Helsingborg -Helsingor -Copenhagen ca.55km)

Start the final day of your cycle route with a delicious breakfast onboard the 20-minute ferry to Helsingor. Say goodbye to the winding coast of Sweden as you dock into Danish territory. Stop to enjoy a visit to Kronoberg Castle before you ride on to take in the stunning sights of Copenhagen; Denmark’s capital city. Feel at home on wheels in the famously known bike city, with almost every attraction accessible by bike!

Day 6: Individual Departure from Copenhagen

Savour a final breakfast before your bike tour ends. If you are bursting to explore more danish culture, we are happy to extend your holiday with extra nights.
Route Overview

Route Overview

Enjoy route ranging from flat to slightly hilly along well sign-posted bike paths, gravel roads and sidewalks with limited traffic. Become a master of all terrain and explore simpler trail conditions on raw gravel as well as small exertions onto busier roads.

Total distance cycled: 195-235 km

Starting point of the cycling holiday: Gothenburg

Route Map (For guidance only):

Routes maybe subject to change or alteration. All route notes, maps and day-by-day information will be given to you upon arrival at the first hotel or at the welcome meeting. GPS/GPX Files are available for most of the cycling holidays we offer. Please ask us for details.
Getting There

Getting There

We recommend flying to Gothenburg airport to reach the starting point of this cycling holiday.

Flights are available with a number of airlines to your required airport or you can travel to the start using alternative methods such as rail or road.

We recommend using Skyscanner to find the best flight prices by date or Rail Europe for European rail travel. There is customer car parking available at most hotels for a supplement. Please contact us for more details.

Please use local transport to arrive at the starting point or call us on 0161 703 8161 for more specific travel advice.

You do not need to go back to the starting point of the cycling holiday as all hire bikes are left at the final hotel.

Important: Please book your flights only after the cycling holiday has been confirmed by invoice or email. Flights and transfers are not included in the advertised holiday price.
What’s Included?

What’s Included?

• 5 overnights in the chosen category
• Breakfast
• Luggage transportation from hotel to hotel
• Well elaborated route
• Detailed travel documents: Maps, route description, places of interest, important
telephone numbers and GPS data (1x per booked room)
• Service-Hotline
Bike Hire

Bike Hire

About the Rental Bikes

This cycling holiday uses quality crossbar and unisex hybrid bikes. Quality Shimano components and puncture-proof tyres are among the components that will ensure you have an enjoyable cycle tour.

You will also receive a handlebar bag and map holder for easy navigation while. Prices advertised on the website include standard bike hire (unless stated). Colour and specification may vary from the image shown.

Unisex Bike (Colour may vary)

Rental Bike PLUS

E - Bike (Colour may vary)

Accessories

If you would like GPX files for a suitable device, please request them at the time of booking. Devices are not provided. Please ensure you bring any fittings required to attach the Garmin (or similar) to the handlebars. You might want to download maps onto your phone to avoid data charges when roaming.

All bikes are provided with standard flat pedals. You can bring your own cycling pedals but ensure that you have the correct tools to remove the pedals if the tour does not have a welcome meeting. You may also not be able to travel through airports with the tools if you are carrying hand luggage only.

You can rent a men's bike with a crossbar, unisex/female bike with a sloping tube or an electric bike for a supplement.

Gearing information available on request.

Frame Sizing

When you make a booking with us, we take your height(s) and the appropriate bike size is matched up accordingly. Unisex frame 21-gears with freewheel. Sizes: 56 / 51 / 46 / 43 cm. Unisex 7-gears-bikes with back pedalling brake. Sizes: 56 / 51 / 46 cm. Men’s speed bikes 21-gears with free wheel and crossbar. Sizes: 64 / 60 / 56 "sloping" cm. Helmets are not provided, and you will need to bring your own to use.

We always recommend wearing a helmet when on your cycling holiday!

Bike Hire Insurance

This cycle tour benefits from bike insurance against rental bike theft and damage in the holiday price. Please make sure you lock up the bike, leave it where told by the hotel, and treat your hire bicycle as if the bike was your own. Any negligent treatment of the bike will exempt you from cover. We advise you to ensure that you have adequate travel insurance for your cycling holiday prior to arrival.

Electric Bike Hire

Why not upgrade your cycling experience to an E-Bike (Electric Bike)? Using a power assisted bike is a great way to go on a cycling holiday and will help you smooth out inclines or longer days in the saddle. Each E-Bike features an LCD display, removable batteries for easy charging, and assistance up to 25 km/h. They have a range of around 120 km for each full charge.

E-Bike upgrade prices vary per tour, but if you require any more information about bike hire and electric bikes, please get in-touch with us on 0161 703 8161.
Hotels

Hotels

This cycling holiday stays in good quality hotels with private facilities carefully selected for their proximity to your cycle route and comfort. If you wish to know specific information about the hotel facilities, Wi-Fi and upgrades used on the holidays, please contact us on 0161 703 8161 for more information.

You will receive your final hotel list approximately 4 weeks prior to your arrival date detailing the hotels used on your cycling holiday. If you wish to know more about the hotels prior to completing a booking form, please contact our Customer Services team via email or by phone.

Date & Prices

You can find out more about this cycling holiday by completing a Contact Form or call 0161 703 8161 to speak to one of the team.

2022 Cycling Holiday Dates & Prices:

Season	Date	Prices per person	Arrival Day
Season 1	10.05 – 23.05 \| 13.09 – 20.09	£660	Tuesday
Season 2	24.05 – 13.06 \| 23.08 – 12.09	£700	Tuesday
Season 3	14.06 – 22.08	£740	Tuesday
Single Room Supplement	All	£320

Bike Hire per person:

Bike Type	Price
Rental Bike	£85
Electric Bike Upgrade	£170

EXTRA NIGHT PER PERSON PER NIGHT PRICES (YOU WILL STAY IN THE SAME HOTEL AS PER THE CYCLE TOUR):

Location	Price DBL/BB	Single Supplement Price SGL/BB
Gothenburg	£70	£95
Copenhagen	£105	£185

Reference: AS22 – CAT B

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