Your bike is welcome on all Danish ferries. The smaller ferries on the less frequented routes are especially great for a short break on the cycle trip. On some ferries, the bicycle is included in the passenger price. On others it costs extra. Be aware that the ticket for the Molslinjen between Sjællands Odde and… Continue reading Can I bring the bike on the Danish ferries?
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Can I take the bike on public transport?
The short answer is yes. On all Danish train routes, you can bring an ordinary bicycle (unfortunately not cargo and tandem bikes). Bike trailers must be folded together and brought as hand luggage. At DSB, a ticket for your bike costs DKK 20, regardless of how far you travel. It can be purchased via dsb.dk… Continue reading Can I take the bike on public transport?
Is camping in Danish forests allowed?
Yes. In 275 of the state’s forests, you are allowed to pitch your tent without asking. It’s called ‘Free Tenting’ and there’s a 1-2-3 rule: maximum 1 night with 2 tents for 3 persons. You must camp under trees and not to the annoyance of others: Your tent must be invisible for people walking on… Continue reading Is camping in Danish forests allowed?
Where can I sleep?
You have a lot of options for spending the night on a bike tour in Denmark. On the maps here at ruter.dk you find hotels, inns, hostels, bed & breakfast, camping, holiday resorts, shelters and free camping areas. In the summer months, it may be a good idea to book accommodation in advance, unless you… Continue reading Where can I sleep?
Can I take children on a bike tour
Definitely! But it is difficult to tell in general how far they can bike. Children are very different and cycling skills do not necessarily follow age. It is more about how accustomed to cycling they are. A child of 6-8 years who cycles daily will easily be able to cycle up to 25 km in… Continue reading Can I take children on a bike tour
How do I plan the trip?
You start right here! On ruter.dk you find a description of each route, and you can plan your cycling trip using the maps that also show relevant points of interest such as accommodation, catering etc. A good rule of thumb is to assume that you cycle about 12 km/h on average incl breaks. If you… Continue reading How do I plan the trip?
How do I prepare for the trip?
If it’s the first time you’re going on a long trip and you’ve never biked more than 20 km in a stretch, don’t worry! In a relatively flat country like Denmark, it doesn’t take much before you cycle off at 10-15 km/h. And then you have covered 20-30 km in a few hours, maybe even… Continue reading How do I prepare for the trip?
What is EuroVelo?
EuroVelo is a European network of cycle routes. The foundation stone was laid in 1997, and today the network includes 19 routes of more than 90,000 km. Four routes go through Denmark: The network is centrally coordinated by the EuroVelo team at the European Cyclists’ Federation, ECF, in Brussels. In Denmark, Dansk Cykelturisme is the… Continue reading What is EuroVelo?
What are the national cycle routes?
The national cycle routes are 11 longer routes crisscrossing Denmark, which was one of the first countries with a national network of cycle routes. The first one was the Ancient Road through Jutland, established in the late 1980s. In the 1990s, development was accelerated, and in 2012 the Limfjord Route was added as the last… Continue reading What are the national cycle routes?
What to do in case of an accident
Even if your bike was in tip-top shape before you set off, you can of course be unlucky en route. But with a little skill and experience you will typically be able to continue after an emergency repair on the road. At least until the next bike repair shop. With good, puncture-free tires, the risk… Continue reading What to do in case of an accident