Cold Hand Winery
Award‑winning New Nordic fruit wines, atmospheric tastings and quirky glamping stays in an orchard‑ringed countryside winery outside Randers.
Set among orchards in the countryside northwest of Randers, Cold Hand Winery is a pioneering Danish fruit winery known for its intensely aromatic ice-style wines made from local apples, berries and other Nordic produce. In a striking modern production hall and farm shop, you can taste award‑winning New Nordic fruit wines, sample carefully paired cheeses and charcuterie, join pre‑booked tours or dinners, and even stay overnight in quirky glamping accommodations nestled close to the vines and trees.
A brief summary to Cold Hand Winery
- Haversmosevej 21, Randers Municipality, Randers NV, 8920, DK
- +4521642765
- Visit website
- Duration: 1.5 to 4 hours
- Mid ranged
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Mixed
- Mobile reception: 4 out of 5
- Thursday 12 pm-5 pm
- Friday 12 pm-5 pm
- Saturday 10 am-5 pm
- Sunday 10 am-5 pm
Local tips
- Book tastings, tours and dinners well in advance, especially in summer and on weekends, as group events and special gastronomic evenings can fill up quickly.
- Allow extra luggage space if you plan to buy bottles in the farm shop; many of the fruit wines are not widely available outside Denmark.
- Bring a light jacket even in summer; countryside evenings can turn cool, and some tastings or walks around the orchards take place outdoors.
- If staying overnight in glamping or barrel accommodations, pack soft bags rather than hard suitcases, which are easier to stow in compact spaces.
- Designate a driver or plan a taxi for the return journey so you can enjoy the full range of tastings without needing to monitor alcohol intake.
For the on-the-go comforts that matter to you
- Restrooms
- Drink Options
- Drinking Water
- Food Options
- Seating Areas
- Sheltered Areas
- Trash Bins
- Information Boards
Getting There
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Car from central Randers
Driving from central Randers to Cold Hand Winery typically takes 15–20 minutes, depending on traffic. The route follows regional roads through suburban areas before reaching open countryside. There is usually free on‑site parking in the farmyard area, but spaces can be tighter during large events or dinners, so plan to arrive a little early.
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Taxi from Randers
A taxi from Randers city centre to the winery usually takes around 15–20 minutes. Fares are commonly in the range of 200–300 DKK one way, varying with time of day and company. Taxis are convenient if you plan to join a wine tasting or dinner with pairings and prefer not to drive; arrange your return pickup time in advance, especially in the evening.
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Regional bus plus short walk
Regional buses run from Randers towards nearby villages, with journeys typically taking 20–30 minutes depending on route and stops. From the nearest stop, expect a country‑lane walk of 15–25 minutes on mostly flat terrain without continuous pavements, which may be less suitable in heavy rain or after dark. Check current timetables and note that services are less frequent in the evenings and on weekends.
Cold Hand Winery location weather suitability
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Clear Skies
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Mild Temperatures
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Cold Weather
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Any Weather
Discover more about Cold Hand Winery
New Nordic fruit wines in the Danish countryside
Cold Hand Winery sits in gently rolling countryside near Randers, surrounded by orchards, fields and big Jutland skies. Here, traditional Danish fruit growing meets New Nordic wine craftsmanship. Instead of grapes, the focus is on tart apples, berries and other local fruits transformed into elegant, vinous drinks that behave more like fine wine than cider. The winery has become a reference point for Danish fruit wine, with bottlings poured in top restaurants across the Nordic region and beyond. The ambition is clear: to show just how complex and gastronomic Nordic fruit can be when treated with the same care as classic wine regions.From frozen must to intensely flavored ice wine
Cold Hand is best known for its cryo‑concentrated apple wines. The process starts with carefully chosen Danish varieties, pressed at peak ripeness. The fresh juice is then frozen and slowly thawed outdoors in sub‑zero winter temperatures. As the water stays locked in ice, a thick, aromatic syrup drips off, rich in sugar, acidity and color. This concentrated must ferments for many months to become an intensely flavored ice‑style wine with a long, complex finish. Similar techniques are used with other fruits and berries, resulting in a range that runs from bright aperitifs to dessert wines with notes of baked apple, wild berries and Nordic forest.Architecture and atmosphere among the orchards
The heart of the estate is a modern production hall and tasting space, designed as a working winery first and foremost but also as a welcoming place to explore the bottles. Steel tanks, barrels and equipment are visible, underlining that this is an active craft workshop rather than a showpiece alone. Large windows and open views keep you connected to the surrounding orchards and fields. On calm days, the air often carries a faint scent of fermenting fruit and wood, while inside the farm shop shelves are lined with bottles, local cheeses, cured meats, chocolate, jams and other Danish specialties that pair naturally with the wines.Tastings, dinners and slow country evenings
Visits can range from a quick stop at the farm shop to structured tastings with food. Pre‑booked events might include multi‑course dinners where each plate is matched with a different fruit wine, or guided tours through the production explaining how a freezer accident once inspired the first ice wine. Tastings typically explore the breadth of the portfolio, from lighter aperitif styles to richer fortified and dessert wines. Between pours, there is time to ask questions, compare aromas, and understand how different fruit varieties and techniques shape each glass.Glamping stays and waking up among the barrels
For a more immersive experience, Cold Hand offers unusual accommodations such as glamping units and converted wine barrels set close to the winery. Evenings often unfold slowly, with a glass in hand under long summer light, and mornings start with countryside quiet broken only by birds and the distant hum of farm work. Staying overnight allows you to enjoy a tasting or dinner without rushing, then stroll a short distance to your bed. It turns a winery visit into a small rural escape, with time to walk the surrounding lanes or simply sit outside and watch the weather roll across the landscape.Seasonal rhythms and when to visit
The experience changes with the seasons. In summer and early autumn, orchards are leafy and green, the countryside feels warm and open, and glamping has its fullest appeal. Winter brings shorter days but an atmospheric backdrop to the cryo‑concentration process that defines many of the wines. The farm shop has defined opening hours, and tours, tastings and dinners usually require advance booking, especially for groups. Whatever the season, the core of a visit is the same: a close look at how Danish fruit, cold climate and careful craftsmanship combine to make something distinctly Nordic and quietly remarkable.Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
Gravhøjen i Fladbro Dyrehave
13.1 km
Stone Age burial mound in a serene deer forest, where ancient history meets wild nature.
Hobro Lystbådehavn
14.6 km
Denmark's premier fjord marina with historic charm and modern comfort.
Randers Railwaystation
15.4 km
Historic rail gateway of Randers, linking East Jutland’s river town with Aarhus, Aalborg and Copenhagen from a compact, practical 19th‑century station hub.
Randers St.
15.4 km
Historic East Jutland railway hub connecting Denmark's east coast with modern InterCity services and comprehensive traveler amenities.
Sven Dalsgaards Plads
15.9 km
Randers' cultural epicentre honouring a Dadaist pioneer, where art, performance, and community converge.
Hotel Randers
16.3 km
Explore the rich tapestry of Danish and international design at Copenhagen's Designmuseum Danmark.
Restaurant BramslevGaard
16.7 km
Experience Danish history and gastronomy at BramslevGaard, a charming manor house nestled in the scenic Bramslev Bakker near Hobro, offering stunning views and French-inspired cuisine.
Hotel BramslevGaard
16.7 km
Experience tranquility and history at Hotel BramslevGaard, nestled in the scenic Bramslev Bakker by Mariager Fjord, offering gourmet dining, spa retreats, and easy access to Northern Jutland's natural wonders.
Mariager Church
18.9 km
A towering former abbey church above Mariager Fjord, where Gothic brickwork, noble tombs and a distinctive Aubertin organ keep centuries of faith and history alive.
Mariager Kirke
19.0 km
A lofty Bridgettine abbey church turned parish landmark, where Gothic stone, noble tombs and organ music tell Mariager’s story above the fjord.
Hotel Postgaarden Mariager
19.2 km
Experience historic Danish charm and modern comfort at Hotel Postgaarden Mariager, nestled in the heart of the 'City of Roses' with easy access to Mariager Fjord's natural beauty.
Mariager Lystbådehavn
19.6 km
Denmark's most beautiful fjord meets a thriving sailing community in this welcoming maritime harbor.
Mariager Fjord
21.6 km
Denmark's longest fjord winds through pristine Jutland landscapes, offering unspoilt nature, charming villages, and exceptional outdoor adventures.
Skovgaard Museum in Viborg
24.3 km
Explore Vitus Bering Park: Horsens' lush tribute to its legendary explorer, featuring vibrant gardens, historical artifacts, and contemporary art.
Viborg Museum - Administration
24.3 km
Award-winning waterfront library and cultural hotspot in Aarhus, offering world-class design, community spaces, exhibitions, and panoramic city views.
Unmissable attractions to see
Fussingø
5.5 km
Historic Danish manor, tranquil beech forest and lakeshore paths combine at Fussingø to create a relaxed, green escape just west of Randers.
Øster Bjerregrav Aktivitetspark
7.8 km
Randers’ largest playground: a free, open-air activity park where play towers, skate ramps and Tarzan courses meet picnic-friendly green space on the village edge.
Jazzens Venner
7.9 km
Volunteer‑run jazz association turning a modest Randers venue into an intimate club for swinging concerts, close‑up solos and cozy community evenings.
Ø, Denmark
11.2 km
A quiet pocket of rural Jutland where open fields, wide skies and working farms create a gently scenic pause from Denmark’s busier, more polished attractions.
Fyrkat Viking Museum
12.4 km
Step into a perfectly circular Viking fortress, walk a full-scale longhouse, and explore a reconstructed chieftain’s farm at this evocative UNESCO-listed site near Hobro.
Worldmap at Klejtrup Lake
12.5 km
Walk the world in an afternoon on a lakeside, stone-and-grass atlas where continents, flags and family-friendly fun turn geography into a playful countryside escape.
Randers Dyrehave
12.9 km
A small, tranquil deer park on the edge of Fladbro Forest, offering easy walks, quiet wildlife watching and a gentle taste of Danish woodland nature.
Klatreparken Randers
12.9 km
Six forest courses, 80+ activities, and pure adrenaline in Denmark's premier outdoor climbing adventure park.
Ulstrup Castle
13.0 km
Renaissance manor by the Gudenå River, where centuries of Danish noble history meet tranquil parkland and seasonal concerts in a restored rural estate.
Øls Skæppe
13.0 km
A quiet, dramatic earthfall hollow on Hobro’s outskirts, where steep grassy slopes form a natural amphitheatre and reveal the subtle power of shifting ground.
Hobro Camping
13.6 km
Terraced hillside camping above Hobro, blending fjord views, green surroundings and easy city access in a relaxed, family-friendly setting.
Hotel Amerika
13.8 km
Scandinavian forest hotel near Hobro combining woodland calm, thoughtful gastronomy and well-equipped conference facilities on the edge of Mariager Fjord.
Doktorparken
13.8 km
Leafy English-style park in western Randers, centered on a lakeside loop, nature playground, goats and bird aviary – a compact everyday escape for families and locals.
FjordTours
13.8 km
Mariager Strandpark offers sandy beaches, grassy picnic spots, and serene fjord views—a perfect blend of nature and relaxation on the shores of scenic Mariager Fjord.
Pleasure craft museum
13.9 km
Intimate maritime museum in a historic Hobro harbor warehouse, showcasing classic wooden pleasure craft, local fjord stories, and Danish leisure sailing culture.
Essential places to dine
Restaurant Himmelbo
11.8 km
Countryside dining excellence where fresh seasonal menus meet tranquil natural surroundings.
Fladbro kro
12.9 km
Countryside inn blending Danish tradition with modern comfort, celebrated for locally-sourced cuisine and warm hospitality.
Restaurant The Grill Hobro
13.0 km
All-you-can-eat grill buffet and brunch inside Hobro’s Bowl’n’Fun, bringing hearty classics, soft-ice desserts and family-friendly dining under one lively roof.
Pizza Flammen
13.7 km
Straightforward neighbourhood pizzeria in Randers NV serving generous, wallet‑friendly pizzas and classic comfort dishes for easy takeaway dinners and casual meals.
Restaurant Uafhængig
13.7 km
Ambitious Nordic cooking in a calm, forest‑edge dining room at Hotel Amerika, blending seasonal Danish flavors with a relaxed, modern atmosphere near Hobro.
Esja Bistro
13.9 km
Casual Nordic comfort food with Icelandic flavours, served in a cosy bistro on Hobro’s Adelgade where North Atlantic ingredients meet relaxed Danish dining.
Nida's food
13.9 km
Casual harborfront fast-food joint in Hobro serving pizzas, burgers and grill favorites just steps from the marina on Havnegade.
Restaurant Bies Bryghus
14.0 km
Historic Hobro brewery-restaurant serving classic Danish dishes with a modern twist in a warm, brick-and-beam setting on the town’s central street.
Matios Det Italienske Spisehus
14.0 km
Cosy Italian trattoria-style dining on Hobro’s central square, serving generous pizzas, pasta and classic desserts in a warm, candlelit atmosphere.
InSushi
15.1 km
Conveyor-belt sushi and all‑you‑can‑eat Japanese favourites bring colour, movement and casual dining energy to Randers NV every evening of the week.
Burger Boom
15.5 km
Casual neighborhood burger bar in Randers NV serving Danish-style gourmet burgers, crisp fries and easygoing meals for families, friends and hungry travelers.
Chicago Roasthouse
15.7 km
Steakhouse-quality grilled meats served fast in central Randers.
Pizzeria Alfredo
15.8 km
Relaxed neighborhood pizzeria in central Randers serving generous, comforting pizzas perfect for casual evenings, easy takeaway and no-fuss, post-sightseeing meals.
Restaurant Madværket
15.9 km
Refined Nordic dining within Randers' cultural heart, where culinary craft meets artistic atmosphere.
Sandwichshoppen
16.0 km
Casual sandwich and burger bar in central Randers, serving generous, freshly made Danish-style sandwiches, burgers and salads ideal for quick lunches and take-away.
Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
Fru Lunds Butik ApS
15.9 km
Intimate gourmet boutique in central Randers offering Danish delicacies, local specialties and beautifully curated gift baskets in a warm, homely setting.
Læsehesten Randers
16.1 km
A cozy Randers book and media cave where shelves of used books, CDs and DVDs invite slow browsing and unexpected discoveries in the heart of Adelgade.
Relove
16.1 km
A tiny, design-focused gift shop in central Randers, Relove pairs cosy atmosphere with carefully curated Danish-inspired gifts and décor.
The Wobbly Nerdles
16.1 km
Downtown Randers' premier destination for tabletop gaming, board games, and nerd culture collectibles.
Maak
16.1 km
A cozy Randers lifestyle boutique blending Scandinavian fashion, footwear and interiors in a carefully curated, living-room-like space on historic Houmeden.
Taste Randers
16.1 km
Contemporary fashion meets medieval charm on Denmark's oldest pedestrian street.
Ønsketing
16.2 km
Cosy Danish gift and design shop on Randers’ cathedral square, filled with charming homeware, quirky presents and everyday Scandinavian style.
Life & Stiil
16.2 km
Curated women's fashion in Randers' most charming neighborhood quarter.
Flying Tiger Copenhagen
16.2 km
A colourful, budget-friendly design store on Rådhustorvet, packed with playful gifts, party gear and everyday homeware in true Flying Tiger Copenhagen style.
Sinnerup Randers
16.2 km
Nordic design, contemporary style, and Scandinavian living under one roof in central Randers.
Kreastudiet
16.2 km
Randers' premier creative supply shop for hobbyists, makers, and artistic enthusiasts.
House Of Stars ApS
16.2 km
Intimate niche perfumery and beauty boutique in central Randers, curated by makeup artist and cosmetologist Charlotte Møller with cult fragrances, skincare and makeup.
Red Cross Op Shop
16.2 km
Central Randers thrift shop where donated fashion and household finds fund Danish Red Cross humanitarian work and showcase Denmark’s everyday reuse culture.
Lundgaard
16.2 km
Contemporary Danish womenswear boutique in central Randers, offering curated Scandinavian styles, personal service and easy-to-wear outfits for several generations.
Hr. Og Fru B - Randers
16.2 km
Intimate clothing boutique in the heart of Randers, blending everyday Scandinavian style with a personal, small‑scale shopping experience on Torvegade.
Essential bars & hidden hideouts
Bræddehytten Bar & Pub
13.6 km
Unpretentious local bar on Hobro’s main street, pouring cold beer and warm hygge in a classic Danish pub setting with friendly, small-town atmosphere.
Jazz Hobro
13.7 km
Northern Denmark's premier jazz venue, celebrating tradition and innovation through live performances.
Madam Blå's Vandhul
13.8 km
A cozy, day‑time neighborhood bar-café in Hobro where locals linger over coffee, beer and small talk in an easygoing, homely atmosphere.
Torvebaren
13.9 km
Classic Danish bodega in central Hobro, serving traditional beers, darts and down‑to‑earth local atmosphere from morning coffee to late‑night rounds.
Vognhjulet Pub
14.1 km
Hobro's legendary rock pub where authentic Danish hospitality meets decades of local tradition.
Bykroen
15.6 km
Traditional Randers bodega with cold beer, simple smørrebrød and everyday hygge in the heart of Vestergade’s city-centre streets.
Sunes Bodega
15.6 km
A classic Randers neighbourhood bodega serving cold beers, local stories and uncomplicated hygge from morning until late evening.
Café von Hatten
16.0 km
Intimate volunteer-run bar and music den in the heart of Randers, where underground sounds, candlelit tables and community spirit create a distinctly local night out.
Cafe Tuborg
16.1 km
Randers' iconic beer hall where cold Tuborg, casual vibes, and late-night gatherings define the experience.
Kontoret
16.2 km
Cosy, low-key bar on Randers’ church square, serving from morning coffee to relaxed evening drinks in the intimate heart of the old town.
Storkereden
16.2 km
Denmark's cozy brown pub where tradition, warmth, and authentic hospitality converge on Kirketorvet.
Hotel Randers by Hornsleth, lounge and bar
16.3 km
Art‑driven lounge bar in historic Hotel Randers, mixing Hornsleth’s bold visuals with crafted cocktails and curated wines in the very heart of Randers C.
Rustik & Flamingo
16.4 km
Late-night bar and intimate nightclub in central Randers, blending casual drinks downstairs with an energetic upstairs dance floor on weekend nights.
Barrys Pub
16.4 km
British pub tradition meets Danish hospitality in Randers' most enduring social gathering place.
Bar’ Rolig
16.4 km
Relaxed, game-filled bar in Randers’ Storegade nightlife strip, blending casual drinks, upbeat music and a cozy setting for groups, pre-drinks and late nights.
For the vibe & atmosphere seeker
- Relaxing
- Tranquil
- Scenic
- Unique
- Casual
- Boutique
- Romantic
For the design and aesthetic lover
- Modern Designs
- Rustic Designs
For the architecture buff
- Modern
- Industrial
- Art & Design
For the view chaser and sunset hunter
- Iconic Views
- Panoramas
- Sunset Spots
For the social media creator & influencer
- Instagrammable
- Photo Spots
- Selfie Spots
- Reel-Friendly
- Architectural Shots
For the eco-conscious traveler
- Low Impact
- Public-Transport Accessible
- Locally Managed
For the kind of experience you’re after
- Cultural Heritage
- Photowalk
- Adventure Photo Shoot
- Roadtrip Stop
- Day Trip
- Weekend Getaway
For how adventurous you want the journey to be
- Easy Access
Location Audience
- Family Friendly
- Senior Friendly
- Teen Friendly
- Solo Friendly
- Couple Friendly
- Solo Female Friendly
- Business Friendly
- Vegetarian Friendly
- Vegan Friendly