Active Holidays
An active adventure in Denmark
If you like your holidays with a little more action, Denmark is ready to deliver. With its wide-open landscapes, scenic coastlines, and bike-friendly cities, it’s a playground for outdoor lovers. Cycle along coastal trails, hike through ancient forests, kayak across glassy fjords, or even go bridgewalking high above the water. For something truly unique, you can join an oyster safari and gather your own wild feast straight from the sea. In Denmark, the real thrill is just how naturally adventure fits into everyday life.
Fun Runs in Denmark
A range of fun runs offer new ways to experience the country’s landscapes and communities — from tidal flats and bridges to city streets and parks.
Denmark’s greatest cycling routes
Here are some of Denmark’s best cycling routes, all great options for a self-guided two-wheeled adventure throughout Denmark.
10 reasons to cycle in Denmark
Reasons from, 'everybody’s doing it', and more.... cycling is a way of life in Denmark – and if you cycle every day, you’ll find like-minded people everywhere. We even have our own cycling embassy, designed to promote and inspire cycling. If you really need more reasons, read on!
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