Cycling Holidays - Best of Northern Zealand & Helsingborg

Best of Northern Zealand & Helsingborg

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 middle 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 free 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 US 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 surrounded 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 US 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 as well 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 area.

Day 4: Roundtrip in Sweden and Helsingør. 35 km/21 US miles.

If you missed Kronborg yesterday you will have the chance today. The highlights of the day might be the Danish Maritime Museum listed among the “52 places to go in 2014” by New York Times. If you still have plenty of time, you can take the ferry (runs every 15 minutes with a price of 8€ for a roundtrip) to Helsingborg. From here you can take a round trip of approx. 35 km along the coast to beaches and small fishing villages and back through the Swedish forests and fields.

Overnight stay in Helsingør area.

Day 5: Helsingør to Hillerød. 41-51 km/25-32 US miles.

Today you can visit two of the most beautiful Danish castles. You start along the coast to Hornbæk, a small fishing village with tempting places for ”time outs” and a sea bath. Thereafter you bike along one of the deepest lakes in Denmark towards Hillerød. If you want to visit the Queen’s summer residence, Fredensborg Castle, you can extend the tour with approx. 10 km/6 US miles. Take a walk in the park if the Queen is not there. It is a beautiful “fairy tale palace” from the 18th century with a unique interior. On your arrival to Hillerød, you go along the lake to Frederiksborg Castle with its perfect location at the lakeside.

Overnight stay near the historical centre in Hillerød.

Day 6: Hillerød to Copenhagen. 38 km/24 US miles or 18 km/10 US miles + train.

Heading south towards Copenhagen you pass idyllic sceneries, lovely forests and wetlands with a rich birdlife. Impressed by the rich nature in a densely populated area close to the capital, you will be amazed how easy it is by bike to cycle from the green northern Zealand to the capital of Denmark. While the first 18 kilometres towards Farum are on winding paths and smaller roads, the last 20 kilometres are along the new ”supercykelsti” (Super cycle path), that brings all the commuting cyclists to Copenhagen. 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 centre.

Overnight stay in the centre of Copenhagen.

Day 7: Leave Copenhagen.

Check out or use the possibility to extend your stay with a few additional days in Copenhagen. You can choose extra nights at your hotel or you can join one of our other bike tours.
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.

Total distance cycled: 166 km

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 Rail Europe 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 0161 703 8161 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 (with waterproof pannier, repair kit, lock and pump)
- 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 0161 703 8161.
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 0161 703 8161 for more information.

Category B: Good and comfortable rooms in good tourist hotels on the route.

Category A: Upgraded rooms at good tourist hotels on the route. Often with balcony/sea view.

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

2021 Cycling Holiday Prices per person:

Hotel Category	Room Type	Price
Category B	Double/Twin	£830
Category B	Single Supplement	£380
Category A	Double/Twin	£925
Category A	Single Supplement	£475

Family Room Prices available on request.

Optional Extras:

Extra	Price
Rental Bike:	£95
E-Bike Upgrade:	£190

Extra Nights before/after tour (You will stay in the same hotel in Copenhagen)

Hotel Category	Price per person in Double Room (B&B)	Single Supplement
Category B:	£120	£40
Category A:	£140	£50

Date From	Date To
24 May 2020	06 September 2020

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