Danish Southern Seas sporty

Flensburg is located to the north of Germany and is therefore an ideal starting point for a cycling tour on the Baltic Sea Cycle Route. After your arrival, stroll through the beautiful alleys and corners of the old town with its typical Flensburg merchants‘ courtyards.

Near Flensburg you cross the German-Danish border. In Gråsten it is worth taking a first break to see the summer residence of the Danish royal family. Via Sønderborg you continue to Nydam Mose, a bog that was used as a sacrificial site in the Iron Age. In Åbenrå, the old town with its typical burghers‘ and craftsmen‘s houses is worth a visit.

Today you first cycle to Haderslev. The old town, situated on a peninsula, is dominated by the Vor Frue Domkirke - one of the most beautiful Got- hic churches in Denmark. In Kolding, your destination for the day, you will notice the Koldinghus - a castle-like palace that looks back on a long history and houses a museum today. From the tower of the castle, you have a wide view of the city and the Kolding Fjord.

Today you will cross the Lillebæltsbroen – a bridge that connects Jut- land with Funen. Arriving in the Funen harbour town of Middelfart, you can admire one of Denmark‘s most beautiful half-timbered houses near the the harbour, the Henner Friisers Hus. It also houses a museum that shows the history of whaling in the Little Belt. From Middelfart you fol- low the west coast of Funen to your overnight stop in Assens or Ebberup. If you stay overnight in Brobyværk, the cycle route will take you into the interior of Funen.

You start the day with a round trip over the Helnæs peninsula. A refreshing swim is worthwhile at Helnæs beach. In Fåborg you can enjoy the view of the surroundings and the sea from the town‘s landmark, the bell tower. You can stay overnight in the harbour town of Svendborg, whose townscape is characterised by countless half-timbered houses and the Sejlskibsbroen at the harbour, or in the small shipping town of Troense on the island of Tåsinge.

You will take the ferry to the picturesque island of Ærø. The oldest town on the island, Ærøskøbing, is your first destination. The fairytale town presents itself with small half-timbered houses, climbing hollyhocks and dreamy pubs. Get to know the harbour town of Marstal on the south-eastern tip and follow cycle route 8 across the island. From Søby, the ferry takes you to Fynshavn. From here you have two alternative routes to your destination for today, Sønderborg.

In Sønderborg, visit the castle of the same name, one of the oldest royal castles in Jutland, right on the water. Afterwards you start the last stage of your bike tour. In Dybbøl you have a wonderful view over the Flensburg Fjord. A memorial commemorates the German-Danish war in 1864. It is worth taking a break in Gråsten, where the summer residence of the Danish royal family is located. Soon you cross the border and are back in Flensburg.

After breakfast you start your individual return journey home or extend your stay.