Denmark Islands Bike Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
Premiere Hotels
Denmark Islands Bike Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
Premiere Hotels
2025: Aug-Sep 2026: May-Sep
Charming Harbors, Medieval Villages & Fairy-Tale Castles on the Baltic Sea
Here, the intentional hygge way of life is felt all around. Experience it as you pause in a cozy café. Feel it as you relax in our elegant hotels. Take time away from the daily rush to enjoy life’s quieter pleasures.
Highlights
- Cycle coastal paths on the Danish isles, passing scenic harbors and quaint fishing villages where time seems to stand still
- Relax on white-sand beaches and luxuriate in our thatched-roof Relais & Châteaux hotel—a classic Scandinavian gem
- Explore Funen Island’s postcard-perfect landscapes and get to know its storied maritime heritage
- See the fairy-tale castles and ancient villages that inspired Hans Christian Andersen
- Savor farm-fresh Nordic cuisine and dine on seasonal delicacies at our hotel’s elegant restaurant overlooking Svendborg Sound

Start/End Copenhagen
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary

Day 1
Bike the idyllic Hindsholm Peninsula, passing historic villages, vibrant market towns and impressive manors of old Danish nobility • Explore the colorful historic port town of Kerteminde, which National Geographic called one of Europe’s best secret villages in Europe • Stay in the fairy-tale town of Odense, the birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen, and savor modern Scandinavian fare.



Night 1
A modern hotel close to excellent shopping, nightlife and the Hans Christian Andersen’s House, an innovative museum and garden.

Days 2-3
Ride on the famous and aptly named Fyn “Castle Route,” featuring a stunning coastline, bucolic pastures and farmland and some of Denmark’s most beautiful castles • Pedal rolling hills past hedgerows and admire Broholm Castle, an impressive 12th-century fortress • Pause for a locally inspired lunch on the Garden Island of Fyn before riding into the charming town of Svendborg • Make your way to the Danish archipelago, passing through Langeland Island’s fragrant woodland, wild seaside and rural hamlets • Linger over a farm-fresh lunch at a castle • Spin past the villages, apple orchards, lovely gardens and stately manor houses of Tåsinge Island • Svendborg’s quaint shops and pretty streets await.



Nights 2-3
Airy rooms with great natural light, a quiet courtyard and a superb restaurant are just a few of the tranquil South Fyn comforts found at this beachfront boutique hotel on the Svendborg Sound.

Days 4-6
Ferry to Ærø Island and start your ride from its scenic port • Patchwork pastures and sprawling farmland lead to the enchanting city of Ærøskøbing, the best-preserved 18th-century town in Denmark • Delight in a signature picnic lunch at the last remaining ducal residence • See Egeskov Castle, a water castle from the Renaissance • Drink in the so-called Funen Alps around Svanninge as you cycle amid green forests and sloping hills dotted with cross-timbered homes • Celebrate this wonderful week with an unforgettable Nordic dinner • Bike on Helnæs Island, a quiet place inhabited since the Stone Age • Get one last look at the region’s sweeping sea views, white-sand beaches and a historic lighthouse.

Nights 4-5
This classic thatched-roofed inn invites a Scandinavian hygge experience with its authentic Danish design, cozy rooms, roaring fires and beautiful surroundings. A Relais & Châteaux member.
What's Included
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Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.
Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.



Night 1
*Deluxe Hotel
A modern hotel close to excellent shopping, nightlife and the Hans Christian Andersen’s House, an innovative museum and garden.






Nights 2-3
Premiere Hotel
Airy rooms with great natural light, a quiet courtyard and a superb restaurant are just a few of the tranquil South Fyn comforts found at this beachfront boutique hotel on the Svendborg Sound.




Nights 4-5
Premiere Hotel
This classic thatched-roofed inn invites a Scandinavian hygge experience with its authentic Danish design, cozy rooms, roaring fires and beautiful surroundings. A Relais & Châteaux member.

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Bikes
Choose Your Perfect Bike
Our bikes are designed and built with specific cyclists and riding styles in mind, so we can always offer you a perfect ride. Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.

Included in your trip price
- Ideal for avid cyclists
- Redesigned for 2024
- Next gen titanium frame with carbon wheels
- Responsive, efficient and comfortable
- Drop handlebars only

Included in your trip price
- One of the lightest e-bikes available
- Provides plenty of power and more than enough battery
- Lower top tubes for easier mounting and dismounting
- Upright handlebars only
- Limited availability on Unplugged Bike Tours; learn more
Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+

- $400 rental fee
- Hand-built frame features Co-Motion's custom-designed Cro-Moly steel tubeset, powerful Avid disc brakes, Shimano Ultegra drive train
- Custom upgraded wheelset
- Best for riders with some tandem experience.
Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
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