Denmark & Sweden
Explore two Scandinavian Gems
Independent Cycling Tour

Discover a wealth of contrasts between these two Scandinavian jewels on a cycle tour that takes you from the vibrant Danish capital of Copenhagen, to the peaceful green countryside of Sweden. You will enjoy the excellent cycle paths and quiet roads that much of this tour follows, although sometimes the road surfaces can be uneven in rural Sweden.

Detailed information

	Detailed itinerary
	Your accommodation and meals
	Departure dates and prices
	Bike details
	Travel options
	Average temperature

Detailed itinerary

Although there are not many hills along this route, the section in Sweden does involve some roads and uneven tracks, and is quite remote.

Day 1: Arrival in Copenhagen
After checking into your hotel, you can stroll around the medieval quarter of the city, or take a cruise along one of its canals.

Day 2: Copenhagen to Hillerød
30 miles
You depart Copenhagen by bike, cycling through the Royal Hunting ground of Dyrehaven. In the afternoon we recommend a visit to Frederiksborg castle, which is situated in the middle of a lake.

Day 3: Hillerød to Helsingør
21 miles
Your first stop today is Fredensborg, where you can visit the royal palace gardens. You then cycle on to the lively town of Helsingør, the site of castle Kronborg, which is famous as the home of Shakespeare's Hamlet.

Day 4: Helsingør to Ljungbyhed
34 miles
Today you start by crossing the Øresund by ferry to Sweden. You cycle through Helsingborg, and further on can visit the newest national park in Sweden, Söderåsen.

Day 5: Ljungbyhed to Lund
36 miles
You cycle south today, passing en route manor houses and castles. You finish in the university town of Lund, where you can explore the town, its well-known cathedral and open-air museum.

Day 6: Lund to Helsingborg
36 miles
Departing from Lund, you cycle along quiet country roads to Landskrona, on the coast. You can rest here, or visit the 16th century Citadel castle. You then follow the coastline to Helsingborg for your overnight stay.

Day 7: Helsingborg to Copenhagen
30 miles
Today you take the ferry back to Denmark again. You take the coastal route, and have the chance to visit the famous art museum 'Louisiana'. You return to Copenhagen for your overnight stay.

Day 8: End of tour after breakfast

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Your accommodation and meals

You will stay in double or twin rooms in three-star hotel accommodation along the route. Your luggage is transported to each overnight stop for you, so you can relax and enjoy the cycling.

All accommodation is on a Bed & Breakfast basis.

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Departure dates & prices

Prices include:

• Accommodation for 7 nights
• Bed & Breakfast
• Bicycle hire (8 gears)
• Bicycle basket
• Repair kit
• Route descriptions and maps
• Luggage transport

Departure dates are Saturdays from June to August 2008

Single room supplement: £21 per night
Extra night in Copenhagen (B&B): £55pp sharing a twin or double room.

* Prices vary and can only be confirmed when you make a booking.

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Bike details

	Gears: 8 Metal basket Contact Bike Denmark if prob with bike

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Travel options

Suggested times and points of departure - please call us to discuss the most suitable flights and latest prices.

Latest HF Holidays Flight Information - updated 05/11/2007 (provisional)

Transfer to Copenhagen (not included in price) - 30mins by train.
Transfer to Odense or Svendborg (not included in price) - 1hr 30mins - 2hrs by train.
For rail tickets contact International Rail on 0870 751 5000.

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Airport Lounges: To book aiport lounges visit Holiday Extras to book on-line.

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Average temperature

The average daytime temperatures for this region is listed below:

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