Backroads

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.

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.

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.