Halsnæs is an area full of exciting sights and experiences all year round. Here we have gathered the three cities where you can find more inspiration for your holiday and the sights you must see as a recommendation for you.
Here you can experience two charming port towns, an authentic seaside resort and a town with a long industrial history. Hundested has a good mix of intact maritime atmosphere and modern art and design, making the city an exceptional experience. Lynæs is the hip idyllic fishing village and paradise for windsurfing.
Liseleje is a cosy, relaxed seaside resort where families have spent the summer for generations. Here you get a beach holiday like in the old days. Frederiksværk is the story of Denmark's first industrial city, of dynamite, gunpowder and bullets, and in many places in the city, history can be experienced up close.
Today, Frederiksværk is a lively trading town with a rich cultural life and good opportunities for excursions in the surrounding nature.
Beautifully located between Arresø and Roskilde Fjord, Frederiksværk is also known as “Little Venice” because of its canal and numerous iconic bridges. The old houses in the streets and alleyways bear witness to the town’s past as Denmark’s first industrial centre. But it offers much more.
Sand, as far as the eye can see, and clear blue-green water that tempts for a dip. Large, sun-warmed stones in the beach dike because Liseleje has slightly more hours of sunshine than most places in the country. It's a beach holiday like in the old days.
Knud Rasmussen’s House | Visit the Polar Explorer’s Iconic Home in Hundested
Knud Rasmussen’s House in Hundested is an iconic museum that offers insight into the life and achievements of the famous polar explorer. Set in beautiful surroundings with a view over the Kattegat, visitors can enjoy both nature and history in the polar explorer's former home.
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.
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.
KRUDT | The Powder Works Museum in Frederiksværk – Historic Gunpowder Production and Family Adventure
The Powder Works Museum in Frederiksværk invites both adults and children on a journey through the dramatic history of gunpowder production. Located along the canal, the museum’s historic mills offer a captivating look at the dangerous and crucial work with gunpowder.
Backhaus Brown – Glass, art and craftsmanship by the Kattegat
Beautifully located at Hundested Harbour, Backhaus Brown brings together architecture, art, and traditional craftsmanship. Here, unique glass art is created in a working studio overlooking the Kattegat and the entrance to the Isefjord.
Bendix Copenhagen – Jewellery in gold and diamonds by the water
At the end of Nordre Beddingsvej, where the fjord meets the quay, Bendix Copenhagen welcomes visitors into a world of gold and diamonds set against the raw atmosphere of Hundested Harbour.
Experience sustainable architecture and community in the an eco-village Dyssekilde in Torup
In Torup, you will find the ecological village Dyssekilde, where sustainable building, green solutions, and strong community values shape everyday life. Visitors can explore the village, discover its distinctive architecture, and gain insight into how a modern eco-community develops.
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.
One of Denmark's most beautiful beaches is located by the Kattegat. The beach in Liseleje spreads its wings of sand and is incredibly child-friendly. There are lifeguards on the beach during the summer period and the beach is assigned the Blue Flag.
Experience Havtyren Nature Playground | Play and Adventure in Liseleje
Havtyren is a wonderful natural playground with plenty of activity options for children. The playground is located in Liseleje on the way down to Liseleje Beach.
"Pat a Fish" at Hundested Harbour is a fascinating attraction for children and adults - the 75-square-meter floating platform is equipped with two shallow mixing basins.
Ølsted Gravel Pit | Nature Park with Views of Roskilde Fjord and Lake Arresø
Ølsted Gravel Pit is a former extraction site that has been transformed into a recreational nature park. Visitors can explore scenic trails, viewpoints and outdoor facilities surrounded by unique natural landscapes.
Melby Overdrev is the largest heath on Sealand and one of the most distinctive and exciting natural areas in Halsnæs. Take a walk, look at plants and insects, or bring your swimwear and jump into the water.
The Arsenal in Frederiksværk – The Story of Denmark's First Industrial Town and access to the National Park Royal North Zealand
The Arsenal in Frederiksværk is a museum that presents the city’s long industrial history and serves as a gateway to the National Park Royal North Zealand. You can explore over 250 years of industrial development and gain insight into the area's unique role in Danish history.
Get really close to the beavers in the National Park
Dronningholm Bog by Arresø. Here is the brand new freely accessible observation shelter for beavers. Here you have the opportunity to experience the beavers up close if you are lucky.
