Nordic Trails

Spend a week on a self guided adventure holiday in Sweden where you’ll find an array of adventure activities and cultural sightseeing amongst the exceptional countryside of Sormland. As you’d hope from an activity & adventure holiday, Sweden has some fantastic landscapes to put you through your paces with cycling routes, canoeing tours and hiking trails taking place within a wide range of peaceful and naturally beautiful rural scenery. Aside from the wonderful natural scenes you’ll also come into contact with many of the palaces and castles to be found in Sormland with time spent in the seaside towns of Mariefred and Trosa the perfect accompaniment to an adventure holiday in Sweden. What ...Read more >

It takes just an hour by train to get from Stockholm to Sörmland, a beautiful Swedish county where you can follow cycle trails between charming holiday resorts, manors, castles, and choice parts of Sweden’s beautiful countryside. Thick forest and rolling landscapes give way to sparkling lakes and beautiful coastline. Look out for free-roaming deer and moose, and impressive birds of prey as you breeze along on this nine day cycling adventure. On the route, you’ll pass the colourful towns of Trosa and Mariefred, as well as manors and castles: imposing Gripsholm Castle, royal Tullgarn Palace and picturesque Nynäs manor. The journey starts in Stockholm, and then you’ll take a train to the ...Read more >

Explore Sweden’s capital and enjoy remote walks right on its doorstep with this Stockholm hiking holiday. Stockholm is an exciting modern city that’s also surrounded by nature in the form of parks, reserves and the beautiful islands of the Stockholm archipelago. Within the city limits there is the Ecopark – an urban oasis for the city’s populace – plus canals and a long coastline. Once you’ve explored Stockholm on foot, you can easily see how it’s one third water, one third parks and only one final third buildings. There’s a real sense of space here, and wonderful views everywhere you turn. As well as walking within Stockholm, the city is also a great base for discovering the natural ...Read more >

The unique Stockholm archipelago lies right on the doorstep of the Swedish capital and is the perfect destination for a walking holiday. This eight-day self-guided walking tour runs in the spring and autumn seasons and allows you to discover a handful of Stockholm’s 24,000 beautiful islands. You travel on water and on foot, using the network of boat routes that connect up this beautiful part of Sweden. This is a chance to experience Sweden in the beautiful spring and autumn seasons as you hike along hidden trails, discovering a true sense of wilderness. Highlights include stunning sea views from Fjärdlång's highest point, breathing in the fresh sea air as you crisscross the calm waters ...Read more >

This deluxe 4-day cycling break gives you the chance to explore the beauty of the Swedish countryside from two wheels whilst indulging yourself in exclusive accommodation and exceptional cuisine throughout. Enjoy the freedom of cycling between locations on quiet country lanes amidst beautiful Swedish countryside with glistening lakes, deep forests and coastal views around every corner. Arrive at your accommodation and let our hosts take care of you whilst you relax and enjoy each accommodation's delightful location; by a beautiful lake, deep in the countryside or in the heart of Trosa village. A common ingredient in all our chosen accommodation is their excellent service, genuine ...Read more >

This 8-day self-guided hiking trip along Sweden's pioneering lowland trail offers great variety and memorable moments along an as yet undiscovered hiking gem. Sörmland, south of Stockholm, is a county filled with natural and cultural experiences, offering perfect conditions for hikers. One of Sörmland's treasures is the Sörmlandsleden hiking trail, a total of 1000 km of trails, winding their way across all corners of the county. We have handpicked some of the best sections which explore dramatic coastlines, cultural mining villages, sparkling lakes and deep forests, passing some spectacular viewpoints along the way. We also include membership (one per booking) in the Sörmlandsleden ...Read more >

This six day self guided Sweden cycling holiday takes you in and around the remarkable landscapes of the Stockholm archipelago with numerous chances to enjoy the countryside both in and out of the saddle. With 24,000 islands to discover, the countryside surrounding Stockholm is a real treat for travellers wishing to get out and explore with an excellent ferry network and a range of scenery and well-marked routes ensuring Sweden cycling holidays are truly unique. Find out more about Sweden cycling holidays below: Incredibly picturesque rural landscapes criss-crossed with peaceful country lanes Take a break from the saddle and hike in Tyresta National Park Discover the white sand beaches ...Read more >

A 4-day break to explore cosy Christmas markets in both big-city Stockholm and small-town Sigtuna. This is a chance to explore Stockholm and the typical Swedish village, Sigtuna, at a time when they are filled with the scent of mulled wine and gingerbread biscuits, and if you're lucky, maybe even a blanket of snow! Stockholm's old medieval centre, Gamla Stan, is the perfect setting to wander inviting Christmas stands. Then head out of the city to the picturesque, small town of Sigtuna, famous throughout Sweden as its very first town. Colourful wooden houses, narrow streets, lakeside views and its very own local Christmas market make the perfect Christmas backdrop. No Swedish Christmas ...Read more >

Cycling in Sweden is a real pleasure with the area just to the southwest of Stockholm, Sormland, providing an exceptional array of lakeside tracks and coastal routes to ensure cyclists are left in no doubt as to the beautiful nature of the Swedish countryside. As a six day tour your Sweden cycling holidays have plenty of time to allow for rest and relaxation as well as pedal power with daily distances ranging from 32kms to 62kms with a self-guided itinerary allowing cyclists to stop and go at a pace that suits them. Many of the highlights that feature whilst cycling in Sweden include the undulating landscapes that are characterised by twinkling lakes and dense forests; cultural landmarks, ...Read more >

This 5-day self-guided hiking trip along Sweden's pioneering lowland trail offers great variety and memorable moments along an as yet undiscovered hiking gem. Sörmland, south of Stockholm, is a county filled with natural and cultural experiences, offering perfect conditions for hikers. One of Sörmland's treasures is the Sörmlandsleden hiking trail, a total of 1000 km of trails, winding their way across all corners of the county. We have handpicked some of the best sections which explore dramatic coastlines, cultural mining villages, sparkling lakes and deep forests, passing some spectacular viewpoints along the way. We also include membership (one per booking) in the Sörmlandsleden ...Read more >

A self-guided canoeing adventure through Stockholm’s picturesque countryside exploring the beautiful region of Sörmland. This canoe tour takes you across an ancient viking waterway between the delightful seaside towns of Mariefred and Trosa, enjoying wonderful views and a peaceful environment along the way. HIGHLIGHTS: Canoe through the dramatic Marviken lake system Admire magnificent Gripsholm castle on the shores of Lake Mälaren Wander the quaint streets of colourful and historic Mariefred Canoe through countryside boasting deep forests and rolling hills Admire views of the varied landscape of slender Lake Klämmingen Feel at one with nature in your lakeside tent Canoe along the Trosa ...Read more >

This 6-day self-guided walking tour takes you on an island-hopping adventure right in the heart of Stockholm’s 24,000 islands. Lying right on Stockholm’s doorstep this immaculate archipelago offers the visitor a combination of stunning nature and local archipelago flair. Thanks to an efficient archipelago boat system you are able to hop to a great variety of islands, enjoying their individual charm, coastal walks and secluded beaches. One of the tour’s highlights is a walk along the ‘island-hopping trail’ that takes you from Svartsö to Finnhamn by boat, bridge and rowboat. Small archipelago villages, unspoilt beaches, crisscrossing boats and beautiful sea views ensure a genuine and truly ...Read more >

The pristine countryside of Sörmland and the wonderful Stockholm archipelago lie right on the doorstep of the Swedish capital and make the perfect destination for a walking holiday. This eight day self guided tour hops through a handful of Stockholm’s 24,000 beautiful islands and leads you to the lakes, castles and lovely seaside towns of the Sörmland region. You’ll be travelling by water as well as on foot, using the network of boat routes that connect up this beautiful part of Sweden. This is a chance to experience Sweden at its most beautiful. Drink in the quiet as you hike along hidden trails, discovering a real sense of wilderness. Highlights include walking through Stendörren Nature ...Read more >