Compare Denmark Bike Tours by Austin Adventures
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| Trip |
5 | Excellent
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| Duration | 7 days |
| Price From | $ 3,398 |
| Price Per Day | $ 485 |
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| Trip Style | Small group tour |
| Lodging Level | Premium |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included |
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| Meals Included |
6 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches and 4 Dinners |
| Description |
Join us on this two-wheel, small group adventure through the Danish Isles and the land of the Vikings. Our expert guides invite you to discover why Denmark is the perfect destination for a cycling vacation replete with luxury accommodations, the best in regional fare and our signature Austin touch of inspired, thoughtful service. From thatch-roofed farmhouses to royal palaces, get a sense of Danish tradition and national pride in one of the friendliest countries in the world. Visit the homes and memorials of some of history’s favorite characters, from Karen Blixen to Hamlet, and sip coffee in an idyllic village café before pedaling your way through Denmark’s pastoral countryside and into the charming fold of the next seaside town. Breathe deep of the fresh, salt-kissed air and get excited that very few hills loom ahead; Denmark’s highest point is, after all, less than 600-feet above the sea. This all-inclusive, custom trip guarantees to bring joy and delight! |
Day 1: Helsingor
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Marienlyst
We meet in the morning in Copenhagen. After a briefing, a bike safety talk and fitting, set out on your first ride. From Copenhagen we follow the Danish Riviera along a picturesque coastline dappled with small fishing villages. Explore the town of Klampenborg, a popular beach resort. In Helsingør, marvel at the old guns still intact at the Kronborg castle, admire the handsome half-timbered houses in the town center and stand before Hamlet’s memorial grave at Marienlyst Castle. Cool off with a dip on Julebaek beach before our welcome dinner and a comfortable night’s sleep at the Hotel Marienlyst
Day 2: Helsingør
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Hotel Marienlyst
Wake up to stunning ocean views and a day spent exploring the sights in and around Helsingør. Stroll the beautiful statue-studded alleyways and gardens of Fredensborg Castle, the summer residence of the Danish Royal Family. This afternoon, enjoy a tasty lunch before touring the museum, chapels and gardens of Hillerød Castle, the most splendid achievement of the Danish Renaissance. Continue exploring on your own tonight and feel free to dine at any place that looks enticing.
Day 3: Svendborg
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Overnight: Hotel Svendborg
This morning we hop on the ferry for an invigorating ride around Aerø Island, renowned for its quaint harbor towns, steep cliffs and dune-swept beaches. In Aerøskøbing, pause to admire the oldest post office in all of Denmark (built in 1749), dip your feet in the water at Vesterstrand beach and marvel at the craftsmanship of “Flaske Peder” at the Bottled Ship Museum. Explore the Maritime Museum in Marstal and snap photos of the spectacular Ice-Age-old cliffs in Voderup Klint. Opt for a coffee break in the quaint garden of the Bregninge Kro before returning to Svendborg with time to window shop before finding a place for dinner on your own.
Day 4: Svendborg
Meals: Breakfasts
Overnight: Hotel Svendborg
Morning transfer to Svendborg on the island of Funen, with a stop along the way in Roskilde to visit the Viking Ship Museum and to marvel at the royal tombs and sarcophagi at the Roskilde Cathedral. This afternoon, cycle along the coast to Troense, a historic half-timbered seafaring town Continue on to Bregninge to climb the village church tower for dramatic island views Back in Svendborg, ramble picturesque pedestrian friendly streets, listening for the carillon played four times daily from the Gothic Vor Frue Church. Dine tonight near the old harbor at a restaurant with a short name yet a big reputation.
Day 5: Faaborg
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Faaborg Fjord Hotel
Today we bike from Svendborg to Faaborg through a postcard-perfect, gently undulating landscape. Pause for a coffee break at a local kro in Vester Skerninge, a typical village of half-timbered, thatched-roof homes. In Egeskov, admire a Renaissance castle perched on 12,000 wooden poles over a lake, savor a fragrant walk through a rose, fuchsia and herb garden and “ooh” and “ahh” over a collection of vintage cars, motorcycles and airplanes at the Veteran Car Museum. Take a break and enjoy a fresh picnic together. Stroll the narrow streets of Faaborg, one of Denmark’s best preserved market towns, before retiring for a restful night’s sleep at the Faaborg Fjord Hotel.
Day 6: Odense
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Overnight: Blu H.C. Andersen Hotel
Cycle to Odense, a quaint city brimming with history. Named after Odin, the Viking god of wisdom and war, Odense is home to the Hans Christian Andersen Museum and the 13th century Saint Knud’s Church, among other not-to-be-missed sites. Feast on fresh, local seafood and other Danish specialties at a special farewell dinner.
Day 7: Copenhagen
Meals: Breakfast
Reflect on your trip over breakfast before you take your shuttle to the Copenhagen airport in time for your flight home, or decide to spend another night in exciting Copenhagen • (B) No overnight
Trip itineraries are subject to change without notice due to road, weather and other factors outside of our control, for the safety and enjoyment of our guests, as deemed necessary and appropriate by Austin Adventures.
