Bike tour to Funen

Your bike tour to Funen starts in Flensburg, Germany's northernmost port city. Situated at the innermost corner of the fjord-like Flensburg Fjord, the city looks back on a history of more than 750 years. After checking into your hotel, explore the old town with its numerous sights from past centuries. A visit to the lively old harbour is particularly recommended. Discover classic sailing yachts and old cutters – maritime atmosphere included.

You cross the German-Danish border near Flensburg and follow the course of the Danish Baltic Sea Cycle Route. Enjoy the fresh breeze and the one or other break by the sea as you ride along the Flensburg Fjord. The tranquil town of Gråsten is an ideal stopover. The castle there is used by the royal family as a summer residence. The castle park is one of the most beautiful parks in Northern Europe. Dybbøl is worth a longer stop. The Dybbøl Banke History Centre, with its multimedia facilities, is a reminder of the German-Danish War, which the Danish troops lost to the Prussians in 1864. Visit the impressive Sønderborg Slot in Sønderborg, your destination for the day, which is now a museum looking at the culture and history of the border region.

The second stage of your bike tour to Funen first takes you across the island of Als. Denmark's eighth largest island in the Baltic Sea is characterised by cliffs, small bays, fjords and long sandy beaches. A short stopover is worthwhile at Augustenborg Castle. The castle and park are among the most beautiful and largest baroque complexes in Denmark. In Fynshav you take the ferry (included) to the island of Funen. You cycle across Horne Land, a hilly peninsula that was already inhabited in Viking times. Visit the Horne Kirke in Horne. It is one of Denmark's most unusual places of worship. The landmark of your stage destination Fåborg is the bell tower. From its top you have a fantastic view of the town and the sea.

You leave Fåborg in a south-easterly direction and follow the beautiful, only slightly hilly route to your destination for the day, Svendborg. Visit the old town near the harbour, which is characterised by winding alleys, dreamy courtyards and countless half-timbered houses. The oldest among them is Anne Hvides Gård from 1560. Another highlight is Naturama. It shows the animal world of Denmark and Northern Europe on three levels – air, land and water. Discover the Sejlskibsbroen during an evening exploration of the harbour. There are many old wooden sailboats moored at this pier. You will spend the night in Svendborg or in the small shipping town of Troense on Tåsinge.

Today you follow the course of Østersøruten, the Danish Baltic Sea Cycle Route, northwards on your bike tour to Funen. Almost always with the sea in view, you will reach the harbour town of Nyborg. The city on the Great Belt is one of the oldest cities in the country. Nyborg Slot was built in the 12th century. As Denmark's oldest royal castle, it served as a residence for Danish kings for centuries. In the immediate vicinity of the mighty castle is the Landporten, Denmark's longest fortress gate at 40 metres. A jewel of Nyborg is Mads Lerches Gård, today's town museum, in the half-timbered house-lined Slotsgade. 

Today's cycling day takes you mainly along the beach-lined coast of the Great Belt. On the way, you will have many opportunities to take a dip or two in the cool water. The marine research centre Fjord & Bælt in Kerteminde provides insights into the marine ecosystem and allows you to experience harbour porpoises and seals up close. From Kerteminde, the last stage first takes you to Ladby. Ladbyskibet takes you back to the times of the Vikings. The only burial ship of the Viking Age in Denmark is hidden under a burial mound that is part of the Viking Museum. The destination of your bike tour to Funen is Odense, Denmark's third largest city. Take a boat trip and get to know Odense from the water – a different kind of city tour.

After breakfast, your bike tour to Funen ends with an individual return journey home. We are also happy to extend your stay in Odense.