Bike tour from Odense to Kiel

Your bike tour from Odense to Kiel starts on the Danish island of Funen! After checking into your hotel, explore Denmark's third largest city on foot or by bike, whichever you prefer. Get to know the cobbled streets lined with colorful little houses. The H.C. Andersen Hus is dedicated to the world-famous writer Hans Christian Andersen, a true Odensean. It takes visitors interactively into his fairytale world.

A cycle tour to the south of Funen is on the agenda today. The island is nicknamed the Garden of Denmark. The island is characterized by blooming gardens, deciduous forests and fairytale castles. One of these castles is Egeskov Slot. It is one of the most beautiful moated castles in Europe and boasts an extensive park. You reach your destination for the day in the cozy harbour town of Svendborg. Pay a visit to Anne Hvides Gård, the oldest surviving residential building in the town. Or how about a walk along the harbour to get in the mood for the days ahead?

Today's stage of your bike tour from Odense to Kiel takes you via Svendborgsundbroen to the Island of Tåsinge. You pass the sailing town of Troense and reach Valdemars Slot. It was built in the 17th century and is located directly by the sea. You reach Langeland via Siødæmningen, the small island of Siø and Langelandsbroen. From Spodsbjerg you can enjoy the view of the sea, while the ferry takes you to Lolland. Your destination for the day, Nakskov, is only a few kilometers away.

You will get to know Lolland better today on almost flat cycle paths. Long sandy beaches, dense forests and wide fields are part of the island's landscape. Following the cycle path, you reach the Dodekalitten via the harbour town of Kragenæs. The modern work of art is arranged in the form of a stone circle and consists of 12 sculptures up to nine meters high. Not far away is Bandholm and the Knuthenborg Safari Park, Northern Europe's largest safari and adventure park. A few kilometers south you reach Maribo. You will spend the night in Bandholm or Maribo.

Today you will travel from the Island of Lolland to Fehmarn. A ferry will take you from the port in Rødby to the sun-drenched island. Fehmarn is characterized by beautiful sandy beaches, cliffs, dunes and nature reserves. Treat yourself to a break in Burg, the island's main town, before taking the Fehmarn Sound Bridge back to the mainland. You have reached your destination for the day in Heiligenhafen. The town, which is popular with water sports enthusiasts and sailors, is also popular with nature lovers. Take part in a guided tour through the Graswarder nature reserve or watch the seagulls soar over the Baltic Sea from the pier.

Today's stage of your bike tour from Odense to Kiel takes you inland from the Baltic Sea to Oldenburg. Through fields, forests and meadows, you reach the charming little town, which is ideal for a break. Take a stroll to the old ramparts or enjoy a coffee on the market square. Cycle imperceptibly through Holstein Switzerland. Hilly landscapes, numerous lakes and forests characterize the cultural landscape. In the middle of it all is Eutin, which awaits you with its pretty castle and the lake Großer Eutiner See.

You cycle through a beautiful lake landscape to Plön. The town's landmark is the 17th century castle. Originally built in the Renaissance style, it was later given a Baroque makeover. Continue to the shoemaker town Preetz. Pay a visit to the monastery and treat yourself to a dip in the lake Lanker See. Cycle along the river Schwentine to Kiel. The state capital of Schleswig-Holstein is not only an important naval base, but also a culturally interesting city that you can get to know on a walk.

Your bike tour from Odense to Kiel ends after breakfast. We are happy to extend your stay with an extra night.