Comfortable stays near cycle trails
There are masses of great cycle trails of varying character in West Sweden. When you’re exploring them you’ll want to eat and sleep well nearby, as well as be able to deal with your bike.
Combine an active day cycling with cosy accommodation and good food. You’ll find some suggestions for lovely accommodation here, which, apart from having comfy beds and delicious meals, also offer bike care facilities.
All these bike friendly places have secure cycle storage. Several of them also provide basic tools, bike pumps and washing facilities for bikes and clothes. Remember to check with the accommodation before you arrive that the cycle storage isn’t full.
Nordic Refuge, Fröskog
This charming, newly renovated Bed & Breakfast is situated right in the heart of Dalsland, in a school building from the 1930s. Nordic Refuge is a good starting point for a cycle adventure on Dalsland’s winding gravel roads.
Don’t miss: a dip in a nearby lake
Cycle trails: Unionsleden, Vänerleden
Kroppefjäll B&B, Dals Rostock
Find winding gravel roads, forest paths, culture, nature and cosy accommodation in lovely Kroppefjäll here. At Kroppefjäll B&B you can also make food over an open fire.
Don’t miss: Visit the bike park right next door
Cycle trails: Unionsleden
Upperud 9:9, Åsensbruk
Waymarked cycle trails, winding gravel roads, great food and unique accommodation in the converted grain silo at Upperud 9:9. Your next cycle adventure awaits in Dalsland.
Don’t miss: Enjoy a relax in the sauna and have a dip from the jetty
Cycle trails: Unionsleden
Baldersnäs, Dals Långed
Cycling with accommodation in a manor house, in scenic Dalsland. Cycle the Unionsleden, have a dip in a lake and enjoy lovely food and a good nights sleep in beautiful Baldersnäs Manor.
Don’t miss: Soothe aching cycling muscles in the jacuzzi, sauna or massage chair.
Cycle trails: Unionsleden, Vänerleden
Håveruds Hotell, Håverud
Cycle in Dalsland’s unspoilt countryside by day and sleep well in the lakeside Håveruds Hotell at night. The hotel is happy to provide a packed lunch for your cycling adventure.
Don’t miss: Visit the floating sauna raft
Cycle trails: Unionsleden
First Hotel, Bengtsfors
First Hotel Bengtsfors is in the centre of Bengtsfors, in the heart of Dalsland. Cycle friendly landscapes are just around the corner. Eat well in the hotel’s restaurant with a view of the pretty Dalslands Canal.
Don’t miss: Relax in the indoor or outdoor pool
Cycle trails: Unionsleden
Villa Weidling, Fengersfors
Villa Weidling is a cosy Bed & Breakfast with individually decorated rooms, in Dalsland. Eat dinner at nearby Not Quite Café & Bistro or at Brukets godaste.
Don’t miss: Visit Not Quite, a thriving cultural centre in the old paper mill
Cycle trails: Unionsleden, Vänerleden
Mössebergs Kurort, Falköping
Mössebergs Kurort is the perfect base for great bike rides in West Sweden. Whether you’re cycling country roads or MTB, there are many lovely cycle routes on the doorstep here.
Don’t miss: Book yourself into the spa in this classic health resort
Cycle routes: Ätradalsleden
Hotell Bogesund, Ulricehamn
A centrally situated hotel in Ulricehamn with a view of the town on one side, and lovely Lake Åsunden on the other. You’ll sleep and eat well here after an active day’s cycling.
Don’t miss: Have a sauna and cold dip all year round at the nearby Kallbadhuset
Cycling trails: Ätradalsleden, Sjuhäradsrundan
Hotell Lassalyckan, Ulricehamn
The picturesque, newly built Hotell Lassalyckan is situated on the outskirts of Ulricehamn. From here you can get out both on mountain bike routes and other cycle trails.
Don’t miss: Lassalyckan’s own pump track
Cycle trails: Ätradalsleden, Sjuhäradsrundan
Skotteksgården, Ulricehamn
Stay in a lake bungalow or camping barrel with a view of spruce clad hills, where you can cycle along the shores of long and narrow Lake Åsunden, and through two nature reserves.
Don’t miss: Have a sauna in the wood fired lakeside sauna
Cycle trails: Ätradalsleden, Sjuhäradsrundan
Lidköpings Stadshotell, Lidköping
If you want to cycle a stretch of the beautiful Vänerleden and are looking for accommodation then Lidköpings Stadshotell is a good place to base yourselves. You’ll eat and sleep well here before setting out on your journey of discovery by bike.
Don’t miss: A visit to Rörstrand Museum
Cycle trails: Vänerleden
Ronnums Herrgård, Vargön
Relax in a lovely manor house setting after cycling the scenic surroundings of the Vänerleden. Relax tired leg muscles in the spa and replenish your energy with the excellent food in the manor restaurant.
Don’t miss: Brudslöjan waterfall
Cycle trails: Vänerleden
Norrqvarn, Lyrestad
At Norrqvarn you can choose to stay in a hotel room, a mushroom, a lock keeper’s cottage or a glamping tent. Whichever you plump for, Norrqvarn is a unique experience where you’re close to both nature and a classic canal setting.
Don’t miss: A dip in the Göta Canal right next to the hotel
Cycle trails: Göta Canal, Vänerleden
Lagunen Camping, Strömstad
With Lagunen as your base you have access to unique MTB cycling on the Koster islands, and road cycling in Bohuslän. At Lagunen’s seaside campsite you can stay in cabins, glamping tents, its hostel or in a caravan/campervan.
Don’t miss: Lagunen’s own bike park
Cycle trails: Cycling on South Koster
Daftö Resort, Strömstad
At family friendly Daftö your cycle adventure is close by, both for MTB and road cycling. Stay in a cottage, at the hotel or in a caravan/campervan. You can also arrive on your own boat and stay in the guest harbour.
Don’t miss: Daftöland adventure park with activities, places to eat and exciting rides
Cycle trails: Cycling on South Koster
Lundsbrunn Resort & Spa, Lundsbrunn
Whether you want to cycle off road or along country lanes, Lunsbrunn is an excellent choice of accommodation. Close to nature and bike friendly, with its own spa.
Don’t miss: Soften up your tired cycling muscles in the sauna
Cycle trails: Cycling on Kinnekulle, Vänerleden
Trolmens Bed & Breakfast, Hällekis
Charming Trolmen Bed and Breakfast is on Kinnekulle table mountain. The perfect location for cycling enthusiasts, its close to scenic routes on both Kinnekulle and along the Vänerleden.
Don’t miss: The generous vegan breakfast buffet with home baked rolls
Cycle trails: Cycling on Kinnekulle, Vänerleden
Billingens Stugby & Camping, Skövde
The accommodation is just three kilometres from the centre of Skövde, with beautiful countryside just around the corner. This active area is full of fine cycling adventures just for you.
Don’t miss: Test your techniques in the bike park or maybe challenge yourself on the Endurospåret Homerun
Cycle trail: Cycling on Billingen
