Travelogues Sweden

(11.06.) The wind has eased, and we can continue our journey in light wind and sunshine. The destination remains Holmsund, where we can replenish our fuel, food, and water...

Last weekend, we took a trip to Gothenburg with a group of eight. We set off early on Saturday morning, and our first stop was the Haga district. Of course, we couldn't miss out...

On the way to our 'House by the Lake', we made our first stop at Drottningholm Palace. We found this palace more beautiful than the City Palace and it appears more...

6.8.2024 Visby

Last night 2 a.m.: Wilfried has to go to the toilet and leaves the car. A short time later he comes back excited: the sky is full of northern lights! Ooh! There were none...

After the two very sunny and warm days of cycling, it should be very cloudy and cooler again in the next few days and a few showers touched us, so that we never really knew what...

Today we started with the Swedish island hopping in the Hanö bay. The first island to explore, Hanö, gives its name to the entire bay and is very popular among both Swedes and...

But now, heading north, bye-bye ocean. We chose Asnensee. About 2 hours of driving, no problem with the relaxed Swedish driving style. We stopped at a gas station on the way...

Aufgrund der Verspätung und somit einer Ankunftszeit von 1:30 Uhr entschieden wir uns, doch einen Stellplatz direkt am Fährhafen von Trelleborg zu buchen und nicht noch ewig zu...

Tour data: Distance 110.7 km, Avg speed 21.6 km/h, Duration 5:07 Hours Weather: Still beautiful and warm. For the first time, I saw a few small clouds in the distance. The host...

On the 2nd day, we had the second sled ride for 2 hours over 22 km. This time we were allowed to drive alone, but the volunteers and Johanna were lined up in the curve of the...

Today begins the really tough time - the schnapps is all gone!Motivation to start driving is a tricky thing - today it was so huge that it only reached the start shortly before...

Today started with a surprise - the sky was completely cloudless and the sun was shining! Some clouds appeared during the day, but the thermometer in the car even showed 15°C...

After two hundred kilometers further south, the forests here now look like autumn is just beginning - what a stark contrast to the completely yellow to deep orange high plains...

The moose park in Vimmerby. That was a very special highlight. After a funny introduction, we went to see the moose with a tractor and an attached safari wagon. They were just...

Im Süden Schwedens wollen wir noch ein paar Tage länger bleiben und suchen uns ein paar kleine Plätze raus. Wie soll es anders sein, werden wir bei Platz Nr. 1 erneut...

We spent two wonderful days at a hidden lake. All alone! It was hidden in a military base. You are only allowed to enter outside of the military exercises. Apart from two...

Today we first took a half-day bath and relaxation with Sina. Since we turn off the inland of Sweden to Norway, we decided to swim in the Baltic Sea again. That was not so easy,...

The world's largest department store is located southeast of Gothenburg. Once we wanted to see it and we didn't regret it. On almost 35,000 square meters, you can find pretty...

After an uncomfortable night on the train, we arrived in Hamburg at around 9 o'clock. Quickly getting the motorcycles off the wagon and then straight through the station (!) to...

The Stockholmers like to call their subway stations the longest gallery in the world. Not completely without reason. Local artists are given the opportunity to legally exhibit...

Before diving into the hustle and bustle, I need to take care of my laundry bag so it can breathe again. So first things first, I need to buy detergent and do some laundry....

After an excellent breakfast at Arne's, I leave Luckerstad Guesthouse heading northeast. After a few kilometers, I take a short first break to enjoy the view of Vadstena Castle...

Our third day together in Gothenburg, it's Pentecost Sunday, starts sunny. We have decided to go out into nature today, to the Gothenburg archipelago, after yesterday's city...

Before I start, I have to take care of the flat tire. It was patched quickly, but I can't pump it up enough with my toy pump. My real pump broke after the first hole, and to...

I join the line of other cyclists at the traffic lights of Copenhagen rush hour. Cycling is really fun in Copenhagen. Cycling during rush hour in CPH Let's go, straight...

After a short peaceful night, we sit down for breakfast and discuss today's route again. Since it is overcast and the weather app shows sun in the west, we decide to head west....

6:00 a.m. the alarm clock rings (Elian unfortunately only slept very little) 7:45 departure to the hiking starting point 8:00 car is parked, water bottles filled, backpacks on...

Roadtrip Part 3 - From Mora to the South to Malmö After leaving Mora towards Karlstad, we could observe the change in landscape with every driven kilometer. Just a moment ago,...

The campsite in Strömstad is really mediocre, which is confirmed the next morning. We take a cold shower... in really lousy outside temperatures... Good morning, I can only say...