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Swedish Cycle Tour: From Forest to Fairytales
Discover the genuine Småland – a journey through fairytale landscapes and timeless towns. Cycle an unforgettable journey through the heart of Astrid Lindgren’s Småland, Sweden's beloved author, traveling between picturesque wooden towns, past rural villages and through rolling, lush landscapes.
- CategoryRomantic
- TypeSelf-Guided
- Duration8 days
- Culture LevelFamiliar
- Skill Level2 - Novice
- Activity Level3 - Active
- Elevation2 - Moderate
- TerrainForested
- Distance130.5 miles
- Avg. Daily Distance32.9 miles
Join a fabulous bike ride through the heart of Småland. From deep forests to hilly meadows, wooden towns and the places where Astrid Lindgren’s stories were born. Here, wild nature, culture and nostalgia mix to create an experience for all the senses.
The journey starts at the quiet Hotel Ullinge where the lake is mirror-shiny among the pines. You'll then cycle through the historic wooden town of Eksjö, further along the Astrid Lindgren trail to Mariannelund and Vimmerby. Here, the environments that inspired fairy tales such as Emil, Bullerbyn and Pippi await. Along the way, you will meet red cottages, flowering meadows and the scent of forest and summer.
Each evening offers local food, quiet hotels and personalized service. Luggage is transported between accommodation so that you can focus on what really matters. To experience, discover and enjoy.
This is the trip for those who want to cycle in fairytale-like environments, feel the freedom of the country roads and experience Småland with all their senses. An adventure where every day becomes a new chapter. From forest to fairy tale.





