Swike creates meaningful, active experiences and trips. Especially for those who want to experience Sweden in a sustainable and nature-oriented way. In particular, Swike’s trips take you through some of the country’s most beautiful and culturally rich areas. Especially these areas, Småland and Vättern, which are our home turf.
Swike is based on the belief that the best active experiences and travel happen at a slower pace. Consequently, with care for both the place and the people who live there. That’s why we work with local operators and focus on small scale, sustainability and personalized service.
Explore actively…
Swike takes you on unique, hand-picked active nature experiences filled with hidden gems. Firstly, you’ll have the freedom to explore at your own pace, guided by a user-friendly GPS app that gives you insider tips along the way. Secondly, with the Ride with GPS app, we make it easy for you to track your routes and re-plan if necessary. The app features turn-by-turn voice navigation and offline maps so you never have to worry about losing your way. Whether you’re out on a bike or on foot, you’ll have a flexible and customizable experience that suits your pace.
…relaxing comfortably.
When you need a break from adventure travel, we’ve partnered with carefully selected accommodation and restaurants to give you a comfortable and memorable Experience. Here you can rest up at accommodations with comfortable overnight stays along our routes. So after a day full of nature experiences, dinners await where you get to taste authentic Swedish dishes, often made with local ingredients that reflect Sweden’s unique food culture.
We have carefully selected our partners to provide you with a holistic experience that combines adventure, comfort and local flavor.
Our package tours
Our multi-day tours are for those who want to immerse themselves in nature and really experience the place. The activity trips are organized between 4 and 8 days in our surroundings in Småland. These tours travel by bike or on foot through forests, along lakes and between small towns. You usually travel on your own with clear routes and luggage transportation. But we also add guided tours where local guides give you unique insights into nature, culture and history. Accommodation, food and experiences are carefully selected to give you a genuine and relaxing overall experience.
Our experiences
For those looking for a shorter but memorable Experience, we offer routes as day activities of 2 to 6 hours. Shorter experiences include hiking, cycling and kayaking. These on-the-go experiences are perfect for both beginners and experienced nature lovers. They are often led by guides who will take you to places you might otherwise miss. It’s a great way to discover nature and the surrounding area – whether you’re a tourist or not.
Tailor-made travel
In addition to our ready-made travel arrangements, we also create customized trips for both private individuals and tour operators. With our local knowledge and experience of active tourism, we can develop unique arrangements in hiking, cycling, kayaking and outdoor life throughout Sweden.
If you want to know more about how we work with customized experiences and collaborations, read more about Swike as a DMC.
Cooperation partners
The founder
Meet the founder of Swike- Fredrik Ljunggren
After almost 20 years in the IT industry, Fredrik Ljunggren decided to follow his interests and go for something completely new.
He trained as a personal trainer specializing in endurance sports and founded Bauer Activities, where he now organizes races and challenges in natural settings.
Building and upgrading hiking and biking trails in Småland
Fredrik has long been involved in building and restoring hiking and biking trails in Småland. He loves to discover new trails with his gravel bike or go on multi-day hikes – preferably with a night in a tent or shelter under the stars.
Experiencing Småland and Lake Vättern
Through Swike, Fredrik now wants to share the nature of Småland and the beautiful surroundings around Lake Vättern. Everything is done with care – for both the place and the people. That’s why we work with carefully selected accommodation, highlight locally produced food and create experiences that do not wear on nature.
Welcome to discover nature with us – for real.