Berlin to Copenhagen

Denmark, Germany Bike Tour

From one capital to another…

As Europe's 3rd largest city and Germany's capital, Berlin is a cornucopia of cultural and historical significance. First recognized as a city in 1251, Berlin has seen its share of war, which one is poignantly reminded of when passing through the remnants of the famous Brandenburg Gate that once fortified the city. Now very much restored and rebuilt (including the Charlottenburg Palace - the city's most beautiful Baroque building), the city sits peacefully along the Spree River and is worth a sightseeing tour.

Cycling further north through the Brandenburg region, you'll encounter a luscious landscape that used to serve as famous hunting grounds and is filled with wildlife, including eagles. Now reserve parks, such as the Müritz National Park, highlight the region. Once East Germany's busiest and largest seaport (which is still quite active), Rostock is now more commonly visited for its restored Altstadt, which include medieval churches and museums. One of note is St-Marien-Kirche (St. Mary's Church), which was spared from war damage and boasts an astronomical clock from the 1400's, as well as an enormous organ dating from 1770, and a large tower with wonderful panoramic views. Shopping is also a favorite, especially along the highly-photographed Kröpeliner-Strass!

From Rostock, you'll enter Denmark via ferry and pass along dikes, small forests and beautiful beaches. As you cycle from coastal town to coastal town, you'll come across thatched cottages as well as villas and grand houses surrounded by wide fields and arable land before reaching Copenhagen. This Danish capital colorfully sits on the island of Sjaelland. A tour of the city is good to start at Radhuspladsen, the Town Hall Square built in the Italian Renaissance style, and then on to the famous Tivoli Gardens - the amusement park that tops them all! Additional popular highlights include the Little Mermaid statue, the Rosenborg Castle with impressive royal gardens and home of the country's Crown Jewels, as well as the opulent Christiansborg Castle.

Where You’ll Stay

Very good 3 star to 4 star hotels

What’s Included

• 7 or 11 night accommodations
• Breakfasts
• 21-speed hybrid bicycle
• Luggage transportation
• Route descriptions & maps
• Tour information packet
• Ferry Rostock to Gedser
• Ferry Stubbekøping to Bogø
• 7 day service hotline

What’s Not Included

• Rostock train station – Rostock harbor, ± € 7 with bike
• Train journey from Fakse or Rødvig to Køge, ± € 10 with bike

Tour Dates

• Mondays: June 18, July 2, July 16, July 23, July 30, August 6, August 13, August 20, and August 27, 2012

Skill Level

Easy self-guided hotel tour with distances varying between 25 to 42 miles over good roads.

Day-To-Day Itinerary

Tour can be taken for 8 days or 12 days.

1. Arrival in Berlin/Oranienburg
2. Oranienburg - Fürstenberg and surroundings, 40 mi. (65 km)
3. Fürstenberg – Neustrelitz, 37 mi. (60 km)
4. Neustrelitz - Waren, 42 mi. (67 km)
5. Warren - Krakow am See, 31 mi. (50 km)
6. Krakow - Güstrow, 19 mi. (30 km)
7. Güstrow - Rostock, 23-34 mi. (37 - 54 km)
   * 8 Day tour ends after overnight in Rostock.
8. Rostock – Nykobing (DM), 20 mi. (32 km)
9. Nykobing – Stege, 44 mi. (69 km)
10. Stege – Island Mon - Koge, 32 or 42 mi. (52 - 68 km)
11. Koge - Copenhagen, 30 mi.(49 km)
12. Departure from Copenhagen.

Itinerary below is approximate.

DAY 1:
Arrival in Oranienburg which has a direct train connection with Berlin.

DAY 2:
Your bike tour begins biking along the Oder-Havel-Canal to Liebenwalde. Here you can find a museum in a former prison. You'll continue along the Havel to the charming town of Zehdenick. You'll spend the night in Fürstenberg.

DAY 3:
Today you will find your way to the town of Stechlin which, through the writings of T. Fontane, plays a big role in many legends.

DAY 4:
A highlight of this tour is the amazing Müritz-National Park. This inviting park is scattered with more than 130 lakes all surrounded by miles of paths and trails.
The little village of Ankershagen, where the Troy-explorer Schlieman grew up, is located on the your way to Federow. With a little luck you might see an eagle in this area.

DAY 5:
You will experience natural peace and relaxation as you bike through the Nature preserve "Nossentiner Heide" (heide=heather). You will also bike through large forests on to Krakow.

DAY 6:
Your day's end destination, Güstrow, renowned for the late artist, Barlach, isn't too long of a bike ride today. A sightseeing tour in the Old Town and the E. Barlach Atelier upon your arrival is time well spent.

DAY 7:
Your entire day is spent cycling along the Bützow - Güstrow canal. En route, you can take a train to Rostock (at your own expense). You will spend the night in Rostock. During the first part of August, during the Hansesail Regatta, there is the possibility of an overnight in Güstrow.

DAY 8:
(End of 8 day tour with departure from Rostock.) You will take the train from Rostock to the harbor and board the ferry. The ferry ride takes 2 hours until you reach Gedser. After arriving in Denmark you will enjoy beautiful landscapes biking over dikes and through small forests along the best beaches of Falster.

DAY 9:
A beautiful ride is waiting for you today. Biking along the coast you'll arrive in the old merchants town of Stubbeköbing. Before you take the ferry to the island of Bogö, it's worth a visit to explore the old town. You will spend the night on the island of Mön. This island has incredible steep chalk cliffs called "Møn Klint". On quiet country roads you can explore this little village with its straw covered roofs, or find a beach to go for a swim in the Baltic Sea.

DAY 10:
You can choose to bike to Fakse, which is about 33 miles, or to Rödvig, approximately 43 miles. From either you can take the train to your final destination.
You'll start the day biking over the bridge from Mön to Sealand. Over quiet country roads you'll bike through a coastal landscape heading north. Villas, mansions, pastures, and farmlands decorate the landscape.
Your hotel is near the harbor.

DAY 11:
A part of today's route is on bike paths along the coast. But once you get to town, don't miss a visit to the museum of Modern Art in Ishöj. All points of interest can be reached by foot from the central train station.   Don't forget to make a stop at Tivoli (an amusement park) or go for a drink near the old harbor.

DAY 12:
Departure after breakfast.

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