Denmark
Danish South Sea by Bike and Boat
Captian Klaas, of the Flying Dutchman will lead your Islandhopping adventure as the boat heads out for northern waters. The Danish South Sea (dansk Sydhav) is the Danish part of the Baltic Sea situated south of the small and big Belt.
Five bike tours will lead you to the Islands Ærø, Langeland, Funen and Als as well as on the Nordic fjord where versatile landscapes will be discovered together with the tour guide. Magnificent manor houses, cosy villages, farm houses with reed roofs will be passed on mostly even or smoothly undulating trails. Discover prehistorical dolmen and barrows, watch the wild horses on Langeland and be impressed by the fairy tale world which inspired Hans Christian Andersen - during a break the world known Danish waffles should be tasted!
Denmark Bike Tour Quick Info
| Tour Type | Bike and Boat |
|---|---|
| accommodations | Boat - Flying Dutchman, two-masted topsail schooner, 39m long |
| Biking Tour Type | Guided |
| Biking Level | Easy |
| Duration | 8 days / 7 nights |
| Biking Distance | 55km/34mi approx. per day 314km/195mi approx. total |
| Bike Rental Available | Yes, $97 per week |
| Tour starts in: | Holtenau, Germany |
| Tour ends in: | Holtenau, Germany |
1. Day (Sun) - Trip to Kiel-Holtenau, Germany
Individual trip to Holtenau or Kiel train station. From the station the Bus 91 will go regularly to Holtenau/ Friedrichsort. Should you arrive by car parking places can be found close to the ship at the Tiessenkai. After check in on the Flying Dutchman there will be enough time to explore the surrounding area until dinner. Of course bicycles can be used already. Otherwise there is the possibility to go on a harbour tour or for a coffee while watching the ships passing by.
2. Day (Mon) - Island Ærø, Denmark / Germany
Biking Tour approx. 61 km/38 mi
Early in the morning the Flying Dutchman will start the cruise at sea. Very soon we will leave the German territory and cross over Danish waters. At lunch time we will reach the port Marstal on the Island Ærø. From this old seafarer town our first bike tour will start after lunch. The tour leads around the whole island- one of the most beautiful Danish islands. On the way we will pass pretty villages like Bregninge which is one of the longest one-street villages of the country. Søby und Ærøskøbing known as a fairy tale town show a well preserved medieval townscape. The evening will be spent in Marstal. Do not miss to look at the bathing huts situated southwest of the port - some years ago they were built illegally nut by now they coin the appearance of the village.
3. Day (Tue) - Island Langeland, Denmark
Biking Tour approx. 40 km/25 mi
After the morning cruise we will start with our bicycles from Bagenkob on the south top of the Island Langeland. The characteristics of the landscape will be realised soon: thousands of hat formed hills which developed during the end of the last Ice Age. Hence the bike tour will lead us constantly up- and downhill. We will meet the Flying Dutchman in Rudkøbing where we will spend the night.
4. Day (Wed) - Islands Langeland, Siø, Tåsinge and Fyn (Fünen), Denmark
Biking Tour approx. 55 km/34 mi
After the morning cruise we will start with our bicycles from Bagenkob on the south top of the Island - ready to discover four different islands the record at Islandhopping. This is only possible due to the connecting bridges from island to island. The characteristics of the landscape will be realised soon: thousands of hat formed hills which developed during the end of the last Ice Age. Hence the bike tour will lead us constantly up- and downhill. In Rudkøbing we will leave Langeland and bike over a bridge to the small Island Siø; again connected by a bridge to Tåsinge. Valdemars Slot (castle) and the lovely town Troense invite for a longer stay. The last bridge will finally lead us to Svendborg on the Island Fünen- one of the most picturesque town of Denmark where we will also stay overnight.
5. Day (Thu) - Island Fyn (Fünen), Svendborg - Faaborg, Denmark
Biking Tour approx. 48 km/30 mi
Slowly we will start the day after breakfast by biking through calm residental areas along the coast of Fünen. The first part of the tour is almost even and will mostly lead along the sea. The view will cross over to the island Tåsinge and its countless sailing boats passing through the island channel. Half way of the tour we will leave the coastal area and start the ascent to the so called Funic Alps. Don't worry- the so called alps only reach an altitude of 100 meters. On the way we will also pass big farm buildings and impressing manor houses. We will associate Christmas time when cycling next to tree nurseries showing a huge range of Christmas trees. Today's final destination is Faaborg. Here we will bike through Pipstorn- a forest presenting burial plots and cultural sites. A stroll through this part of the forest is - for those who are interested - surely amazing.
6. Day (Fri) - Islands Als und Kegnæs, Denmark
Biking Tour approx. 61 km/38 mi
In the morning the Flying Dutchman will set sail for approx. 2 hours from Faaborg to the port of Fynshav on the Island Als. From the port our bikes will bring us around the south top of the island and further on to the washed up sand bank which is connected to the peninsular of Kegnæs. From the 18 meter high light tower which is situated at the beginning of the peninsular a nice view to the surrounding islands and the sea can be enjoyed. After a small round we will leave Kegnæs in order to reach Sønderborg after some kilometre. We will stay for the night in this town therefore the whole evening can be spend for a stroll through the alleys and the park with its impressive palace.
7. Day (Sat) - Maasholm - Baltic Sea Bath Damp, Denmark / Germany
Biking Tour approx. 49 km/30 mi
In the morning you will return to Germany by boat. The Flying Dutchman will bring us to the small village Maasholm at Sliminde where today's bike tour will start. Through an even landscape we will pass farms until we reach Kappeln. Take your time to get astonished by the picturesque surroundings and its perfectly preserved mill. Further along the fjord we will reach the smallest town of Germany: Bad Arnis. After a short stop the tour will continue to Lindaunis where we will cross the fjord on a one way flap bridge to be shared with car and train traffic. After approx. 20 km we will reach the Baltic Sea Bath Damp; here one may use the long white beach for a refreshing bath in the Baltic Sea.
8. Day (Sun) - With the boat from Damp to Holtenau, Germany
After breakfast our last journey will begin. The Flying Dutchman will bring us back to Holtenau where the tour will end after docking.
Changes:
Due to changing wind and weather conditions as well as organisational necessity we reserve the right to change the planned route accordingly. We reserve the right to alter the itinerary details, published times, and accommodations due to weather, local conditions, organization necessity or safety concerns.
Catering:
The cook will prepare a daily big breakfast as well as two warm meals (might also occur in form of a pick- nick (lunch packet on the way- depending on program).
Requirements (Level 1 - 2):
Easy tour on calm asphalted roads with mostly even surface (45 to 65 km); sometimes farm tracks will be used. Main roads with a lot of traffic and without a separated cycle track will only be used very short or in exceptional cases. Long and steep ascents will hardly occur, however, some undulating roads and landscapes with up and down hills are included in the tour. According to the wind direction a stronger headwind may arise.
On our cycle tours helmets have to be worn. Limited rental helmets are available (reservation required).
Instead of a cycle tour a boat tour may take place at anytime. The daily program will depend on the weather and directions of the captain.
Children:
We believe that only children in a good physical condition and of a minimum age of 10 and previous bicycle tour experience are able to master the bike-tours on their own strength. Please note that the minimum height for a rental bike is 1.40 m (4.6 ft.)