Guidebook for Gilleleje
Food Scene
Bagt
2 Gilleleje StationsvejVery tasty bread and cakes! Opens early for pick before breakfast
Order a plate of freshly cooked fish with a cold beer from the red houses and find a spot on the communal tables together with other visitors. You are right in the harbour amongst fishing boats and yachts... it is a popular spot for both lunch and dinner!
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Adamsens Deli
2 HavnenOrder a plate of freshly cooked fish with a cold beer from the red houses and find a spot on the communal tables together with other visitors. You are right in the harbour amongst fishing boats and yachts... it is a popular spot for both lunch and dinner!
Sightseeing
Great views of the ocean and inland. Its is about 15 mins walk from our house
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Nakkehoved Fyr - Fyrhistorisk Museum -Museum Nordsjælland
25A FyrvejenGreat views of the ocean and inland. Its is about 15 mins walk from our house
Parks & Nature
Interesting park to explore with statues created by Rudolph Tegner. Through the park you can walk a small trail towards a huge swing (fun for older kids!) Check out http://www.rudolphtegner.dk/english.aspx for more info
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Rudolph Tegner Museum und Skulpturenpark
19 MuseumsvejInteresting park to explore with statues created by Rudolph Tegner. Through the park you can walk a small trail towards a huge swing (fun for older kids!) Check out http://www.rudolphtegner.dk/english.aspx for more info
One of the largest forests in Denmark, about 20 mins drive from our house. There are plenty of marked parking spots along the roads through the forest. In the late summer Gribskov is an ideal place to go hunting for chanterelle mushrooms and other delicacies. Bring your packed lunch and enjoy peace an quiet for a few hours!
Gribskov
One of the largest forests in Denmark, about 20 mins drive from our house. There are plenty of marked parking spots along the roads through the forest. In the late summer Gribskov is an ideal place to go hunting for chanterelle mushrooms and other delicacies. Bring your packed lunch and enjoy peace an quiet for a few hours!
Arts & Culture
Walk to the exhibition house, Munkeruphus, along the beach - 10 mins from the house. They host contemporary art exhibitions - and have a nice cafe with simple nordic dishes.
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Munkeruphus
78 Munkerup StrandvejWalk to the exhibition house, Munkeruphus, along the beach - 10 mins from the house. They host contemporary art exhibitions - and have a nice cafe with simple nordic dishes.
Modern state of the art museum and house. They have exhibitions throughout the year which are worth traveling to see. They also have a childrens art area, where your kids can be creative with various material (including Lego). The cafe serves healthy food and has a amazing views of the ocean. There is also a shop with Danish Design items.
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Louisiana Museum of Modern Art
13 Gl StrandvejModern state of the art museum and house. They have exhibitions throughout the year which are worth traveling to see. They also have a childrens art area, where your kids can be creative with various material (including Lego). The cafe serves healthy food and has a amazing views of the ocean. There is also a shop with Danish Design items.
Kulturvaerftet is a great place for rainy days! Lovely museum which takes you through the early days of ship building in Denmark. The museum was built by the Danish architect Bjarke Ingels and is worth a visit just to see and experience the building.
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Kulturværftet
2 AllegadeKulturvaerftet is a great place for rainy days! Lovely museum which takes you through the early days of ship building in Denmark. The museum was built by the Danish architect Bjarke Ingels and is worth a visit just to see and experience the building.
Kronborg - the famous castle of Hamlet! Experience the beautifully restored rooms and halls of ancient kings and queens. It is a perfect spot for the entire family for both rainy days and sunny days to explore the surroundings. In the summertime there are usually theater groups performing the Shakespeare play Hamlet in the courtyard. Check out their website for more info!
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Kronborg
1B KronborgKronborg - the famous castle of Hamlet! Experience the beautifully restored rooms and halls of ancient kings and queens. It is a perfect spot for the entire family for both rainy days and sunny days to explore the surroundings. In the summertime there are usually theater groups performing the Shakespeare play Hamlet in the courtyard. Check out their website for more info!
Essentials
Netto
30 VesterbrogadeCheap store with lots of organic food
Irma
6 Peter Fjelstrups VejGood meat and higher quality foods. Great selection of organic food.
Getting Around
The station with most frequent trains from Hillerod or Helsingor. About 5 mins drive from the house - or 40 mins walk along the beach.
Gilleleje St. station
The station with most frequent trains from Hillerod or Helsingor. About 5 mins drive from the house - or 40 mins walk along the beach.
Entertainment & Activities
Newly opened library, cinema and restaurant! They serve amazing pizzas and have free access to computers.
You can also print and scan from here for a small fee!
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Kulturhavn Gilleleje
12 Peter Fjelstrups VejNewly opened library, cinema and restaurant! They serve amazing pizzas and have free access to computers.
You can also print and scan from here for a small fee!