Welcome to Helsingør
Fascinating Helsingør commands the narrowest point of the Øresund, the sound that separates Denmark from today's Sweden. In the 15th and 16th centuries the city became immensely wealthy by taxing shipping that had to pass this way between the Baltic Sea and the open ocean. For a sizeable town, Helsingør has done a pretty good job of maintaining mementoes of its medieval character, best appreciated by strolling through the grid of narrow cobbled streets between the harbour and the bustling shopping core. Here, half-timbered back-alley houses lean precariously behind towering hollyhocks and creeping ivy. The main sight, however, is the gigantic Kronborg Slot, made famous as Elsinore Castle in Shakespeare’s Hamlet, although the intimate psychological nature of the play is a far cry from the real-life military colossus.
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Hamlet And Sweden Tour - Two countries in one day !
We leave the Grand Hotel on Vesterborgade at 09.30 and travel up the Beach Road, (Strandvejen) by luxury mini-bus to Helsingør, known as Elsinor in English. There you have time on your own to visit Hamlet's Castle, or the Maritime Museum. You can also visit The old town in the middle of Helsingør and Culture Wharf, where they sell delicious Danish open sandwiches. After Helsingør, we drive on to a ferry and sail across the Øresind Strait to Helsingborg and then drive down to the ancient City of Lund, where you can visit the Cathedral, which was consecrated in the year 1145. In Lund you can also take a walk around the medieval style streets or have lunch in one of the city's many restaurants. After Lund, we drive to Malmö, where you can do some shopping and see the Turning Torso, the tallest building in Scandinavia. Finally we drive across the impressive Øresund Bridge, back to the Grand Hotel, in Copenhagen.
All around Oresund (Self-guided)
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Travelshop MalmöHere you will receive all the necessities for your trip as well as information and a map to guide you.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Lund Cathedral, Lund, Skane CountyDepending on which direction you wish to start in, you have the beautiful city of Lund next up. Located within Skåne and not far from Malmö you have the amazing Cathedral church as well as the picturesque buildings from old. Duration: 2 hoursStop At: Landskrona Museum, Landskrona, Landskrona Municipality, Skane CountyFurther on the trail you will have a city called Landskrona. Located on the coast you have beautiful buildings and museums. This is a city located on the way to Helsingborg.Duration: 2 hoursStop At: Travelshop HelsingborgIn Helsingborg, we have our second shop. Here you will be able to make adjustments to your bike if needed. Helsingborg is also a lovely city. From here you will take the ferry/boat over to Helsingor. The personnel will guide you on where to go and what to see!Duration: 1 hourStop At: Helsingor Havn, Helsingoer, Helsingoer Municipality, Copenhagen Region, ZealandYou're now in Denmark. In Helsingor there's plenty of nightlife. You choose yourself if you wish to stay there or head further down the coast on your way back to Copenhagen. Helsingor is famous for a few different things, one of them being, the famous Kronborg castle where Shakespear's "Hamlet" takes place.Duration: 2 hoursStop At: Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, Humlebaek, Fredensborg Municipality, Copenhagen Region, ZealandOn your way towards Copenhagen, you can make a stop at the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art located in Humlebaek. Fantastic art is displayed and it would make a great stop for the people interested in modern art. Duration: 1 hourStop At: Copenhagen City Hall, Copenhagen, ZealandYou're now in the famous Capital of Denmark. Here's a wide range of opportunity to explore and adventure. Inside Copenhagen, there's not a moment you'll be bored. Thousands of interesting places to see and experience. Once you're ready to leave, make your way towards the Central station where you will take the train back to Malmö. Duration: 6 hoursStop At: Øresund BridgeThe large and lovely architectural Oresundsbridge that connects Sweden and Denmark.Duration: 1 hourStop At: Travelshop MalmöAnd now you're back from a lovely trip around the Oresund. We hope you had a pleasant journey through Sweden and Denmark. You will return the bikes here.Duration: 20 minutes
Kattegattleden Biketour
Route Example:Day 1: MalmöSleep well in the central part of Malmö, pick up your rental bike. Enjoy your first day with a visit to the local fish market, or try a “Swedish Fika” and discover the people in the city.Day 2: Malmö - Helsingborg (ca 70 km)Discover Öresund on the way with a gorgeous view over the island Ven. Enjoy a night in Helsingborg with a beautiful view over Kronborg Castle in Denmark. We highly recommend that you try the ferry crossing between Helsingborg and Helsingør so you can experience the famous Danish dish called Smørrebrød.Day 3: Helsingborg – Ängelholm (ca 60 km)Pass by Sofiero, small fishing harbors, Kullen and farm shops.Day 4: Ängelholm – Halmstad (ca 73 km)Pass by beautiful Båstad with plenty of nice beaches.Day 5: Halmstad – Falkenberg (ca 56 km)The trip continues along the coast with nice local food and drinks. Don't forget to visit renowned Tylösand with Spa, music and history with Gyllene tider and Roxette.Day 6: Falkenberg – Varberg (ca 40 km)Beautiful coastal landscapes with plenty of opportunities for bathing and to visit historical sites.Day 7: Varberg – Kungsbacka (ca 60 km)More beautiful coastal landscapes with e.g. Menhirs.Day 8: Kungsbacka – Göteborg (ca 58 km)Experience Särö, the place where the “crème de la crème“ of Gothenburg used to party. You’ll stay at the Best Western Water Front Hotel iin Gothenburg for your last night as a perfect round-up of your bike tour. Feel free to try their shrimp sandwich with a glass of Swedish Port.Day 9: Journey home or extra nights
Copenhagen - Sweden Roundtrip by bike
The southern part of Sweden have diverse characteristics in both nature and culture. If your insterested in these areas then this tour is for you. If your interests include gourmet and food then it's possible to arrange food stops along the way in local farm shops and restaurants in many of the castles. These offer delicacies that are locally produced and include everything from sweets, cheeses, salmon and salads. The coastline between Helsingør and Copenhagen have lots historic castles, Loisiana, the wonderful nature around Klampenborg, and of course the bike friendly city of Copenhagen itself. With flexible means that you can start in Copenhagen, Malmö or Helsingborg (other hotels and pick-up/ drop-off on request). You'll be provided with a train ticket over the Øresund bridge and a ferry ticket for Helsingborg - Helsingør or vice versa. You'll also get a nice 24-speed touring bike and a map with points of interests.
Kings & Castles Tour - A Tour of Royal North Sealand
Kings & Castles Tour - A Tour of Royal North SealandJoin us in a full day's tour where we travel up the coast road to Rungsted, where Karen Blixen was born and then drive inland, along Danish country roads, to Hillerød, where you can see the beautiful Frederiksborg Castle, built by King Christian IV. When finished in 1620, it was the largest Renaissance castle in Scandinavia. Today frederiksborg contains the largest collection of portrait paintings in Denmark. There are also two lovely gardens. One is the Baroque Garden, laid out in the formal French Baroque Style, the other, the more natural garden, in English Romantic Style. After our visit to Hillerød, we drive through the woodland of north Sealand to Fredensborg Palace, where we will have a photo stop. Fredensborg means 'Peace Palace' in English. It was built for King Frederik IV between 1720 and 1726 and was where the peace treaty between Denmark and Sweden was signed, in 1720. This treaty has, over the years, turned two enemy countries into firm and steadfast friends. Finally we drive to Helsingør, which is known as Elsinor in English. Here you can take a photo of Kronborg, Hamlet's Castle, built by King Frederik II in 1585. Near Kronborg is the Maritime Museum and close by is Culture Wharf, where you can enjoy smørrebrød, the famous Danish open sandwich. In Helsingør, you can walk around old narrow streets and visit the Cathedral, which dates back to the 1200s. At the end of a full day, we then take the road back to Copenhagen and reflect on all the interesting things we have seen. Let's enjoy the Tour.