Slow Travel from Gothenburg to the UK
Our slow travel partner Byway specialises in journeys by train, bus, boat, and bike. To get you from the UK to the start of your Sustainable Journey with us, and or back home again we will connect you with Byway, who will arrange the appropriate travel and accommodation to ensure a hassle-free experience getting you to and from your Journey with us with all the support you need. By clicking on the link below you will be taken to a Byway ‘blueprint’ for you to provide the dates and details to get a plan and price for your travel to and from your Journey with us. It is important to remember that Byway is not part of Sustainable Journeys so any booking you make with Byway is subject to a separate agreement between you and Byway, which is your own responsibility and by clicking the link provided you accept this fact. Please see more about Byway here and follow the link below to explore how to slow travel to connect with this Sustainable Journey. Air travel, if that is your preference, is bookable with Sustainable Journeys or you can make your own arrangements.
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Overview
Embark on another unforgettable rail journey, the low-carbon way, from Gothenburg, Sweden through the heart of Europe as we end our Sustainable Journeys adventure, stopping in Hamburg, and Brussels before arriving in London.
Day 1 – Gothenburg, Sweden to Hamburg, Germany (approx. 8 hours and 12 minutes)
Board the train from Gothenburg, Sweden to Copenhagen, Denmark – approx. 3 hours and 34 minutes; then from Copenhagen to Hamburg – approx. 4 hours and 38 minutes. We recommend booking an early train giving time to explore Hamburg.
Upon arriving in Hamburg, make your way to your hotel, which is a short 20-minute walk away.
Check-in at Sir Nikolai Hotel or similar.
Breakfast included.
With three rivers that feed a maze of waterways and canals, Hamburg has been dubbed the “Venice of the north” (with six times as many bridges). The city has its roots in Maritime history, but also in music-making. It was the birthplace of Mendelssohn, the formative city of the Beatles, and recently, the state-of-the-art Elbphilharmonie concert hall has put Hamburg firmly on the map as one of the top cities for live music, as has its hip-hop and jazz club scene.
Sir Nikolai Hotel is a boutique hotel located in a quiet spot next to Nikolaifleet, one of Hamburg’s oldest canals. The rooms are colourful and feature high quality furnishings. There’s also a stylish lounge with sumptuous velvet sofas, and a glitzy Japanese restaurant.
If time allows, enjoy a concert at the iconic, wavelike Elbphilharmonie. The programme is diverse, covering a wide range of music genres, and the venue is worth a visit for the contemporary architecture and city views alone.
There’s so much to do, so leave what time you can to explore Hamburg.
Day 2 – Hamburg, Germany to Brussels, Belgium (approx. 5 hours and 55 minutes)
Board the train from Hamburg, Germany to Cologne, Germany – approx. 4 hours and 5 minutes; then from Cologne, hop on to a fast German ICE train to Brussels, Belgium – approx. 1 hour and 50 minutes.
Upon arriving in Brussels, make your way to your hotel, which is a short 8-minute walk away.
Check-in at Urban Yard Hotel or similar.
Breakfast included.
Spreading out from the historic centre, each of Brussels’ neighbourhoods has its own distinct character, from the flea markets of The Marolles to the industrial-chic canalside. By day, the city offers everything you’d expect from a multicultural capital (family-friendly museums, contemporary galleries and well-kept city parks), and by night, trailblazing gastronomy gives way to a never-ending nightlife.
A short walk from Brussels Midi station on the Square de l’Aviation, Urban Yard Hotel is housed in two Art Nouveau townhouses with chic and comfortable interiors.
If time allows, take a wander around the picturesque Parc d’Egmont, dotted with prominent historic statues and buildings, including the adjoining Neoclassical Palais d’Egmont (now a conference centre and government offices). Head out to the twelfth-century Kasteel van Groot-Bijgaarden, a castle set within sprawling 14-hectare grounds complete with a spectacular moat. Take a walk around the vast Sonian Forest just south of Brussels. You’ll find over 5000 hectares of woodland, including many native beech trees up to 200 years old, which are now UNESCO World Heritage protected.
There’s so much to do, so leave what time you can to explore Brussels.
Day 3 – Brussels, Belgium to London, England (approx. 2 hours, 1 minute)
Board the Eurostar at Brussels Midi to London – approx. 2 hours and 1 minute.
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The information below relates to the Low Carbon Grand Tour of West Sweden by Electric Vehicle Sustainable Journey. Please click here for more details.
What’s Included?
All accommodation
Meals as per the itinerary
Hire of an electric vehicle
What is not included?
Travel to and from Gothenburg, Sweden by air or rail
Pre or post tour accommodation
Drinks not mentioned as ‘included’.
Personal travel insurance
Gratuities
Optional activities and tours
Bicycle, boats, the use of the sauna, and additional activities that come with a cost are not included.
Why this tour is sustainable?
All our tours promote and respect local culture by inviting travellers to witness and experience local customs and traditions.
Accommodations.
Where possible we use small locally owned hotels and homesteads run by locals so you would make an impact on the local economy and would meet locals and feel their hospitality.
Transport.
In this tour, we include a rented electric car. So, you are making a lot less CO2 emissions than when flying.
Short distances.
We offer day activities that include walking, hiking and exploring nearby areas from the overnight stay.
Sightseeing.
We include many outdoor options with beautiful walking trails and natural monuments to see.
Food and drinks.
We guarantee that all the tasted food is typical for the regions and comes from local nearby farms. The food supply chain is shortened and localised to the regions visited. Most places have vegetarian/vegan options.
Local staff.
All the tour providers (guides, hosts) are locals living there and we contract them directly and pay fair wages for their services.
For information regarding Wanderlust in West Sweden by Electric Vehicle Sustainable Journey, please click here for more details.
For information regarding Scenic Serenity in West Sweden by Electric Vehicle Sustainable Journey, please click here for more details.
