Copenhagen and North Zealand

Once you arrive in the Danish capital, you will see why it’s so popular with tourists. Walk through the medieval centre or pay a visit to the Tivoli Gardens.

It’s time to start cycling! On leaving Copenhagen, you will be heading northwards on the Öresund, the strait between Zealand in Denmark and Skåne in Sweden. To your first point of interest, you will be accompanied by the Baltic Sea, the first stop being the famous beach Bellevue, where you can take a swim in the cool water. In your home for the night of Helsingør, the main attraction is the Kronborg Castle, and if you’re feeling particularly adventurous, you could take the quick ferry to Helsingborg in Sweden!

Take a leisurely morning in Helsingør before heading off on your bike. En route to your stop for the night, be enchanted by seaside towns Hornbæk and Gilleleje (which will be your last view of the coast for a little while). As you head inland, the landscape will begin to change; see nature reserves and small lakes. It must be said that this route isn’t lacking in varying landscapes. Today’s destination is Hillerød, where you can visit Frederiksborg Castle or perhaps opt to have a relaxed evening drinking wine in the hotel.

Your trip inland was short-lived, as today it’s time to head back to the coast. Some of the quaint seaside villages on the menu for today are Tisvildeleje and Liseleje, and of course, copious beaches. The final stop for the day is Højby; this pretty little town is on the other side of Isefjord.

With today’s cycling on the Odsherred peninsula, you will have the sea always in your sights, as well as white beaches, dunes, and the salty nautical air. Pass by Isefjord, Lammefjord and Holbækfjord, all characterised by the aforementioned beachy landscapes. You will be spending the night in Holbæk, a port city dating back to around 1199. Here you can pay a visit to the Protestant-Lutheran Church of St. Nikolai.

As you head south along the Isefjord, you will encounter flourishing meadows and quaint villages. The final part of this stretch will take you to the bay of Roskilde, where you can see a majestic cathedral. This cathedral is particularly worth a visit as it’s been the chosen eternal resting place of the Danish royal family since 1995 and therefore has UNESCO World Heritage Site status. Also worth visiting is the Viking Ship Museum.

On your last day of cycling, you will be heading back to your start point in Copenhagen. Once you get past Albertslund, you can cycle on the C99 route, which leads you almost traffic-free into the city centre. You will have enough time to do some more exploring in the Danish capital.

Departure from Copenhagen or spend extra nights in the city or the surrounding region.

Arrival: Copenhagen

Departure: Copenhagen

Nearest arrival airport(s): Copenhagen

Nearest departure airport(s): Copenhagen

We also recommend travelling by train to all of our cycling holiday starting and departure points. We can help you plan your journey to Copenhagen by rail.

Car parking is available on all tours at the first hotel or a nearby public parking location. Full details are available on request. Please do not book travel until an official invoice confirms the cycling holiday.