Denmark is an ideal destination for a cycling holiday. You can expect varied nature in the small kingdom with forests, lakes and picturesque coastal villages. From breathtaking coasts to small idyllic harbour towns to vast fields of yellow rapeseed and lush forest landscapes, everything is there. Your bicycle is the vehicle par excellence. Leave everyday life behind and immerse yourself in a true cycling paradise.
Details about the Copenhagen cycling tour
Danish Zealand is an island full of attractions in the backyard of the bustling capital Copenhagen. Culture enthusiasts can visit the most beautiful museums in Denmark and the most beautiful castles in Scandinavia. Taste the holiday feeling, the many restaurants, cafes and breweries proudly serve their traditional 'Danish Cuisine'.
The highlights of the Zealand cycling holiday at a glance
Copenhagen: See the statue of the 'Little Mermaid' after the world-famous fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, Nyhavn with its beautifully coloured facades of old buildings on the quay with cosy terraces, Carlsberg Beer Experience and the Tivoli Amusement Park
Trelleborg with the Viking Castle: The open-air archaeological museum with archaeological finds. Viking events are regularly organized here
Roskilde: With its cathedral, harbour and Viking museum, this is a great place to visit on the tour
Worth knowing about the Copenhagen and Zealand loop tour
Overall, a leisurely bike ride through flat and slightly hilly landscapes. Mostly with quiet cycle paths and small side streets without much traffic. Only in the cities, a little more traffic can be expected.
Individual arrival in Copenhagen. The Danish capital has a lot to offer. We recommend that you arrive early. Stroll through the historic city centre, eat and drink at the famous Nyhavn with its coloured buildings and cosy terraces or visit the famous amusement park Tivoli. In the evening personal greeting and handover of bicycles.
Most of the leg of your first day will take you along the so-called Køge Bay, always with a beautiful view of the Baltic Sea. The landscape of the completely car-free Amager Fælled National Park will impress you, and those interested in art should make sure to visit the Museum of Modern Art. Køge, a medieval town with colourfully painted houses, is one of Denmark's oldest towns and is located right on the coast. The white sand beaches invite you to take a refreshing dip in the cool water.
Today it's time to say goodbye to the coast. The route takes you inland and you cross South Zealand. A wonderful green landscape always surrounds you with vast meadows and forests. The medieval townscape of Næstved with its old mansions is ideal for a stroll. Or you can take a short trip to Rococo Gavnø Castle.
Today you cycle further west and the Great Belt. You will soon reach the small coastal town of Karrebæksminde. If you are a wine lover, be sure to visit the Vesterhavegaarden Vingaard, a winery that gives guided tours through the vineyards. Sip a glass with rural views and sample the apple ice wine, apple cider amarone style red wine and chardonnay. The lovely sandy beach of Enø invites you to sunbathe or take a refreshing dip. From now on you will follow the coast and reach today's destination, Korsør via the harbor town of Skælskør. The cozy harbor town offers a varied and lively cultural life or visit the Korsør By og Overfartsmuseum.
There should be a short stop in Trelleborg on today's cycle route. A huge ringfort built around 900 AD with a modern museum tells you about the life and culture of the Viking age. When you arrive in Sorø, the monastery is also well worth a visit. The old 12th-century abbey church is modelled on the Cistercian abbey of Fontenay. In Sorø you will also find several museums and beautiful churches.
Today you will again be guided through green meadows and small, enchanting villages. You can reach the town of the same name via the Isefjord and Roskilde beach. From the 10th century to about 1400 Roskilde was the capital of Denmark and it got the Domkirke. This Roskilde cathedral welcomes you from afar. Since the early 15th century, the cathedral has been the favourite burial place of the Danish royal family and since 1995 it has also been a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Viking Ship Museum (Vikingeskibsmuseet) is also worth a visit.
The last stage takes you back to the starting point of your cycling tour, the Danish capital Copenhagen. From Albertslund there is a recently constructed cycle path that leads you to the centre almost without traffic. In the afternoon there is still enough time to explore the city. Cycle to the Rosenborg Palace with the crown jewels of the royal family, paintings and other objects from history or visit the Carlsberg Brewery for a Carlsberg Beer Experience learn all about this beer brand dating from 1847. During a walk, you can look back on all the beautiful impressions of your cycling tour through Seeland.
After breakfast, your tour ends in Copenhagen. We are happy to extend your holiday with extra nights.
Route information
Overall, an easy bike ride through flat and slightly hilly landscapes. Mostly with quiet cycle paths and small side streets without much traffic. Only in the cities, a little more traffic can be expected.
7 nights accommodation as described, including breakfast
Luggage transfer(s) max. 1 piece of luggage 20 kg per person
Travel folder 1x per room (German, English with route and overview maps, detailed route description, points of interest, important telephone numbers, suitcase labels)
GPS data available on request
Service Hotline
Not included
Tourist tax, if applicable, to be paid locally
Arrival information
Plane: Copenhagen Airport
Train: Copenhagen Station
Parking: Public parking garage approximately €35 per day (depending on the location). Reservations are not possible
General information
Half board: Dinner in the hotel restaurant or in a restaurant in the immediate vicinity with a voucher