Cycle tour around Little Belt

Slow down by moving - Discover the fascinating natural landscapes of the North on this bike tour around the Little Belt Strait. You’ll experience wide fields and dense forests, as well as steep cliffs and stunning beaches. Let yourself be enchanted by Hygge – the typically Danish cosy way of life. Small, idyllic towns like Fåborg are emblematic of this lifestyle with their cobblestone streets, picturesque houses and old merchants' yards alongside a lively harbour and artisans. On most days, you’ll have the choice between a long or a short tour, but you should still have a basic level of fitness for this bike tour around Little Belt.

Day 1 Arrival in Sønderborg
Immerse yourself in Danish culture and visit one of Jutland's oldest royal castles, Sønderborg Castle.

Day 2 Sønderborg - Åbenrå, approx. 35 km / 22 mi
The first cycle tour takes you across the Sundewitt peninsula to your first stage destination: Åbenrå, known for its old harbour and long sandy beach.

Day 3 Åbenrå - Christiansfeld, 40-70 km / 25-43 mi
In Haderslev, a medieval town with many cafés and an old reservoir, Hygge awaits you. You’ll then either take the direct route by cycling inland, or follow the Baltic Sea Cycle Route via Hejlsminde to Christiansfeld.

Day 4 Christiansfeld - Middelfart, 45-65 km / 28-40 mi
Koldinghus Castle towers high above Kolding. You’ll get to decide which route you want to follow today. Depending on your mood, you can cycle through fields, meadows, forests or along the coast. You’ll reach Middelfart by crossing the Little Belt.

Day 5 Middelfart - Odense, 60-65 km / 37-40 mi
With a bit of luck you might spot porpoises on the beach! Today's stage takes you through the picturesque landscape of Funen.

Day 6 Odense - Fåborg, approx. 50 km / 31 mi
You’ll cycle along a somewhat hilly route today, but you’ll be rewarded with a stop in Fåborg. With its narrow, cobblestone streets, it’s one of Denmark's oldest and most idyllic small towns.

Day 7 Fåborg - Sønderborg, 45-35 km / 28-22 mi + ferry trip
Your last tour takes you first to Bøjden. There you board the ferry towards Als and then cycle back to the starting point of your cycle tour, Sønderborg.

Day 8 Departure or Extension
The tour ends after breakfast. If you like, extend your cycle tour around the Little Belt.

Included in "Cycle tour around Little Belt":

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

Accommodation:

• Category M:
  Hotels at the international 3* level as per Hotelstars Union.

Bikes for hire:

• Comfortable unisex bikes available in different frame sizes with 8 gears/rear break or 27 gears/freewheel. Equipped with lock, pannier, handlebar bag with map compartment, odometer and puncture 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 daily except tuesday from 27.04. bis 05.10.
• the day of arrival determines the price of your tour

Prices:

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

•   999 € super saver price
  27.04.-03.05. + 22.09.-05.10.
• 1199 € saver price
  04.05.-07.05. + 21.05.-31.05. + 08.09.-21.09.
• 1349 € basic price
  08.05.-15.05. + 01.06.-28.06. + 21.08.-07.09.
• 1399 € seasonal price
  16.05.-20.05. + 29.06.-20.08.

• 300 € single room surcharge
•   95 € rental bike
• 255 € e-bike
   
•   95 € extra night, double room, B&B
• 135 € extra night, single room, B&B

• booking code "Cycle tour around Little Belt":
  DK-FF-7M
• how you can save some money

For children:

• Discount in the room of two adults
  (only 1 child in double room possible)
  00-05 years: 100 %
  06-11 years:   50 %
  12-17 years:   25 % 

The booking process

Arrival to the "Cycle tour around Little Belt":

• Parking facilities in Sønderborg:
  Free parking on public roads.
  Paid hotel parking available at individual hotels.

• Arriving by train:
  Sønderborg Station

• Arriving by plane at Hamburg airport:
  by train, every 1-2 hour, duration approx. 5 h, 2-3 changes, normal fee approx 56 €
  
  Arriving by plane at Sønderborg airport

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

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.