Folkely Festival i Hundested

Plan your August in North Zealand: Events for the whole family

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Don’t miss this in North Zealand this August! While you’re on holiday, make sure you don’t miss these events and activities waiting for you, whether you’re looking for fun things to do with kids or exciting experiences for the whole family.

Selected events for August

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The Summer's Cultural Highlight – Folkely Festival in Hundested

The Folkely Festival in Hundested combines music, art, and inspiring talks, creating three unforgettable days in this charming harbour town. Experience the unique atmosphere where culture and creativi...

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New Note Festival | 2-day music festival in Hillerød
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New Note Festival | 2-day music festival in Hillerød

Warm late summer days provide a nice backdrop for the New Note Festival - a 2-day music festival in Hillerød, which presents new and exciting up-and-coming music from the Danish music scene.

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Visit Fredensborg Palace during the summer holidays - Guided tour of the Palace and the Palace Garden

Fredensborg Palace opens its doors for exclusive summer tours. You can experience the royal residence, beautiful interiors, and private gardens while hearing fascinating stories about the palace’s his...

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For kids

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Hundested Sand Sculpture Park - Sand Art
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Hundested Sand Sculpture Park - Sand Art

Hundested Sand Sculpture Park invites you again in 2026 to a day filled with impressive artworks, where international artists bring sand to life in unique sculptures. For both children and adults, the...

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Seaweed safari at Lynæs
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Seaweed safari at Lynæs

If you walk by the Kattegat, there are different species of seaweed, and the area around Hundested and Lynæs by the Isefjord in North Sealand is a good place where there are many species of seaweed.

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Guided tours

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Markets

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Torup Market - Local flavors
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Torup Market - Local flavors

Food and local produce market in a rural setting at a small station in the village of Torup near Hundested in North Sealand.

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Exhibition and international art

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Bricks Tell – The Story of Esrum Abbey
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Bricks Tell – The Story of Esrum Abbey

Dive into the past with Esrum Kloster and Møllegård's exhibition, "MURSTEN FORTÆLLER. " you are invited to explore 900 years of Danish history through abandoned artifacts and aesthetic photographs.

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Go sailing

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Experience Denmark’s Largest Lake, Arresø, with 'M/S Frederikke'

Join the tour boat M/S Frederikke for a scenic journey on Denmark’s largest lake, Arresø. An experience that blends stunning nature with fascinating stories.

 

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The Little Ferry M/F Frederiksborg on The Castle Lake
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The Little Ferry M/F Frederiksborg on The Castle Lake

Go on a delightful mini-cruise on the Castle Lake, with one of North Sealand's most charming tourist attractions, The little Ferry M/F Frederiksborg.

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The little ferry at Esrum Lake
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The little ferry at Esrum Lake

With the little ferry, you can go sailing on the beautiful Esrum Lake, with a view of Fredensborg Castle and castle garden on one shore and Gribskov on the other. Come on a round trip or sail to a res...

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