Hi all,

I have 12 nights in Denmark (9-Jun to 20-Jun). What I'd like to do is
something like my Netherlands trip. There I stayed four nights each in
Haarlem, Rotterdam, and Utrecht. In each I rented a bicycle right away and
used it to get around. My day trip biking loops ranged up to 100 km. A
different day I would go a different direction. What made the trip so
successful were the maps. I found topographical maps (1:50,000 or 1:60,000
in scale) that had the most scenic bike paths on them. They weren't in
circular routes, but I could simply select the green lines that took me
between the towns I wanted to visit. The routes were not marked. You had to
figure out where to go. I will bring a compass next time.

I also bought Netherlands maps with published routes. Some marked in the
countryside. But they are always circular, and often designed so one can
drive to one and then bike around it. And they usually didn't go through
towns. The topo maps had the green lines going between towns.

The first thing I need to do is to decide just which cities to base myself.
I only did a day trip to Amsterdam. Mostly as I wasn't able to get a room
there that I wanted. But I suppose Copenhagen could get more than a day
trip.

Then I need to find just what maps are the best for what I want to do. As
the topo maps were not useful for getting into and out of cities, I also
bought Falk or Cito maps.

My interest is in old architecture and pretty countryside. So I was not
impressed with Rotterdam. Though it was centrally based for day trips
outside. I prefer staying in city centers, and being able to walk to the
train to get between cities would be a plus. Then the cities I stay in
should be picked so I get some variety in the surrounding areas.

So where should I stay in Denmark?

Don <donwiss at panix.com>.

Don Wiss <donwiss@no_spam.com> wrote:

    >Hi all,
    >I have 12 nights in Denmark (9-Jun to 20-Jun). What I'd like to do is
    >something like my Netherlands trip. There I stayed four nights each in
    >Haarlem, Rotterdam, and Utrecht. In each I rented a bicycle right away and


    >So where should I stay in Denmark?
    >Don <donwiss at panix.com>.

Check out this site at VisitDenmark.com:

http://tinyurl.com/5g2ok


Kristian

Don Wiss wrote:

    > Hi all,
    > I have 12 nights in Denmark (9-Jun to 20-Jun). What I'd like to do is
    > something like my Netherlands trip. There I stayed four nights each in
    > Haarlem, Rotterdam, and Utrecht. In each I rented a bicycle right away and
    > used it to get around. My day trip biking loops ranged up to 100 km. A
    > different day I would go a different direction. What made the trip so
    > successful were the maps. I found topographical maps (1:50,000 or 1:60,000
    > in scale) that had the most scenic bike paths on them. They weren't in
    > circular routes, but I could simply select the green lines that took me
    > between the towns I wanted to visit. The routes were not marked. You had to
    > figure out where to go. I will bring a compass next time.
    > Then I need to find just what maps are the best for what I want to do. As
    > the topo maps were not useful for getting into and out of cities, I also
    > bought Falk or Cito maps.
    > ...........snip...........
    > My interest is in old architecture and pretty countryside. So I was not
    > impressed with Rotterdam. Though it was centrally based for day trips
    > outside. I prefer staying in city centers, and being able to walk to the
    > train to get between cities would be a plus. Then the cities I stay in
    > should be picked so I get some variety in the surrounding areas.
    > So where should I stay in Denmark?

Copenhagen can keep you busy for a few days. If you have trouble finding
accommodation in the city you can probably find a place in Glostrup. I saw some
pretty attractive specials on their web site and wish that I had booked it
instead of getting a room downtown. We had a dinner there and it was a nice
place. We ended up staying across the street at the Scandic Motel. With you
cycling circuits you could easily get from there to Helsingor or over to
Roskilde. Soro is an interesting place, not really big, but surrounded by nice
country. We spent a few nights at the Menstrop Cru in Menstrop, about 15 km
west of Naestved, also very nice country for cycling. And then there is
Jutland.

I used the Faerdselkort Danmark map book by Kort & Matrikelstyrelsen. It is
a 65 page set of maps that breaks the country down into small enough sections
to provide great detail, including some decent city map inserts.

Kristian <[email protected]> wrote:

    >Don Wiss <donwiss@no_spam.com> wrote:
    >>Haarlem, Rotterdam, and Utrecht. In each I rented a bicycle right away and

    >>So where should I stay in Denmark?
    >>Don <donwiss at panix.com>.
    >Check out this site at VisitDenmark.com:
    >
    > http://tinyurl.com/5g2ok
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DCF (Danish Cyclists Federation) has usefull info regarding maps,
accomodation etc (there is an English section):

http://www.dcf.dk/



Kristian