UK 2026 – Day 1 (Åkersberga to Gothenburg)

First day of this years Grand Tour. Day 1 and 2 will be pure transits. Day 3, when we arrive in England, we’ll start doing some more interesting stuff.

Preparing the car during the weekend included swapping our Michelin Cup 2 for something with a bit more threads. In case it happens to rain in Scotland…

Changing to a set of wheels better suited for rain

We have since before both a set of tailored bags as well as a Mazda aluminium suitcase for the luggage rack.

Set of three tailored bags

I had to attend a customer meeting in Gothenburg. So, we had a very early start. Leaving Åkersberga at 5:00 was a bit harsh. Mrs A wasn’t amused to say the least.

Ready to go in the early morning
Breakfast at a petrol station

We had lunch at the ”Saluhall” in the city center. A very nice tartar and some local beer.

Tartar
A nice non-alcoholic IPA

After the lunch, we went for a walk to the old ”Haga” area.

The moat
Some of the old buildings in Haga

The ferry departs one hour earlier than previously scheduled. According to an e-mail from Stena Line, this is in order to save fuel amid rising oil prices. Check-in was smooth and we met up with one of our fellow travellers in the bar.

Waiting to board the ferry
A cabin with a view
Dark skies over Gothenburg harbour
It’s becoming a tradition to start our Grand Tours with an Aperol Spritz

Today’s stats: 5 hours and 13 minutes driving, 508 km

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