Hello, today we’re off to discover Copenhagen by bike! During my solo trip to the city, I rented an electric bike to discover a more remote part of Copenhagen and try out the typical Danish way of life.
Cycling is very common in Denmark, and there are safe cycle paths absolutely everywhere. So I’ve decided to share my experience with you and give you a few tips if you’d like to rent an electric bike during your trip to Copenhagen.
Renting an electric bike in Copenhagen
To get the most out of my bike ride, I opted for an electric bike. I love riding a conventional bike on a daily basis, especially in Lyon where I live, but in Copenhagen I decided to opt for an electric model.
Although it’s possible to rent classic bikes, called muscular I’d advise you to opt for an electric version, as it saves a lot of time during your ride and you can concentrate more on the scenery than on your physical effort, even though Copenhagen is a city without any hills.
For my part, I opted to rent an electric bike with GetYourGuide for two hours. You can rent bikes from a few hours to several days. The rental location is with Segway Cruise on the old cruise ship dock in Langelinie. It’s an ideal starting point for exploring the city and surrounding area.
Where to ride your electric bike in Copenhagen?
The great thing about Copenhagen is that the whole city is bike-friendly, with cycle paths everywhere. If you rent a bike for the day, I recommend exploring a little further than the city center. This allows you to discover new landscapes while pedaling in safe spaces.
For my part, I rode to the south of Copenhagen. I’ll let you discover my itinerary and other points of interest to discover if you want to cycle in Denmark. If you’re keen, you can also take the train with your bike to Malmö in Sweden and make the crossing for the day.
The Copenhagen bike tour
If you’d rather explore Copenhagen with a local and discover all the city’s secrets quickly, I recommend opting for the guided tour. Although this experience is a little more expensive, it saves you time and makes for an optimized bike trip. The other advantage is that this guided tour is conducted in English, so it’s much easier to understand and discover all the city’s secrets.
Personally, I loved discovering Copenhagen by renting a bike on my own, as I was able to go to places a little further afield than I wanted to see. So both options are really nice, depending on what you want to see there.
If you’d like to find out more about my electric bike itinerary in Copenhagen, check out my full video on the subject. I tell you all about my day and the places I loved in and around the city. It’s in French, but you can easily add subtitles.
Camille 🙂