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Spring must-see experiences in North Zealand

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Need inspiration for your spring outings? Discover 10+ must-see spring experiences in North Zealand – from art and nature to vineyards and historic sites. Perfect for cosy day trips on Zealand when you feel like getting out and exploring the beauty of the budding spring season.

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Frederiksborg Castle – Danish royal history
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Frederiksborg Castle – Danish royal history

Frederiksborg Castle in Hillerød is a fairy tale-like experience that no children or adults should miss. The beautiful Renaissance castle is built on three small islands in the Castle Lake, where the ...

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Frederiksborg Castle Gardens – Formal Baroque and Romantic Landscape

Frederiksborg Castle Gardens are an important part of the experience you get when visiting Frederiksborg Castle in Hillerød. The Castle Gardens consist of two very different gardens: The Baroque Garde...

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Green ExperienceLouisiana Museum of Modern Art- Worldclass Art by Øresund
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Louisiana Museum of Modern Art- Worldclass Art by Øresund

The Louisiana Museum of Modern Art is a leading international art museum and an absolute top attraction in Denmark. Art, nature and architecture combine in a total experience that attracts guests from...

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Fredensborg Palace Gardens
Photo: Tine Uffelmann
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Fredensborg Palace Gardens

Fredensborg Castle Garden is Denmark's most magnificent, unique royal baroque garden. You will find a unique insight into Danish history, architecture, gardening, and sculptural art in the castle gard...

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Esrum Abbey & Møllegård – Culture and Nature
Photo: Tine Uffelmann
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Esrum Abbey & Møllegård – Culture and Nature

Esrum Abbey is a beautiful destination in green surroundings, offering space for reflection, learning, and play. Here, you can feel the tranquillity in which the monks lived and experience the grandeu...

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The Nivaagaard Collection – Classical and Modern Art
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The Nivaagaard Collection – Classical and Modern Art

The Nivaagaard Collection by the Oresund coast is an exquisite experience for art lovers. The small museum has a unique atmosphere of “hygge” (cosiness) and intimacy, making you feel special when you ...

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Rudolph Tegner's Museum & Sculpture Park – Art and Sculptures

Walk in heather-covered hills between statues of powerful men and women. Continue into Tegner's Museum, which echoes like a cathedral, and see Danish sculptor Rudolph Tegner's enormous works in plaste...

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Munkeruphus – contemporary art in a historic artist’s home
Photo: Daniel Villadsen
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Munkeruphus – contemporary art in a historic artist’s home

At Munkeruphus, art, architecture, design and nature come together in beautiful surroundings in an old artist home located on the coastline between Gilleleje and Dronningmølle.

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Spodsbjerg Lighthouse
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Spodsbjerg Lighthouse

Spodsbjerg Lighthouse is located in a partially protected area with steep coastal slopes and hilly regions. From Spodsbjerg, there is a magnificent view over the Kattegat towards Hesselø.

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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, vi...

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

Do you know why whiskey is aged in wooden barrels? And have you seen a giant copper still? Join the tour and taste the delicious whiskey when Thornæs Distillery invites you in.

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Garbolund Winery – grapes and community
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Garbolund Winery – grapes and community

Garbolund is located in the charming village of Annisse, where you can learn about grape growing and arrange a guided tour of the vineyard by appointment.

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Discover the Tisvilde Trail: Hike from Esrum Abbey to Tisvildeleje

The Tisvilde Trail offers a breathtaking hiking experience from historic Esrum Monastery to the charming coastal town of Tisvildeleje. Enjoy changing landscapes, peaceful villages, and impressive fore...

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Guided Walk in Frederiksværk – Royal Power and the Force of Water

Join us for a guided walk along the Royal Power and the Force of Water route in Frederiksværk. You are invited to take part in a tour led by an experienced museum guide who will share the fascinating ...

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Seaweed safari at Lynæs
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Seaweed safari at Lynæs

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.

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