Oslo, Norway to Oslo, Norway
Start your cycling journey in Oslo, one of Europe's greenest cities. Travel to Fredrikstad, one of Norway's sunniest spots, and continue on to Tønsberg, the country's oldest town. Visit iconic Viking ships, ancient churches and authentic harbor villages. Then set your sights on Sweden's stunning countryside. Along the way, experience legendary hospitality at charming hotels. You'll have nothing but superlatives to describe your time here. Everything about this two-country adventure is extraordinary.
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Day 1
Oslo, Norway
Hotel:
Son Spa
Meals:
Lunch, Dinner, Snack
We kick off our adventure in the cosmopolitan capital of Oslo | Pedal amid Drøbak's wonderfully preserved wooden houses, many dating to the 1700s | Explore Son, a lovely village on the Oslofjord teeming with art galleries and cafés | Relax at our cozy Nordic retreat with harbor and sea views. |
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Day 2
Strömstad, Sweden
Hotel:
Stromstad Spa & Resort
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack
Ride along the sheltered coast, dotted with summer cabins | Outside of Moss, tiny fishing villages look just as they did long ago |Pedal to Fredrikstad, whose 16th-century old quarter is Scandinavia's best-preserved fortified town | Explore the charming streets and inviting shops nestled in the ramparts | Say hallå to Sweden as we cross the border | Fresh-caught seafood is on tonight's menu. |
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Day 3
Strömstad, Sweden
Hotel:
Stromstad Spa & Resort
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack
Spin along tree-lined roads through the lush Swedish landscape | A dramatically arched stone bridge and peaceful bike paths lead to Halden | Perched above town is the 17th-century Fredriksten Fortress, where lunch is served with dazzling views |
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Day 4
Larvik, Norway
Hotel:
Farris Bad
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Snack
Aboard a lavish ship, cruise emerald waters to Sandefjord, Norway | At the Whaling Museum, learn about polar wildlife and the industry's fascinating history | Cruise on two wheels through a patchwork of small family farms to coastal Larvik | Luxuriate at Farris Bad, named for the natural mineral springs that feed its restorative pools. |
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Day 5
Larvik, Norway
Hotel:
Farris Bad
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack
Tufts of forest and meticulously kept homesteads line today's route | Indulge at our hotel's opulent spa, replete with mineral spring-fed pools, tepidarium and herbal sauna | We toast our Scandinavian adventure with a hearty skål! | Bike to medieval Tanum Church, exquisitely simplistic in its Romanesque style and surrounded by centuries-old headstones |
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Day 6
Oslo, Norway
Hotel:
None
Meals:
Breakfast, Snack
An invigorating plunge in the azure Oslofjord may be calling your name | Picnic at Larvik Museum, then return to vibrant Oslo. |
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