© Martin Heiberg
Stage 1
Copenhagen > Copenhagen
Friday 1 July 2022
Individual time trial, 13 km
Stage 1: Along the route
Departure at Nørre Farimagsgade
Departure0 kmDronning Louises Bro
The Bridge connects Nørrebro to the inner city and was built in 1887. It is also one of the busiest bicycle bridges in the world. On a normal weekday, more than 40,000 cyclists cross the bridge.1 kmCopyright/photographerThomas ChristensenFælledparken
Fælledparken is the largest park in Copenhagen with runners, skaters and footballers frequenting the grounds. You will also find the Children's Traffic Playground in Fælledparken, where the youngest cyclists can practice in a safe environment.4 kmCopyright/photographerWonderful CopenhagenParken
Parken has been Denmark’s national arena since 1912 and today is still the home for the national football team5 kmCopyright/photographerSamy KhabthaniThe Citadel
The Citadel was founded in 1626 by king Christian the 4th and is still active in military service to this day. The Citadel also offers sharp turns and technically challenging terrain for the Tour riders.9 kmCopyright/photographerKim WyonThe little Mermaid
On the Langelinie peer you can meet HC. Andersen’s The little Mermaid, that has adorned Copenhagen harbor since 1913. It is exceptional that the Tour riders will ride on such narrow passages as the passage by The Little Mermaid.9 kmGefion fountain
This work of art is created by sculptor Anders Bundsgaard in 1908 as a part of the celebration of Carlsbergs 50th birthday.10 kmCopyright/photographerWonderful CopenhagenAmalienborg
An epicenter of Danish royal history and a masterpiece of rococo architecture.10 kmFrederiks Kirke, Marble Church
Prince Frederik the 7th laid the foundations for the Marble Church in 1749, which holds Scandinavia’s largest dome structure.10 kmCopyright/photographerMarting HeibergNyhavn
A former residency of HC. Andersen, Nyhavn is now the perfect place to enjoy 17th century architecture and the historic atmosphere.11 kmCopyright/photographerKim WyonThe King’s Square
Founded in 1670 by king Christians the 5th, The King’s square is now home to the royal theatre, Hotel D’Angleterre and the historic shopping center Magasin.11 kmCopyright/photographerKim WyonChristiansborg
Christiansborg palace is home to the Danish parliament and the Queens tapestries.12 kmCopyright/photographerKim WyonCopenhagen Harbour
38 km of harbor quay, canals and bridges connect the city. Follow the walking and cycling route Havneringen, which crosses many of the harbor's old and new bridges and bicycle bridges. Jump into the water from one of the many harbor baths and bathing zones - it's clean.12 kmCopyright/photographerTy StangeThe Royal Library
The royal library was founded by king Frederik the 3rd in 1661. The new addition know as ‘The Black Diamonds’ was completed in 1999.12 kmCopyright/photographerKim WyonBLOX and Lille Langebro
BLOX is a multifunctional house and meeting point for design, architecture and construction and houses, among other things, the Danish Architecture Center. At BLOX we also find the bicycle and pedestrian bridge Lille Langebro, which is one of Copenhagen's many bicycle bridges.12 kmCopyright/photographerBLOX / Dragør LuftfotoNy Carlsberg Glyptoteket
Founded by brewmaster Carl Jacobsen in 1897, The Glyptotek holds large amounts of antique and moderns art.13 kmCopyright/photographerDitte IsagerTivoli
Tivoli Gardens is the world’s second oldest amusement park and one of Copenhagens most beloved tourist attractions.13 kmCopyright/photographerKim WyonCopenhagen Town Hall
Completed in 1905, the head architect Martin Nyrop found inspiration for this gem, at the town hall of Siena, Toscany.13 kmCopyright/photographerDavid Zanardy PhotographyFinish at Rådhuspladsen
Rådhuspladsen13 km