For the Danes, cycling is an integral part of daily
life. We cycle to work, to school, when we bring the kids to
kindergarten, to keep in shape and not least - we cycle because it is
fun. Therefore, there is a vast network of cycle paths and routes
throughout which makes life easier and safer for cyclists.
You can comfortably explore Copenhagen by bike on
your own. Many of the main sights of Copenhagen are situated in the
inner city, so it is easy to get from one place to the other. The
harbour front is also close by with all the new, exciting buildings
from Islands Brygge and the new Amager Beach Park to Langelinie where you find the Little Mermaid and the Gefion fountain,
or for example to the 'bridges', i.e. Nørrebro, Vesterbro and Østerbro
which is the 'real' Copenhagen to many of its inhabitants.
Compared with many other capitals Copenhagen is a
small city. It makes it easy to get to the forests and beaches around
Copenhagen by bike. There are many good excursion paths, e.g.
Vigerslevstien connecting to Vestvoldstien and the popular tour runs
north through Østerbro, Hellerup and along Strandvejen
(The beach road) to Klampenborg and Jægersborg Deer Park. - If the legs
are getting tired or you have a flat tyre, it is good to know that you
can bring along the bike on the regional trains and S-trains on return,
but remember to get a ticket for both yourself and the bike.
Guided tours
If you don’t like to go on
your own, you can join a guided cycle tour, where you can see and learn
more about the capital, its sights and the history behind. Some tours
are theme tours, e.g. "Danish Design tour", "Green oases" etc. And then
there is the extremely comfortable tour - on a rickshaw, where others
do the pedalling for you while you sit back and relax. Read more about
guided tours in Copenhagen on VisitCopenhagen.com.
Rent a bike
I Copenhagen you can rent good
bikes with or without gear for one or more days, and during the summer
season you also have 'free' city bikes, i.e. free in accordance with
the shopping cart-principle: You deposit a 20 krone coin which you get
back when you return the city bike. Read more on Bycyklen.dk.
Read more about biking in Denmark on VisitDenmark.com.
Other relevant links: Copenhagenize and Copenhagen Cycle Chic.
VisitDenmark is the national organisation for marketing and development of Danish tourism.