A GUIDE TO TOP ATTRACTIONS IN AND AROUND SKODSBORG ITS LOCATION MAKES KURHOTEL SKODSBORG THE PERFECT BASE FOR EXPLORING THE SCENIC, HISTORICAL AREA NORTH OF COPENHAGEN HERE’S A GUIDE TO OUR TOP 10 RECOMMENDATIONS IN NORTH ZEALAND #kurhotelskodsborg #sommerpaaskodsborg Skodsborg.dk Discover Kurhotel Skodsborg and its outstanding location, nestled between woodland and coast. Spend some hours in the award-winning spa and get yourself in trim for the sum- mer in our state-of-the-art gym. Enjoy an invigorating dip in the waters of the Sound, go for a walk in Jægersborg Deer Park, chill on the terrace with a glass of wine, savour a light lunch in the Lobby and look forward to an exquisite dinner at Brasserie Carl. The options are infinite. Welcome to Kurhotel Skodsborg – quite simply luxurious. WE RECOMMEND • Let our professional therapists pamper you with wonderful spa treatments • Try our unique outdoor Fitness Track in the woods or enjoy a relaxing yoga session • Hire a couple of bikes and cycle out into the great outdoors with a picnic basket packed with goodies from our kitchen • Try your hand at Kubb, croquet, ladder toss, quoits and boule on the lawn in front of the hotel • Or relax with a good book and a glass of rosé on the roof terrace or in the tea pavilion. #1 RAADVAD Whether cycling or walking, the trip through the woods to historic Raadvad, following the Skodsborg Route along the banks of the Mølleåen river, is wonderful. A former industrial village, Raadvad emerges from the woodland greenery. In this isolated location, the old listed factory buildings, once home to a watermill and the Raadvad Knife Factory, were part of a small community of work- shops, housing, a school and an inn. Enjoy the view of Raadvad Pond and get a real feeling of Denmark’s industrial past. It was here in the heart of the woods that the world-famous silversmith Georg Jensen lived as a child. Today a number of small companies are based here, keeping various ancient crafts alive. LOCATION Raadvad Raadvad 40 2800 Kongens Lyngby #2 THE HERMITAGE HUNTING LODGE The royal Hermitage Hunting Lodge is perched gracefully on the highest point of the Hermitage Plain, overlooking the Sound. Dating from 1734, it was here that King Christian VI held his famous hunt dinners. A point of orientation in the beautiful Jægersborg Deer Park, the Hunting Lodge marks the centre of the mag- nificent par force hunting system. From the Lodge you can enjoy an impressive panoramic view of the open landscape and the game in the Deer Park. During the summer, guided tours of the Lodge are available. Par force hunting, introduced as a flamboyant display of the absolute monarch’s power, required vast, specially landscaped grounds. The par force landscape of North Zealand is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. LOCATION The Hermitage Hunting Lodge Jægersborg Deer Park 2800 Kongens Lyngby www.kongeligeslotte.dk Photo: Roberto FortunaPhoto: #3 ARNE JACOBSEN’S COASTAL ROAD Discover the iconic architecture of the world-famous designer Arne Jacobsen on Kystvejen, the coastal road that runs between Charlottenlund and Klampenborg. The Bellevue Beach development, dating from 1932, was Arne Jacobsen’s first project in what later became known as ‘The White Town’. The gentle rolling waves and pictur- esque lifeguard towers transport us back to an era of pool attendants and changing cabins. Join a guided tour of the Bellevue Theatre (1936) or enjoy the view of the stunning white Bellavista housing development. Further south, at Skovshoved Harbour, is Arne Jacobsen’s iconic white petrol station, dating from 1937. Its charac- teristic toadstool-shaped roof allegedly served as inspira- tion for his 1952 ‘Ant’ chair. Today the petrol station is a listed building and houses an ice cream stall. LOCATION Bellevue Beach Strandvejen 340 2930 Klampenborg #4 COPENHAGEN Denmark’s beautiful capital offers an abundance of un- forgettable experiences, ranging from classic attractions such as Nyhavn, the Little Mermaid and the Amalienborg Palace to art, culture and authentic old neighbourhoods. Historic Copenhagen is just a 20-minute drive from Kurhotel Skodsborg. Shopping in this vibrant metropolis is an absolute must and an experience that will remain with you. LOCATION Take the Øresund Train from Skodsborg Station to Copenhagen Central Station. #5 BOAT TRIP Hop on board for a classic boat trip. The boats have been sailing on the four nearby lakes – Lyngby Sø, Bagsværd Sø, Furesøen and Vejlesø – since the early 1890s. The idyllic countryside and old wooden boats make for a relaxing maritime experience, as you glide by historic buildings, rowers and swimmers. LOCATION Sorgenfrivej 23 2800 Kongens Lyngby www.baadfarten.dk #6 THE KAREN BLIXEN MUSEUM ” You cannot even begin to express yourself in art until you have experienced something.” So wrote the author Karen Blixen in 1917. Turn back the clock and visit ‘Rungstedlund’ on Strandvejen, once the home of the adventuress and author Karen Blixen. The rooms look exactly the same as when she lived there – the light curtains draped on the floor and flow- ers from the grounds arranged with slapdash extravagance. The grounds of Rungstedlund are beautiful, featuring a garden and a grove that is a designated bird sanctuary. Take in the tranquil natural setting and walk up to ‘Ewald’s Hill’, the highest point in the grove Karen Blixen is buried at the foot of the hill beneath the large beech tree. LOCATION The Karen Blixen Museum Rungsted Strandvej 111 2960 Rungsted Kyst www.blixen.dk Photo: Kurt Rodahl Hoppes Photo: #7 LOUISIANA MUSEUM OF MODERN ART Louisiana features an exceptional combination of art, nature and architecture and is one of the foremost museums of modern art in the world. It opened in 1958. As a result of the far-sighted ideas of its founder, Knud W. Jensen regarding art and accessibility, Louisiana evolved into a world-class attraction. The views of the Sound are stunning, and you can easily lose yourself in the superb art collection, which is one of the largest in Scandinavia. LOCATION Louisiana Museum of Modern Art Gl. Strandvej 13 3050 Humlebæk www.louisiana.dk Photo: Jeremy Jachym Jeremy Photo: #8 KRONBORG CASTLE The castle is known all over the world as ‘Hamlet’s Castle’. Its unique architecture, location and importance for the en- tire Baltic region earned it a place on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Entering this majestic Renaissance royal castle is like stepping back into the 16th century. The sun and wind, and the views of the sound from the Canon Tower make for an amazing experience, before descending into the Casemates. In the dark, cold, gloomy cellar sleeps the mythical national hero, Holger Danske, watching over Denmark. LOCATION Kronborg Castle Kronborg 2C 3000 Helsingør Photo: Thomas Rahbek Photo: #9 RUDOLPH TEGNER’S MUSEUM AND STATUE PARK In the expansive area of natural beauty known as ‘Rusland’ (Danish for Russia), powerful bronze men and women tower over the heather-clad hills. This statue park houses one of the most curious museums in Denmark, dedicated to huge plaster, marble and bronze works by the sculptor Rudolph Tegner. The museum building, dating from 1937 and designed by Rudolph Tegner himself, is one of the earliest concrete buildings in Denmark, the material in itself playing a major aesthetic role. Take in the atmospheric contrast between the tranquility of the countryside and the bombastic con- crete architecture before venturing into the octagonal museum space with its 11-metre-high ceiling. Enjoy the absence of large windows in this very special space where every sound resonates among the statues. LOCATION Rudolph Tegners Museum Photo: Henrik Sylvest Photo: Museumsvej 19 3120 Dronningmølle #10 THE HOUSE OF KNUD RASMUSSEN The beautiful redoubt area north east of Hundested Har- bour forms the setting for The House of Knud Rasmussen. The house, dating from 1917, was the home of the famous Polar explorer. It was here he planned his numerous expe- ditions and diligently wrote his manuscripts when he was in Denmark. Today the house is a museum and memorial. Take in the stunning view of the Kattegat and the small island of Hesselø, and walk down to Spodsbjerg Lighthouse, right next to The House of Knud Rasmussen. The area is partly protected and features steep coastal cliffs and gentle hills. LOCATION The House of Knud Rasmussen Knud Rasmussensvej 9 3390 Hundested www.knudrasmus.dk #1 RAADVAD #2 THE HERMITAGE HUNTING LODGE #3 ARNE JACOBSEN’S COASTAL ROAD #4 COPENHAGEN #5 BOAT TRIP #6 THE KAREN BLIXEN MUSEUM #7 LOUISIANA MUSEUM OF MODERN ART #8 KRONBORG CASTLE #9 RUDOLPH TEGNER’S MUSEUM AND STATUE PARK #10 THE HOUSE OF KNUD RASMUSSEN #kurhotelskodsborg #sommerpaaskodsborg KURHOTEL SKODSBORG A/S · SKODSBORG STRANDVEJ 139 · DK2942 SKODSBORG DENMARK · +45 4558 5800 · [email protected] · SKODSBORG.DK.