Plan your August in North Zealand: Events for the whole family
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.
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 creativity come together across the harbour, town, and green spaces from 20-22. August 2026.
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.
Historic Treasure Hunt in Frederiksværk: Classens Gunpowder
Experience the thrill of solving puzzles, diving into history, and working together in Frederiksværk! The treasure hunt 'Classens Gunpowder' takes you back to 1807 and offers a unique chance to complete a vital historical mission.
A tour through Gilleleje Labyrinten on a Segway offers an active and different way to explore scenic surroundings. Movement, challenge and play come together in an experience where participants see the maze from a completely new perspective.
Autumn holiday at Æbelholt Abbey - Discover medieval life and medicine
Experience autumn among abbey ruins, medicinal herbs and stories from the Middle Ages. At Æbelholt Abbey near Hillerød, the whole family can explore the history of the abbey and learn about illness, medicine, life and death in medieval times.
Discover architecture, community living and new ways of living at the Dyssekilde eco-village
In Torup, you will find the eco-village Dyssekilde, where distinctive building methods, conscious use of resources, and a strong sense of community shape everyday life. Visitors can explore the village, discover its distinctive architecture, and gain insight into how a modern eco-community develops.
Boat Tours on Lake Esrum – experience nature from the water
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.
Gilleleje Labyrinth – Fun and Quiz for the Whole Family
The Gilleleje Labyrinth is a quiz-based labyrinth where the whole family can combine general knowledge with a fun walk in scenic surroundings. With several quiz categories and multiple routes, there's a guaranteed exciting and challenging experience for both adults and children.
Near the old fishing village of Kikhavn by Hundested lies the charming visitor farm Tothaven, where you can meet dairy goats, ponies, cute young animals, and friendly farm creatures.
