Cycling: bike rental, rules and routes
Cycling is everyday transport in Denmark. Bike rental and city bikes, hand signals and cycle lane rules, lights, fines, e-bikes and cargo bikes, bikes on trains and long-distance routes.
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What are the cycle superhighways (supercykelstier) in Copenhagen?
Cycle superhighways (supercykelstier) are commuter cycle routes in the Capital Region of Denmark, built by 27 municipalities together with Region Hovedstaden.
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Which EuroVelo routes go through Denmark?
Four EuroVelo routes go through Denmark: EV3 Pilgrims Route, EV7 Sun Route, EV10 Baltic Sea Cycle Route and EV12 North Sea Cycle Route.
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How are cycle routes signposted in Denmark?
National cycle routes in Denmark are marked with a blue, square sign showing a bicycle symbol and a white route number in a red square.
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What is the longest cycle route in Denmark?
The longest national cycle route in Denmark is Østersøruten, route 8, with 827 km.
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How do you rent a bike in Odense?
In Odense, bike rental is run by local shops.
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Can you take a bike on buses and the light rail in Aarhus?
In the Midttrafik area you can bring a bike on city buses if there is room, but not in Aarhus and Grenaa.
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How do you rent a bike in Aarhus?
Donkey Republic is the official bike share in Aarhus and runs 24 hours a day all year.
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Can you take a cargo bike on the train or metro in Denmark?
No: as a rule, cargo bikes, tandem bikes, bike trailers and other large bikes may not come on buses, trains or the Metro.
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Can you take a folding bike or e-scooter on public transport in Copenhagen?
Yes: on buses, local trains and the Metro you may bring a folding bike or an e-scooter without a bike ticket if it is smaller than 30 x 60 x 100 cm.
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Do you need a bike reservation on InterCity trains in Denmark?
Yes: on DSB InterCity and InterCityLyn trains a bike, or a scooter larger than normal luggage, needs a bike seat ticket, which costs 20 kr.
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Do you need a bike ticket on DSB regional trains in Denmark?
On DSB regional trains you can bring your bike free on weekdays between 9.00 and 15.00 and between 18.00 and 6.00, and all day on Saturdays and Sundays.
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Can you take a bike on the harbour bus in Copenhagen?
Yes: you can bring a bike on the harbour buses in Copenhagen during all service hours.
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Do you need a ticket for your bike on the Copenhagen Metro?
Yes: on every trip with the Copenhagen Metro your bike or larger scooter must have a bike ticket.
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Do children have to wear a bike helmet in Denmark?
No.
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Do you need a bell on a bike in Denmark?
Yes.
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18+ topic. What is the alcohol limit for cycling in Denmark?
18+ topic.