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All meals included except 2 lunches.

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Nyborg (located on the island of Fyn), Denmark

Special Interest

Culture & History, Fine Wine & Cuisine, Natural Beauty &/or Wildlife, Sail

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Denmark Family Biking

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The Warmth of the Scandinavian Summer
Biking in Denmark is like riding through the pages of a fairy tale. Hans Christian Andersen, the country's most famous author, surely found his inspiration in the pastel-hued villages, grandiose castles and picturesque rolling green landscape. With Backroads, you and your family will bike from one storybook town to another, pedaling along well-marked bike paths and roads nearly free of cars. The pleasures of Danish summer life include feasting on fresh seafood and lingering in the extended daylight hours. Evenings are spent at luxurious inns with that distinctive Scandinavian blend of country charm and modern style.

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Days 1-2 Nyborg

Meet in Nyborg  Pedal through rolling Danish countryside  Enjoy a barbeque picnic lunch with local hosts and take a tour of their traditional thatched cottage Pedal a coastal route with sandy beaches and shimmering ocean views A seaside spin leads to Kerteminde, where old half-timbered fishermen's cottages line the beach and small museums invite exploration Kids enjoy a hands-on crabbing demonstration at the local aquarium  Ride to Ladbyskibet, site of an excavated 10th-century Viking ship Kids shuttle to Odense for a memorable visit to a Hans Christien Andersen museum.

Day 3 Gudme

Bike along tree-lined roads past Funen Island's largest manor house, Ravenholt Estate Visit the moated castle of Egeskov and stroll the grounds, which have several exquisite period gardens and the largest collection of fuchsias in Europe Youngsters can take riding lessons at a world-class equestrian center. Enjoy a private tour of Broholm, our home for the night.

Days 4-6 Millinge

Catch the ferry to Aerøskøbing on the picturesque island of Aerø, where shops and galleries offer handmade crafts and other local goods With its cobblestone streets and multi-colored houses capped with red-tile roofs, Aerøskøbing rightfully earns the description of "fairy-tale town" Ferry to Faaborg on the Horne Peninsula Visit a local mill, for a tour and picnic Kids and adults alike will enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at a local dairy and taste its delicious cheeses and yogurt.

Guest Trip Reviews

My 8-year-old son and I had a phenomenal experience! We biked, played, actually had fun seeing sights, ate and slept really well and made new friends. The countryside was beautiful and not too steep. Hard to imagine a better trip.
Steven Plofker - Montclair NJ

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Denmark Family Biking

COUNTRY ELEGANCE: Premiere Inns

Hotel Hesselet
Hotel Hesselet

Nyborg (2 nights)
This spacious retreat overlooks a scenic bay and features tennis courts, an indoor pool and nearby golf course.

Broholm
Broholm

Gudme (1 night)
Surrounded by 1,500 acres of parkland, this historic spot features a moat, top-notch equestrian center and luxurious rooms with magnificent views. (Shared bathrooms are a possibility.)

Falsled Kro
Falsled Kro

Millinge (2 nights)
Relais & Châteaux elegance in a lovely country setting by the sea. Chef Jean-Louis Lieffroy spoils us with his renowned creations.

Denmark Family Biking

Route Rating: Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain

Trips For All Abilities

Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. We know your pace may vary from one day to the next-and your traveling companion's may differ somewhat from yours. So we present a range of mileage options, and each day you decide exactly what and how much you want to do.

Activity Level Average Time Average Distance
    Biking Walking
& Hiking
1 2-3
hours
10-20
miles
2-5
miles
2 2-4
hours
21-30
miles
5-7
miles
3 3-5
hours
31-40
miles
7-9
miles
4 4-6
hours
41-55
miles
9-11
miles
5 5-7+
hours
56-75+
miles
11-13+
miles
Day 1
  • Level 1 2 Route Options Available
  • 10, 20 miles
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 2
  • Levels 1 to 4 4 Route Options Available
  • 9, 32, 37, 48 miles
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 3
  • Levels 2 to 3 3 Route Options Available
  • 24, 32, 43 miles
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 4
  • Levels 1 to 3  3 Route Options Available
  • 11, 23, 35 miles
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 5
  • Level 2  2 Route Options Available
  • Biking 21, 30 miles
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 6
  • Level 1 2 Route Options Available
  • Biking 7, 17 miles
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain