May in North Zealand brings bright days and plenty of experiences. Watch the sand, visit art exhibitions, get close to nature, or enjoy the spring at local events for the whole family. Here you’ll find the month’s highlights – big and small.
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.
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.
Art Tour at Knud Rasmussen’s House: Harald Moltke Discover Harald Moltke’s Greenlandic Universe
Embark on an atmospheric journey into Greenland’s vast landscapes and the magic of the Northern Lights at Knud Rasmussen’s House. This special event focuses on the artist Harald Moltke and his close connection to Knud Rasmussen and the Greenland expeditions.
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.
Rhododendron Park at Nivaagaard - An explosion of colors in red and purple
Follow the paths through huge bushes. See flowers in a multitude of colours. Sit on a bench and enjoy the tranquillity. At Nivaagaards Malerisamling is a large and lush park.
Boat trip and lunch in Frederiksværk | Experience on Lake Arresø
Combine the calm of the water with a tasty lunch in Frederiksværk. This experience offers a relaxing boat trip followed by a short walk and an inviting lunch in comfortable surroundings.
Guided Tour at Knud Rasmussen’s House – Discover the Polar Explorer’s Story
Knud Rasmussen’s House in Hundested welcomes visitors on selected Sundays for a fascinating guided tour, offering the opportunity to explore the life and achievements of Denmark’s most renowned polar…
Æbelholt Abbey Ruins – step into medieval life and history
Explore the historical ruins of Æbelholt Monastery, where travellers and the poor received food and medical aid in the Middle Ages. The museum houses fascinating archaeological finds, including medical instruments and skeletons, providing insight into life and diseases before modern medicine.
Summer's guided tours and city walks in North Zealand
Join a Guided Tour in North Zealand. Learn the history of Gilleleje's old fishing village and about the time when Jews were transported across the Sound to Sweden.
In North Zealand, there is plenty of maritime life. Surrounded by water and featuring three lakes—Arresø, which is Denmark's largest lake, Esrum Lake, which has the most water, and the Castle Lake in Hillerød, with Frederiksborg Castle as a backdrop—there are ample opportunities.
Children should have the best; in North Zealand, we welcome them with open arms. It should be great fun, entertaining, and challenging to be on holiday here in North Zealand, and who knows, perhaps you will learn something new.
