Dronningmølle and the North coast
Neigbourhood
Things you can do and experience.
This area is unique because of its vicinity to the sea.
In early 1900 the fishermen lived from fishing heerings. Nowadays they land many different fish, shellfish and scallops.
Try the tiny lobsters: 'Jomfruhummer’.
Walk or bike along 'Nordkyststien' – from Helsingør to Hundested or take a shorter tour, from Dronningmølle to Gilleleje or from Dronningmølle to Hornbæk, both 4,5-5 km walks.
Take the local train from Gilleleje to i.e. Helsingør and visit the Hamlet castle ' Kronborg' or the Maritime Museum (M/S Søfartsmuseet), with very good activities for kids (age 4-14).
Walk from Dronningmølle to Tegners Museum and Sculpture Park with huge plaster sculptures inside and bronze sculptures in the park – a nice 2 km walk from the Dronningmølle Camping. Rest your soul and enjoy a refreshment at Søren's Café beside the museum.
Fyrstien
FyrstienWalk or bike at Gilbjergstien leading west from Gilleleje. Wonderful views overlooking the sea. On the way you path the Gilleleje Badehotel, (1-2 km) from Gilleleje, the Søren Kierkegaard stone and a café (3 km from Gilleleje)
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Gilbjergstien
Walk or bike at Gilbjergstien leading west from Gilleleje. Wonderful views overlooking the sea. On the way you path the Gilleleje Badehotel, (1-2 km) from Gilleleje, the Søren Kierkegaard stone and a café (3 km from Gilleleje)
City/town information
The harbour is the most active harbour at Sjælland. It has a ship warf, daily fish auctions with the fishing vessels landing their catch between 7 -8 am.
A playground for children and lots of cafés and shops. Specially the ship supplier and various interior decor shops are of good standard.
Many restaurants, cafés and ice parlours.
Together with the Library is a restaurant and a cinema. The library has lots of toys for babies and toddlers and facilities for kids and grown ups.
On the east side of Gilleleje is a very nice guarded beach with pier and toilets.
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Gilleleje
The harbour is the most active harbour at Sjælland. It has a ship warf, daily fish auctions with the fishing vessels landing their catch between 7 -8 am.
A playground for children and lots of cafés and shops. Specially the ship supplier and various interior decor shops are of good standard.
Many restaurants, cafés and ice parlours.
Together with the Library is a restaurant and a cinema. The library has lots of toys for babies and toddlers and facilities for kids and grown ups.
On the east side of Gilleleje is a very nice guarded beach with pier and toilets.
• During summer it has lots of activities. Copy this link: https://kongeligeslotte.dk/en/palaces-and-gardens/kronborg-castle.html
• M/S Søfarts Museet – Maritime museum. Super cool activities for kids +4
• Danish Museum of Science & Technology – a universe full of experiences for curious children and adults
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Helsingør
• During summer it has lots of activities. Copy this link: https://kongeligeslotte.dk/en/palaces-and-gardens/kronborg-castle.html
• M/S Søfarts Museet – Maritime museum. Super cool activities for kids +4
• Danish Museum of Science & Technology – a universe full of experiences for curious children and adults
Consejos para la ciudad
Viajar con niños
Activities for kids in Gilleleje and nearby villages
Gilleleje:
· the Library has a nice playroom for kids +2 years
· Cinema: movies kids and grown ups
· Havnen: Playground +3 years
Liseleje:
· Beach with dunes
Tisvildeleje:
· Fantastic beach
· Ridning icelandic ponies (teens and grown ups )
Græsted:
· Veteran trains during summer
Smidstrup:
· Smidstrupfarmen, visiting farm for kids (farm animals), tractor tour and playground
Gribskov area:
· Esrum monastery, middle age. Wonderful playground and kids activities – i.e. shoot with bow and arrow
· Gribskov/Esrum lake – nature reserve, "Kongernes Nordsjælland", shelters and camp fire sites
Cómo moverse
Transport – take the local train, a bike, a canoe or walk
Local train:
• Gilleleje to Helsingør, along the coast heading east
· Gilleleje to Hillerød, heading south to Hillerød (visit Frederiksborg castle) or connection to Tisvildeleje and Hundested
Bicycle:
• Rent a bike at Gilleleje and enjoy the many green bike routes including the North coast route (route 47)
Canoe or Kayak:
• rent a kayak in Dronningmølle or a canoe at Esrum Lake
Foot:
• a fantastic way to experience the landscape take i.e. the 'Camino' from Esrum Monasetry to Tisvildeleje (77 km in all)