Kattegattleden - The Coastal Tour of Sweden (10 days)

From vibrant Malmö to quieter Lomma, where the newly built harbor area combines with old houses on cobblestone streets. There is also a winery with its own production and farm shops with fair trade and ecological offers. On the way to Landskrona you will cross open countryside with beautiful sea views and nature. Once in Landskrona you will find a wealth of art exhibitions and theater performances throughout the year. At the heart of the city is the Citadel, one of Scandinavia's best-preserved 16th-century fortresses, and in the fortress valleys lies Sweden's oldest colony, an oasis of floral splendor. In addition to the cultural offerings, history and art exhibitions, you will also find beach life here. If you want an adventure at sea, you can take a fishing boat out onto the strait.

Overnight place: Landskrona

In only 27 km between Landskrona and Helsingborg you can experience a lot!
As it is only a short drive today, we suggest starting the day by getting your bike on the boat and taking a detour to the island of Ven, where you will enjoy the tranquility, beautiful scenery and fantastic food in the local farm shops to be able to enjoy. From Ålabodarna in the north you soon come to Borstahusen, which is an idyll in itself! This old fishing village from the 18th century has its own fish smokehouse. Here's a look at Ven! The hilly and beautiful landscape on the slopes of Glumslöv is hard to miss and makes you think of Tuscany. Just before Helsingborg you reach the picturesque fishing village of Råå. The stage ends in Helsingborg, a continental and lively city with a cozy city center. In Helsingborg there are many opportunities for history buffs, beautiful castles, wild animals or beautiful nature. Here you will find Sofiero Castle with a large park garden with over 10.000 rhododendron bushes. Just outside of Helsingborg you will find the Fredriksdal Open Air Museum.

Overnight place: Helsingborg

This part of the Kattegattleden offers a beautiful coastal tour with impressive views of the Øresund and even as far as Danish Zealand. 

Possibility to shorten to 46 km by leaving the path by bike about 10 km onto a secondary road with little traffic between Höganäs and Jonstorp.

Overnight place: Ängelholm

From Ängelholm, the Kattegattleden trail continues along the coast before branching off and crossing the peninsula into the heart of Bjäre. A few kilometers past Båstad, you can take the train to Halmstad.

Overnight place: Halmstad

From Halmstad the journey continues west to one of the west coast's most popular beaches, Tylösand, followed by the beaches of Frösakull, Ringenäs and Vilshärad. After that, the road turns east and connects with the Kustvägen, the coastal road. On the way you will pass several beautiful nature reserves with unique salt meadows before and after the charming village of Steninge. Close to Steninge beach, the landscape changes from barren and rocky to a lush agricultural setting, leading you to your overnight spot for the day: Falkenberg

Overnight place: Falkenberg

The route continues through the town of Falkenberg, one of the oldest medieval towns in the Hallands. As you approach Varberg, the day's final destination, you'll pass Apelviken, a beach that attracts windsurfers from all over Europe. A short drive further, the Varberg Fortress towers in front of you and is well worth a visit. If you feel like a challenge, you can cycle up to the fortress. Or visit Societetsparken instead and take a well-deserved break in the shade of the green trees.

Overnight place: Varberg

North of Varberg, the landscape changes again – sandy beaches give way to rocky cliffs, and the first islands appear: Getterön, Balgö, and Vendelsö. Follow the beaches of Åsa. Further along the route, we recommend a short detour to Tjolöholm Castle, Sweden's only Tudor castle, before reaching Kungsbacka.

It is possible to shorten the route to 50 km by cycling from Varberg to Åsa or by train from Åsa to Kungsbacka.

A nice detour from the official Kattegattleden trail is the bike ride to Fjärås Bräcka, famous for the 100 standing stones on the Li burial ground. The route continues on small roads along fields and horse pastures until you reach Kungsbacka. This route is not signposted so you need to check the map or follow the gpx track.

Overnight place: Kungsbacka

The route leads past cliffs, lush forests, bays, and small harbors. There are plenty of opportunities for swimming or relaxing. You approach the center of Gothenburg, passing Nya Varvet and the Klippan Cultural Reserve, and continue along the Göta River until you reach your destination: Welcome to Gothenburg! 

Possibility to shorten to 41 km by skipping the Onsala peninsula.

Overnight place: Gothenburg

After breakfast departure on your own.

Overnight place: Gothenburg (departure)