Free Accommodations Available in Denmark : The price is right for young travelers who don’t mind roughing it.

Young travelers to Denmark can take advantage of free accommodations at 50 locations throughout the country from June 22 to July 5.

Denmark is Europe’s oldest monarchy, dating to AD 950. It’s a popular place for cyclists because of its rolling countryside and extensive network of bicycle paths. Visitors can investigate its interesting history, from historic castles to museums for ancient bodies discovered in peat bogs or focusing on writers such as Hans Christian Andersen and Karen Blixen (Isak Dinesen).

Each year for two weeks, temporary accommodations are set up in schools and sports centers for up to 5,000 young domestic and international travelers. Called “Young 92--Travel Project,” the program is designed for travelers who don’t mind roughing it. You’ll need your own sleeping bags, and in some cases the accommodations can be as basic as mattresses on the floor.

Information on specific locations is available at local tourist information offices and major railway stations.

Most visitors to Denmark arrive in Copenhagen. The city has a special youth information office called USE IT. It’s at Radhusstraede 13, and is open daily between June 15 and Sept. 15, Monday to Friday during the low seasons. USE IT can assist with information on inexpensive accommodations in Copenhagen.

Cycling enthusiasts may want to buy the Danish Cyclists Federation’s “cycling holiday map.” It can help with route planning, and contains information on cycle paths, camping sites, youth hostels and ferry and train services. The map can be purchased at the Danish Cyclist Federation (Dansk Cyklist Forbund), Romersgade 7, local telephone 33-232-3221.

For travelers who want to rent bikes, the average rate is $4.25 to $8 per day, or $19 to $21 per week. Danish State Railways (DSB) has an information folder called “Take the Train--Rent a Bike,” available at all stations. Local tourist information offices also can provide information on where to rent bikes.

Denmark is included in the area that accepts Eurailpasses and Eurail Youthpasses, which must be purchased prior to leaving the United States. But for travelers who do not buy land transportation before heading abroad, there is a Nordtourist Junior Rail Ticket that can be purchased at rail stations and travel agencies after arrival in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden.

This pass is available to travelers between the ages of 12 and 25. It offers 21 days of unlimited travel on all government railways and most ferries (50% discount on some ferries, such as Helsinki-Stockholm and Copenhagen-Oslo). The first-class version costs about $241 U.S., while second-class is $180 U.S.

For more information on travel to Denmark, contact the Danish Tourist Board, 655 Third Ave., 18th Floor, New York 10017; (212) 949-2333.