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Denmark and Sweden are ideal locations for a cycling holiday, offering fabulous landscapes waiting to be discovered. The scenery will change between breathtaking coastlines, small, idyllic harbour towns and extensive nature reserves. Enchanting beaches will entice you to linger or swim, and the small towns will surprise you with their numerous cultural attractions. Experience Kronborg Castle, known as Hamlet's Elsinore, relax on famous Bellevue Beach with its Arne Jacobsen designed lifeguard towers on the Baltic Sea coast and delight in the largest Renaissance residence in Scandinavia, Frederiksborg Castle. For the most part, the route follows the coast, offering great views of the Baltic Sea. At either end of the trip the vibrant cities of Copenhagen and Malmo are easily explored on two wheels. With plenty of culinary highlights along the way and with comfortable hotels to stay in each night, take a break from everyday life and immerse yourself in this wonderful bicycle holiday experience.
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21kg of CO2-e PP per day
(126kg of CO2-e PP entire trip)
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Day 1
Arrive Copenhagen, personal welcome briefing and bike handover in early evening
Whether you begin your tour strolling through town to the old harbour with its Little Mermaid, taking a canal boat trip, visiting design and antique shops or enjoying a drink and dinner at Nyhavn or at the well know amusement park Tivoli, the charm of Denmark’s capital will put you in the mood for the coming days. Most places of interest are easily accessible on foot, by bus or by bike in Copenhagen and it is definitely worth staying longer in this beautiful city, either before or returning after your cycle trip. Early in the evening you will have a welcome meeting and bike handover with our representative, an opportunity to ask any questions you may have about your upcoming cycle journey and to test your bike.
Meals: Nil
Day 2
Cycle north along the Öresund via Bellevue beach to Vedbæk area (30km/18.75mi)
This morning you will leave Copenhagen and make your way north. Today’s stage leads you along the Öresund, the strait between Zealand in Denmark and Skåne, also known as Scania, in Sweden. With the Baltic Sea in view at all times, you will soon arrive at the well-known beach of Bellevue. A quick dip in the cool water is the perfect refreshment. It is also worth taking a short detour to Dyrehavsbakken, the oldest existing amusement park in the world. Overnight Vedbæk or surrounds.
Meals: B
Day 3
Follow the coast to Helsingør then ferry to Helsingborg in Sweden (25km/15.6mi)
Today’s ride follows the scenic coastline, offering sweeping views over the Baltic Sea. Along the way, you might like to stop at the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, one of Denmark’s most renowned galleries for modern and contemporary works. In Helsingør, take time to visit the impressive Kronborg Castle, famously known as the setting for Shakespeare’s Hamlet. A short ferry journey then takes you across the water to Helsingborg on the Swedish coast and your overnight accommodation.
Day 4
Cycle the Swedish coast to Landskrona, option to visit Ven Island (30km/18.75mi)
Take some time to explore the lively coastal city of Helsingborg, known for its rich culture and charming old town. Today’s ride follows the beautiful Swedish coastline, passing through a string of peaceful fishing villages and seaside landscapes. From Landskrona, you might like to take a short side trip to Ven Island in the Öresund Strait. This small island is a protected nature reserve, offering stunning views and quiet country roads that are perfect for exploring by bike.
Day 5
Ride from Landskrona to Lund (50km/31mi)
In Landskrona, be sure to visit the historic Citadel, a beautifully preserved fortress in the heart of town. Beyond its cultural attractions, Landskrona also offers inviting beaches – perfect for a refreshing swim before continuing your ride. Back on the coastal cycle path, you’ll follow the shoreline through several picturesque nature reserves, where the scenery shifts from open sea views to peaceful countryside. The final stretch of today’s ride takes you inland to the lively university town of Lund, your destination for the day.
Day 6
Continue past the flat beaches of Lomma to Malmo (25km/15.6mi)
Returning to the coast, the long sandy beaches of Lomma invite you to pause and take in the sea views before continuing your ride. A little further along, you’ll arrive in Malmö, the final stop on your tour. As Sweden’s third-largest city, Malmö is full of character and charm – don’t miss exploring its atmospheric old town and the impressive Malmöhus Castle, one of Scandinavia’s oldest Renaissance fortresses.
Day 7
Trip concludes
After breakfast, your journey ends. We are happy to book extra nights for you to further explore Malmo, or we can assist with a transfer service back to Copenhagen on request. Please ask for our rates.
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You will be supplied with a KTM 21 or 24 speed men's or ladies bike which is solid, easy wheeling and sturdy. They are equipped with V-brakes, aluminium-rims, almost indestructible tyres, high-resistant aluminium frame, lights, mudguard and a comfortable saddle. In the event of a puncture, it’s expected that you’ll carry out the repair yourself. A puncture repair kit is included with your equipment to help you quickly get back on the road.
A premium bike is available on request - supplement applies. Equipped with high quality components and a more sporty attitude. 27 speed Shimano Deore XT guarantees high comfort, hydraulic Magura brakes HS 11 and a high-quality suspension fork from Suntour are some of the bike's advantages for those preferring high quality with a sportive design. Please note: This rental type is only available with a cross bar.
An electric bike is available on request. A supplement applies.
Electric bikes, or e-bikes, are designed to make cycling easier. The pedalling ‘boost’ provided by an e-bike opens up more options, allowing people of different fitness levels to cycle together or for cyclists to take on routes they may otherwise consider too tough for their current fitness capabilities. Please note that e-bikes are heavier than normal bikes and given the higher speed possible, should only be ridden by confident cyclists. Minimum age for e-bike rental is 14 years and a minimum height requirement is 160cm / 5ft25".’
For the most part, this is an easy bicycle tour through flat and slightly hilly landscapes. It is mostly on separate bike paths or small secondary roads with little traffic. There will only be more traffic to deal with in the towns and cities. The signposting along the route is good.
GRADE 2 - This trip involves 5 days cycling along cycle paths and backroads with minimal car traffic (except in larger towns). Leaving Copenhagen the way is on dedicated cycle roads. The cycling distance is from 25km to approximately 50km / 16 to 31mi per day - distances are given as a guide and will vary according to the town and accommodation you are booked into. While the terrain is quite flat, there can be quite strong winds at times. This trip requires a reasonable to good level of fitness. Suitable for capable children - kids bikes are available and also trailers / trail-a-bikes. Premium (more sporty) and e-bikes are available for a supplement.
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