Scandinavia: Denmark & Sweden

Highlights

• Discover the bike-friendly culture of two of Scandinavia’s most fascinating countries: Denmark and Sweden.
• Cycle past magnificent sea views on easy coastal routes, including the Kattegattleden bike path, Europe’s Cycle Route of the Year 2018.
• Explore Hamlet’s moody castle of Elsinore on a guided tour, then ferry across the narrow Öresund strait to Sweden.
• Tour Norrviken Gardens, widely regarded as Sweden’s most beautiful garden and consistently ranked among the most captivating grounds in Europe.

What's this trip about?

If you’re not familiar with the Swedish Riviera, it’s a thing. The sandy beaches of Torekov and Båstad have long been the summer haven of Sweden’s social elite—and the shoreline drips with opulence and distinctive Swedish charm. Starting in Denmark, your local leaders will introduce you to the region’s heritage in regal settings—including a visit to Helsingør, the castle said to be the setting of Shakepeare’s Hamlet. Cycle easy paths through the pristine forests of Småland, returning to an ancient manor house that’s been a frequent retreat of Swedish royalty for centuries. Your leaders will be delighted to introduce you to traditional Swedish folklore during a festive evening of song and dance—and of course a boisterous, and delicious, Swedish Bar-B-Que that’s nothing like anything you could ever experience back home.

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