Bike Denmark Tour 4
2009 Dates & Rates

NEW! Green Islands of Denmark - Follow the traces of the Vikings
SUNDay 1 - Arrival in Copenhagen. There are two hotels to choose from, either a city centre hotel,(we include the city center hotel but if you prefer other option let us know) or a hotel in a quiet suburb Gentofte, 8 Kilometres/5 miles from the centre. In Copenhagen do have a stroll on Strøget, the long pedestrian street. Here you will find the old medieval part of Copenhagen, as well as many excellent restaurants. Hotel Copenhagen Strand or similar. (Gentofte Hotel if you opt to stay outside city center and save $32 p.p. double/single). MONDay 2 - 46 km/29 miles. Ahead of you on the first day of bicycling lies a pleasant ride out of Copenhagen (on bicycle paths) towards Roskilde. Most of the day you will be riding on paths along the many harbours south of Copenhagen. You will spend the night in the centre of Roskilde. This very cosy town used to be the former Danish capital. In the large cathedral the kings and queens of Denmark are buried. The Vikings lived at Roskilde and their ships can still be seen here. Overnight at Hotel Prindsen or similar. TUESDay 3 - 53 km/33 miles. Continue in the foot steps of history, passing a Late Stone-Age grave at Øm and Bronze-Age remains on the way south. The route runs quietly through farm land and forests to a beautifully located former manor house near Ringsted. In these wonderful surroundings you will stay the third night. Overnight at Hotel Sorup Manor or similar. WEDNESDay 4 - 55 km/34 miles. Heading towards the port town Korsør it is possible to visit an excavated Viking fortress at Trelleborg. Then take the train* (10 minutes) across the Great Belt to Nyborg. Once on the island Funen, your hotel is only a short bike ride away. The hotel is located on the beach, an excellent spot for a dip. Overnight at Hotel Nyborg Strand or similar. THURSDay 5 - 54 km/34 miles. Heading north from Nyborg to the cosy fishing town of Kerteminde. Further on, do visit the Viking Ship Burial Site at Ladby. Via the Hindsholm peninsular into Odense, the "capital" of the island Funen and the birthplace of the fairytale writer Hans Christian Andersen. In Odense you will find a wide range of museums and attractions, old as well as new. These will all be within walking distance of your hotel. Overnight at Clarion Collection Hotel Plaza or similar. FRIDay 6 - 59 km/37 miles. The biking out of Odense is on bike paths and quiet roads. On your way south visit the unique medieval castle, Egeskov, built on thousands of oak trunks in the middle of a lake. The day may be shortened by taking the train halfway or more. On to Svendborg, perhaps the most attractive merchant town in Denmark. Here you have two nights at a centrally located hotel. Hotel Svendborg or similar for 2 nights. SATURDay 7 - Day off in Svendborg. We have two suggestions for roundtrips in the area. Option 1, 16 km/10 miles. Bike to the neighbouring island Taasinge and the old poetic village Troense with its many well-kept thatched houses. A veteran ferry runs from Troense or the next-door castle Valdemars Slot back to Svendborg. It will carry both you and your bike! Option 2, 34 km/21 miles. Take the ferry from Svendborg to the picturesque town Ærøskøbing on the island Ærø (ferry ticket included in tour price). The romantic town of Ærøskøbing is worthy of one of Hans Christian Andersen's fairytales! It is easy to forget time and place exploring the many cobblestone streets with quaint shops and well preserved half-timbered houses. But do not cheat yourself for a lovely bike ride north of town. Magnificent views and small beaches all the way along the coast and then a peaceful inland route back to the ferry. Enjoy the ferry ride through the southern Funen Archipelago back to Svendborg. SUNDay 8 - Departure on own after breakfast.		Tour starts from: Copenhagen and terminates in Svendborg on the island Funen. There are frequent trains from Svendborg to Copenhagen, see www.dsb.dk for schedules & rates.(2009 rate estimate DKK300/$58 p.p. o/w or less) Length of tour: 301 km/188 miles. Nights: 7 Board: Breakfast daily. Bicycles: All terrain bikes (ATB) with 8 gears and a basket. Essential tools and repair outfit. Included in tour price: 7 overnight stays. Bicycle and very detailed route description with maps. Luggage transport. Ferry tickets: To/from Aerø. NOTE!! Train tickets as per itinerary are NOT included in the tour price and must be purchased locally, estimate p.p. DKK100/$20.

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