Cycling is nearly as much a way of life in Sweden as it is in Holland. Within towns and cities cycle lanes are common and car drivers are relatively considerate of cyclists. The law states that children must wear cycle helmets and you’ll find that many adults choose to do so as well. Given the poor visibility conditions for much of the year, it is also advisable to have good lights and reflectors fitted to bicycles as well as wearing visible or reflective clothing.

Good cycling information as well as maps are available through The Swedish Cycling Community and the Swedish Cycling Association (Swedish only).

Bike maps can be downloaded from Stockholm City’s website and are divided in to North and South (Norra and Södra delen).

Bike maps from most other cities are also available, Google Cykelkarta and add your town to find one if not listed here
Göteborg
Lund
Malmö
Helsingborg
Västerås
Örebro
Karlstad

Sweden also supports a number of long distance cycle paths which are well sign posted, including one Cykelspåret which follows the entire coastline for a distance of 3150 kms and a second Sverigeleden which runs from Helsingborg in the South to Karesuando in the north, a distance of 2570 kms. A good overview of all long distance paths can be found in ‘Bicycle Routes in Sweden’ (Skyltade Cykelleder i Sverige), published by Vägverket (the Swedish Roads Authority) and available from map shops within Sweden. There are also a number of regional guides for those interested in recreational cycling.

If you want to get away on a really adventurous cycling trip try the route around the North Sea.

It’s also important to remember that whilst cycling you can be given a breath test by the Police, so always adhere to drink driving rules that are in place.
Bicycle regulations are available here and here.