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Cycling holiday Sluss to Sluss along the Göta Canal, Start Söderköping
The picturesque town of Söderköping is one of the most charming places along the Göta Canal. Experience the small town idyll and the canal landscape in a wonderful mix. Enjoy cycling on car-free roads along Sweden's largest cultural-historical buildings. New for this year is the bicycle boat that takes you across Lake Asplången. A wonderful experience that enhances the nature experience.
The trip goes from Söderköping to Norsholm and back again.
Season:
Mondays - Sundays
6 May – 27 August
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Season:
Mondays - Sundays
6 May – 27 August
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Day 1
Söderköping - Norsholm (bike ride 18 km)
The cycling holiday starts from Söderköping. The bikes are picked up at Korskullens Camping and the journey along the canal can begin. Experience the tranquility of cycling along the Göta Canal. The canal is lined with large deciduous trees and winds through forests and open landscapes. The tour takes you on the car-free old towpaths along the Göta Canal. New for this year is the bicycle boat that takes you across Lake Asplången. The tour costs SEK 100 round trip and runs from 10 am to 16 pm. A fantastic experience to get along the Göta Canal and across the lake. There is plenty of time to look around and enjoy the landscape along "Sweden's blue ribbon." The day ends in Norsholm at Kapten Bille´s where food and accommodation await.Day 2
Norsholm - Söderköping (bike ride 18 km)
After a good breakfast, your cycling holiday continues. A little gem along the route is the lock Brådtom, here you have everything but urgency. Just enjoy here! From Hulta lock you take the bicycle boat back across Lake Asplången. The boat is a fantastic way to travel to be able to experience the proximity to the canal. When you arrive in Söderköping, you check in at Korskullens Stugby. In the evening you enjoy dinner in the legendary Söderköping.Day 3
Söderköping - Mem - Söderköping (bike ride 12 km)
Before you end the cycling holiday, we recommend a trip out to Mem, 12 km round trip. Here, the Göta Canal empties into the Baltic Sea (the final destination on the canal). The completion of the eastern part of the Göta Canal was inaugurated here in 1832. Feel the wings of history and pay a visit to the old Kanalmagasinet, now newly renovated, but in 1832 the inaugural meal was served here. Back in Söderköping, the bikes are returned and you can continue exploring Söderköping on foot.1 overnight stay at Kapten Bille´s incl. bed linen & towel (toilet & shower in corridor)
1 overnight stay in a 4-bed cottage at Korskullens Camping incl. bed linen & towel (toilet & shower in service house)
2 breakfast buffet
1 2-course dinner excluding drinks, Captain Billés
1 1-course dinner excluding drinks, Å-Caféet Söderköping
1 pc Bicycle 7-speed incl. bicycle basket (from 13 years)
Bring your own helmet for the best comfort and safety and for hygienic reasons
1 pc Bicycle map
1 trip description
Cancellation protection / pers. 250 SEK
Single room supplement 600 SEK
Deduction own bike - 300 SEK
Packing bag (double, holds approx. 15 l. / Pc) SEK 200
You park the car at the accommodation you have chosen night no. 2. Either Korskullens Camping & Stugby or if you have booked higher living comfort at Söderköpings Brunn.
If you come by train, it is usually a change in Norrköping, from here you then go by bus to Söderköping. See www.sj.se
With car:
From Stockholm about 19 km, estimated travel time 2 hours. Take the E4 south via Norrköping, from Norrköping E22 to Söderköping
From Gothenburg about 33 km, estimated travel time 3 hours and 35 minutes. Take highway 40 to Jönköping, then E4 north, just before Norsholm highway 210 to Söderköping.
We recommend that you start the bike ride between 10-12. If you have a long way to travel, feel free to book an extra night.
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