Biking Tour around Stockholm Islands. Feel like a local!

What to Expect

During the biking tour, you will learn:

• the history of the ancient fortress Kastellholmen;
• about shipbuilding traditions, the history of ancient ships and sea voyages;
• where the first settlement emerged and how it developed, how Stockholm got its name;
• the history of the Royal Castle and the Royal Palace;
• the secrets of ancient houses on the Skeppsbron embankment;
• the past and present of all the islands on our way;
• a retrospective of architectural styles - ancient churches, traditional Swedish wooden houses, mansions, and villas;
• the history of the longest bridge in Stockholm;
• about Stockholm's outdoor art;
• about the districts and museums of Stockholm;
• what stories the unique buildings of the Opera and the Royal Dramatic Theatre hold;
• and much more.

As a result of this engaging biking tour, you will discover the diverse beauty of Stockholm, learn about the history of its islands and landmarks, get acquainted with the city's architecture and art, and among the citizens pedaling around, you will definitely feel like one of them!

Route

• We will start with two central islands of Stockholm, famous for their beautiful panoramic views and numerous landmarks. We will climb to the ancient fortress Kastellholmen, see the famous whimsical sculptures by Niki de Saint Phalle and Jean Tinguely at the Museum of Modern Art, ride along the embankment where ancient wooden ships are moored.
• Next, we will head to the Old Town. Passing by the island of Helgeandsholmen, we will move to the island where the Royal Palace is located, make a short stop, and continue along the Skeppsbron embankment past ancient houses.
• Next will be the largest of the Stockholm islands, washed by Lake Mälaren from the west, along which we will ride with the wind to the Western Bridge. This is the longest bridge in Stockholm, almost a kilometer long, offering a fantastic view of the city and surrounding areas.
• Across the Western Bridge, we will move to the Royal Island and along its picturesque embankment, we will reach the City Hall, make a stop to learn about the past and present of this unique building and at the same time admire the beautiful view of Riddarholmen Island.
• Then we will head to the Norrmalm or City district and from the modern business part of the city, we will move to the eastern district of Östermalm, see the Royal Dramatic Theatre and ride along the picturesque Strandvägen embankment to the island of Djurgården and cycle along the trails of the royal park and along the waterside to the summer Royal Palace Rosendal.