German-Danish North Sea Cycle Route

North Sea air, the sound of waves and Nordic hospitality await you on this beautiful bike tour from Esbjerg to Hamburg. Thatched houses, red and white striped lighthouses, the 12-kilometer-long sandy beach of St. Peter-Ording and the isles of Fanø, Rømø and Sylt want to be discovered. Not to forget the seemingly endless view over the North Sea and the sheep grazing on the dikes. For this longer tour on the North Sea Cycle Route from Esbjerg to Hamburg, you should bring some basic fitness with you.

Day 1 Arrival in Esbjerg
The starting point is the Danish town of Esbjerg. Take a trip to Sædding Strand, where the famous sculpture ‘Man by the Sea’ is located.

Day 2 Esbjerg - Ribe, 35-70 km / 22-43 mi
If you wish, you can start with an excursion to the island of Fanø through dunes, beach forests and mudflats. Back on the mainland, we head to Ribe, the oldest town in Denmark. The two unequal towers of the cathedral greet you from afar.

Day 3 Ribe - Havneby, approx. 50 km / 31 mi
Cycle over the causeway to the island of Rømø. Discover the whale bone fence, a whale skeleton in the Kommandørgården museum and the Rømø church dating back to 1200.

Day 4 Round trip on Sylt, 20-35 km / 12-22 mi
+ ferry & train journey
Ferry trip to Sylt. You cycle along well-maintained cycle paths through a varied landscape of dunes and heathland and charming villages. The train takes you to the North Frisian town of Niebüll.

Day 5 Niebüll - Husum, 50-70 km / 31-43 mi
Today you cycle along the coast, a detour to the Hamburg Hallig is worthwhile. Husum presents itself as a colourful and lively harbour town.

Day 6 Husum - Tönning, 30-35 km / 17-22 mi
The cycle tour leads through the green hinterland. It is worth stopping in Friedrichstadt, founded in the 18th century by Dutch settlers.

Day 7 Excursion St. Peter-Ording, 40-65 km / 25-40 mi
Take the train to St. Peter-Ording with its 12 km long sandy beach. Visit the Westerhever lighthouse, the most famous in Germany.

Day 8 Tönning - St. Michaelisdonn, 60-70 km / 37-43 mi
The North Sea is calling! How about a stop for a crab roll in Büsum? The landmark of St. Michaelisdonn is Edda, a Dutch windmill.

Day 9 St. Michaelisdonn - Glückstadt, 50 km / 31 mi
Cycling on through Dithmarschen, you reach Brunsbüttel and the Kiel Canal.A culinary speciality awaits you in Glückstadt, the Glückstädter Matjes.

Day 10 Glückstadt - Hamburg, 70 km / 43 mi
The last day takes you along the Elbe to your destination Hamburg. Enjoy the modern metropolis with a long history - there is a lot to discover.

Day 11 Departure or extension
The tour ends after breakfast. Why not extend your tour on the North Sea Cycle Route in Hamburg?

Included in "German-Danish North Sea Cycle Route":

• 10 overnight stays incl. breakfast
• luggage transport from hotel to hotel up to Hamburg,
  no maximum number of items,
  maximum weight: 20 kg/ item (44 lbs/ item)
• train ride Tönning - St. Peter-Ording incl. bike
• train ride Westerland (Sylt) -  Niebüll incl. bike
• ferry trip Havneby (Rømø) - List (Sylt) incl. bike
• travel documents and maps in english
• 7-day customer helpline
• visitor's tax to be paid on site
• optional rental bike

Accommodation:

• Category M:
  Guesthouses and hotels at the international 3* level as per Hotelstars Union. All rooms are en suite with bath or shower.

Bikes for hire:

• Comfortable unisex bikes available in different frame sizes with 8 gears/rear brake or or 27 gears/freewheel. Equipped with panniers, lock and repair kit. Premium rental bikes with 30-speed/freewheel and e-bikes also available on request.
• If you choose to wear a helmet, we recommend using your own due to the variety of head sizes and shapes and for hygienic reasons.

Travel time 2026:

• arrivals on saturdays from 25.04. to 26.09.
• the day of arrival determines the price of your tour

Prices:

All prices apply per person in a double room, incl. breakfast.

• 1399 € super saver price
  25.04.-02.05. + 19.09. + 26.09.
• 1599 € saver price
  09.05. + 05.09. + 12.09.
• 1849 € basic price
  30.05.-27.06. + 15.08.-29.08.
• 2099 € seasonal price
  16.05. + 23.05. + 04.07.-08.08.
   
• 470 € single room surcharge
• 100  € rental bike
• 180 € rental bike premium
• 290 € e-bike

• 125 € extra night Esbjerg, double room, B&B
• 165 € extra night Esbjerg, single room, B&B
•   95 € extra night Hamburg, double room, B&B
• 140 € extra night Hamburg, single room, B&B

• booking code "German-Danish North Sea Cycle Route":
  NS-EH-10M
• how you can save some money

Additional costs:

• Ferry fees Isle of Fanø, approx. 6 €/ p.p incl. bike

For children:

• Discount in the room of two adults
  (only 1 child in double room possible)
  12-14 years:   25 %
  15-17 years:   10 % 

The booking process

Arrival to "German-Danish North Sea Cycle Route":

• Parking in Esbjerg:
  Europapark multi-storey car park, Jernbanegade 20, for a fee
  Hotel car park subject to availability, details in the travel documents

• Travelling by train:
  Esbjerg railway station

• Travelling from Hamburg Airport:
  by train, every half hour, duration approx. 5 h, with 2-3 changes, normal price from approx. 75 €
  
  Travelling to Billund Airport:
  by bus, hourly, duration approx. 1.15 h, without changing buses, normal fee from approx. 11 €

• Pre-booked rental bikes are ready for you in your hotel.

Return transfer:

• Under your own steam by train, hourly, duration approx. 4 hours, 1-2 changes, normal price approx. 65 €.

Perfectly looked after:

• During your tour, we are available between 8 am and 8 pm, 7 days a week. We are happy to help with any kind of problems you might be having. You will find this emergency number in your travel documents.