Summer in North Zealand: What to look forward to

Photo: Daniel Overbeck

It's summer in North Zealand, and the area offers a range of interesting experiences. Here is what you can look forward to in the North Zealand summer landscape.

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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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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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Musik i Lejet | Summer festival in Tisvildeleje
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Musik i Lejet | Summer festival in Tisvildeleje

Music in Lejet is the highlight of the summer in Tisvildeleje. The three days of the festival present the leading trends in music, art and gastronomy—all in Tisvildeleje's picturesque surroundings.

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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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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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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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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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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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Frederiksværk Music Festival – Classical Music in Stunning Surroundings
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Frederiksværk Music Festival – Classical Music in Stunning Surroundings

The Frederiksværk Music Festival is one of Denmark's largest chamber music festivals, held in the historic Gjethuset in Frederiksværk. With 13 concerts throughout July, the festival offers a diverse p...

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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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Frederiksværk Music Festival – Classical Music in Stunning Surroundings
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Frederiksværk Music Festival – Classical Music in Stunning Surroundings

The Frederiksværk Music Festival is one of Denmark's largest chamber music festivals, held in the historic Gjethuset in Frederiksværk. With 13 concerts throughout July, the festival offers a diverse p...

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Seaweed in Everyday Cooking – Learn to Use Coastal Greens

Taste, health, and inspiration from the sea. Explore the flavours and possibilities of seaweed in your daily meals. With its rich taste and versatility, seaweed is a great ingredient in modern cooking...

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