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Denmark

Cycling from Copenhagen

Trip code: C04DC

Average customer rating 4.8 / 5(4 verified reviews)

Self-Guided Cycling
4 nights single centre
Leisurely
Flights available
Exodus trip
CO₂ rating 1/5
Headwater Navigation app

Trip highlights

Explore the happy city of Copenhagen – where you can go everywhere by bike

Cycle on bike paths, gravel roads as well as forest tracks and quiet side roads

Discover the nature, beaches, castles of Copenhagen and surrounding areas

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Trip details

Set across the Danish islands of Zealand and Amager, Copenhagen was originally a viking village. It is now the capital city of Denmark – where the Danes have a reputation as being the happiest people in the world. It is so easy to explore as you can go everywhere by bike.

What's included

Included

  • 4 nights in 4-star accommodation
  • All breakfasts
  • Bike fitting and briefing at the start of your holiday
  • Headwater navigation app
  • Bike hire included
  • Entrance to Roskilde cathedral and Kronborg Castle
  • Coffee and cake in Køge
  • Transfer by van from Copenhagen to Roskilde, including bike

Not included

  • Flights
  • Local taxes/fees
  • Travel insurance

Your bike

Hand-picked for the route, hire included

KTM, Custom Made or equivalent. Your bike hire is included in the price of your holiday and comes equipped with the relevant essentials, plus rear pannier and handlebar bag.

Ebike

Travel options

Flights

Our air prices include standard flights and transfers.

Itinerary

Route map, with each night's stop marked
The full route, night by night. Select the map to view it full screen.

Day 1 · —Arrive in Copenhagen

Arrive in Copenhagen

The Danish capital has a lot to offer, so an early arrival is highly recommended. Take a stroll through the medieval city centre or visit the famous Tivoli.

You stay at Absalon Hotel

Hotel Absalon - Exterior
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Absalon Hotel

Copenhagen

  • Air conditioning
  • Hairdryers
  • Mastercard
  • Safe
  • Shops
  • Tea & coffee
  • Television
  • Visa cards
  • Wifi access

Absalon Hotel is a family run hotel, featuring colourful décor by Designers Guild. Absalon’s modern rooms have a desk and flat-screen TV with cable channels. Rooms offer a city view or view of their courtyard. Breakfast is a generous organic buffet, and Danish pastries, gluten-free bread and tasty marmalade are just some of the options offered.

Day 2 · 42km/26.1miRoskilde

Roskilde

Morning transfer to Roskilde where a visit to the Cathedral of Roskilde is included. Since the beginning of 15th century, the cathedral has been the favourite grave church of the Danish royal family and since 1995 became a part of UNESCO World Heritage. A visit to the Viking Ship Museum is also recommended. After a city walk, follow a new bike path that takes you from Albertslund back to Copenhagen.

Elevation

Roskilde elevation profile

Day 3 · 56km/34.8miKoge

Koge

Today’s route will take you along Koge bay, with outstanding views to the Baltic Sea. The national park Amager Falled is absolutely free of traffic and its scenic landscape will impress you. For those who are interested in art we recommend a visit to Arken Museum of Modern Art. Koge belongs to one of the oldest cities of Denmark and is located directly on the coast. The white sand beaches invite for a jump into the cool water for a refresh, before you start your return journey comfortably by train (40 min, not included).

Elevation

Koge elevation profile

Day 4 · 47km/29.2miHelsingor (Elsinore)

Helsingor (Elsinore)

You leave Copenhagen heading north. Today’s stage will take you along the Oresund, the strait between Zealand in Denmark and Scania in Sweden. With uninterrupted views of the Baltic Sea you will quickly reach the famous Bellevue beach where you can have a refreshing swim. In Helsingor it´s worth visiting Kronborg Castle or taking the ferry for a quick trip to Helsingborg on the Swedish side. You will return again comfortably by train (45 min, not included).

Elevation

Helsingor (Elsinore) elevation profile

Day 5 · —Depart from Copenhagen

Depart from Copenhagen

What our travellers say

Always enjoy our Headwaters holidays. Enjoyed being in one centre as hotel very nice and comfortable. Always minor issues and frustrations with the routes. Great way to see an area

Pamela Mckay

Great organisation and communication

Mr Dickerson

Excellent holiday, good hotel, well organised, good communication and responsive staff.

A Valued Customer

Hotel was very good, excellent location, clean, good service and friendly. Lovely breakfast too.

A Valued Customer
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Positive impact

Carbon score for this trip

9.0

Kg CO₂e

per person, per night

Relative to other Headwater trips

We measure emissions from the parts of the holiday we organise — including accommodation, in-trip transport, meals and activities — and express them as CO₂e per person, per night. Our label doesn’t include your travel to and from the start of the trip. As a Certified B Corp, Headwater is committed to reducing this figure and to positively impacting local communities, the local environment and our staff. Learn more

From£1,229per person