Scandinavian Holidays with Kids 2023
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6 days - Nature trails, endless coastal sunsets, islands and unique farm accommodation.
You are about to experience the lush Swedish countryside, lakes, deep woods and a relaxing break along the coast where you can feast on fresh prawns while watching the sunset from the water front.
Towards the end of the trip you arrive Gränna, the small town with beautiful alleys and cozy corners. Learn how to make the local candy; the famous 'polka sticks'. Also a detour out to Visingsö Island is not to forget.
Highlights include
- Picturesque Swedish countryside
- Charming coastal villages and delicious seafood
- Learn how to make the swedish candy stick "polkagris"
- Day 1
- Visit the nature trails around Kristinehamn & the famous Iron Trail.
- Days 2 - 3
- Ferry across to Koster Island and explore the charming coastal village of Lysekil
- Day 4
- Rent a bicycle, visit cozy farm shops & explore charming towns near Gränna
- Day 5
- Forest walks, music festivals & horse riding
- Day 6
- Return to Stockholm at your leisure
- Start/End Place
- Stockholm, Sweden
- Country Visited
- Sweden
- Duration
- 6 Days
- Start Date
- Flexible
- Travel Style
- Independent
- Suitability
- Easy independent holiday suitable for singles, couples & families
- Code
- 50DN0905
As a Certified B Corporation, 50 Degrees North has designed this tour using handpicked local hoteliers and suppliers who share our ethos of delivering services and activities of high social and environmental standards.
The CO2-e per person per day of all tours is carefully measured following each season. We fully offset all emissions of our tours on your behalf, and we constantly look at ways to reduce emissions where possible.
Details
Transportation
By car - self drive.
Included
- Accommodation in local farms, guesthouses, castle stays and country lodges with private facilities
- Daily breakfast (6B)
- Car hire 6 days; VW Golf (manual) or similar with free mileage and CDW
- 24-hour emergency service
- Taxes and service fees
- Pre-departure information
- Other meals where specified
Not Included
- Flights
- Road tolls
- Ferry crossings
- Items of personal nature
- GPS - Global Navigation System
- Accommodation in Stockholm - this can be added as desired.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Visit the nature trails around Kristinehamn & the famous Iron Trail.
Pick up the rental car either from Stockholm airport or Stockholm city. The 3 hour drive will take you to the Swedish country side around Kristinehamn. Walk around the oak trees in the nature reserve, or take the famous Iron Trail which distinguishes itself as being one of the best trails in Sweden. Also a city walk is a nice attraction. The night will be spent in Kristinehamn area.
Accommodation
Kristinehamn area.Days 2 - 3 - Ferry across to Koster Island and explore the charming coastal village of Lysekil
This day you continue towards the Swedish west coastal region of Bohuslän to explore the charming coastal villages. Find your favourite spot either on the sandy beaches, small coves or the sun heated shiny rocks. There is the option of taking a day ferry across to Koster Island.
Consider a lobster or mussel safari, sea kayaking, fishing or scuba diving during one of your days. Or book the spa pavillion and enjoy a private spa & sauna over the sea. You will spend two nights in Strömstad / Lysekil area.
Meals
2 BreakfastsAccommodation
Strandflickornas HavshotellDay 4 - Rent a bicycle, visit cozy farm shops & explore charming towns near Gränna
Back towards the Swedish inland, Gränna is on the map, this charming town with small alleys and cozy corners is the capital of the candy stick polkagris (literally "polka pig" in Swedish) also known as peppermint rock. Take the boat over to Visingsö, the small island just a moment away from Gränna. Rent a bicycle and you can discover the beautiful island close to nature! Get a lunch basket from the fish shop and bike south to explore the island, stop at one of the cozy farm shops.
Meals
1 BreakfastAccommodation
Day 5 - Forest walks, music festivals & horse riding
Last day takes you back towards Stockholm, after some nice days on the road it is time to hit the country side again to get the last relaxing time in the nature, maybe another walk in calm surroundings. Options in this region: canoeing, walks to find rare orchids and abundant wildlife; chamber music events, rock festivals, food tours and horseback riding; art galleries, golf courses, steamships and steam trains and museums.
Various music festivals take place, every summer: the Lakeside Music lovers Festival takes place in Gnesta, usually in August.
Meals
1 BreakfastAccommodation
Sundbyholms SlottDay 6 - Return to Stockholm at your leisure
Time to get back to the beautiful Stockholm. If you have time spend the day going out on to the archipelago or take some of the city culture in. Return the car before heading on to new adventures.
Meals
1 BreakfastDates & Prices
All prices listed are per person, based on two people sharing a room. Prices are indicative due to the current uncertainty across Europe with increasing energy and volatile fuel costs.
Dates
Valid From
Valid To
From Price
Status
Accommodation
1 Jun 2025
30 Sep 2025
30 Sep 2025
1 Jun 2025
30 Sep 2025
GBP 1,009
On request
Standard
1 Jun 2025
30 Sep 2025
30 Sep 2025
1 Jun 2025
30 Sep 2025
GBP 390
On request
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