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Store Donse Dam
A tranquil forest-fringed lake in North Zealand where calm water, simple shelters and soft Danish light invite slow walks, campfires and quiet reflection.
Store Donse Dam, 2980 Kokkedal5.0Excellent 3 Reviews -
Kongedyssen
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.
3450, Frederik 7 Vej, 3450 Lillerød4.4Very Good 85 Reviews -
Store Dyrehave
Historic royal hunting forest turned accessible nature escape, where star-shaped rides, stone dykes and quiet trails reveal North Zealand’s UNESCO-listed landscape.
3400 Ny Hammersholt4.5Excellent 798 Reviews -
Kongestjernen i Store Dyrehave
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.
Ottevej, 3400 Ny Hammersholt4.5Excellent 2 Reviews -
Elleskovstien
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.
Nebbegårds Alle 2, 2970 Hørsholm4.4Very Good 60 Reviews -
Parforcejagtlandskabet i Store Dyrehave UNESCO World Heritage
A royal forest where straight, star-shaped hunting roads, old stone walls and quiet woodland trails reveal how Danish kings once turned nature into a stage for power.
Overdrevsvejen, 3400 Hillerød4.8Excellent 22 Reviews -
Lille Hestehave
A small, low-key forest on Hillerød’s edge, Lille Hestehave offers quiet trails, damp woodland and a glimpse of North Zealand’s wilder side away from the castle crowds.
3400 Hillerød3.0Average 1 Reviews -
Usserød Å
A gentle North Zealand stream weaving a green, everyday escape through Kokkedal’s neighbourhoods, perfect for unhurried walks, fresh air and simple nature moments.
Jellerød Parkvej 35, 2980 Kokkedal4.4Very Good 56 Reviews -
Stendysse
A small, atmospheric Stone Age burial site on the edge of Hillerød, offering a quiet, contemplative glimpse into Denmark’s prehistoric landscape.
Lundsbjergvej, 3400 Hillerød4.2Very Good 6 Reviews -
Island of imagination
A tiny forest island on Breddam Lake where a king’s romantic retreat has crumbled into suggestive ruins, inviting you to complete the fairy tale with your own imagination.
I, Præstevang, 3400 Hillerød4.3Very Good 150 Reviews
Other attractions near Store Donse Dam
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AdventurePark
80,000 m² of outdoor action in Hillerød’s forests, blending paintball, obstacle courses and group games with relaxed grill areas and flexible event packages.
Jagtvej, 3400 Hillerød4.2Very Good 145 Reviews -
Arboretum
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.
Arboretvej 1, 4, 2970 Hørsholm4.7Excellent 352 Reviews -
Royal Stage
North Zealand's premier multi-purpose arena hosting concerts, sports, and cultural events for up to 2,000 guests.
Milnersvej 39, 3400 Hillerød4.0Very Good 1,182 Reviews -
Hillerød Church
A light-filled modern parish church in the heart of Hillerød, carrying centuries of local worship history in a calm, contemporary Danish setting.
Østergade 12, 3400 Hillerød4.5Excellent 67 Reviews -
Genforeningssten i Hillerød
Experience intimate encounters with rescued animals in the serene Japanese gardens of Monkey World Hillerød.
3400 Hillerød -
Gavlkunst
A string of vivid murals along Helsingørsgade that turns central Hillerød into a small, free open‑air gallery of local stories and color.
Helsingørsgade, 3400 Hillerød -
Hillerød City Museum & Graphic Museum
Step behind Frederiksborg Castle into an intimate town museum where historic shops, crafts and letterpress printing bring everyday Hillerød vividly back to life.
Frederiksborg Slot, Helsingørsgade 65, 3400 Hillerød4.5Excellent 24 Reviews -
Slotsgade
Hillerød’s colourful Slotsgade links castle views, everyday shops and cosy cafés in a compact, walkable street at the heart of Denmark’s classic castle town.
Slotsgade 8, 3400 Hillerød4.0Very Good 5 Reviews -
Elværket Hillerød - Museum Nordsjælland
A beautifully preserved 1909 power station turned museum, where industrial architecture and changing exhibitions illuminate 10,000 years of North Zealand history.
Frederiksgade 11, 3400 Hillerød4.6Excellent 13 Reviews -
Batzke's Hill
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.
Frederiksborg Slot, Søstien, 3400 Hillerød4.0Very Good 6 Reviews -
Nivågård’s Malerisamling
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.
Gammel Strandvej 2, 2990 Nivå4.5Excellent 1,187 Reviews -
Posen
A small, leafy pause between Hillerød’s bustling Slotsgade and the storybook views of Frederiksborg Castle and its lake.
Slotsgade, 3400 Hillerød3.8Good 18 Reviews -
Fisketorvet
Experience the vibrant heart of Hillerød at Fisketorvet, where history, shopping, and culture converge in North Zealand's premier market square.
3400 Hillerød4.0Very Good 1 Reviews -
Frederiksborg Castle
Denmark's Renaissance jewel on three islands, where royal grandeur meets national heritage in gardens of baroque precision and romantic beauty.
Frederiksborg Slot 10, 3400 Hillerød4.7Excellent 11,590 Reviews -
The Museum of National History
A grand Renaissance castle on an island lake, housing Denmark’s Museum of National History with 500 years of portraits, power and palace splendor.
Frederiksborg Slot, 3400 Hillerød4.5Excellent 71 Reviews -
Frederiksborg Castle Chapel
Experience LEGO magic at LEGOLAND Hotel & Conference in Billund, offering themed rooms and top-tier conference facilities.
Frederiksborg Slot, 3400 Hillerød4.7Excellent 884 Reviews -
Favrholm bird watching tower
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.
Roskildevej 62, 3400 Hillerød4.5Excellent 12 Reviews -
Frederiksborg Castle Gardens
Sweeping Baroque terraces and romantic woodland paths framing a lake island castle, Frederiksborg Castle Gardens blend royal theatre with everyday green escape.
Frederiksborg Slot, 3400 Hillerød4.7Excellent 2,260 Reviews -
Vaserne
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.
Vasestien 4, 3460 Birkerød4.6Excellent 149 Reviews -
Nivå Bugt Strandenge
Low, windswept coastal meadows where Øresund meets the Nivå river, offering tranquil paths, wide skies and remarkably rich birdlife just south of Nivå.
Strandvejen, 2990 Nivå4.5Excellent 112 Reviews -
Karen Blixen Museum Rungstedlund
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.
Rungsted Strandvej 111, 2960 Rungsted Kyst4.4Very Good 1,154 Reviews -
Rungsted Harbour
Lively Øresund marina where sleek yachts, waterfront cafés, and wide coastal views blend into a relaxed Danish seaside atmosphere all year round.
Rungsted Havn 10, 2960 Rungsted Kyst4.4Very Good 1,702 Reviews -
Kongeegen i Vedbæk
A quietly impressive old oak on the edge of Vedbæk’s houses and greenery, offering a brief, grounding pause in everyday surroundings.
Kong Georgsvej, 2950 Vedbæk4.8Excellent 9 Reviews -
Fredensborg Palace
A tranquil baroque royal residence on Esrum Lake, where radiating avenues, sculpture-filled gardens, and living palace traditions bring Danish court life into sharp focus.
Slottet 1B, 3480 Fredensborg4.6Excellent 1,852 Reviews -
Fredensborg Slotshave
A vast royal park of sweeping avenues, quiet woodland and lake views, wrapping an active Danish palace in 120 hectares of remarkably peaceful landscape.
Fredensborg Municipality4.6Excellent 2,186 Reviews -
Drive in Put and Take
Spacious put & take lakes in a reclaimed gravel pit near Copenhagen, pairing clear water and easy access with relaxed, family-friendly trout fishing.
Nymøllevej 9, 3540 Lynge4.0Very Good 88 Reviews -
Falkonergården
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.
Davidsvænge 11, 3480 Fredensborg4.6Excellent 232 Reviews -
Fiskebæk Naturskole
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.
Frederiksborgvej 103 A, 3500 Værløse4.5Excellent 134 Reviews -
Farum Lake
A tranquil woodland lake looped by a 10 km trail, rich in birdlife, legends and gentle outdoor adventures just northwest of Copenhagen.
Furesø Municipality4.6Excellent 52 Reviews -
Geels Skov
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.
Geelskovparken 52, 2830 Virum4.5Excellent 76 Reviews -
Sommer's Automobile Museum
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.
Nærum Hovedgade 3, 2850 Nærum4.6Excellent 165 Reviews -
Strødam Engsø
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.
3400 Hillerød4.6Excellent 79 Reviews -
The Bastrup Tower
A massive 12th-century stone tower rising above Bastrup Lake, blending medieval military power, quiet countryside and evocative ruin in rural North Zealand.
Stengårdsvej 4, 3540 Lynge4.2Very Good 193 Reviews -
Gribsø
Explore Stendysse's ancient burial mounds in Hillerød, Denmark, and connect with prehistoric history amidst serene natural beauty.
Helsingevej 2, 3400 Hillerød4.7Excellent 60 Reviews -
Louisiana Museum of Modern Art
An iconic modern art museum where glass pavilions, sculpture gardens and seaside views weave art, architecture and Danish coastal light into one seamless experience.
Gl Strandvej 13, 3050 Humlebæk4.6Excellent 14,345 Reviews -
Pøleå bæver
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.
Fruebjergvej, 3400 Hillerød3.0Average 3 Reviews -
Bøllemosen
Ancient peat bog and beech forest with boardwalk trails, nature playground, and bonfire facilities near Copenhagen.
Tørvemosevej, 2942 Skodsborg4.6Excellent 223 Reviews -
Open Air Museum
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.
I. C. Modewegs Vej, 2800 Kongens Lyngby4.6Excellent 235 Reviews -
Æbelholt Kloster - Museum Nordsjælland
Medieval monastery ruins where saints healed the sick and archaeology reveals the secrets of monastic life.
Æbelholt 4, 3400 Hillerød4.3Very Good 69 Reviews -
Jarlens Grund (Strandhave jolleanlæg)
A small, grassy seafront launch beside the Øresund, where swimmers, kayakers and campervans share relaxed sea views between Helsingør and Humlebæk.
Gl Strandvej 217, 3060 Espergærde4.4Very Good 141 Reviews -
Æbelholt Abby ruins
Evocative monastery ruins, a vivid small museum and a flourishing herb garden reveal centuries of healing, faith and everyday life in rural North Zealand.
Æbelholt 4, 3400 Hillerød4.4Very Good 31 Reviews -
The Open Air Museum
Step into 300 years of rural Danish life among thatched farms, windmills, animals and gardens in one of the world’s largest historic open‑air museums.
Kongevejen 100, 2800 Kongens Lyngby4.6Excellent 2,892 Reviews -
Monkey World
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.
Nejedevej 20, 3400 Hillerød4.5Excellent 328 Reviews -
Klopstocks eg
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.
Prinsessestien 100, 2800 Kongens Lyngby4.7Excellent 83 Reviews -
Mangholm økologisk besøgsgård og gårdbutik
Regenerative farm-to-table dining and woodland retreats in North Zealand's countryside.
Hillerødvej 20, 3400 Hillerød4.4Very Good 86 Reviews -
Søndersø
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.
3500 Værløse4.7Excellent 83 Reviews -
Sophienholm
Historic country house turned lakeside art hall, where contemporary exhibitions, a romantic English‑style park and a cosy café meet just north of Copenhagen.
Nybrovej 401, 2800 Kongens Lyngby4.3Very Good 1,062 Reviews -
Sophienholm
Elegant 18th-century country house turned art hall, set in a romantic landscape park on Bagsværd Lake with changing exhibitions, sculpture-filled lawns and a cosy café.
st, Nybrovej 401, 2800 Kongens Lyngby -
Esthers Have
Provence‑inspired lavender slopes, woodland paths and a rustic hilltop barn create a tranquil countryside garden escape just outside Hillerød.
Ravnsbjergvej 7, 3400 Hillerød4.3Very Good 14 Reviews -
Mindebænk for Viggo Stuckenberg
A modest stone-framed bench in Sorgenfri Slotshave, offering a quiet, poetic pause where Viggo Stuckenberg once found inspiration amid royal parkland.
2800 Lyngby5.0Excellent 2 Reviews -
Lake Bagsværd
Long, tranquil lake on Copenhagen’s northern fringe, where everyday walks, picnics and wildlife share the shoreline with a world-class rowing course.
Lake Bagsværd4.7Excellent 112 Reviews -
Stendysser
Experience the ancient art of falconry amidst the serene landscapes of Fredensborg at Falkonergården.
Frederiksborgvej 1, 2880 Bagsværd4.5Excellent 4 Reviews -
Jægersborg Dyrehave
UNESCO-listed royal deer park just north of Copenhagen, where ancient oaks, open meadows and free-roaming herds create a vast, car-free escape from the city.
Dyrehaven, 2930 Klampenborg4.7Excellent 718 Reviews
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