{"id":438,"date":"2025-03-11T14:11:44","date_gmt":"2025-03-11T14:11:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swike.se\/start\/"},"modified":"2026-09-01T14:54:50","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T14:54:50","slug":"start","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/swike.se\/en\/","title":{"rendered":"Swike &#8211; Hiking and biking in Sm\u00e5land, Sweden"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-text-sektionsrubrik is-style-text-sektionsrubrik--1\" id=\"h-aktiva-upplevelser-i-smaland-och-sverige-med-swike-experience-sweden-outdoors\">Active Experiences in Sm\u00e5land and Sweden with Swike &#8211; Experience Sweden Outdoors<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Swike<\/strong> offers sustainable and nature-based Experiences in some of Sweden&#8217;s most beautiful and culturally rich areas. Based in <strong>Sm\u00e5land<\/strong> and around <strong>Lake V\u00e4ttern<\/strong>, we create meaningful trips for those who want to discover Sweden at a slower pace &#8211; on foot, by bike or by kayak. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We believe that the best experiences happen with care for the place and the people who live there. That&#8217;s why we collaborate with local actors and offer small-scale tours with a focus on <strong>sustainability<\/strong>, <strong>adventure<\/strong> and <strong>personal service<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cykelresor-och-vandringspaket-i-smaland\">Bicycle tours and hiking packages in Sm\u00e5land<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Discover the Swedish countryside through our ready-made <a href=\"https:\/\/swike.se\/en\/package-tours\/\">cycling and hiking packages<\/a>. The trips are carefully designed to give you unique and active experiences: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/swike.se\/en\/package-tours\/legends-landscapes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Legends &amp; Landscapes<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; an eight-day cycling tour around Lake V\u00e4ttern, filled with culture, nature and history.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swike.se\/en\/package-tours\/from-forest-to-fairy-tales\/\">From Forest to Fairy Tales<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Eight-day adventure in Astrid Lindgren&#8217;s homeland with guided tours and active content for the whole family.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swike.se\/en\/package-tours\/john-bauer-hike\/\">John Bauer <\/a><\/strong>Hiking &#8211; follow in the footsteps of artist John Bauer on a self-guided hike through magical forests.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swike.se\/en\/book-now\/book-smaland-wilderness-hike\/\">S<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swike.se\/en\/package-tours\/smaland-wilderness-hike\/\"><strong>m\u00e5lands Wilderness Hike<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; a guided wilderness hike with simple accommodation in tents and mansions, perfect for those who want to get close to nature.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dagsaktiviteter-vandring-cykling-och-kajak\">Day activities: Hiking, cycling and kayaking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you looking for a shorter experience? We offer <a href=\"https:\/\/swike.se\/en\/experiences\/\">day activities<\/a> such as bike tours, kayaking and guided hikes around <strong>J\u00f6nk\u00f6ping<\/strong>, <strong>Bunn<\/strong> and <strong>Huskvarna<\/strong>. Our local guides will show you hidden gems and tell you about the history and nature of the area.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hyr-cykel-eller-kajak\">Rent a bike or kayak<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you want to discover Sm\u00e5land on your own? We offer easy <a href=\"https:\/\/swike.se\/en\/rental\/\">rental of bikes and kayaks<\/a> &#8211; both in central <strong>J\u00f6nk\u00f6ping<\/strong> (at Elite Stora Hotellet) and at <strong>Bauerg\u00e5rden<\/strong> in Bunn. Electric bikes, touring bikes and stable kayaks make it easy to experience more on your own.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-for-foretag-grupper-och-privata-sallskap\"><strong>For companies, groups and private parties<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Swike also offers activities and experiences for companies, groups and private parties. It can be conference activities, pentathlons, bachelor and bachelorette parties or an active day together with family, friends or colleagues. With nature as our arena, we create experiences in cycling, hiking and kayaking, and take care of everything from planning and equipment to guiding.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact us to find out more about what we can offer: <a href=\"mailto:hello@swike.se\">hello@swike.se<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-swike-som-dmc\"><strong>Swike as DMC<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Swike also works as a DMC (Destination Management Company) and helps tour operators and partners to create active and nature-based experiences in Sweden. With strong local roots and a wide network of accommodation, guides and experience providers, we can plan and implement both ready-made packages and customized trips in cycling, hiking, kayaking and outdoor life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Find out more on our page about how we work as <a href=\"https:\/\/swike.se\/en\/swike-dmc\/\" type=\"page\" id=\"3283\">DMCs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ett-hallbart-satt-att-erfara-sverige\">A sustainable way to experience Sweden<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Swike stands for <strong>sustainable tourism<\/strong>. We work with local accommodation and restaurants, plan routes with low environmental impact and choose equipment with care. Read more about <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/visitsweden.com\/\">sustainable tourism at Visit Sweden<\/a><\/strong>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccd <strong>Experience Sm\u00e5land and Sweden for real.<\/strong><br\/>Book your next adventure with Swike &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/swike.se\/en\/book-now\/\">see all our experiences<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/swike.se\/en\/book-now\/\">package tours<\/a> today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Active Experiences in Sm\u00e5land and Sweden with Swike &#8211; Experience Sweden Outdoors Swike offers sustainable and nature-based Experiences in some of Sweden&#8217;s most beautiful and culturally rich areas. 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