 Day 1 (Sat) Arrival in Copenhagen
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.
Day 2 (Sun) Copenhagen to Helsingør 30 miles
Ahead of you on the first day of bicycling lies a pleasant ride out of Copenhagen (on bicycle paths) towards Helsingør. Enjoy Dyrehaven, the royal hunting ground on your left, and the view of the sea - Sweden towering in the distance - on your right. You will be riding near the coast all day. At Rungsted you can visit the home of the famous Danish author Karen Blixen (Out of Africa). Louisiana, the museum in Humlebæk, enjoying world acclaim for its exhibitions of modern art as well as for its picturesque location, is definitely worth a stop. The night is spent in Helsingør in a hotel on the beach next to Castle Kronborg.
Day 3 (Mon) Helsingør to Hillerød 21 miles.
A day of castles! When in Helsingør visit Hamlet's castle Kronborg. After that, a lovely ride down to Fredensborg - Lots of time on your hands, fresh air and beautiful countryside all around you. Continue to Hillerød. The night is spent at a modern hotel near the famous castle Frederiksborg Castle.
 Day 4 (Tue) Hillerød to Hundested 29 miles
If you have saved the visit of Frederiksborg Castle until today, you will have enough time to explore the unique interior of the castle, located in the middle of a lake, surrounded by baroque gardens. Then continue through the forest and fields on a paved cycle route to Ramløse and the lake Arresø. On the way to Hundested there is an excellent opportunity for a swim at the Northern Sealand beaches. Spend the night in Hundested.
Day 5 (Wed) Hundested to Skuldelev 19 miles
Go through the idyllic fishing hamlet Lynæs to the small ferryboat at Sølager. Once on the other side of the fiord continue through the forest Nordskoven, famous for its old oak trees. Coming out of the forest you will see the castle Jægerspris Slot. The night will be spent in the small village Skuldelev.
Day 6 (Thu) Skuldelev to Roskilde 32 miles
Visit the beautifully restored manor house Selsø Slot. Continue through forest land and undulating fields to the open-air museum Lejre where you can experience daily life from Iron-Age to Viking-Age. On to Roskilde, 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. You will spend the night in the centre of Roskilde.
 Day 7 (Fri) Roskilde to Copenhagen 28 miles
Back to Copenhagen through picturesque villages to the beaches south of the capital. A path takes you along the coast away from traffic, all the way into the centre of Copenhagen.
Day 8 (Sat) Depart from Copenhagen
Departure from Copenhagen after breakfast. |
Freedom Holiday 
In Copenhagen you will have time to discover the mediaeval heart of this wonderful city, as well as some of the many excellent restaurants. Riding out of Copenhagen towards Helsingør you can visit Hamlet's castle Kronborg, enjoy Dyrehaven, the royal hunting ground, and at Rungsted you can visit the home of the famous Danish author Karen Blixen (Out of Africa). You will have time to explore the unique interior of the Frederiksborg Castle, located in the middle of a lake, surrounded by baroque gardens. Continuing on through forests and fields on a paved cycle route takes you to Ramløse and the lake Arresø. On the way to Hundested there is an excellent opportunity for a swim at the Northern Sealand beaches. Then it’s on through the idyllic fishing hamlet Lynæs to the small ferryboat at Sølager, which will take you to the other side of the fiord and the forest Nordskoven, famous for its old oak trees. Coming out of the forest you will see the castle Jægerspris Slot and be able to visit the beautifully restored manor house Selsø Slot.
Continuing through forest and undulating fields brings you to the open-air museum Lejre where you can experience daily life from Iron Age to Viking-Age. In the large cathedral of Roskilde, the former Danish capital, the kings and queens of Denmark lie buried. The Vikings lived at Roskilde and their ships can still be seen here. The path takes you through the picturesque villages that line the beaches south of the capital, away from the traffic and all the way back into the centre of Copenhagen. You have the evening to explore this beautiful city and visit the Tivoli Gardens.