Grand Départ
Tour de France
Europe's most bike-friendly nation
With a network of national cycle routes spanning 4,770 kilometers and a strong cycling culture come rain or shine, Denmark is Europe’s most bike-friendly nation. We were delighted to host the start of the world’s most prestigious cycling race in 2022. The Tour de France Grand Départ rolled through some of Denmark’s most historic cities, beautiful landscapes and past breathtaking architecture.
Scroll on to find press kits and all you need to know about the places along the route.
Find facts and figures on cycling in Denmark here.
Press releases
Stage 1
Voted World's Best Cycling City in 2019, Copenhagen was the first stop on the route, showcasing Amalienborg Castle, the Little Mermaid, parks, waterfront scenes and more.
See Copenhagen press kit here
Explore cycling in Copenhagen
Stage 2
A historic start in front of Roskilde Cathedral, a windswept sprint across the Great Belt Bridge and a spectacular finish in Nyborg. Just wow.
Full speed in Roskilde
Nyborg on two wheels
Stage 3
From challenging hills in Vejle, to the historic Jelling Rune Stones, Christiansfeld UNESCO World Heritage site, and a final sprint to the finish line in Sønderborg.
Go off road in Vejle
Bike through Sønderborg
Press contact
Need to know more? Get in touch with our press contacts.
Anna Orlando
PR & Press Manager, Italy & France
Kathrine Lind Gustavussen
Senior International Press Manager
VisitDenmark's press newsletter
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