Self Guided From
€860
  • medieval fortified town of Gamlebyen 
  • seafood & swimming at many beachs
  • Midgard Historical Center viking museum
7 Days
6 Nights
204 Total kms
40.8 km/day (avg)
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Circumvent the picturesque Oslo Fjord coastline along cycling paths and tranquil country lanes. Accommodation is in sophisticated, centrally located hotels, and your luggage will be transported as you enjoy picturesque views, refreshing swims and historical sites. Pass through beautiful towns and villages such as Åsgårdstrand, Son, Hvitsten, Drøbak, Norways oldest settlement Tønsberg, the charming town landscape of Sandefjord and the fortified old town in Fredrikstad. Wondering about bringing your bathing suit to Norway? The water is less cold than one might expect. You will pass many beaches along your way and you may well get to brag about your swim in Norway once you are home!

Tour Route

Day
1
Arrival
to
Drammen

The heart of Drammen is around Bragernes square and the riverbanks for nice strolls on both sides of the river, it even includes a nice beach for swimming and relaxation in the middle of the town. Your hotel is located in a former industrial area by the river which now has become a trendy place to live.
Day
2
Drammen
to
Horten

Today's stage starts along the river Drammenselva towards Vestfold county. Slightly uphill route across fields where you can enjoy the rural landscape. Just before the town of Holmestrand you will catch up with the fjord again. In Holmestrand you can stop for a nice lunch with a view over the fjord and the harbour. In the afternoon the tour continues along country roads to the town of Horten, which used to be Norway’s most important naval base. The fortified naval museum, called Karljohansvern, is worth a visit. Your hotel is close to the harbour.
54km
Day
3
Horten
to
Sandefjord

The bicycle lane from Horten will take you along the coast to the village of Åsgårdstrand. On your way to Åsgårdstrand, at the Midgard Historical Center, you can experience how the Vikings lived. The famous Norwegian painter Edvard Munch spent many summers in Åsgårdstrand where his small wooden house has been turned into a museum. In the afternoon, the tour continues along the coastline to Tønsberg, the oldest town in Norway. We recommend visiting the lively harbour of Tønsberg to see how local craftsmen are building copies of Viking ships. The road from Tønsberg to Sandefjord passes by the municipality of Stokke, the lovely little hamlet Melsomvik and the burial mound where the Viking ship Gokstadskipet was found. In Sandefjord, you can visit the Whaling Museum (Hvalfangstmuseet) and enjoy the evening in the nice harbor area.
55km
Day
4
Sandefjord
to
Fredrikstad

You will start with an early morning departure on a car ferry from Sandefjord to Strömstad in Sweden, on the east side of the Oslo Fjord (about 2 h 30 min). Once arrived in Sweden, you will cycle a 14 km loop along small roads and through some villages north of Strömstad. We recommend you to bring your swimwear and a towel if you want to enjoy a refreshing swim in the fjord. The town of Strömstad is well known for shrimp fishing and has a nice downtown area with restaurants and shops. In the afternoon, you will board the passenger ferry “Sagasund” to the Norwegian city of Fredrikstad, navigating across the fjord and its beautiful archipelago (about 2 h). The old part of the city (Gamlebyen) is the best preserved fortified town in the Nordic countries.
16km
Day
5
Fredrikstad
to
Moss/Son

Today ?s bike route starts along the fjord, just outside Fredrikstad. The route crosses many small villages. You can cycle the inland road or choose a 5 km longer ride along the fjord, via Larkollen. In the afternoon you will reach the town of Moss with its typical wooden houses. The areas once occupied by wood and paper industries, are now replaced with cafés and art galleries. Your hotel for the night is either in Moss (Cat. B) or in Son (Cat. A), a nice little harbor village 10 km further.
53km
63km
Day
6
Moss/Son
to
Drøbak/Oslo

From Son you can choose between two different countryside roads. The first one passes the nice village of Hølen and continues along a bicycle lane to Vestby. The second, hillier one, leads you to the beautiful village of Hvitsten. The bicycle tour ends in Drøbak, a lovely coastal town where the fjord is at its most narrow. Here you can visit the local aquarium and Christmas decorations shop. Once in Drøbak, you will park your bike and take a bus or a boat to Oslo.
26km
36km
Day
7
Oslo
to
Departure

Breakfast at your centrally located hotel in Oslo and then departure or additional nights.

FAQs

    •  
    • 6 nights with breakfast in centrally located hotels
    • Luggage transportation
    • Route descriptions and maps (“Bikeline” style)
    • GPX files
    • Boat Sandefjord-Strömstad-Fredrikstad
    • Boat/bus Drøbak - Oslo
    • Hotline service
    • Bike computer
    •  
    • Bike rental
    • Train Oslo Airport – Drammen

  • Meeting point: Your hotel in Drammen.

    Both of our partner hotels are situated within 5 - 10 min walk from Drammen train station.
    You will receive the hotel list together with your booking confirmation. Check-in guaranteed from 15:00. Please let us
    know in advance if you plan on arriving at the hotel later than 18:00.

    Direct train from Oslo airport Gardermoen (OSL) to Drammen, about 1h.
    There are two train lines connecting the airport and Drammen:
    Airport express train Flytoget. Please visit the Flytoget website: www.flytoget.no/en/. Price per ticket approx. 270 NOK.
    Travelers over the age of 67 pay half rate.
    NSB local train. Please visit the NSB website: www.nsb.no/en/. Price per ticket approx. 227 NOK.
    Travelers over the age of 67 pay half rate.

    From Oslo Central Station (Oslo S) to Drammen, about 35 min.
    NSB local trains. Please visit the NSB website: www.nsb.no/en/. Price per ticket approx. 112 NOK
    Travelers over the age of 67 pay half rate.

    From Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF) to Drammen, about 1h.
    Free airport shuttle bus (4 min) from the airport to Torp train station. Please visit the airport website:
    www.torp.no/transport/tog.
    NSB train from Torp station to Drammen. Please visit the NSB website: www.nsb.no/en/.
    Price per ticket approx.189 NOK. Travelers over the age of 67 pay half rate.

  • Cycling in Norway
    Norway has many combined cycling and walking lanes where pedestrians and cyclists share the space. These cycling
    and walking lanes often run parallel to the roads. You can also use the sidewalks for cycling, but pedestrians have the
    priority and cyclists must show respect. The cycling and walking lanes parallel to the roads only run along one side of
    the car lanes. Pay attention where the cycling and walking lanes cross over a street; cyclists are considered driving
    road users and do not have priority over the pedestrians.

Prices


03
Jun
09
Sep

Self Guided / per person
Standard Adult Double €860
Adult Single €1127
Premium Adult Double €1000
Adult Single €1367

Notes
Departures:Every Monday 03.06.19 – 09.09.19, Every Sunday 16.06.19 – 04.08.19

Extras

Bike rental €105
e-Bike rental €210
Extra Nights Available / shared y
Extra Nights Available / single y
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