Sweden: Helsingborg - Gothenburg

Plan to arrive early as medieval Helsingborg has a lot to offer. The old town invites you to stroll and lures with the Kärnan watchtower, the last surviving remnant of a fortress, which towers over the city and offers an impressive view over the city and the Øresund to Helsingør (Denmark). Visit the 14th-century Gothic St. Mary's Church and the neo-Gothic Town Hall with its tall clock tower and stained-glass windows depicting important scenes from the city's history.

Start your first bike tour north today. You will be accompanied by great stretches of coast with impressive views of the Øresund and the Danish Zealand behind it. Make a first stop at Sofiero Castle, because the castle park is considered one of the most beautiful in Europe! We continue through impressive landscapes past Høganäs and to the Kullaberg Nature Reserve at the tip of the Kulla Peninsula, which is well worth seeing. The market hall in Høganäs, which sells local products, is also worth visiting. By the way, the region around Helsingborg is an insider tip for gourmets! You continue your tour around the beautiful Kulla Peninsula, passing many beautiful beaches and picturesque harbors. If you are lucky you can even spot seals and porpoises! The 500-year-old town of Ängelholm welcomes you to stay overnight.

After breakfast you continue along the coast until you later cross the Bjäre Peninsula. At the beginning it is only slightly uphill, but later you have to pedal harder to master the highest climb on the Kattgatleden. Then you can roll downhill to Bastad in a relaxed manner. Here, pay a quick visit to the charming little harbor and the Lindgren farm shop before boarding the train to Halmstadt (not included). Alternatively, you can ride the entire route to Halmstad (+ 31 km) and enjoy one of Sweden's longest sandy beaches before heading inland via the Gullbranna and Tönnersa nature reserves to Halmstad. A visit to Halmstadt Castle is worthwhile here.

Today is all about the Scanian beaches. The Kattegatleden takes you to Tylösand, which, with its dunes and a length of about 7 km, is one of Sweden's most popular sandy beaches. Be sure to take a break! You will then pass Frösakull, Ringenäs and Vilshärad beaches before turning east towards the coast road. Don't miss the Särdals Kvarn mill, one of Sweden's largest windmills with a nice café and farm shop. A stop is also worthwhile in the charming little town of Steninge. With a view of the sea, you continue cycling through the wide and peaceful Swedish landscape with impressive nature reserves, forests and rocky landscapes until you finally reach Falkenberg, one of the oldest medieval towns in the province of Halland.

Freshly strengthened, you roll past nature reserves, picturesque fishing villages, pretty farm shops and beaches. We recommend a stop at Apleviken Bay, because the beach attracts many windsurfers from all over Europe! In the distance, the imposing Varberg Fortress is slowly building up in front of you on the beach promenade. Built at the end of the 13th century, it offers a great view over the Kattegat. The way up is passable by bike.

The landscape changes north of Varberg. The sandy beaches are becoming rarer and more and more rocks appear. The first islands become visible. Along fields and horse farms you finally reach Kungsbacka, a cozy little former trading town with an impressive old town.

Today the last stage lies ahead of you. The cycle path continues along the Kungsbacka Fjord back to the sea. On the way, visit the small coastal village of Särö. This is where the aristocracy and wealthy Gothenburgers used to enjoy themselves in the 20th century. You continue cycling past cliffs, forests and bays before you reach the port city of Gothenburg, the destination of Kattegattleden and your journey. Hjärtligt välkomna! Sweden's second largest city is compact and cosy, with plenty of restaurants and cafes to linger in. From here you can also take a trip to Gothenburg's southern scissors - just a tram ride away.

Unfortunately, after breakfast it's already time to say goodbye. We hope that you will take many wonderful impressions home with you! If you don't want to leave yet, we would be happy to extend your stay in Gothenburg - just contact us.