HF Holidays Press Release 22 March 2021

HF HOLIDAYS LAUNCHES NEW GOTALEDEN GUIDED TRAIL FOR 2021

A SPECTACULAR CONTRAST OF WEST SWEDEN'S NATURE, WILDERNESS AND DEEP FORESTS AND THE VIBRANT CITY AND GASTRONOMY OF GOTHENBURG, IN ONE LONG WEEKEND.

HF Holidays are pleased to announce the launch of a brand-new destination and trail to their European collection of walking and activity holidays. This latest addition is a 4-night walking break to West Sweden, exploring the best stretches of the Gotaleden Trail and the country's second largest town, Gothenburg.

This short break cleverly shows off Sweden's sustainable tourism at its best, with sustainability at the heart of the experience from transport, micro-breweries, food, and accommodation. HF Holidays have hand-picked three family run hotels along the route, each providing a unique take on several inspiring eco approaches.

The itinerary has also been designed to capture the many highlights this region has to offer, with two full days of walking, guests can experience nature in its purest form, including the Säveån nature reserve: a silent haven, home to native birds, beavers and spectacular trees and fauna. 

In contrast, there is also plenty of time to indulge in Sweden's famed food scene with meals at an award-winning restaurant and celebrated microbrewery. A final walking tour of Gothenburg with a local guide, makes this the perfect combination of walking holiday and city break.

GOTALEDEN GUIDED TRAIL

HF OVERVIEW: A superbly crafted walking break, capturing the wilderness and nature of the West Sweden and the vibrancy of Gothenburg, with inspiring sustainability in mind, in one long weekend!

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

• Discover Gothenburg, one of Europe's unexpectedly hip cities
• Contrast the vibrant city with the wilderness right next door
• Explore the Säveån nature reserve
• Learn about the area's industrial heritage
• Take a table for lunch at the award-winning Garveriet's Restaurant
• Enjoy a guided tour and dinner at Poppels Brewery
• Make time for a fika break and share coffee and cake with friends

INCLUDES: 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 evening meals, experienced English-speaking local guide, all transport to and from the walks, luggage transfer, Group transfer to/from Gothenburg airport, walking tour of Gothenburg with local guide.

Prices from: £1,269pp / Nights: 4 / Walking Grade 3:

Departures: 2 & 30 Sep 2021 / Apr, May & Sep 2022

For full details visit hfholidays.co.uk/gotaleden

FOR MORE DETAILS AND DEPARTURES ON OUR EUROPEAN WALKING HOLIDAYS  hfholidays/europe

FOR MORE ON TRAILS AND ISLAND HOPPING HOLIDAYS VISIT: hfholidays/trails

-ENDS –

Notes to Editor:

Contact: Hannah Garcia, PR & Partnerships, hannahgarcia@hfholidays.co.uk

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