Odsherred

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 6PM in off-season.
The alternative is to go south of the fjord through Roskilde and Holbæk

Historical sites

• BirkehøjOne 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.

• Dragsholm Slot

  phone: +45 59653300
  address: Dragsholm Alle
  One of the oldest castles in Denmark (ca 1215).

• Rørvig KirkeThis yellow church is located in Rørvig near the beach.

• Ulvsborg

Parks and nature

• Esterhøj

  address: Høve
  Hill next to Høve 89 meters 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 tonnes 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 1st world war.

• GnibenThe 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 honoring the swimmers crossing Kattegat in the 1030-ties

• Klintebjerglooks 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.

• Passage graves in Grevinge Skovsmall forest with 7 passage graves

• Veddinge BakkerBeautiful hills formed during the last ice-age. Enjoy the nature and the view of the water in Sejerøbugten

• Vejrhøj

  address: Vejrhøj, Kolåsvej, Fårevejle
  Not to be missed if you are interested in geology.

Museums and galleries

• Annebjerg Collections

  phone: +45 5991 3800
  address: Annebjerg Stræde 1
  Annebjerg Stræde 2. Collections of glass and porcelain. Other local museums have been moved to locations on Anneberg. There is a cafe and restaurant.

• Huset i Asnæs

  phone: +45 5965 0861
  address: Storegade 31, Asnæs
  Art museum

• Malergården

  address: Swanernes Hus, Plejerupvej 10, Plejerup

• Odsherred Brandmuseum

  phone: +45 21653224
  address: Industrivangen 12, Asnæs

• Odsherreds Kunstmuseum

  phone: +45 59652423
  address: Hvide Hus, Rødhøj 11, Asnæs
  Permanent and changing collections of paintings in beautil old building

• Ole Olsen MausoleumOle Olsen founded the Nordic Film company, and made a huge mausoleum for himself at the top of a big hill

• Steengalleriet

  phone: +45 5932 8747
  address: Sølvagervej 18, Unnerud
  Exhibition of rock sculptures in a nice garden.

Other attractions

• Fri og Fro

  phone: +45 4197 2944
  address: Under Himlen 1-17, Egebjrg
  Eco-friendly village of interesting houses build using straw, clay, seashells and second-hand materials.

• NakkefestivalA small underground music festival in Rørvig, near the town of Nakke. It usually takes place in ultimo July. Check their website for specifics.

• Flea Market

  address: Vig
  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)

• Odsherred Zoo

  address: Esterhøjvej 94-96 4550 ASNÆS
  Small Zoo but with more that 100 different 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.

• Odsherred Golf

  phone: +45 59302076
  address: Stårupvej 2, Højby

• Odsherred Teater

  phone: +45 59930301
  address: Annebergparken 22, Nykøbing Sjælland

Lammefjorden is reclaimed land used for growing vegetables. Many small farms that put up signs offering fruit, potatoes, carrots, leeks, eggs, etc.

• Sidinge Gårdbutik

  phone: +45 59 32 82 06
  address: Sidingevej 39, Vig
  Locally produced apple juice, mustard, rapeseed oil, marmalade. Also sell the local Perle wine from Gislinge

The town of Rørvig has a speciality called Rørvigspegepølsen (the Rørvig sausage).

• Rørvig Fisk

  phone: +45 59918133
  address: Toldbodvej 81, Rørvig
  Seafood and fast-food at the harbour

• Rørvig Kro

  phone: +45 59918043
  address: Toldbodvej 55, Rørvig
  Good small restaurant in a nice setting

• Dragsholm Slot

  phone: +45 59653300
  address: Dragsholm Allé, Hørve
  There is both 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

• Madkunsten

  phone: +45 59931727
  address: Algade 44, Nykøbing S

• Lyngkroen

  phone: +45 59910441
  address: Rørvigvej 217, Nykøbing Sjælland
  Good traditional Danish food in nice straw roof house from 1795.

• Høve SkovpavillionThe place to enjoy your afternoon coffee in the woods

• Den Gyldne Hane

  phone: +45 59321800
  address: Vestre Havnevej 34, Sjællands Odde
  Seafood. The specialty is a plaice filled with scrimps

• Strandlyst

  phone: +45 59318848
  address: Lyngvej 199, Jyderup Lyng
  Catering to the cottages along the coast this a calm, relaxed place and child friendly place, that still has a nice dining room. It serves smørrebrød, steaks, sandwiches, pizza, etc. Also a good place to have a drink on the outside terrace on a warm day.

• Anneberg Café & Restaurant

  phone: +45 5991 3517
  address: Annebjerg Stræde 1, Nykøbing Sj
  Restaurant with great view over the fjord. Seafood and sandwiches.

• Dragsholm Slot

  phone: +45 59 65 33 00
  address: Dragsholm Alle 1, Hørve
  Old castle

• Fårevejle Golf Hotel

  phone: +45 59 65 42 00
  address: Fårevejle Kirkevej 1, Fårevejle

• Lodsoldermandsgården

  phone: +45 59 50 75 00
  address: Toldbodvej 73, Rørvig
  May-September

• Lyngkroen

  phone: +45 59 91 04 41
  address: Rørvigvej 217, Nykøbing Sj.
  Also rents out vacation homes

• Rørvig Centeret

  phone: +45 59 91 88 44
  address: Nørrevangsvej 49
  Also rents out vacation homes

Oddsherred has a huge amount of summerhouses, so if you are staying for more than a day or two, it might be a good idea to rent one. Most newer summerhouses (build in the last 20-30 years) are insulated so they can also be used during wintertime. Some of the most popular booking sites are: Dancenter, Dansommer and Novasol

• NexeløThere are no stores or restaurant on this small island so bring food and water. Enjoy the nature and watch the birds. It is the perfect size for a daytrip as it can be explored in three hours leaving time for a picnic.

• SejerøIsland in Kattegate one hour by ferry from Havnsø.