{"id":37169,"date":"2025-07-03T14:16:12","date_gmt":"2025-07-03T12:16:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/niet-gecategoriseerd\/8-day-cycling-tour-of-smaland-through-the-forests-and-towns-of-astrid-lindgren\/"},"modified":"2026-06-25T16:26:37","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T14:26:37","slug":"8-day-cycling-tour-of-smaland-through-the-forests-and-towns-of-astrid-lindgren","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/en\/sweden\/southern-sweden\/8-day-cycling-tour-of-smaland-through-the-forests-and-towns-of-astrid-lindgren\/","title":{"rendered":"8-Day Cycling Tour of Smaland: Through the Forests and Towns of Astrid Lindgren"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Discover Fairytale Sweden by Bike  <\/h1>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cycling in Smaland is the purest way to discover Sweden. Rolling landscapes, deep forests, wooden houses, and the scent of pine. As soon as you start cycling through Smaland, you\u2019ll understand why this region was such a great source of inspiration for Astrid Lindgren, author of the Pippi Longstocking books and Emil, among others.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" data-id=\"22770\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/455258315_553207443713280_3575940164415654938_n.jpg\" alt=\"Cycling in Smaland - Day 5: Lunch\" class=\"wp-image-22770\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/455258315_553207443713280_3575940164415654938_n.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/455258315_553207443713280_3575940164415654938_n-980x735.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/455258315_553207443713280_3575940164415654938_n-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"22772\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/uteservering-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Cycling in Smaland - Day 5 Dinner\" class=\"wp-image-22772\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"22771\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Messenger_creation_2E61B595-5032-4B4C-85C6-2EBDD0D548DE.jpeg\" alt=\"Cycling in Smaland - Day 5: National Park - Guide\" class=\"wp-image-22771\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Messenger_creation_2E61B595-5032-4B4C-85C6-2EBDD0D548DE.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Messenger_creation_2E61B595-5032-4B4C-85C6-2EBDD0D548DE-480x640.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 768px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We describe an <strong>eight-day cycling vacation through Smaland<\/strong>, a tribute to nature and nostalgia. Of course, you can also simply follow the cycling route on your own. You can also take the trip independently but in an organized manner, arranged by a local travel specialist. Accommodations with breakfast, a packed lunch, and dinner are included. See below for more information on <a href=\"#Smaland-georganiseerd\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#Smaland-georganiseerd\"><strong>how to book this trip<\/strong><\/a>.      <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cycling Highlights in Smaland<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Individual bike tour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8 days \/ 7 nights  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Breakfast, packed lunch, dinner, and coffee included<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Luggage Transport  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Good 3- and 4-star hotels  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No experience is necessary, but a reasonable level of fitness is recommended<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A hybrid trip involving about 315 km of cycling and 5 km of hiking (up to 65 km of cycling per day)  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Day 1: Welcome to Ullinge\u2013Eksj\u00f6 on Lake S\u00f6dra Wixen<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your adventure begins in Ullinge; the hotel is located on the shore of the lake. If you\u2019ve rented a bike, it will arrive today. After checking in, you can take a short ride along the water. In the evening, you\u2019ll have dinner at a cozy pub.     <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"412\" data-id=\"22765\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pensionat-solhojden.jpg\" alt=\"Pension Solhojden&#x2014;Day 3: Cycling in Smaland\" class=\"wp-image-22765\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pensionat-solhojden.jpg 550w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pensionat-solhojden-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 550px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"27505\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Smaland-meer-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27505\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"699\" data-id=\"22766\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Solhojden.jpeg\" alt=\"Solh&#xF6;jden - Cycling in Sm&#xE5;land\" class=\"wp-image-22766\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Solhojden.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Solhojden-480x479.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 700px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Day 2: From the wooden town of Eksj\u00f6 to Mariannelund<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll cycle out of Ullinge and take back roads to the charming wooden town of Eksj\u00f6. It\u2019s the perfect place to stop for a cup of coffee or a stroll among the 17th-century houses. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After Eksj\u00f6, you\u2019ll follow the Astrid Lindgren Trail, which winds through the Sm\u00e5land countryside. Today\u2019s destination is Mariannelund, where you\u2019ll check in at Pensionat Solh\u00f6jden. Your luggage will already be waiting for you, and the evening will end with dinner in the guesthouse\u2019s dining room.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Distance: approx. 63 kilometers<\/em><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"22753\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ALEX0538-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Cycling in Smaland\" class=\"wp-image-22753\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ALEX0538-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ALEX0538-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"22750\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ALEX0013-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Cycling in Smaland\" class=\"wp-image-22750\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ALEX0013-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ALEX0013-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Day 3: The Astrid Lindgren Trail  <\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Mariannelund, you can visit <a href=\"https:\/\/filmbyn.se\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Filmbyn Smaland<\/a>. Here, Astrid Lindgren\u2019s films come to life again. Want to learn more about Lindgren? Then book a guided bike tour with <a href=\"https:\/\/cyklaifilmlandskapetsmaland.se\/smaka-pa-mariannelund\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cykla i Filmlandskapet<\/a>. This route takes you to filming locations from the movie adaptations of Astrid Lindgren\u2019s stories.<br\/>If you\u2019d rather explore the area on your own, you\u2019ll find some great routes here.    <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you arrive in Vimmerby, check in at the charming Karakt\u00e4rshotellet, where you can enjoy the evening in peace and quiet. You\u2019ll be staying here for two nights, so unpack your things and relax. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Distance: approx. 30 km (+ 5 km for a guided tour)<\/em><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Day 4: A Day in the World of Astrid Lindgren<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today you can choose between cycling and culture\u2014or both. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/astridlindgrensnas.se\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Astrid Lindgren\u2019s N\u00e4s<\/a>, the place where it all began. Or explore <a href=\"http:\/\/astridlindgrensvarld.se\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Astrid Lindgren\u2019s World<\/a>, where the stories come to life. If you\u2019d like to cycle more, there\u2019s a longer route to Katthult, Bullerbyn, and L\u00f6nneberga\u2014classic locations from Astrid\u2019s fairy-tale world.   <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"22769\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Cykla-pa-grusvag-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Cycling in Smaland - gravel trail\" class=\"wp-image-22769\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Cykla-pa-grusvag-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Cykla-pa-grusvag-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"22768\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2021-07-13_0128-sRGB-highres-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Cycling in Smaland&#x2014;Past Astrid Lindgren&#039;s Film Locations\" class=\"wp-image-22768\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2021-07-13_0128-sRGB-highres-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2021-07-13_0128-sRGB-highres-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"710\" data-id=\"22767\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2021-07-08_0039-Web2048-1024x710.jpg\" alt=\"Cycling in Smaland - Lunch\" class=\"wp-image-22767\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2021-07-08_0039-Web2048-980x680.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2021-07-08_0039-Web2048-480x333.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Day 5: Through the heart of Smaland to Wallby S\u00e4teri<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After a relaxing morning in Vimmerby, you\u2019ll continue south through the rolling countryside of Sm\u00e5land. You\u2019ll leave the Astrid Lindgren Trail and follow winding roads past farms with stone fences, lakes, and meadows. Feel free to bring your swimsuit; there are several perfect spots for swimming along the way.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Wallby S\u00e4teri, you can enjoy the lakeside sauna, the peaceful garden, and dinner at the manor house\u2019s restaurant. You\u2019ll stay in small, charming cottages on the farm, with the lake right next door. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Distance: approx. 60 km<\/em><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-id=\"27503\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Wallby-rooms.jpg\" alt=\"Wallby front\" class=\"wp-image-27503\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Wallby-rooms.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Wallby-rooms-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Wallby-rooms-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" data-id=\"27502\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Wallby-kamer.jpg\" alt=\"Wallby Room\" class=\"wp-image-27502\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Wallby-kamer.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Wallby-kamer-980x735.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Wallby-kamer-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" data-id=\"27501\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Wallby-huisjes.jpg\" alt=\"Wallby Cottages\" class=\"wp-image-27501\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Wallby-huisjes.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Wallby-huisjes-980x735.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Wallby-huisjes-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Day 6: Relaxation, hiking, and the charm of Wallby<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today is a relaxing day. After a hearty breakfast buffet, you can go for a short bike ride, take a walk, or simply enjoy the surroundings. The evening ends with another dinner, and you\u2019ll get ready for the final day of cycling on the trip. In the morning, your luggage will be picked up, and you\u2019ll cycle back to Ullinge at your own pace.   <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Day 7: Back through the Smaland countryside<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The final day of cycling offers another taste of Sm\u00e5land\u2019s natural beauty: forests, open meadows, and lakes. The route takes you through Vetlanda and along small roads toward <a href=\"https:\/\/bjorkobydjurpark.se\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bj\u00f6rk\u00f6by<\/a>, where you can take a break at the small zoo and the caf\u00e9. Back in Ullinge, a well-deserved sauna awaits, and perhaps one last dip in the lake before dinner.<br\/>A perfect way to wrap up a week full of nature, culture, and fantastic experiences.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Distance: approx. 55 km<\/em><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Day 8: End of the Smaland cycling tour<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After breakfast, pack your things. If you rented a bike, leave it at the hotel. From here, you can continue your trip on your own or head back home.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Smaland-georganiseerd\">Practical Tips &amp; Sustainable Cycling in Smaland<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Trip duration<\/strong>: 8 days \/ 7 nights  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Distance<\/strong>: approx. 210 km  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Includes<\/strong>: overnight stay with breakfast, 2-course dinners, luggage transport, and the Ride with GPS app with route and guidance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Starting point<\/strong>: Eksj\u00f6 (Ullinge V\u00e4rsthus)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Difficulty<\/strong>: moderate; manageable for someone in average physical condition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Price<\/strong>: \u20ac1,985 per person (SEK 2.1900) based on double occupancy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The trip does <strong>not include bicycles<\/strong>, but you can rent bicycles or e-bikes (approx. \u20ac220 for a touring bike and approx. \u20ac355 for an e-bike)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transfers and guides<\/strong> are not included but can be booked upon request<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This trip is a textbook example of <strong>slow travel<\/strong>: local food, small-scale accommodations, tours led by local guides, and getting around by bike.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Overnight Stays for Cyclists in Smaland<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hotel Ullinge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pensionat Solh\u00f6jden<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Character Hotel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wallby S\u00e4teri<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If these are not available, you will stay at comparable hotels.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How do you get to Eksj\u00f6\u2013Ullinge?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ullinge is about 1,100 kilometers by car from the Netherlands. 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