THE BEST WAY From LAX, connecting service (change of plane) to Copenhagen is offered on Delta, British, Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, Swiss, Continental, United, American, with frequent connections on SAS. Restricted round-trip fares begin at $900. Odense can be reached by train from Copenha...
THE BEST WAY
From LAX, connecting service (change of plane) to Copenhagen is offered on Delta, British, Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, Swiss, Continental, United, American, with frequent connections on SAS. Restricted round-trip fares begin at $900.
Odense can be reached by train from Copenhagen; the trip takes about an hour and 15 minutes and costs about $100 round trip.
THE BIKE TOUR
I booked my Luxury Bike Tour of East Funen from the island's visitors bureau, 011-45-62-21-09-80, www.visitsydfyn.dk. It included accommodations for four nights, breakfasts, three gourmet dinners, bike rental, luggage transport and more for about $1,600, which includes a single supplement.
The visitors bureau offers other bike tour packages and advice on how to cycle in the Funen Islands independently.
TELEPHONES
To call the numbers listed below from the U.S., dial 011 (the international dialing code), 45 (the country code for Denmark) and the number.
WHERE TO STAY
Hotel Hesselet, 119 Christianslundsvej, Nyborg; 65-31-30-29, www.hesselet.dk. Overlooking the Great Belt Bridge., built and decorated in a blending of Danish 1960s and Japanese styles. There is a pool, spa, beach, tennis courts and gourmet restaurant. Doubles start around $330, including breakfast.
Hotel Knudsens Gaard, 2 Hunderupgade, Odense; 63-11-43-11, www.knudsensgaard.dk. A Best Western hotel on the outskirts of town built around a late 18th century farmstead, but much modernized. It has a gourmet restaurant and pleasant courtyard. Doubles start around $150, including breakfast.
Tornoes Hotel, 2 Strandgade, Kerteminde, 65-32-16-05, www.tornoeshotel.dk, Old-fashioned hotel overlooking the harbor; in summer doubles start around $200, including breakfast.
WHERE TO EAT
Two of my dinners were booked at the restaurants in the Hotel Hesselet and the Hotel Knudsens Gaard; three courses about $85, not including wine.
The most memorable meal was at Restaurant Rudolf Mathis, 13 Dosseringen, Kerteminde; 65-32-32-33, www.rudolf-mathis.dk, an elegant seafood place on the harbor; four courses $122, $90 for wine pairing.
TO LEARN MORE
VisitDenmark, (212) 885-9700, www.visitdenmark.com.
