Denmark: Zealand Round Trip
The small country of Denmark is ideal for a cycling holiday; be amazed by diverse and gorgeous landscapes; wild forests, luscious meadows, idyllic coastlines, and charming villages can all be found here. Nothing is too far or difficult to get to.
Itinerary
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! The first leg of your journey will be on an area called the Køge bay, which offers incredible views of the Baltic Sea. The first place of interest for you to visit is the Amager Fælled, a national park with lots of incredible scenery and no disturbance of traffic. If you are interested in art, another fantastic place to visit is the Arken Museum of Modern Art. Køge is one of the oldest cities in Denmark and sits right on the coast, offering beautiful white beaches and refreshing water to dip in.
Today’s cycling will take you inland away from the coast and towards Southern Zealand. The landscape will change from beautiful white coastline to luscious meadows and green forests. Your destination for the night is Næstved, this medieval town has an old town and is perfect to take a walk or even pay a visit to the Rococo castle of Ganvø.
The next direction is west as you head for the Great Belt, the first stop being seaside town Karrebæksmind. Not far from here is a beautiful sandy beach near Enø, an ideal spot to take some sun or a dip. From here the route will partially be by the sea, passing by harbour town Skælskør. From here you will reach today’s destination of Korsør, another quaint harbour town with an exciting and cultural atmosphere.
On today’s route we recommend making a stop in Trelleborg, here you will find a large ring fort which was built around 900 BC, as well as a contemporary museum about the life and culture of the Viking age. Your day’s cycling will come to an end in Sorø; here there is a monastery that dates to the 12th century and is based on the Cistercian abbey of Fontenay.
As you cycle 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 the majestic cathedral. This cathedral is particularly worth a visit as it’s been the Danish royal family’s chosen grave church 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 for your starting point of Copenhagen. Once you get past Albertslund you can cycle on the C99, which leads you almost traffic free into the city centre. You will have enough time to do some exploring in the Danish capital.
Your tour will end here unless you opt to add more days, which we would be happy to accommodate.
Route overview
Difficulty: Leisurely
Start point: Copenhagen
End point: Copenhagen
Total distance: approx. 335km
Majority of this is an easy cycle route going through flat and some light hills. Usually on bike paths and quieter streets, except for when entering and leaving cities.
What’s included
- 7 nights in carefully selected accommodations of the mentioned category
- Standard Bike Hire
- Daily breakfast from buffet
- Luggage service from hotel to hotel
(No limit in pieces of luggage; each piece with a maximum of 20 kg)
- Card material with route description and GPS-Tracks (1 package each room)
- Service hotline
- If half board: 7 dinners included
(Partly with voucher in a close-by restaurant in walking distance)
- If bike rental: Rental bike insurance included
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We have put a calendar of events together that will provide you with some inspiration of what you can expect on your holiday, and when the best time to jet off is. Now’s your chance to travel further than you can by foot and be part of a memorable and exciting two-wheel journey with us.
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