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8-Day Sail & Bike Tour - Denmark & Sweden (Level 3)

  • 8days
  • Denmark

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8 Day Guided Sail and Bike Tour through Denmark & Sweden

During this beautiful Sail & Bike trip you’ll discover beautiful cities, small villages and islands around and in the Øresund – the strait between Denmark and Sweden. The narrow Øresund is an ancient trade route, like the Strait of Gibraltar and the Bosphorus, a strait of great strategic and economic importance for centuries. Charming old harbors and fortified towns lie along its shores.

The journey starts and ends in Copenhagen and along the way you’ll visit Malmö as well: two of the most bicycle-friendly cities in Europe. You first sail to Helsingør (Elsinore) and cycle along the coast of the “Danish Riviera” with its long sandy beaches, then further through the slightly hilly landscape of Nordsjælland (North Zealand). Helsingør, at the narrowest part of the Øresund, was founded as early as 1420 and the town is dominated by Kronborg Castle, the setting for Shakespeare’s drama Hamlet. On the Swedish side of the strait, Helsingborg is a coastal gem. From here, a bike ride along the coast of Skåne County (Scania) leads to the fortified town of Landskrona. The ship will then take you to the idyllic island of Ven, which rises above the sea like a plateau. It’s only 7.5 km2 (2.9 mi2) in size and has fewer than 400 inhabitants. The steep limestone cliffs, beautiful farmhouses and the observatory of the 17th-century astronomer Tycho Brahe are fascinating. Today, many artists and craftsmen live and work on Ven. From Ven, you’ll sail on to Malmö, Sweden’s third largest city. Enjoy the unique combination of modern architecture and the old town, including Malmöhus Castle and the 14th-century St. Peter’s Church.

Highlights: 

  • Visit Copenhagen and Malmö
  • Helsingborg and Landskrona, the islands of Ven and Møn
  • Guided cycling tours
  • Three-masted sailing ship with max. 34 passengers

Tour Character: Level 3

Requires a higher level of exertion, medium hilly terrain. The bike rides during this trip are not long in themselves, but they do have some elevation changes: some short stretches can be tough, and some short distances lead over semi-paved gravel paths.

Your Accomodation: 

The imposing three-masted barquentine is a real eye-catcher in every harbor thanks to its size and its 14 sails with a sail area of almost 750 m² (8,073 sq ft). The ship has 17 comfortable double cabins with shower, toilet and air conditioning. Built in 1905 and christened Elbe 2, it served as a lightship in the German part of the North Sea for over 70 years. In 1984 it started a new life when it was converted into a sailing ship, equipped with the rigging of a barquentine. This means that the forward mast of the sailing vessel is rigged side to side across the ship and the other masts are rigged along its length. The ship was extensively restored and modernized in 2005 and made suitable for elegant sailing cruises with passengers in terms of interior and comfort.

The ship has 16 comfortable guest cabins, each with its own bathroom with shower and toilet. All cabins are located below deck and are equipped with two separate single beds, central heating and air conditioning. The cabins are practical and elegant, offer enough space for your luggage and exude a maritime atmosphere.

Included in the Tour:

  • 8 days / 7 nights
  • 7 x breakfast
  • 6x packed lunches
  • 7x 3-course dinner on board
  • Coffee and tea on board
  • Welcome drink
  • Use of bed linen and towels
  • Daily cleaning of the cabin
  • Climate-controlled cabin
  • Daily briefings
  • Fully guided cycling tours
  • Cycling maps (1 per cabin)
  • GPS tracks
  • Use of a waterproof pannier bag
  • Biodegradable water bottle
  • Wifi in salon

Not included:

  • Drinks
  • Bicycle rental or e-bike rental
  • Helmet rental (10 EUR)
  • Personal insurances
  • Gratuities (at your discretion)
  • Entrance fees and excursions
  • Transfers to/from the docking place
  • Parking fees

If you would like to rent a Bike (91 EUR) or E-Bike (245 EUR), please contact [email protected] when booking

Notes:

  • Cycling route distances in the travel program are approximate.
  • The tour starts and ends in Copenhagen
  • On some days you can choose between a longer and a shorter cycling route. Please note that on the shorter routes you may not be able to visit all the highlights mentioned.
  • If you prefer not to cycle on a particular day, you’re welcome to stay on board and relax while the ship cruises to the next landing place. No lunch will be served, but you can have your packed lunch along the way.
  • The tour itinerary and route are subject to possible changes due to nautical, technical or meteorological reasons, or other unforeseen events.
  • On the arrival day, you can leave your luggage on board the ship from 15.00 pm.
  • A detailed cycling map and a GPS app are available for guests who wish to cycle individually and at their own pace. The tour guide is always available via cell phone in case of questions, breakdowns or emergencies.
  • Wednesday departure only - May to July

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  • Day 1

    Copenhagen

    Embarkation and check-in. Starting from 5:30 pm, the crew will welcome you aboard the ship, moored close to the center of town, opposite of the Opera House. After you’ve stowed your luggage in your cabin, the skipper, crew and tour leader invite you for a welcome drink, followed by dinner on board. During the first briefing, after dinner, you’ll hear what to expect during the trip, details about the ship and also about the safety measures on board. The bicycles will be distributed in the evening or the next morning.

  • Day 2

    Copenhagen – Humlebaek – Helsingør (48 km / 30 mi)

    You will leave from the ship and cycle past the Little Mermaid and Kastellet on quiet bike paths out of town, along the Øresund but also inland through forest areas and beautiful villages. Perhaps you will see the ship sailing. About 10 km before Helsingør is Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, worth a visit. Continue to Helsingør (aka Elsinore), where you’ll reach the historic city center. The harbor is dominated by the imposing Kronborg Castle, the place Shakespeare had in mind when he wrote Hamlet. Nearby, old harbor buildings have been beautifully restored and are home to a street food market and a nautical museum, among other things.

  • Day 3

    Helsingør–Hornbaek–Esrum–Helsingør (28 or 45 km / 18 or 28 mi) | ship sails to Helsingborg

    After breakfast, you’ll first cycle along the coast of the “Danish Riviera” with its extensive sandy beaches to the tiny harbor of Hornbaek. Then you’ll turn inland through a slightly hilly landscape towards Esrum for a stop at the medieval monastery on Lake Esrum. Next, you’ll cycle through bucolic wheat fields and past some lovely castles and country houses back toward Helsingør, where you’ll reach the historic city center after a long descent. The short bike tour allows you to visit Helsingør in the afternoon. During dinner the ship will cross the narrow strait to reach Helsingborg on the Swedish coast. Helsingborg is a beautiful old city, but also considered one of Europe’s most innovative places. After dinner, you can make a short walk.

  • Day 4

    Helsingborg – Landskrona (28 km / 18 mi.) | Ferry to Ven | Ven round tour (10 km / 6.5 mi)

    In the morning you’ll cycle along the coast of Skåne County (Scania) to the fortified town of Landskrona. On the way, you’ll pass a few beaches and the former fishing village of Borstahusen with its quaint old fishermen’s houses. The 16th-century citadel of Landskrona is still almost intact. Just after noon you’ll take the ferry to the island of Ven. Explore the tiny (only 7.5 km2 / 2.9 mi2) island, which has less than 400 inhabitants, and is a small gem in the Øresund. You can cycle around the island and visit artists, goldsmiths, cafes, the whiskey distillery or the 16th-century observatory of astronomer Tycho Brahe. As the port is too small for the ship to enter, in the late afternoon the crew will pick you up by using the dinghy and the ship will remain anchored for the night

  • Day 5

    Sailing day from Ven to Køge or Rødvig

    Today you and your bikes will stay on board. You will sail (weather permitting of course under sail) from Ven under the Øresund Bridge to the southern part of Zealand. Enjoy the sailing trip on deck of the large sailing ship. Your destination is Køge or you sail a little further to Rødvig. The precise destination depends on weather conditions. In Køge the ship moors in the harbor, at Rødvig it anchors for the night. Between the two places are the imposing white limestone cliffs of Stevns Klint, similar to those in Dover or the German island of Rügen. This sparsely populated area is considered a “dark sky area”: on clear nights, the starry sky – once essential for navigating at sea – can be beautifully seen here.

  • Day 6

    Rødvig – Stevns Klint – Køge (30 km / 19 mi.) or roundtour Køge – Stevns Klint – Køge (58 km / 36 mi.) | the ship sails from Køge to Malmö

    If your cycling tour starts in Rødvig, you will be taken off the ship to Rødvig by using the dinghy. Cycle to UNESCO World Heritage site of Stevns Klint for a short stop and visit of the chalk rocks, the town of Højerup and the cliff church. Continue to Køge and take some time to visit the historic center of the medieval town. When your tour starts in Køge your tour is longer. You will also visit the chalk rocks of Stevns Klint and then return to Køge. The ship will pick you up in Køge to set course for a dinner sailing trip to Malmö.

  • Day 7

    Malmö : city + outskirts roundtour (26 km / 16 mi.) or Malmö – Lund – Lomma – Malmö (49 km / 31 mi.)

    The short half day round tour takes you past various highlights in the city center and through Malmö’s outskirts to a stunning view of the Øresund Bridge and the city. You will have the afternoon to explore Malmö on your own. The longer, full day tour on quiet country roads takes you to the vibrant university city of Lund, one of Sweden’s oldest cities with over 1000 years of history. Discover the cozy city center and visit the magnificent cathedral from the 12th century. On your way back to the ship you will bike along the beautiful coast, where you have the opportunity to enjoy some ice-cream or take a last swim in the sea! In the evening you will enjoy the captain’s farewell dinner.

  • Day 8

    Malmö

    This is the end of your tour, but we won’t let you leave on an empty stomach. Before disembarkation by 9:30 am, enjoy a tasty breakfast and say your farewells. Malmö train station is just around two corners: here you can catch a train to Copenhagen airport or city center.

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Tours marked with are special prices.

Start End Max. No. Guests Accommodation Price p.p.
May 14 2025 May 21 2025 32 Single rooms 3,299€
Double rooms 2,199€
May 21 2025 May 28 2025 32 Single rooms 3,299€
Double rooms 2,199€
May 28 2025 Jun 04 2025 32 Single rooms 3,299€
Double rooms 2,199€
Jun 04 2025 Jun 11 2025 32 Single rooms 0€
Double rooms 2,199€
Jul 02 2025 Jul 09 2025 32 Single rooms 2,999€
Double rooms 1,999€
Jul 09 2025 Jul 16 2025 32 Single rooms 0€
Double rooms 1,999€
Jul 16 2025 Jul 23 2025 32 Single rooms 2,999€
Double rooms 1,999€
Jul 23 2025 Jul 30 2025 32 Single rooms 2,999€
Double rooms 1,999€
Jul 30 2025 Aug 06 2025 32 Single rooms 0€
Double rooms 1,999€
Aug 28 2025 Sep 04 2025 32 Single rooms 3,299€
Double rooms 2,199€
Sep 04 2025 Sep 11 2025 32 Single rooms 3,299€
Double rooms 2,199€
Sep 11 2025 Sep 18 2025 32 Single rooms 3,299€
Double rooms 2,199€
Sep 18 2025 Sep 25 2025 32 Single rooms 3,299€
Double rooms 2,199€

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