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This bike tour - called the Archipelago Trail - brings you through the Finnish archipelago around Turku, Nådendal, Gustavs, Korpo, Nagu and Pargas. Idyllic island roads are combined with the blue ferries steaming between the various islands.
You'll start in the city Turku and bike to the old spa town Nådendal (Naantali) - rich in history and with beautiful small streets. From there the journey continues to Kultaranta and then through islands, over bridges, and by ferry to the tiny island Velkuanmaa
Next up is Gustavs (Kustavi) on the mainland and then island hopping to Iniö, Houtskär and – crossing three islands connected by bridge and ferries – the village Korpo.
From there you continue to Nagu (Nauvo) and then onewards to Pargas (Parainen) and finally back to Turku.
With this rate, you will sleep in double rooms every night. For example, if you are a group of four, you will have two double rooms at your disposal. You never have to share rooms with other groups.
With this rate, you will sleep in larger rooms, accommodating three or more guests. You never have to share rooms with other groups.
We have a variety of high quality 7-geared, 21-geared and 24-geared bicycles for you to choose from. Our brands are Helkama, Crescent and Tunturi. We also have single speed bikes if you fancy.
If you travel with your own bicycle we will give a discount on the price.
Accommodation in private rooms at hotels and guesthouses.
Breakfast is included in all accommodations.
Bike panniers with a capacity of 20 litres are included. Your empty bags can be kept by the renter when you collect the rental bikes.
Clean sheets and fresh towels are provided at every accommodation, so you don't have to bring this.
Our itinerary is sent to you as a PDF document, specially formatted to be easy to use on any smart phone. The itinerary contains your route description, map links to all important and interesting places, and all ferry departures you need to mind to travel between islands.
We send you a digital travel calendar that you can easily add to your telephone to remind you of important times and places. The calendar works on every model of telephone.
Day 1: 22km biking
Day 2: 24km biking
Day 3: 30km biking
Day 4: 33km biking
Day 5: 24km biking
Day 6: 34km biking
Day 7: 24km biking
We can book your trip from Kapellskär or from Mariehamn to Naantali with a Finnlines cruise ship, and the return trip as well if you wish. Departure from Kapellskär at 21:45 in the evening, overnight in a cabin on board, and arrival at 07:15 the next morning.
We can book your trip from Stockolhm or from Mariehamn to Turku with a Viking Line cruise ship, and the return trip as well if you wish.
Would you like to spend an extra night on any of the islands, or spend a night in Mariehamn before you start biking? Write a request with your booking and we'll take care of it.
This cycling package starts in Turku. Cruise ships travel to Turku from Stockholm, and planes, trains and buses go to Turku from Helsinki and other Finnish cities. We can help you arrange boat transportation from Stockholm, or an extra night in Turku before you start cycling.
From Turku, you first cycle to Naantali. This small spa town is rich in history and a popular tourist destination for Finns. There is a guest harbor and several restaurants, and out on a small island is Moomin World for the children. The cathedral is also worth a visit, as well as the small alleys with traditional wooden houses.
From Naantali it is a short cycle to Kultaranta, where you will stay overnight at Kultaranta Resort, which has its own golf course. We also offer overnight stays at Naantali Spa.
We can book your trip from Stockholm to Turku with Viking Line, or from Kapellskär to Naantali with Finnlines' new cruise ferry Finnsirius, as well as the return trip if you wish. Departure in the evening, overnight stay in your own cabin on board, and arrival in Finland the next morning. You can bring your own bicycle or car on board if you wish.
Kultaranta (Gullranda) is the location of the President of the Republic's summer residence, on the shore opposite Naantali. There is a beautiful garden there that is sometimes open to visitors. When the flag is raised above the building, it means that the President is present.
From Kultaranta, you cycle over bridges and through islands to Teersalo ferry pier. This is the toughest cycling stretch of the trip. From there, you take two short ferry rides to Velkuanmaa, for check-in at Island Hotel Vaihela. The hotel has an á la carte restaurant and its own wine cellar.
After breakfast at the island hotel you take a ferry to Hakkenpää on the mainland. Today you will be biking through Tövsala and Kaitanen before taking a ferry to the island Jumo. For some extra biking you can visit western Gustavs (Kustavi), have lunch in Osnäs and visit the archipelago museum there. In Tövsala there is a military museum to visit.
From Jumo you continue to Iniö, where you'll be accommodated at Villa Högbo. This island has a restaurant, a café and a marina - as well as the tiny block and tackle museum. The nicest sight is the 17th century church - named after Swedish princess Sophia Wilhelma.
After breakfast you head on out to explore the tiny islands on your way to Korpo. Most of the day can be spent in the island Houtskär, with its small villages, museum and the old wooden church in Näsby, dedicated to the Virgin Mary. In Mossala you can enjoy a meal at one of the restaurants or head out on the waters on a rental boat, kayak or stand up paddle board. Houtskär is famous for the many pretty boat houses and sailing traditions. In Näsby you'll find restaurants, cafés and a pizzeria.
Leaving Houtskär you take a road ferry to Korpo, where you'll stay at Solvillan B&B or Hjalmar's Hotel. There are several restaurants for your dinner and some optional extra biking to the Korpoström Archipelago Centre for a visit to their shoreline restaurant.
From Korpo, you have easy cycling to the small harbor town of Nagu (Nauvo), which is a really popular destination along the Archipelago Ring Road. Sights in Nagu include the gray stone church, the Maritime House, the lively guest harbor, nature trails - and of course, the swimming beach.
In Nagu, you will stay overnight at Hotell Stallbacken a few kilometers from the center, or at the central Hotell Strandbo.
Today you continue east. A few kilometers from Nagu center, the bridge crosses Norrströmmen (Northern Stream), and then it's onwards through forest and along fields towards Pargas. On your way, you take the electric ferry Elektra over Korsfjärden (Cross Strait). Eventually, you will see a large open pit mine to the right side as you begin to approach Pargas (Parainen). This is the limestone mine that the city is known for.
In Pargas, you will stay overnight at MatmalmenEVA down in the old part of town by the harbor. There are plenty of cafes and restaurants to visit.
Your last stretch is from Pargas back to Turku. Most of the way you cycle on a separate, paved cycle path. In Kustö you can turn off to visit the ruins of Kustö Bishop's Castle. Continue through the suburb of Saint Karins and you are soon in Turku.
If you are interested in history or culture, there is much of interest to see here in Finland's previous capital. Such as the Turku Castle with hundreds of objects in the permanent exhibition, or the cathedral, which was built in the 13th century. Otherwise, you can enjoy the weather and mingle with the locals on the beach along the Aura river, or board one of the restaurant boats. For the culturally interested, there is the Turku Art Museum, the Sibelius Museum, Forum Marinum and the Swedish Theatre.
You can also sample the produce and food on sale in the large Market Hall and among local bakeries to put together a good picnic basket. In the afternoon, you return your bikes. If you want to stay one night in Turku after cycling, we are happy to arrange a hotel.
