Experience Zealand
Zealand and the southern islands of Møn and Lolland-Falster are like stones in a crevice, obstructing the free flow of water between the Baltic Sea and the Kattegat. The landscapes on these islands range from the hilly Northern Zealand, rich in forests and lakes, to the flat expanses of Lolland.
Amongst the forests and hills of Northern Zealand, you will find Arresø, the largest lake in Denmark by area, and Esrum Sø, the largest lake by volume of water. For centuries this region has been the Danish Kings’ favourite summer residence. You will consequently find some of our most splendid castles here, such as Frederiksborg Slot and Fredensborg Slot.
Copenhagen is not only Denmark’s dynamic capital but also its centre of government and the residential city of the royal family. There are plenty of shops, attractions, and cultural offerings in the city centre. For families with children, the Zoo, the National Museum, the Blue Planet Aquarium, or a trip with the nature interpreter at Kalvebod Fælled are highly recommended.
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Experience the beautiful cities and sights
Visit beautiful mansions
The rest of Zealand’s landscape is incredibly diverse with gentle bays, striking hills, and lush forests. Visit cosy market towns such as Skælskør and Store Heddinge or beautiful mansions like Lerchenborg and Gavnø. The area between Sorø and Ringsted abounds with cultural relics. Here you can visit Zealand’s only round church, Bjernede Kirke.
History comes alive in the countryside around the Viking settlement at Lejre and its living museum, Sagnlandet Lejre. Skjoldenæsholm’s tramway museum is a time warp with working trams, while West Zealand’s vintage trains weave through the countryside at a dizzying 60-70km per hour.
The market town of Præstø
The southern coast of Zealand features a unique ‘double coastline’ where inlets and coves are sealed from the sea by islands and peninsulas. Here the Suså River also runs a meandering path. The market town of Præstø, which looks like the setting of a vintage Danish movie, is worth a visit, as is nearby Køng, a beautiful old factory village.
Møn and Lolland-Falster
The southern islands of Møn and Lolland-Falster are bursting with coves, bays, and spits. Some of the country’s highest hills are found here, but it also includes large flat areas of reclaimed land below sea level. Møns Klint and the lakes surrounding Maribo are some of the region’s greatest natural sites. The varied landscape includes cosy towns, idyllic fishing villages, stunning manor houses, and churches with beautiful frescoes. If you love exotic animals, be sure to see Knuthenborg Safari Park on Lolland and the Crocodile Zoo on Falster.
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Tangloppen Camping
The site is situated on a peninsula in the Køge Bugt Strandpark as a part of the Ishøj Marina and only 500 m from a 7 km long beautiful sandy beach.
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Nordsjællands Feriepark & Camping
Lovely campsite in North Zealand with free pool. It is located in scenic surroundings a few hundred meters from the beach.
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Fredensborg Camping
Fredensborg Camping is situated in park alike, green surroundings with many different trees and shrubs giving perfect shelter. Close to many attractions.
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Hillerød Camping
An oasis in Hillerød – City-camping at its best! Beautiful camping site in the middle of town, with room for caravans, tents and campers from near and far.
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Hummingen Camping
Hummingen Camping is a cozy and family-friendly campsite with its own water park. Denmark's true south coast is located right in Hummingen's backyard.
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Ishøj Strand Camping
At our campsite families can stay in safe and quiet surroundings - close to Copenhagen.
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Maribo Sø Camping
The campsite is overlooking a lake in very beautiful surroundings within Nature Park Maribo. It is encircled by forest on three sides.
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Feriebyens Camping, Rødvig
The site is located close to the town and harbour of Rødvig, a sandy beach and the cliff known as Stevns Klint - and only a one hour drive from Copenhagen.
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Enø Camping
Enø Camping is situated right on the areas best beach. Just outside Enø Camping you'll find minigolf, restaurants, kiosk and shop.
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Western Camp
Western Camp is a wonderful and absolute unique family campsite in real western style.
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De Hvide Svaner Camping
In beautiful countryside - located in the center of one of Sydsjællands known holiday resorts we offer plenty of opportunities for all kinds of activities.
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Vig Camping
See the activities and facilities you'll find at Vig Camping
Top 10 activities on Zealand
- Trout and garfish fishing at Kronborg
- Hiking along the Mølleåen river – bring a picnic basket!
- Adventure climbing at Holbæk Klatrepark
- Taking a 20km bike ride along Køge Å
- Canoeing on the Suså river and Tystrup and Bavelse lakes
- Visiting Gerlev Activity Park in Slagelse, and trying your hand at old sports and games
- Biking or hiking along Fodsporet in Southern Zealand
- Taking a walking tour to look for peregrine falcons at Møns Klint
- Kayaking in the Smålandshavet archipelago
- Boating on Nakskov Fjord to Enehøje and Albuen
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Tothavens farm and shop
Explore the farm and animals at your own pace and enjoy an organic ice cream, tea, coffee or a piece of homemade cake in the little café.
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Hundested Sand Sculpture Festival
The festival is both funny and inspiring and there are plenty of possibilities to create your own sand sculptures.
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Falkonergården in Fredensborg
Experience history's whirr of wings at short range, when the eagles, hawks and falcons of the falconer demonstrate their hunting and flying techniques.
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North Sealand Birdpark
When visiting the bird park, you are guaranteed a unique natural experience with 2,000 birds from all over the world.
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Louisiana Museum of Modern Art
The Louisiana Museum of Modern Art is a leading international art museum and an absolute top attraction in Denmark.
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Frederiksborg Castle
The castle is rich in detail and impressive handiwork, and it is an excellent opportunity to experience the pomp and circumstance of earlier times.
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Esrum Abbey
In the 1200th century, Esrum Abbey was the centre of the Order of Cistercians in Denmark. Today events for children and adults are arranged all year round
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Royal National park North Sealand
With its breathtaking nature areas and unique cultural history, the National Park is a treasure trove of experiences for nature lovers.
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Munkeruphus
At Munkeruphus art, architecture and design meet in beautiful surroundings directly to Oresund at the coastline between Gilleleje and Dronningmølle.
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Rudolph Tegners museum
Walk around in the heathery hills between the statues of powerful men and women. Continue into the museum and watch the sculptor's enormous artworks.
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The house of Knud Rasmussen
The house is Hundested’s greatest attraction and today it is a museum remembering the famous polar explorer.
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Par Force bicycle route
The Route guides you through Gribskov forest and introduces you to some of the special places that help make the forests and roads UNESCO world heritage.
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Copenhagen ZOO
In Copenhagen ZOO, you can meet more than 4,000 fascinating animals and travel between continents in just one day, and meet the iconic giant pandas.
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Den Blå Planet, National Aquarium Denmark
Experience a world under the seven seas and enjoy a close encounter with majestic hammerhead sharks and elegant rays at Northern Europe’s largest aquarium.
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Bakken
Only 10 minutes’ drive of Copenhagen you find the oldest amusement park in the world. Located in the woods of the Deer Park, is a unique amusement park.
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Tivoli gardens
Tivoli Gardens amusement park in Copenhagen is a must for all visitors to the city, young and old. This unique place is more than 175-year old.
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The Round Tower
The 17th century observatory Rundetaarn, or the round tower, is the oldest functioning observatory in Europe and an icon in the Copenhagen cityscape.
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Experimentarium
The World-class science center truly is a celebration of curiosity, dedicated to playful science and offering hours of fun for the entire family.
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Glyptoteket
Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in the heart of Copenhagen displays ancient and modern art in truly unique surroundings. Founded in 1888 by the brewer Carl Jacobsen
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SMK - The National Gallery of Denmark
SMK is Denmark’s largest art museum, featuring outstanding collections of Danish and international art from the past seven centuries.
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Amalienborg Palace
Amalienborg Palace is for anyone with a taste for royal history and the life of Denmark’s royal family who still resides.
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Open Air Museum
The Open Air Museum north of Copenhagen is one of the largest and oldest in the world. With farms, mills and houses from the period 1650-1940.
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Selsø Castle
At Selsø, time has stood still for 143 years. The old manor house stands as a time capsule with painted panels and French wallpaper and with ghost stories
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Tadre Mølle
Tadre Mølle is the last functional water mill in the idyllic Elverdamsdal and ideal for a cosy outing for all age groups.
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Egholm Slot Våbenmuseum (lejre)
A private Second World War museum. Denmark’s largest gun safe, you can see more than soldiers and weapons. Listen to the living history being told
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Land of legends Lejre
Explore the reconstruction of the largest Viking Kings Hall ever found, an impressive high seat fit for the warrior kings from the dawn of the Viking Age.
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Jægerspris Castle
Discover one of the oldest royal castles in Denmark with interiors from the time of King Frederik VII and Countess Danner.
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Roskilde Cathedral
Danish history lies buried at the centre of Roskilde. Meet 40 of the Danish kings and queens in beautiful chapels and dark crypts.
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Roskilde Museum
Roskilde Museum tells the story from ancient times to the present. Take your time, experience, use your imagination and create your own storytelling.
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RAGNAROCK
See, listen and scream your way through the history of rhythmical music from the rock’n’roll of the 1950s to the present time.
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Frederikssund Museum
Meet the story about life lived around Roskilde Fjord from the ancient settlements to modern-day urbanisations and explore the history of Fjordlandet.
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Willumsens Museum
Willumsens Museum is a museum for the multiartist Jens Ferdinand Willumsen’s transgressive, grandiose and at times bizarre and extreme figurative art.
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The Museum of Viking ships
Experience five original Viking ships, that provide a unique perspective on Viking Age maritime culture. Visit the Boatyard and the scenic harbour
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Lejre Museum
Feel the rush from the glory days of the Viking kings. Magnificent legends meet unique archaeological discoveries and modern research in scenic Gl. Lejre.
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The vineyards
At Røsnæs and Sjællands Odde, the wine farmers are ready to take you on a tour of the field and the winery, so you can hear more about Danish wine.
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Kragerup Gods
There is fun for children and the rest of the family, where you get all the way to the top in the Go High courses.
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Trelleborg Viking Fortress
The impressive remains of one of the Vikings’ great ring fortresses. Experience the lives of the Vikings up close, at the reconstructed village of Slagløse
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Sommerland Sjælland
In Denmark's nicest family park - Sommerland Sjælland - the whole family can indulge in the park's many rides and activities.
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Åmosen Nature Park
Åmosen Nature Park is Zealand's last wilderness. Enjoy the fantastic nature and exciting history with Vikings and much more.
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Geopark Odsherred
Geopark Odsherred offers a unique ice age landscape, whose geological conditions enable a wealth of art and nature experiences, as well as fun activities.
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The Observatory in Brorfelde
In the Zealand Alps, the Observatory in Brorfelde is located in the ice age landscape. Here you can explore the wonderful world of science.
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The ice age route
The ice age route is a 260 kilometer cycle route, where you can immerse yourself in the beauty of the Zealand landscape and cozy market towns.
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Oplevelsescenter Nyvang
The air alarm sounds and the working workshops are in full swing. Experience everyday life in the middle of the 20th century.
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Panzermuseum East
Tanks, helicopters, cannons and missiles - Panzermuseum East is Scandinavia's largest Cold War museum. Experience the war machines of the Soviet Union.
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Birkegårdens Haver
There is something for both big and small when you visit Birkegårdens Haver and family park. Explore the animal area and find a wealth of fun playgrounds.
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Museum Vestsjælland
Das Museum Vestsjælland nimmt die ganze Familie an die Hand, wenn Sie die spannende Geschichte des Reiseziels Seeland erkunden.
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Sorø Art Museum
Sorø Art Museum is a living house with exhibitions, beautiful architecture and lots of activities.
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Dodekalitten
Dodekalitten - a completely unique and unique monument with impressive giant stone sculptures combined with music tuned to the season. A MUST-SEE!
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Knuthenborg Safaripark
Northern Europe's largest safari park offers lots of wildlife and exciting experiences for both big and small.
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The Medieval Center
Go to the medieval town of Sundkøbing - and a time travel 610 years back in time.
Crocodile Zoo
A zoo with a bite in - see crocodiles of all sizes, hold a python or greet monkeys and tree leopards.
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Nature Park Nakskov Fjord
Experience Nature Park Nakskov Fjord - Denmark's island's richest fjord with unique nature and cultural experiences.
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Maribo Cathedral
Experience the large and impressive Maribo Cathedral, have a look at the crypt where Leonora Christina has been buried and explore the old monastery ruins.
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Fuglsang Art Museum
One of the country's oldest art museums with a unique collection of the most important artists and currents in Danish art history.
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Frederiksdal Cherry Wine
Visit Denmark's largest winery on the Frederiksdal estate and experience the atmosphere among tap barrels and bottles of award-winning cherry wine.
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Historic mansions
Take a manor tour and experience the many well-preserved manors and the beautiful landscapes that surround them.
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Marielyst bathing beach
Marielyst Strand has for several years in a row been named Denmark's best bathing beach. Here is 10 km child-friendly beach with attractive surroundings.
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Rosenborg Castle
A royal hermitage set in the King’s Garden, Rosenborg Castle features 400 years of splendor, royal art treasures and the Crown Jewels and Royal Regalia.
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Christiansborg Palace
Get inside 800 years of royal history, once home to kings and queens. The Throne Room gives access to the balcony where the Danish monarchs are proclaimed.