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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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.
Hamlet And Sweden Tour - Two countries in one day !
We leave the Grand Hotel on Vesterborgade at 09.00 or 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.