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2020 Culture · Art · History · UNESCO World Heritage · National park Active in nature · Experiences · The Danish Riviera ELSINORE · FREDENSBORG · HILLERØD · GILLELEJE · HUNDESTED Tisvildeleje · Nivå · Esrum · Liseleje · Humlebæk · Hørsholm · Dronningmølle Rungsted · Torup · Helsinge · Frederiksværk · Rågeleje · Hornbæk E Gilleleje Smidstrup Dronningmølle Rågeleje Hornbæk E E Vejby E Hellebæk Tisvildeleje Græsted Esrum Helsingborg Helsingør/ Elsinore Helsinge Liseleje Esrum Sø Snekkersten Melby E E Torup E Hundested Frederiksværk Fredensborg Arresø Humlebæk Rørvig Lynæs Hillerød Nivå Ølsted Sejerø Bugt Nykøbing Bugt Hørsholm Frederikssund Lammefjorden E E Roskilde O E E Fjord København/ Copenhagen E Roskilde E E E Københavns Lufthavn/ Malmö CPH Airport E E E E E E E km E E E E Welcome to North Sealand This year our tourist magazine is pub- make a lasting impression. For centuries, to enjoy the waves or find time for tran- lished with five different covers, show- North Sealand has served as a sanctuary quility and reflection. For more than a casing the DNA of North Sealand. The for Danish kings. It served as an area for hundred years, since the days of below- coast. The nature. The history. The hunting, relaxation, and leisure activi- knee bathing suits, The Danish Riviera is culture. North Sealand offers undiluted ties. The spectacular royal castles lead you famous for its beautiful coastline and has experiences and memories that will last a inside a world of pomp and splendour, been an all-time favourite holiday desti- lifetime. It offers time and space to enjoy offering dramatic tales of the rice and fall nation. Find time to unwind at one of the life, to become wiser, to unwind, to re- of power. cosy spa and seaside hotels and enjoy the flect, and just be yourself. But time never coast, brimming with wild nature, small, stands still. North Sealand gives you ac- A sanctuary in nature charming fishing villages, and strong mar- cess to a wealth of experiences, activities Today, North Sealand is a sanctuary for itime history. and events all year round. It offers small everyone, offering a unique and con- and big experiences and diverse attrac- servation-worthy nature that can easily Culture for everyone tions that appeal to everyone. be explored in hiking boots or by bike. North Sealand is rich in all kinds of Designated routes and trails criss-cross- culture. You can discover world-class In Visit North Sealand, we hope you can ing North Sealand and the Royal North art and architecture, enjoy spectacular find some inspiration that matches your Sealand National Park take you through theatre performances or visit numerous interests. forests, beaches, meadows, fields and close local, galleries, museums and skilled to beautiful lakes. Bring your tent and artisans. Creative and passionate locals Powerful history camping gear and enjoy a unique experi- form new cultural communities – from and unique cultural heritage ence in nature. modern community halls and culture In North Sealand, you can spend days on harbours to markets and festivals where end at the numerous fascinating muse- Life on The Danish Riviera music, history, literature and local food is ums. Here you can come closer to Den- The 90-kilometre coastline with clean celebrated. mark’s history, unique cultural heritage and white sandy beaches and beautiful, and compelling accounts of fate that clear water gives you every opportunity Come and join in! 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020 Culture · Art · History · UNESCO World Heritage · National park Culture · Art · History · UNESCO World Heritage · National park Culture · Art · History · UNESCO World Heritage · National park Culture · Art · History · UNESCO World Heritage · National park Culture · Art · History · UNESCO World Heritage · National park Active in nature · Experiences · The Danish Riviera Active in nature · Experiences · The Danish Riviera Active in nature · Experiences · The Danish Riviera Active in nature · Experiences · The Danish Riviera Active in nature · Experiences · The Danish Riviera ELSINORE · FREDENSBORG · HILLERØD · GILLELEJE · HUNDESTED ELSINORE · FREDENSBORG · HILLERØD · GILLELEJE · HUNDESTED ELSINORE · FREDENSBORG · HILLERØD · GILLELEJE · HUNDESTED ELSINORE · FREDENSBORG · HILLERØD · GILLELEJE · HUNDESTED ELSINORE · FREDENSBORG · HILLERØD · GILLELEJE · HUNDESTED Tisvildeleje · Nivå · Esrum · Liseleje · Humlebæk · Hørsholm · Dronningmølle Tisvildeleje · Nivå · Esrum · Liseleje · Humlebæk · Hørsholm · Dronningmølle Tisvildeleje · Nivå · Esrum · Liseleje · Humlebæk · Hørsholm · Dronningmølle Tisvildeleje · Nivå · Esrum · Liseleje · Humlebæk · Hørsholm · Dronningmølle Tisvildeleje · Nivå · Esrum · Liseleje · Humlebæk · Hørsholm · Dronningmølle Rungsted · Torup · Helsinge · Frederiksværk · Rågeleje · Hornbæk Rungsted · Torup · Helsinge · Frederiksværk · Rågeleje · Hornbæk Rungsted · Torup · Helsinge · Frederiksværk · Rågeleje · Hornbæk Rungsted · Torup · Helsinge · Frederiksværk · Rågeleje · Hornbæk Rungsted · Torup · Helsinge · Frederiksværk · Rågeleje · Hornbæk FREDENSBORG PALACE TISVILDELEJE THE PAR FORCE CLICK FESTIVAL SPODSBJERG LIGHT- AND PALACE GARDENS BEACH HUNTING LANDSCAPE IN HELSINGØR HOUSE IN HUNDESTED The beautiful 18th- The distinctive colour- The par force hunting Immerse yourself in a In a partially protected century baroque palace, ful bathing huts on the landscape is a unique world of modern art, area with steep coastal also called “Denmark’s beach have become cultural landscape, science, and techno logy. cliffs and hilly areas Versailles” was built a landmark of the which has been added Each spring, Helsingør’s between Hundested as a hunting palace for old seaside resort of to UNESCO’s World old shipyard is the and Kikhavn, you will King Frederik IV and Tisvildeleje, which for Heritage list. It was the venue for a festival find Spodsbjerg Light- today it serves as the centuries has been scene of the reserved where music, perfor- house with its magnifi- royal family’s residence a favourite holiday King Christian V’s mances, installations, cent views of Kattegat. and private refuge for destination on The favou rite type of hunt- workshops, seminars, Enjoy a walk in the parts of the year. The Danish Riviera. Enjoy ing: Par force hunting. lectures and literature beautiful area, or visit historic gardens are the child-friendly sandy Experience the unique, merge into a cacophony polar explorer Knud open all year, and in high beach and lively, fun man-made landscape of light, sound, and Rasmussen’s house for a summer, you can take days in the summer on foot, or by bike. experiences. fascinating insight into a guided tour of the months. his life and dangerous palace, the Orangery expeditions. and The Private Garden. 3 5 Contents 6-21 5 Share your experiences 6-21 Art and culture 22-29 Denmark’s largest castles and Esrum Abbey 30-31 Shopping 22-29 52-57 32-51 Exciting towns and harbours 52-57 Charming seaside towns 58-60 To sail is to live 61-63 Beach life 64-73 64-73 Outdoor activities 88-93 74-87 Accommodation 88-93 Eat your way through North Sealand 94-97 North Sealand for children 94-97 98 Visit North Sealand online 99 Events 99 THE MAGAZINE ROYAL NORTH SEALAND IS PUBLISHED BY VisitNordsjælland, Stengade 72, DK-3000 Helsingør EDITING Tel. (+45) 49 21 13 33 Annette Sørensen, Mette Schjønning, Karen Folker, PRINT RUN [email protected] Susanne Tvergaard Nielsen, Henrik Numelin, Anne 115,000 copies. Published in Danish and English. www.visitnordsjaelland.com Johannisson, Jesper Bech-Petersen, Jesper Bækgaard, DESIGN AND PRODUCTION This magazine primarily consists of adverts and Cecilia Anberg, Clara Sune Buch, Andreas Friis Mikkelsen, Sebastian Sejer & Co A/S editorial articles which have been paid for and Christina Heinze Johansson and others. developed in collaboration with tourist operators and This magazine is printed without the use of fossil fuels, PHOTOGRAPHY other commercial enterprises in North Sealand but solely using electricity from renewable energy VisitNordsjælland, the advertisers, Naturstyrelsen, sources. Editing completed 10 January 2020. Henrik Sylvest, Thomas Rahbek, Wichmann+Bendtsen Photography, Sisse Langfeldt, Kaj Frøling, Bent E. Jensen- The paper is FSC labelled, and comes NOTE Bach, Signe Roderik, Casper Bay Grauballe, Laura Davies, from a forest where no more wood is Prices, dates and opening times given in the guide Colin M, Thomas Sinding, Copenhagen Orginals, Jens felled than the forest can manage to are subject to change. The editors cannot be held Lindhe, Philip Høpner, Niclas Jessen, Stephen Freiheit, reproduce. The FSC label also guaran- respon sible for any incorrect information given in the Maria Dønvang, Tina Andersen, Kasper Nyberg, Susanne tees that animals and plant life are guide. Pictures and text cannot be reproduced without Buhl, Tine Uffelmann, Daniel Overbeck, Sarah Green, protected and that the workers in the permission from the publisher. All rights reserved. Christina Bendix, Christian Warrer, Oliver Bock, Daniel forest are trained and receive proper © Copyright VisitNordsjælland 2020 Rasmussen, Mette Jonson and others. safety equipment and wages. 4 facebookfacebook.com/visitnordsjaelland Take great pictures instagraminstagram.com/visitnordsjaelland with your smartphone With a smartphone in your pocket with unlimited storage, why not immortalise your holiday in North Sealand with loads of great pictures? Here are 5 photo tips for taking great pictures on your holiday: USE YOUR FEET, DROP THE DIGITAL ZOOM