You can reach southern Sweden by ferry from two German ports. Board in either Travemünde or Rostock. You'll spend the first night on board. Enjoy your first evening on board.

In the morning, the ferry arrives in the southern Swedish port city of Trelleborg. From here, the journey continues to Ystad, famous for Henning Mankell's "Inspector Wallander" novels. Not far from Ystad is the impressive 6th-century stone setting "Ales Stenar." Your destination for the day is Brösarp on the east coast.

Today's route leads through the baroque city of Karlskrona to Kalmar. Here, in the 14th century, the Kalmar Union was signed, an alliance between Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. The castle, the old town, and the magnificent cathedral are definitely worth a visit. The island of Öland, with the town of Färjestaden, lies opposite Kalmar. Two nights in Kalmar.

Today you can discover the beautiful island of Öland, which is approximately 130 km long and a maximum of 16 km wide. In Borgholm, for example, a large castle ruin and the beautiful summer residence of the royal family invite you to visit. The southern part of the island is protected as a national park. The extensive heathland of Stora Alvaret is particularly worth seeing.

Just beyond Kalmar, in the southeast of Småland, lies the famous "Kingdom of Crystal," home to around a dozen glassworks and smaller glassmaking workshops. Eksjö, along with the town of Nora, is one of the best-preserved wooden towns. Around sixty buildings in the old town are listed as historical monuments. The history of these houses dates back to the 17th century, and the layout of the quarter even to the Middle Ages. The Aschanska Gården farmstead is particularly worth seeing. The day's destination is Jönköping on Lake Vättern. Nearby is the small town of Gränna, known for its candy canes. The town center is dominated by wooden villas. Gränna is also the birthplace of the famous balloonist Salomon August Andrée, in whose memory a museum exists in the town.

Today is dedicated to the famous Göta Canal, a jewel of Swedish engineering. This waterway stretches across the country from Gothenburg to Stockholm. From Gränna, you can drive along the canal via Borensberg to Berg and experience what is arguably the most beautiful section. Berg is also home to one of the canal's most spectacular lock staircases. The town of Vadstena and the Monastery of St. Bridget are also along the route. Alternatively, this morning you can drive via Vadstena to Motala, from where daily boat trips on the canal are offered during the summer.

Today you say goodbye to Lake Vättern and head towards the west coast. Your destination for the day is Lerum, a town about 20 km east of Gothenburg.

Today you can explore the region at your leisure. A trip to Gothenburg is highly recommended, easily accessible by car (in about 30 minutes) or regional train (in about 20 minutes). Gothenburg offers the perfect blend of modern city life, Swedish charm, and history. This West Swedish metropolis also boasts magnificent parks and gardens. The old town, nestled within the ancient city walls, is well worth a visit. We also recommend a city tour by boat. Overnight stay as on the previous day.

Along the beautiful west coast, you'll pass the surfer's paradise of Varberg and the popular seaside resort of Falkenberg. Your destination for the day is Halmstad.

Today you'll return to the starting point of your tour through southern Sweden – Trelleborg. A detour to Malmö is possible along the way. Sweden's southern metropolis boasts a beautiful old town and a castle. In the western harbor area stands the spectacular "Turning Torso" skyscraper. At 190 meters and 54 stories, it is the tallest skyscraper in Scandinavia and the third tallest residential building in Europe. Along with the Öresund Bridge, the tower has become a new landmark of Malmö. You'll spend your last night on the ferry – either to Travemünde or Rostock. During the crossing, you can perfectly reflect on your tour before reaching the German Baltic coast the following morning.

Arrival in Germany and individual return journey home.