Cycling Holidays - Best of Northern Zealand

Best of Northern Zealand

Denmark

From £1,019 P/P

If you are looking for an active Danish holiday with overnights in superior rooms in lovely hotels close to the beach, then this is the tour for you. You’ll have time to see the most important museums in Denmark and feel the breath of history when you explore old castles such as Kronborg Castle, Fredensborg Palace and Frederiksborg Castle - it’s like following in the footsteps of the old Danish kings. Welcome to the Kings’ Trail.

North of Copenhagen you will also find picturesque nature and one of the most exclusive residential areas in Denmark. You’ll get to spend some time in Copenhagen - the bike capital of the World. Visit the Royal Palace housing the Danish queen, spend some time in the amusement park Tivoli in the midle of the city and feel the freedom as you experience the city on your bike.

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Itinerary
Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Copenhagen.

After arriving at your hotel you have time to explore the Danish Capital. Visit Nyhavn, the Royal Castle or the amusement park Tivoli.

Overnight stay in the centre of Copenhagen.

Day 2

Copenhagen to Hørsholm. 30 km/18 miles.

Cycling through Copenhagen on your bike is a fantastic tour start. You will pass some of the famous sights such as the Little Mermaid and the famous beach “Bellevue”. In Dyrehaven, the Royal hunting grounds, you will be cycling on peaceful paths sur- rounded by century old trees and curious deer. You can make a refreshment stop at “Bakken”, the oldest amusement park in the world, before reaching your hotel in Hørsholm on the coast of Øresund.

Overnight stay in Hørsholm.

Day 3

Hørsholm to Helsingør. Approx. 20 km/12 miles.

Today you will be cycling along the coastline all day passing two of the finest museums in Denmark. In Rungsted you can visit Rungstedlund, the home of the Danish author Karen Blixen (world famous for “Out of Africa”), and in Humlebæk you can visit the Museum of Modern Art “Louisiana”, famous not only for its exhibitions, but for its beautiful architecture and location. You will end up in Helsingør, and after an easy day on the bike you might wish to spend the afternoon visiting the old borough with the impressive Kronborg Castle (the castle from Shakespeare’s play “Hamlet”).

Overnight stay in Helsingør.

Day 4

Helsingør – Gilleleje. 30 km/18 miles.

The route North out of Helsingør is unique with its views to the Swedish coast only 4 kms away. The large ships sail close to the coast, as you cycle towards Hornbæk. In Hornbæk you can find one of the best beaches in Denmark as well as a couple of excellent restaurants. After a good lunch you continue along the coast on narrow lanes passing a couple of lighthouses.

You arrive at Gilleleje – a lively fishing and yacht village and the northernmost town on Zealand as well as the most important harbour and holiday resort on the coast of northern Zealand. Here you will find a lovely beach and a nice harbour with great restaurants and you stay at the lovely Gilleleje Badehotel on the outskirts of the village. It is a very beautiful and classical Danish beach hotel overlooking the sea and the food is of high standard.

Overnight stay in Gilleleje

Day 5

Gilleleje – Hillerød. 30-48 km/19-30 Miles

Leaving your lovely, classic seaside hotel overlooking the sea may prove a challenge, but the next target on the stage is Tisvildeleje, which also is worth a stop. Tisvildeleje is a more laidback seaside village close to the national park ”Tisvildehegn”. This is a nice place for your lunch before the stage continues away from the coast. Cycle along a car-free cycle route to Helsinge and continue along one of the largest forests in Denmark, Grib Skov, to Hillerød. Ride directly through the park and the Frederik’s Castle and reach the market square where you will find a tiny ferry which will sail you “The most beautiful nautical mile in the world” around in the castle lake. Enjoy the summer evening on the square overlooking the lake and the castle.

Overnight stay in Hillerød.

Day 6

Hillerød – Copenhagen. 38 km/24 miles.

Heading South towards Copenhagen you pass idyllic sceneries, lovely forests and wetlands with a rich birdlife. You will be impressed by the rich nature in a densely populated area close to the capital. You will also be amazed how easy it is by bike to cycle from the green northern Zealand to the capital of Denmark. When you come to Nørrebro, which is one of the most colourful neighbourhoods in Copenhagen, you have to slow down and be aware of all the different cyclists heading towards the city.

Overnight stay in the centrel Copenhagen

Day 7

Check out from Copenhagen

Check out or use the possibility to extend your stay with a few additional nights in Copenhagen.
Route Overview

Route Overview

The terrain is mostly flat with occasional small hills. The tour is rated leisurely and is suited for families and cyclists in average physical condition. You ride along paved and unpaved bike paths and mostly minor roads. In Copenhagen you have plenty of bike lanes and the drivers are used to paying a lot of attention to cyclists.

Starting point of the cycling holiday: Copenhagen
Getting There

Getting There

We recommend flying to Copenhagen airport to reach the starting point of this cycling holiday.

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?

Included Services (Subject to confirmation)
- Accommodation in comfortable tourist hotels in a superior room
- breakfast
- bike hire
- Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel
- GPS and road book with day descriptions
- Information about highlights and sightseeing
- Hotline service in case of problems
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

This cycling holiday uses hybrid bikes with gearing suitable for the local terrain. All bikes are regularly maintained and offer comfort along with good quality components.

You will receive an accessories package including a bicycle pannier bag with a good capacity, repair kit, lock, key, and air pump.

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

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.

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

2019 Cycling Holiday Prices:

Season	Date Band	Arrival Day
Season 1:	26 May to 08 September	Sundays

Category A Information:

Season	Prices per person including bike hire
Season 1:	£1019
Single Supplement Upgrade:	£479
E-Bike Upgrade:	£179

Hotel Category Descriptions:

Category Type	Accommodation Overview
Category A:	4/5 * Hotels (Superior Rooms)

Extra Nights (You will stay in the same hotel as per the cycle tour)

Location	Price DBL/BB	Single Supplement SGL/BB
Copenhagen:	£on request	£on request

Date From	Date To
26 May 2019	01 September 2019

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