Kattegatt route - Sweden’s cycle route no. 1

Along Kattegatleden

Itinerary

Route

You cycle on well sign-posted bike paths and gravel roads as well as side roads with less traffic. Flat to slightly hilly tour course.

Day 1: Halmstad
Individual arrival in Halmstad

Day 2: Halmstad – Falkenberg, approx. 60 km
Today you start your tour first to the most famous beach in Sweden: Tylösand. But not only this beach, but also the hotel of the same name is worth a visit. Your route takes you further north along the coast. The sea, open landscapes, exciting nature reserves and lush farmland lie along the route. You will pass Ugglarp, a small coastal community with its famous vegetable gardens and beautiful seaside resort. Today’s route takes you via Grimsholmen to Falkenberg, one of the oldest towns in the province of Halland.

Day 3: Falkenberg – Varberg, approx. 40 km
Look forward to picturesque fishing villages and many handicrafts today. In Träslövsläge you have the opportunity to feast on freshly cooked lobster. As you approach Varberg, the Varberg Fortress rises before you.

Day 4: Varberg – Kungsbacka, approx. 60-70 km
North of Varberg the landscape changes. The sandy beaches become rarer and more and more rocks appear. The first islands become visible. Along fields and horse farms you finally reach Kungsbacka, a cosy, small, former trading town with an impressive old town.

Day 5: Kungsbacka – Gothenburg, approx. 40-65 km
Have you missed the sea? How good that it accompanies you again today. You pass Vallda and approach Särö, the entertainment centre of the bourgeois class in Gothenburg of the last century. After Särö you continue cycling along the former railway line, always at a distance from the sea. Rocks, lush forests, bays and harbours also line your path before you reach Gothenburg.

Day 6: Gothenburg
After breakfast individual departure or extension.

Day 1: Helsingborg
Individual journey to Helsingborg. Your hotel is located in the centre of Helsingborg, close to sights such as the medieval watchtower "Kärnan" and St. Mary’s Church.

Day 2: Helsingborg – Ängelholm, approx. 60 km
Your day starts along the beach promenade in Helsingborg and soon you pass Sofiero Castle with its beautiful park. This is a blooming oasis and was voted the most beautiful park in Europe in 2010. Continue through picturesque fishing villages and small harbours. Marvel at the world-famous ceramics in Höganäs. The stage continues along the Kulla peninsula to Ängelholm.

Day 3: Ängelholm – Halmstad, approx. 75-95 km
From Ängelholm you follow the coast to Vejbystrand. You cycle through open meadows and several small coastal communities. In Magnarp’s harbour there is a nice little fish restaurant with a breathtaking sea view. You leave the coast and cycle across the peninsula and through the Sinarpsdalen valley to the beautiful summer town of Båstad, a renowned tennis metropolis. Along one of Sweden’s longest sandy beaches you pass the towns of Skummeslövsstrand and Mellbystrand. You also cycle through the Tönnrersa and Gullbranna nature reserves before finally arriving in Halmstad.

Day 4: Halmstad – Falkenberg, approx. 60 km
Today the most famous beach in Sweden awaits you: Tylösand. But not only this, but also the hotel of the same name is worth a visit. Your route takes you further north along the coast. The sea, open landscapes, exciting nature reserves and lush farmland lie along the way. You will pass Ugglarp, a small coastal community with its famous vegetable gardens and beautiful seaside resort. Today’s route takes you via Grimsholmen to Falkenberg, one of the oldest towns in the province of Halland.

Day 5: Falkenberg – Varberg, approx. 40 km
Look forward to picturesque fishing villages and many handicrafts today. In Träslövsläge you have the opportunity to feast on freshly cooked lobster. As you approach Varberg, the Varberg Fortress rises before you.

Day 6: Varberg – Kungsbacka, approx. 60-70 km
North of Varberg the landscape changes. The sandy beaches become rarer and more and more rocks appear. The first islands become visible. Along fields and horse farms you finally reach Kungsbacka, a cosy, small, former trading town with an impressive old town.

Day 7: Kungsbacka – Gothenburg, approx. 40-65 km
Have you missed the sea? How good that it accompanies you again today. You pass Vallda and approach Särö, the entertainment centre of the bourgeois class in Gothenburg of the last century. After Särö you continue cycling along the former railway line, always at a distance from the sea. Rocks, lush forests, bays and harbours also line your path before you reach Gothenburg.

Day 8: Gothenburg
After breakfast individual departure or extension.

Day 1: Malmö
Welcome to Malmö, Sweden’s third largest city. Visit the old town with its half-timbered houses, the equestrian statue, and Malmöhus. The former castle now houses the city museum and is surrounded by beautiful parkland.

Day 2: Malmö – Helsingborg, approx. 75 km
You start your Kattegat adventure on an almost flat route with wonderful views of the sea. The route runs mostly on bike paths and small side roads. Pure cycling pleasure!

Day 3: Helsingborg – Ängelholm, approx. 60 km
Your day starts along the beach promenade in Helsingborg and soon you pass Sofiero Castle with its beautiful park. This is a blooming oasis and was voted the most beautiful park in Europe in 2010. Continue through picturesque fishing villages and small harbours. Marvel at the world-famous ceramics in Höganäs. The stage continues along the Kulla peninsula to Ängelholm.

Day 4: Ängelholm – Båstad, approx. 55 km
From Ängelholm, follow the coast to Vejbystrand, then leave the coast behind and cycle across the peninsula and through the Sinarpsdalen valley to the beautiful summer town of Båstad. A historic seaside resort where, as early as 1830, city dwellers from Lund and Malmö would retreat for a summer getaway.

Day 5: Båstad – Halmstad, approx. 40 km
Along one of Sweden’s longest sandy beaches, you’ll pass through the towns of Skummeslövsstrand and Mellbystrand and cycle through the Tönnrersa and Gullbranna nature reserves before arriving in Halmstad. Halmstad Castle is one of the city’s most important historical landmarks and offers a glimpse into the region’s cultural heritage. Halmstad is also known for its vibrant arts and culture scene—featuring numerous galleries, theaters, and a year-round calendar of festivals and events.

Day 6: Halmstad – Falkenberg, approx. 60 km
Today the most famous beach in Sweden awaits you: Tylösand. But not only this, but also the hotel of the same name is worth a visit. Your route takes you further north along the coast. The sea, open landscapes, exciting nature reserves and lush farmland lie along the way. You will pass Ugglarp, a small coastal community with its famous vegetable gardens and beautiful seaside resort. Today’s route takes you via Grimsholmen to Falkenberg, one of the oldest towns in the province of Halland.

Day 7: Falkenberg – Varberg, approx. 40 km
Look forward to picturesque fishing villages and many handicrafts today. In Träslövsläge you have the opportunity to feast on freshly cooked lobster. As you approach Varberg, the Varberg Fortress rises before you.

Day 8: Varberg – Kungsbacka, approx. 60-70 km
North of Varberg the landscape changes. The sandy beaches become rarer and more and more rocks appear. The first islands become visible. Along fields and horse farms you finally reach Kungsbacka, a cosy, small, former trading town with an impressive old town.

Day 9: Kungsbacka – Gothenburg, approx. 40-65 km
Have you missed the sea? How good that it accompanies you again today. You pass Vallda and approach Särö, the entertainment centre of the bourgeois class in Gothenburg of the last century. After Särö you continue cycling along the former railway line, always at a distance from the sea. Rocks, lush forests, bays and harbours also line your path before you reach Gothenburg.

Day 10: Gothenburg
After breakfast individual departure or extension.

Services

  • 5/7/9 nights in a category of choice incl. shower/WC

  • Daily breakfast

  • Luggage transport (1 piece of luggage per person, max. 20 kg)

  • Digital map and information material incl. cycle app + GPS tracks (surcharge €20 for printed material)

  • Service hotline

Our tip: Get your eSIM for a low-priced holiday-data package here

Dates & Prices

Dates

Merkmale

Season / Period
Type
S1   14.05. - 20.05.27
Halmstad - Gothenburg / Category A (6 days)
S2   21.05. - 27.05.27
Halmstad - Gothenburg / Category A (6 days)
S3   28.05. - 10.06.27
Halmstad - Gothenburg / Category A (6 days)
S4   11.06. - 19.08.27
Halmstad - Gothenburg / Category A (6 days)
S3   20.08. - 02.09.27
Halmstad - Gothenburg / Category A (6 days)
S2   03.09. - 09.09.27
Halmstad - Gothenburg / Category A (6 days)
S1   10.09. - 12.09.27
Halmstad - Gothenburg / Category A (6 days)
S1   14.05. - 20.05.27
Halmstad - Gothenburg / Category B (6 days)
S2   21.05. - 27.05.27
Halmstad - Gothenburg / Category B (6 days)
S3   28.05. - 10.06.27
Halmstad - Gothenburg / Category B (6 days)
S4   11.06. - 19.08.27
Halmstad - Gothenburg / Category B (6 days)
S3   20.08. - 02.09.27
Halmstad - Gothenburg / Category B (6 days)
S2   03.09. - 09.09.27
Halmstad - Gothenburg / Category B (6 days)
S1   10.09. - 12.09.27
Halmstad - Gothenburg / Category B (6 days)
S1   14.05. - 20.05.27
Helsingborg - Gothenburg / Category A (8 days)
S2   21.05. - 27.05.27
Helsingborg - Gothenburg / Category A (8 days)
S3   28.05. - 10.06.27
Helsingborg - Gothenburg / Category A (8 days)
S4   11.06. - 19.08.27
Helsingborg - Gothenburg / Category A (8 days)
S3   20.08. - 02.09.27
Helsingborg - Gothenburg / Category A (8 days)
S2   03.09. - 09.09.27
Helsingborg - Gothenburg / Category A (8 days)
S1   10.09. - 12.09.27
Helsingborg - Gothenburg / Category A (8 days)
S1   14.05. - 20.05.27
Helsingborg - Gothenburg / Category B (8 days)
S2   21.05. - 27.05.27
Helsingborg - Gothenburg / Category B (8 days)
S3   28.05. - 10.06.27
Helsingborg - Gothenburg / Category B (8 days)
S4   11.06. - 19.08.27
Helsingborg - Gothenburg / Category B (8 days)
S3   20.08. - 02.09.27
Helsingborg - Gothenburg / Category B (8 days)
S2   03.09. - 09.09.27
Helsingborg - Gothenburg / Category B (8 days)
S1   10.09. - 12.09.27
Helsingborg - Gothenburg / Category B (8 days)
S1   14.05. - 20.05.27
Malmö - Gothenburg / Category A (10 days)
S2   21.05. - 27.05.27
Malmö - Gothenburg / Category A (10 days)
S3   28.05. - 10.06.27
Malmö - Gothenburg / Category A (10 days)
S4   11.06. - 19.08.27
Malmö - Gothenburg / Category A (10 days)
S3   20.08. - 02.09.27
Malmö - Gothenburg / Category A (10 days)
S2   03.09. - 09.09.27
Malmö - Gothenburg / Category A (10 days)
S1   10.09. - 12.09.27
Malmö - Gothenburg / Category A (10 days)
S1   14.05. - 20.05.27
Malmö - Gothenburg / Category B (10 days)
S2   21.05. - 27.05.27
Malmö - Gothenburg / Category B (10 days)
S3   28.05. - 10.06.27
Malmö - Gothenburg / Category B (10 days)
S4   11.06. - 19.08.27
Malmö - Gothenburg / Category B (10 days)
S3   20.08. - 02.09.27
Malmö - Gothenburg / Category B (10 days)
S2   03.09. - 09.09.27
Malmö - Gothenburg / Category B (10 days)
S1   10.09. - 12.09.27
Malmö - Gothenburg / Category B (10 days)

Extras

Discounts and surcharges
3rd person in dbl room with 2 adults:  
0-5,99 years -100%
6-11,99 years -50%
12-14,99 years -25%
15-17,99 years -10%
Surcharge extra luggage (6/8/10 days) 105/159/212
 
Bikes and equipment
27 speed (6/8/10 days) 139/139/149
30 speed Sport (6/8/10 days) 219/229/245
Gravel bike (6/8/10 days) 269/279/299
E-Bike (6/8/10 days) 309/329/359
   
Additional nights
Helsingborg Cat A (dbl/sgl) 129/215
Helsingborg Cat B (dbl/sgl) 99/189
Halmstad Cat A (dbl/sgl) 109/179
Halmstad Cat B (dbl/sgl) 99/169
Malmö Cat A (dbl/sgl) 115/189
Malmö Cat B (dbl/sgl) 99/169
Gothenburg Cat A (dbl/sgl) 115/209
Gothenburg Cat B (dbl/sgl) 99/169

Best - Price - Guarantee

If you would verifiably receive better conditions and/or prices from another tour operator at the time of booking we guarantee at least the same conditions PLUS 1 handlebar bag for FREE!

All prices per person in EUR

Accommodation

Hotel samples

Accomodation within 3-4* category (cat A) or 2-3 star hotels and inns (cat B)


Malmö: Elite Hotel Esplanade, Elite Hotels Savoy
Helsingborg: Grand Hotel Helsingborg
Ängelholm: Hus57
Halmstad: Grand Hotel Halmstad, Halmstad Plaza
Falkenberg: Hamngatan 27
Varberg: Varberg’s Kusthotell
Kungsbacka: Hotell Halland
Göteborg: Clarion Collection Hotel Odin


Note: Please be informed that these are hotel samples and therefore subject to alteration! Find Your final hotel bookings at Your hotel list after/at booking.

Bicycle

Bikes & Equipment

Following bikes are available:

  • Multi speed bike UNISEX-modell
  • 30 speed SPORT touring bikes
  • Gravel bikes
  • E-Bike 8 speed

E-bikes | Electric bikes | Pedelecs

With an electro bike every bike tour is a breeze! If you had few opportunities to cycle over the last weeks or if you are not sure concerning your fitness, but also with physical disabilities, every bike ride is a treat! The shiftable, low noise electric drive of our modern E-bike relieves you of some of the work and increases the pedal force up to 3 times. So you can now book a bike tour together with cyclists who have different fitness level. Acclivity can be handled easily.

Useful

Arrival - Parking - Departure

Arrival by plane

Airports: Göteborg (GOT), Copenhagen (CPH)
Further travel by train to Malmö, Halmstad or Helsingborg


Arrival by car

Malmö
A parking space in the hotel garage costs approximately €26 per day. Advance reservations are required; payment is made on site. A public parking space costs approximately € 31,- per day.

Helsingborg 
Paid parking is available in the vicinity of the hotel. A public underground parking spot costs approximately € 30,- per day, payable on site. A reservation is not required.

Halmstad
Paid parking is available in the vicinity of the hotel. A public underground parking spot costs approximately € 10,- per day, payable on site. Reservations are not possible or required.


Arrival by train

Train station: Helsingborg or Halmstad
Good connections between Göteborg and Helsingborg/Halmstad by train (bike transfer possible) Further information, tickets and timetables can be found here

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Travel stories

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Hotels and food excellent , would def recommend this route ... A.M. 06/25
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Wonderful Ride on Kattegatleden!

We were very impressed with Rad & Reisen from start to finish. Urban was helpful and flexible in rebooking when we had to push our trip back. The navigation app was excellent: useful and user friendly so we could never get lost. Accommodations were generally ...
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5,4 07.07.2025 | Anne M. Kattegatt route - Sweden’s cycle route no. 1

Wonderful cycle along the coast of Sweden

Beautiful cycle mainly along cycle paths . The odd shared road was very quiet . Drivers are very considerate of cyclists in Sweden. Scenery was lovely and there are plenty of opportunities to swim along the way. One day involved a 95km ride which was ...
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  • Board 5
  • Luggage transport 6
  • Route description 5
  • On-site assistance 5
  • Route-character 6
  • Bicycle + equipment 5
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