Cycling Holidays - Berlin to Copenhagen

Berlin to Copenhagen

This classic bicycle tour from the 'Metropolitan Spree City' of Berlin to the 'Little Mermaid' in Copenhagen. Enjoy the gorgeous German lake district, ride on a brand new cycle path and take a ferry from Rostock to the white cliffs of Møn Island.

Explore vast woodland, National Parks and enjoy coastal landscapes before you arrive in Denmark's enchanting capital city of Copenhagen where cycling is a way of life.

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Itinerary
Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival in Oranienburg

Travellers are responsible for their own transportation to Oranienburg. There is an S-Bahn (commuter train) connection between Oranienburg and Berlin city. Spend the night in Oranienburg.

Day 2 Oranienburg – Zehdenick/Fuerstenberg, app. 35-75 km

Today you will cycle along the Oder-Havel-Canal to Liebenwalde. Continue along the Havel to Zehdenick. Overnight stay in Zehdenick/Fuerstenberg or nearby.

Day 3 Zehdenick/Fuerstenberg – Neustrelitz, app. 45-78 km

Along the way, you will come across the legendary Lake Stechlin, which has been immortalized through literature by T. Fontane. Overnight in Neustrelitz.

Day 4 Neustrelitz – Waren, app. 65 km

A highlight of this tour is Mueritz-Nationalpark. Along the way you will find the small village of Ankershagen, where Schliemann, who discovered Troy, grew up. Overnight stay in Waren or nearby.

Day 5 Waren – Krakow region/Güstrow, app. 45-69 km

In the national park of Nossentiner Heide you will cycle through the vast wooded area to Krakow. Güstrow, known for the late artist, Barlach, isn't far away. Your time is well spent by doing a sightseeing tour through the old town as well as by visiting E.- Barlach-atelier. Overnight stay in Krakow region or Guestrow.

Day 6 Krakow region/Guestrow – Rostock, app. 54-78 km

On the way to Rostock you will cycle along the Buetzow-Guestrow-Canal. Tour can be shortened by taking the train from Güstrow up to Rostock on your own. Overnight stay in Rostock.

Day 7 Rostock – Nykøbing/Falster, app. 40 km

In the morning you will cycle to the ferry harbor in order to board your ferry to Gedser. After approximately 2 hours you will arrive in Denmark enjoying dikes and forests along your way to Falster's beautiful beach. Overnight stay in Nykøbing.

Day 8 Nykøbing/Falster – Island of Møn, app. 75 km

You will cycle along the coast to the old merchant city of Stubbekøbing. It is worth taking a stroll through town before taking the ferry to the island of Bogø where the ferry will make a quick stop. Continue on the ferry to the island of Møn. Overnight stay in Stege.

Day 9 Island of Møn – Køge, app. 50-69 km (when taking the rain from Fakse or Rødvig/ if not, absolute cycle distance would be 107km)

At first you will cross the bridge from Møn to Zealand. Continue north through the coastal landscape, where cottages and manor houses are to be seen in the surrounding countryside. The distance to Fakse is approximately 52 km/32 mi away; to the cliffs of Rødvig you will ride about 68 km/42 mi. Travellers are responsible for their own transportation by train to Køge. Overnight stay in Køge.

Day 10 Køge – Copenhagen, ca. 43-55 km

Today's leg of the tour leads you along the beaches. You may like to visit the Museum for Modern Art in Ishøj. Copenhagen is enchanting. A visit to the Tivoli Gardens is a must and a stroll around the old harbor is a great way to crown your day. Overnight stay in Copenhagen. Day 11 Departure from Copenhagen Depart after breakfast. Travellers are responsible for their homeward transportation.

Day 11 - Departure from Copenhagen Depart after breakfast.

Travellers are responsible for their homeward transportation.
Route Overview

Route Overview

The route is mostly flat in Brandenburg, slightly hilly in the region of the Mecklenburg Lake District; flat to slightly hilly in Denmark. You cycle almost entirely on side roads with no heavy traffic, on country lanes, forest paths and little minor roads, partly asphalted and partly with natural surface.

Route Map (For guidance only)

Routes maybe subject to change or alteration. All route notes, maps and day-by-day information will be given to you upon arrival at the first hotel or at the welcome meeting. GPS/GPX Files are available for most our the cycling holidays we offer. Please ask us for details.

Starting point of the cycling holiday: Oranienburg
Getting There

Getting There

We recommend flying to Berlin region airports to reach the starting point of this cycling holiday.

Arrival by car: Take the A10 / Berliner Ring - Birkenwerder exit - continue on the B96 north about 4 km to Oranienburg, after the town sign at the first traffic light, turn right in the direction of Bernau to Saarlandstraße, which goes into André-Pican-Straße and leads to Stadthotel Oranienburg.

Car Parking: A sufficient amount of free parking is available at the hotel (no guarantees, no reservation).

Arrival by plane: (airport): • Berlin-Tegel (about 20 km away) • Berlin-Schönefeld (about 80 km away)

Arrival by train: You can get to the Oranienburg station with the S1 as well as regional trains RE5 and RE12. From the station square, follow Stralsunder Straße for about 500 m, then go left on Dr.-Heinrich-Byk-Straße, after about 300 m, turn left on André-Pican-Straße and after 250 m, you will find Stadthotel Oranienburg on the left-hand side.

Arrival by car: Take the A10 (northern Berliner Ring) or the B96 north. At the Birkenwerder junction, the two roads intersect. Continue on the B96 in the direction of Oranienburg. At the end of the town, follow the federal road for about 3 km and turn right on Erich-Mühsam-Strasse (vis-a-vis the police station). At the end of the road, turn on Albert-Buchmann-Straße and you will reach Hotel An Der Havel in about 250 meters. Parking: Hotel parking for €1.00 per day (subject to changes, no reservation, payable on-site). Arrival by plane (airport): • Berlin-Tegel (about 20 km away) • Berlin-Schönefeld (about 80 km away) Arrival by train: To get to Oranienburg station, take the S1 or regional trains RE5 and RE12. From the square in front of the station, follow Willi-Brandt-Straße and then cross Luise-Henrietten-Steg. You will reach Hotel An der Havel after walking for about 8-10 minutes.

Flights are available with a number of airlines to your required airport or you can travel to the start using alternative methods such as rail or road.

We recommend using Skyscanner to find the best flight prices by date or Voyages SNCF for European rail travel. There is customer car parking available at most hotels for a supplement. Please contact us for more details.

Please use local transport to arrive at the starting point or call us on 0800 755 5385 for more specific travel advice.

You do not need to go back to the starting point of the cycling holiday as all hire bikes are left at the final hotel.

Important: Please book your flights only after the cycling holiday has been confirmed by invoice or email. Flights and transfers are not included in the advertised holiday price.
What’s Included?
What’s Included?

The Berlin to Copenhagen cycling holiday includes the daily transfer of luggage to the next hotel and local support if required.

Included Services (Subject to confirmation)
- Accommodations for 10 nights incl. breakfast
- Ferry Rostock – Gedser
- Admission to Müritzeum, Waren
- Luggage transfer service between the hotels (9am - 6pm)
- On-site tour presentation
- 7-Day Service Hotline
- 1x Tour information packet per booked room, incl. maps and route descriptions
- GPS-Tracks on request
Not Included
- Flights to/from the start and finish
- Evening meals (unless stated)
- Local daily taxes (Payable at the hotel)
- Helmets
- Water Bottles
- Travel Insurance
- Bike Insurance (unless stated)
- Welcome Meetings (unless stated)
- Transfers (unless included)
Bike Hire

Bike Hire

About the bikes:

This cycling holiday uses a selection of men's and women's 7-speed bicycles with back-pedal breaks with hub gears and 26" or 28" wheels. There is also a selection of various size 24-speed freewheel men's and unisex bicycles with derailleur gears and 28" wheels. They are top-quality brand bicycles by Kettler and Kalkoff. You will receive an accessories package including a bicycle pannier bag with a 10L capacity, repair kit, lock, key, and air pump.

Men's Bike (Colour and style may vary) / Unisex Bikes are also available to book:

When you make a booking with us, we take your height(s) and the appropriate bike size is matched up accordingly.

Helmets are not provided and you will need to bring your own to use. We always recommend wearing a helmet when on your cycling holiday.

E-Bike Upgrades:

Why not upgrade your cycling experience to an E-Bike (Electric Bike)? Using a power assisted bike is a great way to go on a cycling holiday and will help you smooth out inclines or longer days in the saddle. Each E-Bike features an LCD display, removable batteries for easy charging and assistance up to 25 km/h with a range of around 120 km for each full charge depending on usage.

E-Bike upgrade prices vary per tour, but if you require any more information about bike hire and electric bikes, please get in-touch with us on +44 (0) 800 7555385.

Hotels

This cycling holiday stays in good quality hotels with private facilities carefully selected for their proximity to your cycle route and comfort. If you wish to know specific information about the hotel facilities, Wi-Fi and upgrades used on the holidays, please contact us on +44 (0) 800 7555385 for more information.

The hotel list below is subject to change and should be used as a guide. We will confirm the exact hotels prior to arrival.
Berlin to Copenhagen	Sample Hotel List
Oranienburg	Stadthotel Oranienburg
Furstenberg	Hotel Zur Alten Bornmuhle
Neustrelitz	Hotel Schlossgarten
Waren	Hotel Stadt Waren
Krakow Am See	Hotel Nordischer Hof
Gustrow	Hotel Strandhaus Am Inselsee
Rostock	Intercity Hotel Rostock
Nykobing/Falster	Hotel Liselund
Stege	Hotel Praestekilde
Koge	Comwell Koge Strand
Copenhagen	Hotel & Congress Centre Tivoli

You will receive your final hotel list approximately 4 weeks prior to your arrival date detailing the hotels used on your cycling holiday. If you wish to know more about the hotels prior to completing a booking form, please contact our Customer Services team via email or by phone.

Date & Prices

You can find out more about this cycling holiday by completing a Contact Form or call 0800 755 5385 to speak to one of the team.

2019 Cycling Holiday Prices:

Season	Date Band	Arrival Day
Season 1:	03.06.- 23.06.2019	Mondays and Thursdays
Season 2:	24.06. - 19.08.2019	Mondays and Thursdays

Category A Information:

Season	Prices per person including bike hire
Season 1:	£1329
Season 2:	£1429
Single Room Supplement:	£299
Electric Bike Upgrade:	£169

Hotel Category Descriptions:

Category Type	Accommodation Overview
Category A:	3* hotels

EXTRA NIGHT PER PERSON PER NIGHT PRICES ( YOU WILL STAY IN THE SAME HOTEL AS PER THE CYCLE TOUR):

Location	Price DBL/BB	Single room prices SGL/BB
Copenhagen:	£109	£140
Oranienburg:	£49	£80

Reference:BER01

Date From	Date To
03 June 2019	26 August 2019

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