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North-western peninsula of Zealand, Denmark
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Solvognens Fundsted
The Trundholm sun chariot (Danish: Solvognen), is a Nordic Bronze Age artifact discovered in Trundholm Bog. It is a representation of the sun chariot, a bronze statue of a horse and a large bronze disk, which are placed on a device with spoked wheels. Since the Sun Chariot was discovered in 1902, it has been an icon of Bronze Age religion. The Sun Chariot carries the sun horse which pulls the sun across the sky during the day and through the underworld at night. The Sun Chariot can be seen at the National Museum of Denmark in Copenhagen. Museum Vestsjælland has a copy. A 1-km path and boardwalk loop from the parking lot leads you past a small stone marking the finding place and some large metal reliefs.
One of the largest passage graves in Denmark, 12 m long and 2 m high. It was built in the stone age ca 3200 BC, and was used for burials for mora than 1000 years. Bring a flashlight.
One of the oldest castles in Denmark (ca 1215).
This yellow church is located in Rørvig near the beach.
Open air historical workshop on the Viking age and medieval times.
Hill next to Høve 89 m above sea level. On clear days you will have a great view over most of Odsherred and the beautiful Sejrøbugt. On the top of the hill you will find the Reunion Stone. A 25-tonne stone taken from the beach and placed on the top to celebrate that some of the territories Germany captured in 1864, was returned to Denmark after the First World War war.
The tip of "Odden" and the westernmost point of Zealand. here is a navy base, but you can follow a small path down to the water. Note the monuments honouring the swimmers crossing Kattegat in the 1030s.
It looks like a crater but is the result of excavation of hydraulic lime (the only one in Denmark). You can walk to for a good view over the sea. Is a popular place for fishing.
A small forest with 7 passage graves.
Beautiful hills formed during the last ice-age. Enjoy the nature and the view of the water in Sejerøbugten.
Not to be missed if you are interested in geology.
Collections of glass and porcelain. Other local museums have been moved to locations on Anneberg. There is a cafe and restaurant.
Art museum.
Permanent and changing collections of paintings in beautiful old building.
Ole Olsen founded the Nordic Film company, and made a huge mausoleum for himself at the top of a big hill.
Rock gallery
Exhibition of rock sculptures in a nice garden.
Eco-friendly village of interesting houses build using straw, clay, seashells and second-hand materials.
A small underground music festival in Rørvig, near the town of Nakke. It usually takes place in ultimo July. Check their website for specifics.
Vig flea market attracts a lot of people when the weather is fine. Every Saturday between Easter and week 42 (middle of October), and every Wednesday during the summer months (June-August)
Small zoo with more than 100 species. Dogs and other pets are not allowed as some of the smaller monkeys and peafowls are running freely around. Most if not all of the animal descriptions are only in Danish. If you visit outside the summer holiday and other big holidays, you might be the only one in the zoo – Not many places you get to have a hole zoo all by yourself. Check the parking lot to get an idea about the number of visitors. Remember that 2 to 3 cars are usually made up by staff.
Seafood and fast-food at the harbour
Good small restaurant in a nice setting
There is a restaurant and an eatery in the old castle. The food is based on Danish traditions and the history of the place. They use many interesting local herbs and vegetables, often from the gardens of the castle or the nearby woods
Good traditional Danish food in nice straw roof house from 1795.
The place to enjoy your afternoon coffee in the woods.
Seafood. The specialty is a plaice filled with scrimps.
Restaurant with great view over the fjord. Seafood and sandwiches.
Dragsholm Palace
Old castle
Also rents out vacation homes
Also rents out vacation homes
Locally produced apple juice, mustard, rapeseed oil, marmalade. Also sell the local Perle wine from Gislinge
From Copenhagen the fastest and cheapest way is through Hundested-Rørvig Ferry connection. By train go through Hillerød. The ferry only operates in daytime which means until around 18:00 in off-season.
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