What's the best way to get to Denmark? (1 Viewer)

[BobtheBass]

We are just starting to plan a possible trip to Denmark later this year having loved the country on a couple of cruise stop offs, and wondered if anyone could tell us the best way to get there? Apart from one article in a magazine and a couple of brief mentions here it doesn't seem to feature much in people's plans, although I haven't done a full search yet!

Which ferry route (I am starting from Tewkesbury) would be best and which roads should I aim for to get there? I don't want toll roads if possible as I am in no hurry. Hopefully I can book a couple of sites in advance but what's it like there if you turn up at one unannounced? As you can see at this stage I know nothing, so any info would be gratefully received!

 

[MannClan]

hopefully someone will come along with more info than I have. we have an outline plan, probably for next year, to cross via the tunnel and take a slow drive up through Germany and then into Denmark, Sweden, touching on Finland before heading south through Norway. probably take around 2 months.

 

[Speve]

We are leaving in April when home from Spain to do a trip through tunnel ,Belgium,Holland ,Germany, Denmark then on into Sweden ,Norway and Arctic Circle

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[alfandM]

The only ferrys that is at the moment is from UK to Holland or Dover/folkestone then by road through Germany then in to Denmark , there is talk that the route from harwich of esbjerg will open again but I have not seen any thing yet.enjoy your travels, regards AlfandM

 

[jongood]

Its not actually too bad a drive from Calais/Dunkirk and lots of interesting stops along the way. We spent an unplanned week in Denmark this September as weather was unseasonably favourable.

You do need to be prepared for the expense, fuel is ok but eating and drinking is pricey. We managed to get away without a 'danish camping card' but they are not cheap. There are a few free stops (Riba was particularly nice) and there are a few 'aires' on marinas but expect to pay 15-20 euros/night.

Also watch out for speed cameras, limits are silly slow 50/43 (under/over 3500kgs) on main road and 50mph on Motorways. But overall an interesting country to visit.

 

[MitchandJenny]

Drive up through Germany until it stops and go on to Denmark... Simples..
Mitch.
PS it really is that simple..

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[jongood]

Just to add: Be ready for a delay entering Denmark as they are reintroducing checkpoints (actually erecting new buildings).

And take your a supply of booze with you (might be repeating that one - hic!)

 

[ianandkath]

i would say by boat, unless your a good swimmer

 

[DanielFord]

i would say by boat, unless your a good swimmer

And then head North!

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[dna]

We went overnight on the Harwich / hook of Holland Ferry, had a couple of nights in Amsterdam then drove to Bremen (Germany - 220ish miles) and then to Puttgarden for the ferry to Rodby (160ish miles) the next day for the ferry to Rodby. That did mean up to 5 hours / day driving but as usual for us we only had 2 weeks in total away from work so wanted to get to Denmark quickly before touring round slowly.
We found the overnight ferry a good option for us as it is about 250 miles from home meaning the rest overnight was welcome

 

[GWAYGWAY]

i would say by boat, unless your a good swimmer

I thought Easy Jet and hire a bike there.

 

[Bognor Saint]

Gatwick/Copenhagen.

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[sally47]

Hi Bob my wife is Danish so we get their a few times being not far from you at Stratford since the Harwich Esjberg finished we prefer Dover Calais Belgium Germany and ferry puttgarden if memory serves just over 500 miles from Calais