The Andersson family is sitting expectantly on the direct Silverlinjen bus from Stockholm for a long-awaited vacation on the island of sun and wind. Karl, Elisabeth and Hugo are going through their travel plans one last time before it's time for lunch. They want to experience a lot during the week and have therefore planned many different stops. The majority of the journey to the location is by bicycle to get close to nature and have as little climate impact as possible.
The Silver Line is expected to arrive in Kalmar just before 16 p.m. After that, there's a short walk to the harbor where the ferry Dessi will take the family to Färjestaden and Öland. Once in Färjestaden, they pick up their rental bikes. Now the adventure really begins!
The goal is to cycle from Färjestaden via the small roads up to cozy Stora Rör, which will be the first stop on the trip. After about an hour of cycling, they should reach Stora Rör and the charming and French-inspired Mormors Pensionat Strandhagen , where the first night is booked. Before bedtime, they hope to end the day with an evening swim and watch the sun set over the horizon.
Day two begins with freshly baked bread directly from Mormors Stenugnsbageri and Kaffestuga in the beautiful harbor before the journey continues north. The goal is Öland's only city, Borgholm, but spontaneous stops and swimming will be enjoyed during the journey. Accommodation is booked at Strand Hotell , which is located right by the harbor. Day three is time to explore the city and a visit to both Borgholm Castle and Solliden Castle awaits. Dinner and the night is spent at Hotell Borgholm , which is also centrally located in Borgholm. The hotel is well known for its dining experiences and was awarded a Michelin star in 2021.
On day four, they head for Äleklinta and Sandvik for cycling along the Coastal Road, where wonderful views await along what is perhaps Sweden's most beautiful road. In Sandvik, they want to eat ice cream and just enjoy the rest of the day at the beautiful beach. At Pensionat Haga, they sleep well.
Day five is the goal to visit Hornsjön, Byrums Raukar and eat hamburgers at Kalk in Löttorp . The night will be spent at Skäftekärr's beautiful hotel . Where they also take the opportunity to visit Skäfteskärr's Iron Age village.
Day six will be a short bike ride to Böda Sand where the mile-long beach awaits. One night is booked at the campsite. Then it's time to hang the bikes on the back of the Länstrafik bus and ride back to Färjestaden. There they will return the rental bikes and take the Silverlinjen all the way home to Stockholm.
What a journey they have ahead of them!