Guided walk at Dronningholm Castle Ruin History and Nature at Arrenæs
Join a guided walk at Dronningholm Castle Ruin, where nature and history come together. In the rolling landscape of Arrenæs, stories unfold about medieval royal power and the area’s role as an early destination for visitors.
A royal castle in the landscape
Together with the museum’s guide, participants walk through scenic terrain overlooking Lake Arresø and the surrounding hills. Here lie the remains of one of the oldest royal castles in North Zealand.
The ruin forms the setting for stories of kings and queens, power and decline. The landscape still bears clear traces of the past and offers insight into the dramatic history of the Middle Ages.
From ruin to excursion destination
The walk also highlights a more recent chapter in the area’s history. Dronningholm became an early and popular excursion site, and interest in protecting and enhancing the landscape gradually grew.
The route connects with the special exhibition Tourist in Frederiksværk at the Industrial Museum of Frederiks Værk, which explores the significance of tourism for the town and its surroundings. Early initiatives included efforts to safeguard and preserve Dronningholm Castle Ruin as part of the shared cultural heritage.
A walk with a historical perspective
Participants experience the ruin as more than a historic monument. It also stands as a symbol of an early awareness of cultural heritage and nature-based tourism.
The walk brings together the story of past royal power, the beauty of the landscape and the people who worked to preserve it for future generations.
Practical information
The walk covers approximately 2.5 km in hilly and varied terrain. It starts and ends at the car park by Dronningholm Castle Ruin.
The walk is suitable for those who are comfortable walking longer distances. Sturdy footwear is recommended due to the uneven ground.