Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Cycling
Denmark is a superb country for cyclists, with more than 12,000km of signposted cycle
routes and relatively quiet country roads that wend through attractive, gently undulating
landscapes.
As well as the Danes' widespread use of cycling as a means of commuting, you'll also
see locals (and tourists) enjoying cycling holidays. The big draw for touring cyclists are
the 11 national routes, which are in excellent condition, but there are also oodles of region-
al and local routes to get you pedalling. The routes are well suited to recreational cyclists,
including families with children.
Danish cyclists enjoy rights that, in most other countries, are reserved for motorists.
There are bicycle lanes along major city roads and through central areas, road signs are
posted for bicycle traffic, and bicycle racks can be found at grocery shops, museums, train
stations and many other public places. Drivers have an incredibly accommodating attitude
to cyclists.
When bicycle touring, accommodation is easy to find, be it at a small country inn or
campground. One advantage of Denmark's small scale is that you're never far from a bed
and a hot shower.
For quality rental bikes, Copenhagen and Aarhus are your best starting points, but you
can generally rent bikes in every town - enquire locally. Note: you are not legally required
to wear a helmet. Bikes are allowed on most trains, some buses and all ferries.
Cycling Routes
Signs along cycling routes are blue, with a white bike symbol. Note that many routes criss-
cross each other, so it's possible to combine routes.
National routes
White route number in a red square. North-south routes have uneven
numbers; east-west routes are even. There are two circular routes (10 and 12).
Regional routes
White route number on a blue background, with numbers 16 to 99.
Local routes
White route number on a blue background, with numbers 100 to 999.
