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Cold Hand Winery

Award‑winning New Nordic fruit wines, atmospheric tastings and quirky glamping stays in an orchard‑ringed countryside winery outside Randers.

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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
  • Environment icon 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.
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Getting There

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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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.

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