Sweden & Denmark Biking

Ängelholm, Sweden

Start the trip with a speedy morning train from Copenhagen’s central station; it will take just 1h50 to Ängelholm and we’ll have a shuttle waiting to whisk you to the Valhall Park Hotel, a stately hotel property with surrounded by forest. After a picnic lunch in the park, we will fit bikes and head off on a quiet rural route through the surrounding area. Stop to visit a flying museum or do an add-on loop to the village of Angelholms, popular for its stretch of white sand beaches. We will have a welcome wine reception and dinner following.

Ride Distance: 30km; 200m. Add-on options possible.

Ängelholm, Sweden

Today we will ride a loop of the Bjare Peninsula, along quiet roads through bucolic scenery. Visit the town of Bastad with its marine history back to 1450, famous for hosting the Sweden Open tennis tournament and popular beach destination; kick back, take a swim and enjoy lunch at one of the beachside restaurants. Visit the Norrviken Gardens, created by Rudolf Abelin in 1905 as a living garden museum. On the afternoon ride, we’ll stop at a farm to taste cheese en-route to our hotel.

Ride Distance: 55km; 570m or 75km; 600m.

Helsingborg, Sweden

Ride south along the Baltic Sea taking advantage of designated cycling routes along stretches with expansive sandy beaches. Near Hasslarp, we stop to taste wine and picnic at a farm vineyard. Stop to visit Sofiero Slott, the former summer residence of the Swedish royal family, with flower-filled gardens. Arrive to Helsingborg, a thriving city on the sea and overnight at a 4-star hotel in the center.

Ride Distance: 42km; 165m.

Rungsted Kyst, Denmark

Start the day with a ferry across to Denmark! Stop and view Kronborg Castle, a World Heritage site and the setting for Shakespeare’s Hamlet and then ride north along the coast before looping back south. Also on the day’s optional stops will be the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, the most visited art museum in Denmark, with works by Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, David Hockney and others. Afterwards, enjoy lunch at Sletten, one of the top restaurants in Denmark! Surrounded by fishermen’s cottages and directly overlooking the harbor and the sea, the place oozes of charm and nostalgia. Just before arriving to our hotel, you can also visit the Karen Blixen museum in Rungedland or stroll the yacht harbor there.

Ride Distance: 40km; 200m or 45km; 220m.

Copenhagen, Denmark

Copenhagen is one of the world’s most appealing (and bike-friendly) cities and cycling along the coast will provide an amazing entrée to the city as you arrive on dedicated bike lanes. Colourful buildings and tall ships line the sparkling waters of Nyhavn. After lunch (it’s a foodie paradise with several great options close to our hotel), if you’d like to continue riding, we’ll entice you with a route south of the city popular with locals. Late afternoon, we’ll enjoy a guided walking tour of the city’s historic and design sites. We’re staying at the 4-star Kong Arthur Hotel, located in the center. Our final night dinner will be at an acclaimed restaurant in the centre. Nyd dit maltid (Bon Appetit)!

Ride Distance: 30km; 125m. Afternoon option: 45km; 100m.

Departure Day

Our City Guide will provide recommendations on what else to see and do in Copenhagen if you are lingering. Enjoy!

*Distances and elevation gains may vary depending on accommodations booked for specific dates.