The Danish Riviera by Bike - Short Break is a 4-night self-guided cycling holiday in north Zealand, Denmark. It offers historic exploration of grand castles and picturesque thatched villages, coastal charm with beautiful white-sand beaches, and a cycle-friendly culture with an extensive network of routes. Guests can enjoy delicious cuisine with fresh fish and seafood at seaside hotels, and the cycling distances are pleasant, allowing for leisurely exploration. The holiday includes 4 nights accommodation, 2 dinners, 4 breakfasts, luggage transport, a high-quality bicycle, route notes, GPS navigation, and return rail from Copenhagen Airport. The holiday is graded as Easy cycling for all with shorter days mainly on the flat, but some gentle ascents. The terrain consists of country lanes and cycle paths by the sea and inland. The average carbon footprint is 113kg CO₂e per person, excluding travel. Prices start from £1,398pp (excluding flights) and the season runs from 17 May to 30 September for both 2025 and 2026. Flights can be arranged from various UK airports to Copenhagen, and connecting travel from Copenhagen Airport to Snekkersten is included. The Itinerary for The Danish Riviera by Bike - Short Break is flexible, allowing for customisation and extra nights. Day 1 offers a choice of routes from Snekkersten (20km or 42km), including a circular route through forest and villages to Fredensborg Palace, or a linear route to Vedbæk with options to visit museums. Day 2 involves cycling from Snekkersten to Gilleleje (32km), passing Helsingør with Kronborg Castle and Hornbæk's beaches. Day 3 offers two 30km route options from Gilleleje: a linear route to Frederiksborg Castle in Hillerød, or a circular route via Esbønderup and Esrum Abbey. Accommodation is provided in two locations: Villa Brinkly in Snekkersten (guesthouse, breakfast only) and Gilleleje Badehotel in Gilleleje (hotel, dinner & breakfast). Extra nights in Snekkersten and Gilleleje are recommended for extended exploration. A Copenhagen City Add-On is available for 2 nights from £290pp. An extended cycling holiday of 6 nights is also available from £1,841pp.
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