Norway Active Journeys
SelfSelf----guidedguided Cycling tour
Tour description
Day 1 Arrive Drammen
Day 2 54 km To Horten Day 3 55 km Discover the Fjords of Norway To Sande ord
Day 4 17 km To Strömstad - Fredrikstad + ferry The hundred kilometer long Oslo Fjord is the scenic gem of Norway. In the sum- mer the ord buzzes with life. Each of the islands in the innermost part of the Day 5 53/63 To Moss/Son km ord has its own characteristics and history. Enjoy the scenic region at a handle- bar level. Day 6 34 km To Drøbak - Oslo + ferry On this ord bike tour we pass through narrow sounds, idyllic bays and through Day 7 a maze of islands with small summer houses. You’ll ride past numerous islands in End of tour Norway, and ferry across to Sweden. Discover narrow inlets and sheltered bays at your own pace.
On an independent holiday, you can explore the region at liberty, cycling on paved roads through changing scenery. These holidays offer all the pleasures of Tour Details cycling point to point. Arrive at a new destination each day without the hassle of carrying any luggage. Daily distances are moderate, allowing you to cycle at your Departures every Monday own pace and enjoy the countryside. Our detailed route notes, up-to-date maps from 4 June to 10 September and our own sketches, combined with the marker posts, ensure you enjoy your
tour without the worry of finding the routes . Cost: $1950 per person
Single Supplement: $595
Fast Facts: Includes Length: 7 days / 6 nights 6 nights 3/4* accommodation with E-Bike Info : Bike Rental: $195 breakfast, 2 dinners, luggage transfers, For those who need a boost, we route notes and maps have a small inventory of E-Bikes Grade: Moderate GPS tracks available, help line for your trip. Starts: Drammen Boat Sandeford - Stromstad - Fredrik- E-bike rental: $350 Ends: Oslo stad Limited supplies, reservations recom- mended
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Day 1: Arrival in Drammen Drammen is located 50 km west of Oslo. It is easy to reach by train (1 hour) from Oslo Airport. You may take the Airport Express train or a local train, both with direct connections to Drammen.
Day 2: Drammen - Horten 54 km The day will start with a slightly uphill route, through agricultural fields heading for Sande. Then, you will be riding along the ord again, arriving in Holmestrand in time for lunch. Spend the after- noon cycling country roads to Horten. This town used to be a navy base and you may visit its fortified naval museum, called Karljo- hansvern. Your hotel is situated close to the harbour.
Day 3: Horten - Sande ord 55 km Using the designated bike trails along the coast, pedal your way to the small town of Åsgårdstrand. The painter Edvard Munch spent many summers here and you may visit his small wooden house recently turned into a museum. You continue on to Tønsberg, known to be the oldest town in Norway. The area is known to hide Viking graves of kings and queens buried with their ships, and you have the chance to visit a shipyard making copies of these ships with old tools. In the afternoon, your itinerary continues through a farmland landscape to the town of Sande ord.
Day 4: Sande ord - Strömstad (Sweden) - Fredrikstad 17 km Start the day with a ferry crossing from Sande ord to Strömstad in Sweden, on the east side of the Oslo Fjord. The crossing takes 2,5 hours. Then start your Swedish adventure with a short loop ride on small roads north of the town. You will pass some beaches, so bring your swimming gear. The small town of Strömstad is known for being a harbour for shrimp fishing, and has a nice downtown area with many restaurants and shops. In the afternoon, you will board the passenger ferry “Sagasund”, and discover the many is- lands back to Norway and to the town of Fredrikstad (2 hrs). This town is the best preserved fortified old town in Norway, situated along the river Glomma.
Day 5: Fredrikstad - Moss/Son 53/63 km The bike route today goes north, along the coast past the island of Hankø. After a few hours, you can choose a 5 km longer, but more scenic, route along the ord or a shorter route inland. In the after- noon you will reach the town of Moss, with typical wooden houses. The old wood and paper industry has been replaced by cafés and art galleries. Your hotel for the night is either in Moss or in Son, a nice little harbour village 10 km further. We suggest to cycle along the canal that separates the center of Moss and the island of Jeløya.
Day 6: Moss/Son - Drøbak - Oslo 26/36 km + ferry Leaving Son you will have a choice between two different routes on country roads through rural areas. On the first choice, you pass the village Hølen, and you continue along a bicycle lane to Vestby, a rural commercial center. The other choice is 9 km longer and brings you to the village of Hvitsten, where you will find the Ramme Gård, a newly built private cultural center to be finished in the spring of 2017. The bicycle tour ends in Drøbak, a lovely little seaside town where the ord is at its most narrow. Here you may visit the aquari- um or go to check out Norway’s biggest center for Christmas cele- brations. You will leave your bike here in Drøbak, and then take a regular boat or bus back to Oslo.
Day 7: Departure from Oslo or additional nights Breakfast at your centrally located hotel in Oslo.
What to Expect Getting There What will the weather be like? The daytime temperature will be around 15 to 20 degrees or 65-75 degrees F. Summer Fly into Oslo, and take the direct train weather (July and August) will be busy since the season is relatively short in Norway. from Oslo airport Gardermoen (OSL) to Drammen about 1 hour How many hours of cycling a day? Be prepared to ride between 4 to 6 hours a day. On rolling hills and quiet country roads. Lots of places to stop for drinks, coffee and snacks en route. Many bike trails are either The airport express train Flytoget.no dedicated or beside road and separated. Train from Oslo Central Station How fit do I need to be? to Drammen about 35 minutes The fitter the better, but this is a fairly easy tour for hard core cyclists. The beginner will Local train Nsb.no enjoy this, since there are no real hills to climb and it will not be steep. Having said that, sitting on a bike for 4 hours a day without any preparation will be challenging.
What are the hotels like? The hotels are lovely, charming, small 3/4* hotels. All will have a breakfast room, and many will have a restaurant for dinner. The hotels are chosen specifically for their ambi- ance as well as distance from previous lodging.
What will the meals be like? Breakfast is traditionally a continental breakfast, consisting of orange juice, bread or croissant, and fruit. Often they will have yogurt and sliced meats and cheeses to choose from as well.
How to book your holiday
Contact our office to make sure there is space available. One of our travel planners will walk you through the entire process.
Download the reservation form from our site and send in com- pleted form by fax or email. Once this is done, your space is confirmed and a pre-departure packet will be sent.
A deposit is required immediately, and final payment is due 60 days prior to the trip departure. Terms & conditions are outlined in our Reservation Form.
Plan your air travel as soon as possible.
We encourage you to purchase travel insurance, either through us or a travel insurance provider directly.
Ensure you are in proper health for the trip chosen. Contact us, for more information on vaccinations, inoculations, and fitness requirements.