Cycle Holidays Danish Baltic Sea - map
At a glance
  • Beginning / End:
    Flensburg / Aarhus
  • Duration of trip:
    10 days / 9 nights
  • Distance covered by bike:
    335-380 km / 208-236 mi
  • Distance per day:
    20-70 km / 13-44 mi
  • Altitude profile:
    predominantly flat, sometimes slightly hilly
  • Profile:
    Mostly off-road, paved cycle paths and quiet side roads.
  • Return transfer:
    individually by train
Eating and drinking
There is a wide variety of cafes, restaurants and places to shop all along the cycle path. That is why we do not offer half board. An evening meal costs approx. 15-25 € per person. You can, of course, eat more economically or even more exquisitely.

Cycle Holidays Danish Baltic Sea

From Flensburg to Aarhus, 10 days / 9 nights from 1199 €

The Tour

Cycle Holidays Danish Baltic Sea - Aarhus

The Danish Baltic Sea Cycle Route takes you through the historic landscapes of North Schleswig and South Jutland. The tour is mostly very rural, but there’s also urban life in Flensburg and Aarhus. It wasn’t always so peaceful here, as the rule over this area changed hands several times between Germany and Denmark. Today, you can enjoy this tour on the seashore, discover picture-perfect landscapes and explore the diversity of Smørrebrød from a culinary point of view. This cycle holidays on the Danish Baltic Sea is suitable even for inexperienced cyclists, despite some hills.

Cycle Holidays Danish Baltic Sea - Glücksburg
 

Day 1 Arrival in Flensburg
Immerse yourself in the mix of German and Danish culture and explore the harbour with its beautiful warehouses. Perhaps you’re tempted to take part in a rum tasting?

Day 2 Flensburg - Sønderborg, approx. 45 km / 28 mi
The tour takes you along the Flensburg Fjord, past Gråsten Palace and to Sønderborg, the town divided by the Alssund strait. Keep your eyes peeled - you might spot rare harbour porpoises.

Day 3 Sønderborg - Åbenrå, 35 km / 22 mi
Today you’ll cycle along the Alssund strait and the Åbenrå Fjord to the town of the same name, which is known for its old harbour and long sandy beach.

Day 4 Åbenrå - Christiansfeld, 40-70 km / 25-44 mi
In Haderslev, Hygge - the typically cosy Danish way of life, awaits you. It’s a medieval town with many cafés and an old reservoir. You can choose between two different routes to Christiansfeld.

Day 5 Christiansfeld - Middelfart, 45-65 km / 28-40 mi
Koldinghus Castle towers high above Kolding. You’ll cycle through meadows and forests or along the coast to reach the Little Belt strait, which you’ll cross to get to Middelfart.

Day 6 Middelfart - Vejle, approx. 55 km / 25 mi
You’ll cycle along the fjord and through leafy beech forests. The ‘Bølgen’, wave-shaped houses at the harbour, are Vejle's landmarks, while the urban beach Albuen is ideal for swimming.

Day 7 Vejle - Horsens, 45 km / 28 mi
Take one last look at the windmill before heading to the Jutland port town of Horsens. Visit the former state prison there, which is now a prison museum.

Day 8 Horsens - Norsminde/Odder, 50-60 km / 34-37mi
Follow the coast to Norsminde, a small port town, which is idyllically located between the white sandy beach and the fjord. How about a visit to the Fiske Huset, an excellent fish restaurant?

Day 9 Norsminde/Odder - Aarhus, 20-30 km / 13-19 mi
Today you’ll cycle to the ancient city of Aarhus, which was founded by the Vikings. It offers a lot of contemporary history with the Museum of Contemporary Art ARoS, the open-air museum Gamble By and the underground Viking Museum.

Day 10 Return or Extension
The tour ends after breakfast. If you like, extend your cycle holidays on the Danish Baltic Sea.

 
 
Cycle Holidays Danish Baltic Sea - Vejle
Prices & Dates
Arrival

Prices & Dates

Included in "Cycle Holidays Danish Baltic Sea":

  • 9 overnight stays incl. breakfast
  • luggage transport from hotel to hotel til Aarhus, no maximum number of items, maximum weight: 20 kg/ item (44 lbs/ item)
  • travel documents and maps in english
  • 7-day customer helpline
  • visitor taxes payable on site
  • optional rental bike

Accommodation:

  • Category L:
    Hotels at the international 3* and 4* level as per Hotelstars Union. All rooms are en suite with bath or shower.

Bikes for hire:

  • Comfortable unisex bikes available in different frame sizes with 8 gears/rear brake or 27 gears/freewheel. Equipped with lock, luggage bag, handlebar bag with map compartment, odometer and repair kit. E-bikes available upon request.
  • If you choose to wear a helmet, we recommend using your own due to the variety of head sizes and shapes and for hygienic reasons.

Travel time 2024:

  • arrivals Thu - Sun from 27.04. to 05.10.
  • the day of arrival determines the price of your tour

Prices:

All prices apply per person in a double room, incl. breakfast.

  • 1199 € super saver price
    27.04.-03.05. + 22.09.-05.10.
  • 1399 € saver price
    04.05.-05.05. + 23.05.-31.05. + 08.09.-21.09.
  • 1599 € basic price
    09.05.-12.05. + 01.06.-28.06. + 22.08.-07.09.
  • 1699 € seasonal price
    16.05.-19.05. + 29.06.-18.08.
    • 400 € single room surcharge
    •   95 € rental bike
    • 255 € e-bike
       
    •   95 € extra night, Flensburg, double room p.p. B&B
    • 135 € extra night, Flensburg, single room, B&B
       
    • booking code "Cycle Holidays Danish Baltic Sea":
      DK-FA-9L
       
    • how you can save some money

    For children:

      • Discount in the room of two adults
        (only 1 child in double room possible)
        12-17 years:   25 % 

      The booking process

      The Tour
      Arrival

      Arrival

      Arrival to "Cycle Holidays Danish Baltic Sea":

      • Parking facilities in Flensburg:
        Free parking on public roads
        Parking garage in the centre, costs approx. 14 € /day.
        Hotel parking available in individual hotels, chargeable.
        Reservation not possible

      • Arriving by train:
        Flensburg train station

      • Arriving by plane at Hamburg airport:
        by train, every half hour, duration approx. 2,5 h, 1-2 changes, normal fee approx 31 €

      • Pre-booked rental bikes are ready for you in your hotel.

      Return transfer:

      • Under your own steam by train, every two hours, duration approx. 2.5 hours, 1 change, normal price approx. 45 €.

      Perfectly looked after:

      • During your tour, we are available between 8 am and 8 pm, 7 days a week. We are happy to help with any kind of problems you might be having. You will find this emergency number in your travel documents.
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