A cycling break in north Zealand

This was a well planned cycling trip with so much variety - through forests and fields, pretty villages and along the unspoilt sandy coastline not to mention the amazing castles you can visit along the way. Some of the forest trails were more hilly than expected but on the whole cycling in Denmark is very easy and safe. Both hotels were excellent, especially quaint Villa Brinkly being smaller with very friendly owners. Going in September meant we had most of the cycle paths to ourselves and apart from one major thunderstorm (in the forest) and a couple of showers it was warm and dry. Even in cloudy weather this area of Denmark was a delight!

Everything about this holiday lived up to or exceeded expectations. It offers an excellent taste of Denmark - the countryside, quaint villages, forests and coast, with plenty to see en route. I would definitely recommend the extended stay in Copenhagen. I've never visited before so it was good to see beyond the city. The cycling wasn't too painful - perhaps because we had bought the padded underwear! This was my first cycling holiday and I'm likely to book another after such a positive experience in Denmark.

A most enjoyable and relaxing holiday. The accommodation was excellent - breakfasts at all hotels of very high quality, and the set dinners at the Gilleleje Badehotel were delicious. Cycling was varied and most enjoyable. Unfortunately the monastery at Esrum was closed but we had a coffee (at the adjacent watermill centre) and then linked onto the route to Hillerod. A few more coffee stop suggestions would be useful. Personally I would avoid the fish and chips at Hornbaek - it was disappointing. Some of the many highlights included: swimming in the sea at Snekkersten; friendly welcome and advice from Anette and Erik at Villa Brinkly; Kronberg Castle and Hamlet; cycling along the coast to Gilleleje; comfort of the Gilleleje Badehotel; the Copenhagen canal boat trip; and the other castles and museums in Copenhagen and Zealand. Varied and very well organised by Inntravel.

INNTRAVEL NOTE: These customers combined our cycle Danish Castles and Coast with our Copenhagen City add-on   

We loved the country and the welcome from the Danes. We will definitely be returning. The food was fabulous at all venues and the hotels were comfortable. 

Both hotels were lovely, the food they provided was delicious, with lovely home made bread, scones, cakes and biscuits (Villa Brinkly) with some to take away! The scenery was beautiful and the routes and surfaces varied which made them more interesting. We didn't have the time to add on a whole day in Copenhagen, but as my daughter was so keen to see it, we managed to fit in 2 hours there by leaving Gilleleje at 930am, as our flight was not until 530pm. (We used the luggage lockers at Terminal 2). This would also have been possible on the first day, but we were more keen to reach our destination then.

Amazing wildlife, great beaches, lovely people, superb cycling.  We'll be back.

This was a delightful short break with easy cycling along a lovely coastline, and lots of interesting places to visit en route.  The Danish people were very welcoming, almost everyone spoke excellent English, and the area is well worth a visit.  We thoroughly enjoyed it.

As stated above, plus...

The castle ruines were worth visiting, there were a few bakeries on route with delicious breads. The coastal routes were excellent and cycling in general was very safe, drivers were courteous and cycle lanes were clearly marked. The only road safety concern was the return route from Esrum Monastery to Droningmolle via Villingerod, its a fast but narrow road with no cycle lanes and we wished we had returned the same way as we had come.   

We loved meeting the hosts, other guests and the locals, plus seeing all the interesting local and old houses, farms and villages that are off the beaten path for other visitors who do not cycle. The routed bike paths, both alongside roads and off road in Denmark are truly amazing, and we are envious (from UK and USA). We loved Frederiksborg castle, and spent a long time there - glad to be able to come back by train. The Hotel Strand was a great location for walking around Copenhagen, their breakfast was sumptuous and the guide provided in the Inntravel manual was excellent. We stayed out of the main season, which is fairly short in Denmark, so do read materials before you book in case you specifically want to visit an attraction that will be closed early or late season. For this specific trip, the first day has the most challenging 'off road' paths - the 40km route anyway, so be prepared or take the shorter option.

INNTRAVEL NOTE: These customers booked our short cycling break Danish Castles and Coast with our Copenhagen City add-on

Thoroughly enjoyed the cycling which covered a good variety of terrain and took us to really interesting places. None of the cycling was difficult and the route delightful. It was very hot when we were there but the sea breeze made it very pleasant.

The whole trip was great fun and as before Inntravel have done their homework so everything is organised for their clients.   We enjoyed finding our way on the train system which is excellent and on time! The highlights were staying at Hotel Villa Brinkley and swimming in the Baltic each morning!!   They recommended some amazing restaurants only a stone throw from their hotel. Definitely add on a day in Copenhagen as its a lovely city to explore.

Enjoyed our two visits to Sweden. The ferry to Helsinbourg was particularly easy, passports were needed. Train services were regular and efficient. The Danish were very helpful friendly and spoke excellent English. Enjoyed the trip to visit Carlsberg; the train to the Carlsberg station is a good alternative to the free shuttle especially if you have a travel pass or Copenhagen card. Denmark is ferociously expensive; use of supermarkets can save some money on snacks and meals.

INNTRAVEL NOTE: These customers combined the cycling holiday Danish Castles and Coast with our Copenhagen City add-on

This holiday was just full of highlights for us. The restaurant Det Nye in Snekkersten was a revelation, cycling the forest paths and visiting Frederiksborg in time to watch the changing of the guard, seeing Helsingor (Elsinore) and eating Annette's delicious almond biscuits after a long ride in the rain... The spa at Badehotel in Gilleleje was so wecome it felt positively necessary, and we fell completely in love with Copenhagen, even though we never had a dry minute there! The museums are wonderful, particularly the National Museum which takes you through Danish history from its first settlers in a really engaging way. We never had a bad or even indifferent meal in Denmark, and everything in Copenhagen, from the excellent and inventive restaurant Radio in Julius Thomsens Gade to the local smorrebrod places on Nyhavn, was delicious. And do go to the covered market in Torvehallerne next to Israels Plads. It's a hymn to Danish food and flowers.

INNTRAVEL NOTE: These customers combined our Copenhagen City add-on with our Danish Castles and Coast cycling holiday

We knew very little about Denmark and didn't really know what to expect but it turned out to be the best ever cycling holiday we have ever been on. Such a mixed terrain from forest trails, country lanes, quiet roads and endless cycling paths. A cyclist's haven!

We had a mixture of weather - sunburnt on our first day and completely drenched on the next. The area is beautiful with pretty villages and rolling countryside but not too hilly for novice cyclists. There are lots of interesting and historic sites. Highly recommended. 

First time to Denmark - very welcoming people and excellent English speakers.

The routes were interesting and varied and just the right length for us.

The cycle hire shop could not have been more helpful and the Villa Brinkly is a lovely family run hotel.

Weather was mixed but the advantage of Denmark being so flat is that you could see the rain coming and take cover.

Most rain lasted no more than 10 minutes.

Would recommend this holiday