Mysterious Autumn Holiday at Esrum Abbey - The Monks' Secret

A puzzle filled with history and imagination

Hidden inside the historic walls of Esrum Mill lies a mysterious diary. It belonged to Anna, the miller’s daughter, who lived here in the late 1800s. Anna conducted secret experiments with the power of water – long before her time – but her ideas were ignored, simply because she was a young girl.

Now it’s up to your family to decode the clues, solve the riddles, and uncover the invention Anna once designed.

One hour of family teamwork and discovery

This experience combines storytelling, nature, and logic. The game lasts about an hour and is perfect for children and grown-ups who enjoy solving puzzles together.

As you explore the mill, you'll follow in Anna’s footsteps and reconnect with a piece of forgotten innovation and history.

Good to know

The game runs during the autumn break at Esrum Mill and is created especially for families with children aged 6. It can be done at your own pace and requires no special knowledge – only curiosity and collaboration.

Practical Information

• Date & Time: Saturday, October 10th – Sunday, October 18th, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Price: Adults: 110 DKK, Children (5-18 years): Free (Includes the mystery game, activities, and access to the exhibitions)
• Age Group: The mystery game is for children and adults from 6 years old and up. Other activities: For all ages
• Duration: The game takes about 1 hour
• Booking: Tickets are purchased at the shop at Esrum Abbey upon arrival.

Café, Children's Barn, and Nature Playground

Visit the Mill Café, which offers a special children’s menu during the autumn holiday. Adults can also enjoy a good lunch, warm up with coffee and cake, or simply savour a freshly tapped abbey beer.

The nature playground is ready to welcome children of all ages, where you can play and experience medieval times with a manor house, market square, zip line, trebuchet swing, herring barrels, and much more.

Discover Life Behind the Abbey Walls

Step inside Esrum Abbey and let history unfold before your eyes and ears.

Listen to the monks’ prayers and be captivated by the great time wheel that reveals how daily life was structured around prayer and work. Put on the VR headset and travel back to the Middle Ages to see the abbey as it once looked – a sensory journey into the past.

Wander through the rooms and explore the stories that spark both wonder and curiosity.

Challenge the family with the Reformation Game – an interactive experience where you become part of the dramatic conflict of the Reformation in Denmark. Here, every choice you make can have major consequences. A playful, educational, and thought-provoking journey into Denmark’s religious history – perfect for an autumn day together.