Sail & Bike Denmark and Sweden

Itinerary Details

1. Day 1Copenhagen (Embarkation)

   Individual arrival in Copenhagen, the famous and charming capital of Denmark. Your luggage can be left on the vessel
   from 3 pm onwards, and if you like, you can pay a visit to the sculpture of the Little Mermaid, Copenhagen’s most
   famous landmark, before check-in. The boat is ready to be boarded at 5:30 pm.

   After check-in, you will get to know the crew, the guide, and your fellow travellers with a welcome drink. You will then learn everything you need to know about your floating hotel, the safety measures on board and your itinerary.
   

   • Sail Boat Cabin
   • Dinner
2. Day 2Copenhagen – Humlebaek – Helsingør

   In the morning, you'll hop off the ship and cycle along peaceful bike paths, passing by the famous Little Mermaid statue and the historic Kastellet fortress. As you head out of the city, you'll ride alongside the Øresund coast and through scenic forests and charming villages. If you're lucky, you might even spot the ship sailing.

   About 10 km before reaching Helsingør, you'll find the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, definitely worth a stop. Then, it's on to Helsingør. The historical city is graced by the majestic Kronborg Castle, most well-known as the setting of Shakespeare’s renowned play Hamlet. In the afternoon, the old town beckons with beautifully restored harbour buildings and a lively street food market, inviting you to indulge in a leisurely stroll after an exciting day.
   

   • 29.8 miles
   • Sail Boat Cabin
   • Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, and Dinner
3. Day 3Helsingør – Hornbaek - Esrum - Helsingborg – Helsingør

   After breakfast, today's bike tour begins, taking you along the "Danish Riviera". You'll first pass by vast sand beaches reminiscent of the southern islands of the Pacific and make your way to the charming harbour town of Hornbaek. From there, you'll cycle inland through gently rolling hills to the town of Esrum, where you'll stop at the lake to admire the medieval monastery. After the short break, you'll cycle onward, traversing golden fields of grain and past impressive manor houses until the journey takes you back to Helsingør.  For a shorter version of the ride, you can head back earlier to explore Helsingør in the afternoon.

   During dinner, the ship sets sail from the Danish mainland. After about an hour, you'll arrive at the port of Helsingborg on the Swedish side of the Øresund, where you'll still have time in the evening to explore the beautiful city centre.
   

   • 17.4 - 28 miles
   • Sail Boat Cabin
   • Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, and Dinner
4. Day 4Helsingborg - Landskrona / Ven-Roundtour

   In the morning, you'll cycle along the Swedish coastline, passing the picturesque fishing village of Borstahusen until reaching the fortress town of Landskrona. The stunning citadel from the 16th century boasts two impressive moats that are almost entirely preserved.

   Just after noon, you’ll take the ferry to the island of Ven. The tiny island only measures 7.5km² and has less than 400 inhabitants, making it a quaint oasis. On today’s afternoon bike tour, you will have plenty of time to explore the entirety of this little gem with its captivating landscapes. Ven is home to many artists, artisans, and craftsmen. You can visit the ateliers of the painters, take a look at the workshops of the goldsmiths, visit the Whiskey distillery, or the observatory of renowned astronomer Tycho Brahe. As the harbour is too small for your sailing ship, the crew will pick you up by dinghy in the late afternoon, and the ship will remain anchored off the coast at night.
   

   • 17.4 - 23.6 miles
   • Sail Boat Cabin
   • Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, and Dinner
5. Day 5Sailing 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 the 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 harbour; 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.
   

   • Sail Boat Cabin
   • Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, and Dinner
6. Day 6Rødvig – Stevns Klint – Køge or roundtour Køge Crossing to Malmö

   If your cycling tour starts in Rødvig, you will be taken off the ship to Rødvig by using the dinghy. Cycle to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Stevns Klint for a short stop and visit the chalk rocks, the town of Højerup and the cliff church.  Continue to Køge and take some time to visit the historic centre of the medieval town.

   If your tour starts in Køge, the 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.
   

   • 18.6 - 36 miles
   • Sail Boat Cabin
   • Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, and Dinner

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     Køge Harbour

     Ride to historic Køge today

7. Day 7Malmö: citytour Malmö or Malmö – Lund – Lomma – Malmö

   The short half-day round tour takes you past various highlights in the city centre 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 cosy city centre 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, a farewell awaits as you'll join the crew and guide for a delightful meal on board. It is the perfect opportunity to look back on your wonderful multi-country journey of the last week.
   

   • 16.2 - 30.4 miles
   • Sail Boat Cabin
   • Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, and Dinner
8. Day 8Malmö (Disembarkation)

   Check out after breakfast. Individual journey home or extend your stay in Denmark or Sweden.
   

   • Breakfast