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DE 5 day cycling package on southern Öland with good bikes, food and accommodation at southern Öland's best hotels.
The island of sun and wind invites you to fantastic experiences on two wheels! On Öland you will find strikingly beautiful nature, rich history, open views, old fishing harbours, lots of local crafts and charming farm shops. With carefully selected hotels and experiences, you can now enjoy the diverse landscape of southern Öland by bike. The landscape is designated as one of UNESCO World Heritage Site which, with its limestone and unique flora and fauna, differs from the rest of Sweden. Here you will find the barren Stora Alvaret, the beach meadows that have been grazed since time immemorial, the unspoilt terraced villages and very fertile farmland.
Contents cycling package
- Bike to use for five days. Choose between e-bike, touring, tandem or 3-speed standard bike.
- Four comfortable nights at three of southern Öland's best hotels
- Four breakfast buffets
- Four packed lunches, picked from the breakfast buffet
- Four luxury three-course dinners
- Luggage transport between hotels
- Bicycle insurance
- Assistance if something unexpected happens to you or your bike.
- Bicycle helmet, bicycle bag, small coffee thermos, small cooler bag with cold pack
- Access to a digital map of the trip in the Ride-with-gps app.
Day plan
1 - Arrival on Öland
Arrival at Hotel Magasin 1 in Mörbylånga with check-in from 2 p.m. If you arrive early, you have the opportunity to stroll around Mörbylånga's cosy neighbourhood, take a dip or enjoy freshly baked buns and cakes at Café Söderbönor. There is also the opportunity to soften your body for tomorrow's bike ride in the hotel's newly built relaxation centre with sauna, seating areas for relaxation and an outdoor whirlpool. Can be booked on site at the reception or notified to the hotel in advance. 3-course dinner with local ingredients is served from 17:00.
You pick up your bikes at Ölands Cykeluthyrning which is right next to the hotel, you will find our opening hours here. We adapt the model and correct the settings according to your wishes and inform you about the tour.
2 - Travelling (30-40 km)
From Mörbylånga you cycle south on small roads along the water to Kastlösa. Here you turn east and cycle on the old railway embankment across the large Alvaret until you are greeted by the magnificent view of the Baltic Sea. Here you can take a dip at the charming Sebybadet. Another mile south you will find genuine Gammalsbygårdens Gästgiveri where a well-prepared 3-course dinner and comfortable beds await. Those who appreciate wines should take the opportunity to enjoy something from the exclusive wine cellar. However, this is not included in the package.
3 - Discovery day (35-45 km)
There is much to experience on southernmost Öland. Here you choose where your energy and desire to explore takes you. Visit the famous Eketorp Castle or the magical Södra Udden with its large pastures for sheep, cows and deer. You'll also find one of Europe's best bird watching centres and Sweden's highest lighthouse, Long John. Despite tired bicycle legs, the 198 steps up the lighthouse are well worth the view around the southernmost tip of Öland! In Grönhögen you will find a charming little community with both golf course, ICA shop, café and restaurant. Take a dip in the deep, turquoise limestone quarry if you dare. Return to Gammalsbygården for another good night's sleep and tasty dinner.
4 - In the footsteps of history (30-35 km)
Today you cycle north along eastern Öland and pass The nature shop in Stenåsa, which has Sweden's largest range of binoculars and other nature-related products. At the Gårdby café and farm shop, you can take a much-needed break and enjoy a real gofika. Then follow winding country lanes through Midland forest, which is one of the largest deciduous forests in Europe. At the edge of the forest you will find the research station Station Linné, world-famous for its research on insects in particular. On the fourth night you sleep on The oak farm in Gårdby and are also invited here to a 3-course dinner in a lush garden setting.
5 - Finish (30 km)
From Gårdby to Mörbylånga there is a nice cycle path between Färjestaden and Mörbylånga. Take the opportunity to admire one of Sweden's most famous rune stones, Karlevi stones. It is possible to take the small roads through the beautiful Vickleby Nature Reserve and the Beijer Harbour with its fine bird sanctuary. Vickleby where the famous craft school Capella farm and ”Sweden's most beautiful village street” are well worth a detour. At the latest at 18:30, the bikes are returned to Ölands Cykeluthyrning in Mörbylånga.
Pavement and traffic
The route is mostly on tarmac cycle paths and minor country roads with low-intensity traffic (especially in the off-season). At times you will have to share the road with tractors, motorhomes, cows and sheep. About 10 % are on gravel roads.
Karta
On the map below you can see the route and interesting sights along the way. By downloading the Ride with GPS app, you can easily view the map on your mobile phone and also use live navigation during the ride.
Price bicycle package
- Start 1 May - 19 June and 24 August - 25 September
- Share in double room 8.900 SEK/person
- Single room 10.900 SEK
- Start 20 June - 23 August
- Share in double room 9.900 SEK/person
- Single room 11.600 SEK
When booking, a deposit of 20 % is payable within 48 hours of receiving the booking confirmation. The remainder of the cost is payable no later than 30 days before departure. Both the deposit and the final sum are paid by card or Swish with a link sent by email.
Booking request cycling package
Please send us a booking request using the form below. This is an exclusive cycling package with limited availability so don't wait too long to book. The package can be booked from 1 May to 25 September. After you have sent the enquiry, we will get back to you within three days.
Conditions bicycle package
- In case of cancellation at least three days before the first day of cycling, you will receive a refund of 90 % of the amount paid. In case of later cancellation, no refund will be made.
- If you need assistance on the road, for example with a new bike or if you have suffered a physical injury, we will come to your rescue, usually within an hour and a half, but in exceptional cases up to 5 hours.
- Full insurance of the bike is included for normal use, but not any insurance for clothing or personal injury.
- You can read the full terms and conditions here.
How to get here
By public transport
You can easily get to Kalmar by direct train from Copenhagen and Gothenburg. You can also take trains from Stockholm and long-distance buses Silver line and Flixbus. From Kalmar you can take bus 105 to Mörbylånga, which departs once an hour and takes 40 minutes. During the summer season you can also take Dessi bicycle ferry to Färjestaden and from there bus 105 to Mörbylånga. The bus station is right next to the bike hire and Hotel Magasin 1.
By car
If you come by car, follow the signs for Öland and Mörbylånga. The address is Järnvägsgatan 3. There is free parking on the streets around the bike hire.
Discover more of Öland
While you're here, take the opportunity to explore more of this amazing island. You can add additional nights, dinners or extend your bike hire. Borgholm has a wide range of restaurants, shops and more. Visit the mighty Borgholm Castle and the lovely Solliden Castle where the royal family spends their summers. If you are a real gourmet, Hotell Borgholm is a warm recommendation. The rocky coast in the north offers a winding beautiful journey with an open view of Kalmarsund. You will also find white sandy beaches and hilly pine forests. Read more at www.oland.se.