Tour Cycling Berlin To Copenhagen | Visit Germany, Denmark

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Guided tours of Hamburg and Copenhagen

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14 days, 13 nights accommodation Innside Melia Berlin Hotel Brandenburger Tor Hotel Sorat Brandenburg Schulzen’s Hotel Hotel Altes Kaufhaus Hotel Henri Atlantic Hotel Lübeck Hotel Dieksee Hotel Frederiksminde Hotel Klinten Hotel Kong Arthur

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meals as noted in itinerary

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Day 1 Day 1: Welcome To Berlin
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Welcome To Berlin

Berlin has been the stage for significant moments in world history - and not just the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. You can still discover the traces of history in countless places around the capital. And, no Berlin visit is complete without a taste of local cuisine: let’s start with our welcome dinner tonight after getting bicycles and going for a short test ride! Distance km / mi
Day 2 Day 2: Berlin To Potsdam
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Berlin To Potsdam

Our route will take you to Potsdam today. This was the royal residence for Prussian kings and the German Kaiser until 1918. The palace’s name Sans Souci, translates to "without concerns." King Frederick set-up his summer residence here in the 18th century to relax and escape the spectacle of the Berlin court. Take the rest of the day to enjoy the town, its many palaces, and parks. Distance 39 km / 24 mi
Day 3 Day 3: Potsdam To Brandenburg
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Potsdam To Brandenburg

Today you will follow bike paths along the Havel River to Brandenburg. Known for its religious buildings, Brandenburg is perched on the edge of one of central Europe’s largest non-coastal wetlands – the Lower Havel basin – where rare animals such as beavers and otters can be observed in the wild. The cycle route through Brandenburg’s town centre takes in all the main sights, such as the New Town, Cathedral Island and Old Town. The Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul is an impressive testimony to the town’s importance as a major religious centre and is the mother church for the state of Brandenburg. Distance 59 km / 37 mi
Day 4 Day 4: Brandenburg To Tangermünde
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Brandenburg To Tangermünde

We’ll follow the Havel River, which appears more like a series of lakes rather than a river, on its south side until Genthin when we cross to the north and pedal west to the Elbe River. A short ferry ride across the Elbe locates us in the Elbe Valley, a paradise for bird watchers because its extensive alluvial flats offer perfect habitat for many avian species. Tonight we stay in Tangermünde. Distance 63 km / 39 mi
Day 5 Day 5: Shuttle To Hitzacker And Cycling To Lüneburg
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Shuttle To Hitzacker And Cycling To Lüneburg

Today we start by taking a 1.45-hour shuttle to Hitzacker, where we start cycling following the Elbe river along a natural area of the Lower Saxony Elbtalaue. With such a picturesque landscape it’s difficult to imagine that you are traveling along the Iron Curtain to Lüneburg, a town whose prosperity for centuries came from its massive salt dome which was mined, sold and traded throughout Northern Europe. Distance 58 km / 36 mi
Day 6 Day 6: Lüneburg To Hamburg
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Lüneburg To Hamburg

We’ll ride through the Lüneburg Heath, a nature reserve through the "Alte Land," a rural paradise famous for its orchards. We’ll enter Hamburg, Germany’s second-largest city and largest port (despite being located on a river 100 km from the coast), by way of ferry. Hamburg has engaged in business with the world ever since it joined the Hanseatic League back in the Middle Ages, and this "harbourpolis" is now the nation’s premier media hub and its wealthiest city. We’ll enjoy a special dinner this evening to say farewell to the riders who are doing the Berlin to Hamburg stage and welcome the new comers on the Hamburg to Copenhagen stage. Distance 69 km / 43 mi
Day 7 Day 7: Hamburg
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Hamburg

Enjoy a harbor cruise this morning and free time to visit some of the local attractions like the impressive Rathaus (city hall) or one of the museums in the newly popular warehouse district. Or perhaps you’d like some shopping in the main streets around the train station, or a stroll along the Alster River and harbor to see the bustle. Distance km / mi
Day 8 Day 8: Hamburg To Lübeck
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Hamburg To Lübeck

Today we leave Hamburg toward Lütjensee, picturesquely situated in the middle of the "Three Lake District" between the Lütjensee, the Großensee and the Mönchsteich. Pedal through wooded areas and farmland en route to our destination. Lübeck, referred to as the Queen of Hanseatic cities, is known for its extensive brick Gothic architecture and is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Make sure you enjoy Lübeck’s beloved delicacy of marzipan. Niederegger, one of the world’s best producers of the confection, has been in operation here since 1806. Distance 68 km / 42 mi
Day 9 Day 9: Lübeck To Bad Malente
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Lübeck To Bad Malente

Before exiting town, catch a free bike shuttle bus that takes you through the Herrentunnel underneath the Trave river. Then we will ride along the beach and enjoy the waterfont of the Timmendorfer Strand to get a taste of the Baltic. Finally, between glittering lakes and secluded forests, you’ll find Malente, your home in the heart of bucolic "Holstein Switzerland" for two nights. Don’t worry, you’re still in Germany! Distance 55 km / 34 mi
Day 10 Day 10: Loop Ride In "Holstein Switzerland"
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Loop Ride In "Holstein Switzerland"

Today’s loop ride explores northern Germany’s "Holstein Switzerland," named for the region’s Swiss-like hills and reminiscent landscape, although the highest "mountain" tops out at 550 feet! Pedal through an ever-changing landscape of the Young Drift moraines that formed during the last ice age. Small woods alternate rapidly with hedged, arable fields. Overall, the terrain is characterized by its many lakes nestled amongst low hills. Enjoy Plön and its castle, or, for those not wanting to bike today, relax in town or at the hotel. Distance 68 km / 42 mi
Day 11 Day 11: Bad Malente To Southern Zealand
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Bad Malente To Southern Zealand

Your final miles in Germany take you northwest to Oldenburg in Holstein where we aim to connect with the Berlin-Copenhagen train line, which crosses the Fehmarn Sund bridge before boarding a ferry across the Fehmarn Belt and then traversing the islands of Lolland and Falster before arriving on Zealand, Denmark’s largest island. We’ll step off at Vordingborg before shuttling towards Praesto for the evening. Velkommen til Danmark! Please note that on tours in 2024 we may replace the short train ride with a shuttle due to construction on the train line. The shuttle follows the same ferry and overland route as the train. Distance 39 km / 24 mi
Day 12 Day 12: Præstø To Rødvig
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Præstø To Rødvig

Our ride to the Baltic beach town of Rødvig follows quiet country roads to the small town of Præstø, which began as a merchant village in the 14th century. Pick up picnic supplies before continuing to the famous Nysø Mansion, one of Denmark’s finest examples of Baroque architecture. Built in the mid-17th century, the carefully preserved mansion boasts beautiful gardens and overlooks a picturesque lake. Once in Rødvig, enjoy walk along the beach or a quiet stroll through town. Distance 51 km / 32 mi
Day 13 Day 13: Rødvig To Copenhagen
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Rødvig To Copenhagen

Our ride from Rødvig to Copenhagen takes you along the coast, through forests and parks, and past several picturesque towns and villages, all while accessing a combination of quiet country roads, side streets and a network of purpose-built bike paths. Stop along the way for lunch in Køge, a century old market town which is home to the oldest dated half-timbered house in Denmark. Enter Copenhagen on an extraordinary bike path that parallels Kalvebod Fælled, a nature reserve that is the largest remaining tract of unspoiled wilderness in the city. With more than 390 kilometers (241 miles) of designated bike lane, Copenhagen is considered one of the most bike-friendly cities in the world. Distance 75 km / 47 mi
Day 14 Day 14: Copenhagen
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Copenhagen

Your tour ends with a guided visit of this progressive urban capital. Indeed, the world looks to Copenhagen for the latest innovations in design, architecture, fashion and savors the extraordinary culinary revolution that has taken place here over the last decade. Enjoy the city for a few extra days, pedal with us to Oslo, or if you must, head to your next destination. If you depart, we recommend you book your home bound flight for the next day as most international flights leave in the morning. Distance km / mi

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Cycling Berlin To Copenhagen

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Itinerary of your trip Cycling Berlin To Copenhagen

Day 1: Welcome To Berlin

Day 2: Berlin To Potsdam

Day 3: Potsdam To Brandenburg

Day 4: Brandenburg To Tangermünde

Day 5: Shuttle To Hitzacker And Cycling To Lüneburg

Day 6: Lüneburg To Hamburg

Day 7: Hamburg

Day 8: Hamburg To Lübeck

Day 9: Lübeck To Bad Malente

Day 10: Loop Ride In "Holstein Switzerland"

Day 11: Bad Malente To Southern Zealand

Day 12: Præstø To Rødvig

Day 13: Rødvig To Copenhagen

Day 14: Copenhagen

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