Best Attractions near Island of imagination

A beautifully preserved 1909 power station turned museum, where industrial architecture and changing exhibitions illuminate 10,000 years of North Zealand history.

A gentle grassy rise above Frederiksborg’s gardens, Batzke’s Hill offers quiet views, local park life and a softer, slower perspective on royal Hillerød.

A small, leafy pause between Hillerød’s bustling Slotsgade and the storybook views of Frederiksborg Castle and its lake.

Experience the vibrant heart of Hillerød at Fisketorvet, where history, shopping, and culture converge in North Zealand's premier market square.

Denmark's Renaissance jewel on three islands, where royal grandeur meets national heritage in gardens of baroque precision and romantic beauty.

A grand Renaissance castle on an island lake, housing Denmark’s Museum of National History with 500 years of portraits, power and palace splendor.

Experience LEGO magic at LEGOLAND Hotel & Conference in Billund, offering themed rooms and top-tier conference facilities.

Sweeping Baroque terraces and romantic woodland paths framing a lake island castle, Frederiksborg Castle Gardens blend royal theatre with everyday green escape.

Stand on the king’s stone at Kongestjernen, where eight forest avenues radiate out in a royal star and the quiet woods of Store Dyrehave reveal their world‑heritage geometry.

Historic royal hunting forest turned accessible nature escape, where star-shaped rides, stone dykes and quiet trails reveal North Zealand’s UNESCO-listed landscape.

A simple wooden tower on Hillerød’s edge, Favrholm offers wide wetland views, migrating birdlife and a quiet nature pause amid fields, ponds and big Danish skies.

A small, atmospheric Stone Age burial site on the edge of Hillerød, offering a quiet, contemplative glimpse into Denmark’s prehistoric landscape.

Immerse yourself in Denmark’s most interactive monkey park on the outskirts of Hillerød, offering close encounters, family fun, and a focus on primate welfare.

A tranquil wetland lake north of Hillerød, Strødam Engsø pairs easy paths with rich birdlife and wide skies for a peaceful nature escape close to town.

A tranquil forest-fringed lake in North Zealand where calm water, simple shelters and soft Danish light invite slow walks, campfires and quiet reflection.

Small riverside viewpoint in North Zealand where reintroduced beavers, wetlands and birds turn an everyday path by Pøle Å into a quietly wild nature stop.

Explore Stendysse's ancient burial mounds in Hillerød, Denmark, and connect with prehistoric history amidst serene natural beauty.

Medieval monastery ruins where saints healed the sick and archaeology reveals the secrets of monastic life.

Evocative monastery ruins, a vivid small museum and a flourishing herb garden reveal centuries of healing, faith and everyday life in rural North Zealand.

Intimate mini zoo and rescue garden near Hillerød, where playful monkeys, colourful parrots and peaceful Japanese-style greenery create a close-up family wildlife escape.

Regenerative farm-to-table dining and woodland retreats in North Zealand's countryside.

Provence‑inspired lavender slopes, woodland paths and a rustic hilltop barn create a tranquil countryside garden escape just outside Hillerød.

Experience the serene beauty of St Alban's Church, a Gothic Revival masterpiece in Copenhagen's Churchillparken.

A vast royal park of sweeping avenues, quiet woodland and lake views, wrapping an active Danish palace in 120 hectares of remarkably peaceful landscape.

Intimate falconry shows in rural North Zealand, where eagles, hawks and falcons soar within arm’s reach and centuries of raptor lore come vividly to life.

A raised wooden boardwalk leads you into Hørsholm’s own “mini‑mangrove”: a quiet marsh and lakeside wetland where alder forest, reeds and artful details reward unhurried wandering.

A gentle North Zealand stream weaving a green, everyday escape through Kokkedal’s neighbourhoods, perfect for unhurried walks, fresh air and simple nature moments.

Spacious put & take lakes in a reclaimed gravel pit near Copenhagen, pairing clear water and easy access with relaxed, family-friendly trout fishing.

An intimate North Zealand art museum where Renaissance masters, Dutch Baroque painters and Danish Golden Age canvases meet in a romantic garden by the Øresund coast.

A massive 12th-century stone tower rising above Bastrup Lake, blending medieval military power, quiet countryside and evocative ruin in rural North Zealand.

Denmark's largest indoor jungle playground with free adult entry and family-friendly pricing.

Low, windswept coastal meadows where Øresund meets the Nivå river, offering tranquil paths, wide skies and remarkably rich birdlife just south of Nivå.

A tranquil university-run arboretum in Hørsholm, showcasing 2,000 tree and shrub species in a spacious park of winding paths, ponds and seasonal colour.

Sheltered between Birkerød and Sjælsø, Vaserne is a protected wetland reserve of reeds, swamp forest and bird-filled lakes offering quietly immersive nature on the city’s edge.

A tranquil woodland lake looped by a 10 km trail, rich in birdlife, legends and gentle outdoor adventures just northwest of Copenhagen.

A 12th‑century Cistercian abbey where red-brick history, herbal gardens, VR experiences and forest trails meet beside Esrum Lake in North Zealand.

Explore Hornbæk Batteri: Denmark's WWII coastal defense site amidst scenic North Zealand landscapes.

Rustic forest school and shelter camp on the edge of Værløse, where crackling campfires, simple shelters and tall trees turn everyday nature into an easy escape.

Intimate author’s home on the Øresund, where Karen Blixen’s preserved rooms, bird sanctuary and woodland grave reveal the world behind Out of Africa.

Lively Øresund marina where sleek yachts, waterfront cafés, and wide coastal views blend into a relaxed Danish seaside atmosphere all year round.

An iconic modern art museum where glass pavilions, sculpture gardens and seaside views weave art, architecture and Danish coastal light into one seamless experience.

A quietly impressive old oak on the edge of Vedbæk’s houses and greenery, offering a brief, grounding pause in everyday surroundings.

A small, grassy seafront launch beside the Øresund, where swimmers, kayakers and campervans share relaxed sea views between Helsingør and Humlebæk.

A calm forest-rimmed lake on the edge of Værløse, offering easy paths, soft water views and an everyday slice of Danish outdoor life close to Copenhagen.

An accessible Copenhagen-edge woodland of beech trees, clear trails and cosy fire pits, Geels Skov is where everyday life slips easily into fresh-air forest time.

A historic North Zealand manor farm where fields, animals and a working kitchen bring everyday Danish country life of the early 1900s vividly back to life.

Atmospheric medieval castle ruins set in peaceful North Zealand wetlands, echoing royal intrigue, dramatic history, and serene Danish landscapes near Gilleleje.

A three-storey Danish car haven where Jaguars, Volvos and rare home-built specials tell a vivid story of 20th‑century motoring and mechanical passion.

Coastal forest breathing space on North Zealand’s Øresund shore, with a simple plateau campsite where beech trees, sea views and low-key outdoor living meet.

A spacious, low‑key green park in Ølstykke where open lawns, gentle slopes and trees offer a quiet everyday escape for walks, play and simple outdoor pauses.

One of the world’s largest open‑air museums, Frilandsmuseet gathers centuries of Danish rural life into a single village of farms, mills, animals and gardens.

Discover Store Dyrehave in North Zealand: a historic royal deer forest with unique star-shaped paths, tranquil wildlife, and lush woodlands perfect for outdoor adventures.