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