Category: Planning and preparation

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?

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?

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?

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?

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

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?

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?