Castles and a Abbey in Royal North Zealand

Esrum Monastery's red brick building is located at the end of a large grassy field.

A Royal Retreat

For centuries, North Zealand has been a favourite retreat for Danish kings – a place for hunting, relaxation and enjoyment. The royal presence is evident everywhere: from the National Park Royal North Zealand and the UNESCO-listed par force hunting landscape to the grand castles of Hillerød, Fredensborg, and Elsinore.

At the castles, Danish history comes to life. Here you can explore 500 years of stories about monarchy, absolute rule, and the path to democracy. And North Zealand remains royal to this day – each summer, the Danish Royal House opens the doors to their residence and private gardens at Fredensborg Palace.

Frederiksborg Castle - 500 Years of Danish History at the Museum of National 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 ...

Visit Fredensborg Palace – A royal gem in North Zealand

Fredensborg Palace offers grand architecture, royal tales, and one of Denmark’s most magnificent baroque gardens. History and nature come together in ...

Esrum Abbey & Millyard- Experience the Magic of History and Scenic Surroundings.

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

Kronborg Castle

Kronborg is one of Northern Europe's finest Renaissance castles. It is world-renowned as Hamlet's and Shakespeare's castle and designated as a UNESCO ...

The Most Beautiful Castle Gardens

The castle gardens of North Zealand are peaceful green sanctuaries, open to the public and filled with artistic garden design and inspiration for anyone with a love for history and horticulture.

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 Gardens and the Landscape Gardens. Frederiksborg Palace Gardens is a unique combination of Baro...

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 garden, which merge into one cultural gem.

The Norsemans' Valley - Simple farmers in the King's garden

Sculptures in royal gardens often depict gods and goddesses of antiquity. But in Fredensborg Castle Garden you can see a unique attraction: 70 sandstone sculptures of regular fishermen and farmers, as they looked in 18th century Norway and the Faroe Islands. The sculpture group is called N...

Experience the Middle Ages in North Zealand

Founded in 1151, Esrum Abbey once served as the spiritual centre of the Cistercian order in Denmark. Today, it functions as a vibrant cultural venue with exhibitions, lectures, concerts, and theatre. Æbelholt Monastery, established by Augustinian monks around 1175, also forms part of the region’s rich medieval heritage

Dronningholm Castle Ruin

Dronningholm Castle was a Danish medieval castle. Originally begun by Valdemar the Great, it was completed by Valdemar the Victorious around the year ...

Asserbo Castle Ruin

Inside between the trees in Tisvilde Hegn is Asserbo Castle Ruin. The remaining walls and moat bear witness to a former magnificent castle and are tod...

Æbelholt Abbey Museum

Explore the historical ruins of Æbelholt Monastery, where travellers and the poor received food and medical aid in the Middle Ages. The museum houses ...

Søborg Castle Ruin

When cycling along Cycling Route No. 33, which runs between Gilleleje and Hillerød, you’ll pass Søborg Castle Ruin.

A National Park for Nature and Culture Lovers

North Zealand offers a wealth of natural experiences – and two stand out: Royal North Zealand National Park and the magnificent par force hunting landscape, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

National Park Royal North Zealand

With its breathtaking nature areas and unique cultural history, the National Park of Royal North Zealand is a treasure trove of experiences for nature lovers. The deep forests, large lakes and bogs, salt marshes and dunes invite you to a wealth of activities.

The Par Force Hunting Landscape in North Zealand

The Par Force Hunting Landscape is a UNESCO-World Heritage. Store Dyrehave (the Great Deer Park), Gribskov and Jægersborg Dyrehave (Jægersborg Deerpark) is designed as a stage for the great act unfolding when the scene for absolute and powerful king engaged in his favourite type of hunting...

Castles and an Abbey in North Zealand | Explore Three Castles and One Historic Abbey