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Travel to Scandinavia - Adventure Tour

Biking the Oresund
Denmark and Sweden by Bike

8 days / 7 nights

Dates of operation: Departs from Copenhagen Saturdays 16 June to 25 August 2007, total tour length 302 km.

In Denmark biking is not just spokes and wheels, but as much a part of the cultural fabric as Hans Christan Andersen, Christmas Duck and cold beer on a long summer evening. Denmark’s terrain is perfect for biking and the country is one of the most biker friendly in the world. Biking across Denmark and southern Sweden is not just a great way to see the country, but get to know its people, culture and history. Note these bike tours are by no means strenuous and are designed for leisurely bikers.

The perfect way to visit two Scandinavian countries in one holiday!
The tour starts in Copenhagen, Denmark. The route heads inland towards Hillerød and then further on to Helsingør, the port town to Sweden. After three nights on the Danish side you go across the Øresound to Sweden. Then follow three days of quiet Swedish landscape before going across the Øresound again. The last night is spent back in Copenhagen again.

Day 1 Arrival in Copenhagen. Self transfer to your centrally located hotel. Remainder of the day at leisure to explore Wonderful Copenhagen.

Day 2 - 48 km leaving the City on bicycle paths the route heads north. First it goes through Dyrehaven, the royal hunting ground. If you are lucky and quiet you will see the impressing flocks of deer. The route turns inland and goes through a typical Glacial-Period landscape, with woods, small hills and lakes. The night is spent in Hillerød. The Frederiksborg Castle located in the middle of a lake is well-worth a visit.

Day 3 - 34 km On to Fredensborg, another town with a palace. The Danish Queen spends half the year at Fredensborg Palace. The grounds are always open. In July, the palace and private garden are also open to the public. The night is spent in Helsingør. Here you will find the castle Kronborg. Shakespeare's Hamlet is said to have lived here. Helsingør is a very lively town, with ferries going across the Øresund all the time, busy shoppers in the narrow old cobbled street and many nice cafes and restaurants.

Day 4 - 55 km Go across the Øresund by ferry, it takes 20 minutes. After leaving Helsingborg, the town on the Swedish side, the countryside will be peaceful and ever changing. At Söderåsen, visit Sweden's newest national park and enjoy the rough and hilly landscape formed by the ice, back in the Glacial-Period. Spend the night at a traditional country inn. In Sweden not all country roads have hard surface, be prepared for gravel stages.

Day 5 - 58 km the route now heads south towards the university town of Lund, passing several manor houses and castles. In Lund the hotel is centrally located giving excellent possibilities for touring the town by bicycle or foot. The most famous attractions in Lund are the cathedral and the open-air museum Kulturen.

Day 6 - 59 km On quiet country roads to Landskrona at the Øresund coast. Time for a rest, either at the beaches in the cosy small village Borstahusen, north of Landskrona. Or maybe visit the Citadel Castle, the impressive fortification from 1549. Follow the coastline into Helsingborg. The night is spent in Helsingborg, just next to the harbour with the ferries going back and forth to Denmark all the time.

Day 7 - 48 km Go across the Øresund once again, leave Helsingør and head south along the coastal road to Louisiana, a museum of modern art enjoying world acclaim for its exhibitions is definitely a must. Its location by the sea makes it an excellent place for a lunch stop and a swim. At Rungsted you can visit the home of the Danish author, Karen Blixen (Isak Dinesen) - famous among other things for her novel on Africa which later was filmed and called "Out of Africa". The harbours along the coast are excellent places to stop and have a meal or drink coffee. Go all the way into Copenhagen on bike paths. Spend the last night at you centrally located Copenhagen Hotel.

Day 8 Departure after breakfast.

$1050.00 per person double occupancy. Included: 7 nights in three star hotels and inns with breakfast. Bicycle and very detailed route description in English or German with maps. Luggage transport. Ferry tickets Helsingør - Helsingborg and Helsingborg - Helsingør.

Bicycles: All terrain bikes (ATB) with 8 gears and a basket. Essential tools and repair outfit. $75.00 reduction if you provide your own bike.

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		Travel to Scandinavia - Adventure Tour Biking the Oresund Denmark and Sweden by Bike 8 days / 7 nights Dates of operation: Departs from Copenhagen Saturdays 16 June to 25 August 2007, total tour length 302 km. In Denmark biking is not just spokes and wheels, but as much a part of the cultural fabric as Hans Christan Andersen, Christmas Duck and cold beer on a long summer evening. Denmark’s terrain is perfect for biking and the country is one of the most biker friendly in the world. Biking across Denmark and southern Sweden is not just a great way to see the country, but get to know its people, culture and history. Note these bike tours are by no means strenuous and are designed for leisurely bikers. The perfect way to visit two Scandinavian countries in one holiday! The tour starts in Copenhagen, Denmark. The route heads inland towards Hillerød and then further on to Helsingør, the port town to Sweden. After three nights on the Danish side you go across the Øresound to Sweden. Then follow three days of quiet Swedish landscape before going across the Øresound again. The last night is spent back in Copenhagen again. Day 1 Arrival in Copenhagen. Self transfer to your centrally located hotel. Remainder of the day at leisure to explore Wonderful Copenhagen. Day 2 - 48 km leaving the City on bicycle paths the route heads north. First it goes through Dyrehaven, the royal hunting ground. If you are lucky and quiet you will see the impressing flocks of deer. The route turns inland and goes through a typical Glacial-Period landscape, with woods, small hills and lakes. The night is spent in Hillerød. The Frederiksborg Castle located in the middle of a lake is well-worth a visit. Day 3 - 34 km On to Fredensborg, another town with a palace. The Danish Queen spends half the year at Fredensborg Palace. The grounds are always open. In July, the palace and private garden are also open to the public. The night is spent in Helsingør. Here you will find the castle Kronborg. Shakespeare's Hamlet is said to have lived here. Helsingør is a very lively town, with ferries going across the Øresund all the time, busy shoppers in the narrow old cobbled street and many nice cafes and restaurants. Day 4 - 55 km Go across the Øresund by ferry, it takes 20 minutes. After leaving Helsingborg, the town on the Swedish side, the countryside will be peaceful and ever changing. At Söderåsen, visit Sweden's newest national park and enjoy the rough and hilly landscape formed by the ice, back in the Glacial-Period. Spend the night at a traditional country inn. In Sweden not all country roads have hard surface, be prepared for gravel stages. Day 5 - 58 km the route now heads south towards the university town of Lund, passing several manor houses and castles. In Lund the hotel is centrally located giving excellent possibilities for touring the town by bicycle or foot. The most famous attractions in Lund are the cathedral and the open-air museum Kulturen. Day 6 - 59 km On quiet country roads to Landskrona at the Øresund coast. Time for a rest, either at the beaches in the cosy small village Borstahusen, north of Landskrona. Or maybe visit the Citadel Castle, the impressive fortification from 1549. Follow the coastline into Helsingborg. The night is spent in Helsingborg, just next to the harbour with the ferries going back and forth to Denmark all the time. Day 7 - 48 km Go across the Øresund once again, leave Helsingør and head south along the coastal road to Louisiana, a museum of modern art enjoying world acclaim for its exhibitions is definitely a must. Its location by the sea makes it an excellent place for a lunch stop and a swim. At Rungsted you can visit the home of the Danish author, Karen Blixen (Isak Dinesen) - famous among other things for her novel on Africa which later was filmed and called "Out of Africa". The harbours along the coast are excellent places to stop and have a meal or drink coffee. Go all the way into Copenhagen on bike paths. Spend the last night at you centrally located Copenhagen Hotel. Day 8 Departure after breakfast. $1050.00 per person double occupancy. Included: 7 nights in three star hotels and inns with breakfast. Bicycle and very detailed route description in English or German with maps. Luggage transport. Ferry tickets Helsingør - Helsingborg and Helsingborg - Helsingør. Bicycles: All terrain bikes (ATB) with 8 gears and a basket. Essential tools and repair outfit. $75.00 reduction if you provide your own bike. [Return to Scandinavian Travel]
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