Denmark by bike

7 days / 5 days riding  / ref. DAN1 / Difficulty Moderate / Round trip
from 1190 €
per person

Your bike tour in Denmark

Welcome to cycling country! This route takes you along the kingdom’s east coast, with its beautiful beaches and small marinas. It offers medium to long stages and plenty of sites to discover. Departing and returning to Copenhagen, you’ll have plenty of time to visit this vibrant and charming capital with its strong cycling culture. You can also visit the royal cities of Hillerød and Roskilde, with the added bonus of a trip to Sweden. Sea, sand, culture and history combine perfectly in this magnificent Nordic tour!

Tour highlights

  • Copenhagen: the beautiful and charming capital
  • Bike culture all over the country
  • The bike day in Sweden

Day 1Arrival at Copenhagen


Arrival at Copenhagen and check into your downtown hotel. Free time to explore the city (stroll along the Nyhavn canal, Rosenborg Castle or Tivoli Gardens). You can purchase a CPH CARD for 24h, 48h or 72h for unlimited access to public transport and over 80 museums and attractions in the city.

Day 2Copenhagen – Snekkersten or Helsingør | 50 km


Hand over your bikes and head north to Helsingør. On the way, stop in front of the Little Mermaid! You’ll reach Hellerup and Klampenborg, where you’ll appreciate the designer houses on the seafront, not forgetting the famous Bellevue beach. Through the peaceful Dyrehaven wildlife park, also a royal hunting ground, you ride along a cycle path lined with ancient trees, with the chance of encountering curious deer and fallow deer. Enjoy a picnic stop or a snack at the famous Bakken amusement park! In Rungstedlund, visit the manor house* of one of Denmark’s best-known authors: Karen Blixen (“Out of Africa”), then in Humlebæk, stop off at the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art**, also famous for its architecture and its location by the sea and opposite Sweden. Finally, you arrive in Snekkersten, a fishing village just 2km from Helsingør town center, where the imposing Kronborg Castle, overlooking the strait, inspired Shakespeare to write his tragedy Hamlet!

*closed Mondays except in July and August
**closed Mondays

Day 3Excursion to Sweden | 45 km + ferry


Today, you’ll have the chance to hop over to Sweden for the day, taking the ferry to Helsingborg (included), one of the oldest cities in the North. Don’t miss the Town Hall and the Kärnan Tower, the only remains of the medieval fortress. Then head for the Swedish coast and explore the small fishing ports, before returning through the forest to the ferry: a little loop in the fresh air!
If you prefer to stay in Denmark, you’ll have time to visit Kronborg Castle (if you haven’t already). The maritime museum in Helsingør is also worth a visit. Continuing northwards, enjoy the cosy squares and restaurants of the coast. This landscape of coastal villages, white sandy beaches and special light has inspired many painters and poets.

Day 4Snekkersten or Helsingør – Hillerød | 55 km


Today, you’ll set off along the coast towards Hornbæk, a small fishing village where time seems to have stood still. You’ll want to make a stop here for the atmosphere, and why not take a dip in the Baltic Sea? Then on to Hillerød via the Grib Skov forest and Lake Esrum. To visit the royal family’s summer residence, Fredensborg, you’ll need to extend your itinerary by around 10km. This 18th-century palace boasts a magnificent garden and a fairytale interior. Arrive in Hillerød, a charming little town with a picturesque town center, and home to one of the kingdom’s most beautiful castles: Frederiksborg. A former Danish Renaissance residence, it houses the portraits of all the kings and queens and boasts a magnificent chapel! Don’t forget to stroll through the surrounding park!

A longer alternative (75km) is to continue along the coast to Tisvildeleje, gateway to the Tisvildeleje Hegn National Park, a popular seaside resort.

Day 5Hillerød – Roskilde | 50 km


You leave the rural part of the island to reach the bay of Roskilde, a charming and pleasant former Viking city. Its cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is well worth a visit! Another must-see of the day is the town’s harbour, where you can visit the Viking Ship Museum, with its drakkars refloated in the bay itself, and its shipyard.

Day 6Roskilde – Copenhagen | 52 km


Return to the coast towards Copenhagen from the southwest, through picturesque villages and beaches south of the capital. The route takes you along the coast, away from traffic, to the center of Copenhagen. Along the way, you’ll pass through Arken, then the island of Amager, the “free city” of Christiana and numerous buildings with atypical architecture. When you reach the capital, you’ll need to reduce your speed and watch out for the many cyclists arriving from all sides. Return your bike to your hotel.

Day 7Departure during the day



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Your accommodation

Ces hébergements offrent tout le confort pour un repos mérité après une journée à vélo (salle de bain privative) et une situation idéale pour profiter des centres d’intérêts à proximité.
Pictures for indicative purposes. Depending on the availability.
Including :

• 6 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom) in 3* and 4* hotels
• Luggage transport during the bike stages
• Equipped cycle rental for 5 days
• Boat transfer between Helsingör and Helsinborg (and return), included bike
• 1 travel folder (per room) including colour maps
• Card material with route description and GPS-Tracks (1 package each room)
• Hotline 7 days a week

Not including :

• Dinners / Lunches / Drinks
• Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
• Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
• Single room supplement (6 nights included)
• Transfer from to Copenhague and personal bike repatriation
• City taxes

Children discount :from 0 to 3 years old : free
from 2 to 12 years old : - 30%
from 12 to 17 years old : - 15%

(Only if the triple or quadruple rooms are occupied by 2 adults minimum )

VTC

Men or women Frame

  • 1 rear bag
  • 1 repair kit
  • 1 pump
  • 1 anti-theft device

Helmets are not supplied, so please bring your own.

Sport VTC

A sporty design for this top-of-the-range 27-speed bike. Closed frame only.

Magura HS 11 hydraulic brakes
Suntour suspension fork

  • 1 rear bag
  • 1 repair kit
  • 1 pump
  • 1 anti-theft device

E-bike

Unisex frame

  • 1 rear bag
  • 1 repair kit
  • 1 pump
  • 1 anti-theft device

Useful information

  • Rental bikes will be delivered directly to your hotel.
  • At the end of your tour, leave your rental bike at your hotel.
    We will then take care of returning it to you.
Departure dateYour itinearyHow to arrive at Copenhagen

Departure date

Departure on Fridays and Saturdays from May 31 to August 31, 2024.

Departures possible on other days of the week for groups of 6 or more, on request and at extra charge (please contact us

Your itineary

The terrain on this route is flat with a few hills, making it accessible to anyone in good physical condition. The route is mainly on small roads, but also includes some unpaved cobbled roads. Some traffic is to be expected in Copenhagen, but the city is equipped with 350km of cycle paths (you’ll see more bikes than cars!). Although motorists are used to cyclists, special care is required.

How to arrive at Copenhagen

By train :
Copenhagen station.

By plane :
Copenhagen airport.
Once at the airport, you can take the train to the city center station (at your expense, approx. €6-9 per person for a 13-minute journey).
Alternatively, you can take a cab (at your own expense, approx. 35€ for a 15-minute ride).
(Transport of personal bicycles is also at your expense).


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