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Golden HALLAND

- Halmstad - Varberg
- 4 days
- selfguided tour
- daily distances 14 - 45 km
- flat cycling
- well marked cycle route on bicycle
  paths, side roads with less traffic and some
  gravel roads
- good for your well being, good for your
  health, good for the environment and with
  plenty of treats!

A cycling tour that takes you through the coastal small towns, Halmstad, Falkenberg and Varberg - the most popular part of Kattegattleden Halland.

This tour, with salty breeze in the air and sandy beaches, follows the most popular part of county Halland - the coast line. 
- Accommodations with good standard at 3.5 - 4-star hotels.
- Your luggage will be taken care of and will be waiting for you, when you arrive to your accommodation for the night. 
- The experiences are all lined up along the route - charming cafés and restaurants, small villages, ports, handicraft, farm shops and much more!

Please note that some smaller parts of the distance remains to be fixed and follows roads with a bit more traffic. 

Golden HALLAND, day by day

Day 1, Tuesday

Halmstad - Ringenäs, approx. 14 km
With the first days short day trip there is plenty of time for you to experience the surroundings of Halmstad. On your way north you will pass Tylösand, one of Sweden´s most well known beaches. Accommodation in a golf hotel with a view of the ocean and the golf course.

Day 2, Wednesday
Ringenäs - Falkenberg, approx. 43 km
On your tour further north you will find coastal moorland, shore meadows combined with cliffs and small sandy beaches. Accommodation in a charming hotel in the center of Falkenberg, situated by the river Ätran, famous for its salmon fishing. 
 

Day 3, Thursday

Falkenberg - Varberg, approx. 45 km

You ride on small side roads passing fishing villages, shore meadows and sandy beaches, as Apelviken a popular place for surfers, all year round.
Accommodation in a top class hotel situated in the middle of the town with free access to their relax area. If you want to take extra care of your body after your cycling tour you can book treatments in the Asia Spa, directly at the hotel.
 

Day 4, Friday

Varberg

As your hotel is right in the centre of Varberg it is easy to experience the town by foot. Don´t forget to visit Varberg´s fortress, with its oldest part from the 13th century. There are many small shops, a marketplace and lots of small cafés and restaurants. If you are ready for more adventures you can take the ferry to Denmark from here.   

Do you need an extra night in Varberg? See "additional services" to the right..

Additional nights

You can book an extra night before start in Halmstad or after arrival to Varberg.
You can book an extra night before start in Halmstad or after arrival to Varberg.
Biking package with transport of your luggage makes your cycling tour easier.
Biking package with transport of your luggage makes your cycling tour easier.

Do you want to cycle the whole route?
Kattegattleden GRAND TOUR, 8 days
Kattegattleden GRAND TOUR, 5 days

A lot of sandy beaches with great opportunities to take a refreshing swim in the salty ocean.
A lot of sandy beaches with great opportunities to take a refreshing swim in the salty ocean.
Day 1 you are staying at a golf hotel just north of Halmstad with a view of the ocean and the golf course.
Day 1 you are staying at a golf hotel just north of Halmstad with a view of the ocean and the golf course.
In Falkenberg you will stay at a charming hotel, just beside the river Ätran, famous for its salmon fishing, day 2.
In Falkenberg you will stay at a charming hotel, just beside the river Ätran, famous for its salmon fishing, day 2.
You pass the Glommen light house on your way between Falkenberg and Varberg. Photographer: Helen Andersson.
You pass the Glommen light house on your way between Falkenberg and Varberg. Photographer: Helen Andersson.
The boardwalk in Varberg.
The boardwalk in Varberg.
The last overnight stay with dinner in a unique hotel, where a charming turn of the century meets modern comfort. Access to the relax area, day 3.
The last overnight stay with dinner in a unique hotel, where a charming turn of the century meets modern comfort. Access to the relax area, day 3.
Maybe a picnic on your own by the sea? If not, there are a lot of restaurants opened for lunch along the route.
Maybe a picnic on your own by the sea? If not, there are a lot of restaurants opened for lunch along the route.
The bathhouse, Kallbadhuset, in Varberg, open all year .
The bathhouse, Kallbadhuset, in Varberg, open all year .

Package includes

* 3 Overnight stays with breakfast   
  in double room at 3.5 - 4 star hotels
* Luggage transport between all the        accommodations, 3 days
   (1 bag/20 kg/person).
* Maps with route description day by 
  day and information about cafés,         
  restaurants and places to visit along        the route. (One set per room.)
* GPX files available for GPS or                smartphone.
* Hotline - for service/questions.

Reservation for minor modifications that will be informed in advance.

Start day of the tour (day 1)

Tuesdays
May 14 - September 24

Prices 2019
- per person in double room

Period 1 (low season): SEK 4 290:-
Period 2 (high season):  SEK 4 990:-

Period 1: Start May 14 - June 18 and
August 20 - September 24
Period 2: Start June 25 - August 13

Discounts for children
Up to 5 years in parents bed: 85 %.
6 - 12 years, extra bed in parents room: 50 %. (Luggage transport for children is not included in the price) 

Additional services,
- all prices per person

Single supplement:
Period 1 och 2: total amount 
SEK 1 500:- 

Half board, 2 days
2-course dinners, excl. drinks, day 1 and 3, total cost pp: SEK 610:-.
Childrens meal can be ordered and paid for at the restaurants.

Additional night in Halmstad, incl. breakfast, Monday before start:
- in double room: SEK 725:-

Additional night in Varberg, incl. breakfast, Friday after ending tour:  
- in double room: SEK 750:-

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Bike rental including bike transport,
3 days, day 1 - 3.
Note that the prices for the bike rental includes transporting the bikes back to Halmstad. You don´t cycle the same distance twice - new day trips with new experiences every day!

Touring bike, 18 gears, including bike transport: SEK 775:-
Electric bike, including bike transport: SEK 1 040:-
City bike, 3 or 7 gears and children´s bike, including bike transport: Please contact us for prices.

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Cancellation fee: SEK 300. Read more "Book", booking, terms and conditions.

Maps and information

Maps and information will be sent to you after final payment, in good time before your arrival. Read more, "Book", booking/terms and conditions. 

The Golden HALLAND package starts in Halmstad and ends in Varberg. If you arrive by car, it is easy to park in Halmstad and then go back by train or bus when your cycle trip ends. If you arrive by train the train station in both Halmstad and Varberg are conveniently located. 

You´re most welcome to the Swedish Westcoast!
You´re most welcome to the Swedish Westcoast!