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Local taste experiences with beer and whisky in North Zealand

In North Zealand, visitors can experience locally brewed beer and whisky crafted with a focus on quality and ingredients. The area also hosts events where flavour and community take centre stage.

Thornæs Destilleri
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Craft and character

North Zealand is home to both a local brewery and a whisky producer. Here, production is rooted in craftsmanship and a strong local identity. Both beer and whisky are created using carefully selected ingredients and processes that shape their distinctive character.

A range of events highlights beer and whisky as the main theme. Visitors can gain insight into production and taste the local products. These events offer the opportunity to enjoy flavours in social and atmospheric surroundings, where craftsmanship and storytelling come together.

 

 

Embark on a beer journey through history at the Esrum Abbey Beer Festival.
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Embark on a beer journey through history at the Esrum Abbey Beer Festival.

Visit the Beer Festival at Esrum Abbey and Møllegård and enjoy craft beers, local flavours, and historic surroundings in scenic North Zealand on June 6th, 2026.

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Whiskey Enthusiasts at Thornæs Destillery: Tour and Tasting
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Whiskey Enthusiasts at Thornæs Destillery: Tour and Tasting

Take a journey through Thornæs Distillery and gain insights into the production of whiskey and gin. Two hours of nerd delight with a guided tasting of exquisite products.

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Halsnæs Bryghus – Local brewery and dining by the water
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Halsnæs Bryghus – Local brewery and dining by the water

Visit Halsnæs Bryghus at Hundested Harbour. Enjoy craft beer, seasonal dishes, and events in maritime surroundings between fjord and sea.

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Thornæs Distillery – Organic Whisky in North Zealand
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Thornæs Distillery – Organic Whisky in North Zealand

Visit Thornæs Distillery, North Zealand’s first distillery focusing on organic whisky. Enjoy tours, and tastings, and purchase local products in the farm shop.

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Det Våde Får - Craft brewery in North Zealand
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Det Våde Får - Craft brewery in North Zealand

Visit Det Våde Får in North Zealand and experience craft-brewed beer with a focus on quality and flavour. A local beer experience for all the senses

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