Experiences in Gilleleje 2025

Experience the charming fishing village and explore the many activities, events and experiences that take place in the North Zealand town.

We have made an overview of the absolute best activities and attractions below. 

Rudolph Designers Museum & Statue Park

Discover the unique art museum located in the middle of the heather-covered natural area called Rusland south of Dronningmølle. The museum is a monument to the sculptor Rudolph Tegner, which was planned and built by the artist himself.
Get an insight into the lives of fishermen on the North Coast

Experience the Shipyards in Gilleleje

The Ship Halls in Gilleleje are part of Museum Nordsjælland and provide an insight into the lives of fishermen on the North Coast through the centuries. Here you can experience exhibitions about the hard life of fishermen, see old fishing boats and ship models, and learn about the escape of Jews to Sweden during World War II. The museum is located in a beautiful old orchard, where you can relax and enjoy a cup of coffee from the café. The old fisherman's house and schoolroom show life as it was in the 19th and mid-20th centuries.

Get loose at Til Tops Havreholm

Unleash your inner child and explore the treetops at Havreholm. The climbing park has a lot of courses with different levels of difficulty, so there are courses for everyone – depending on your courage.

Gilleleje Labyrinth

A large quiz maze with over 7 kilometers of paths where children can test their knowledge through various questions and find their way through the maze.

Grandma Ann's Farm

A visitor farm near Gilleleje, where children can meet various farm animals, try pony riding and participate in outdoor games and activities.
Cycling and hiking route

Gilbjergstien

Cycle or walk in Søren Kierkegaard's footsteps and follow the Gilbjergstien, a 2.6 km long path - and 5.2 km long cycling and hiking route - which formed the framework for the philosopher's own walks along the north coast at Gilleleje.

Enjoy Gilleleje Harbor

Explore the harbor, which is Zealand's largest fishing harbor with a fishing auction, ice factory, fillet factory, smokehouse, fishmongers and fishing sports. The harbor is always full of life, where you can explore the fish restaurants, see the beautiful yachts and follow the daily fishing.
Northern Europe's largest collection of original Luftwaffe effects

Gillelejegruppen's Knowledge Centre

The Gilleleje Group Knowledge Center houses Northern Europe's largest collection of original Luftwaffe effects from World War II. Here you can experience a complete Messerschmitt 110 G4 night fighter, surrounded by exhibitions of uniforms, vehicles, and other equipment from the war. The museum offers tours, where you can get a vivid story of the period. Tours are available by appointment, and open tours are also arranged in July.

The art house Munkeruphus

Munkeruphus at Gilleleje is an art house that hosts changing exhibitions of contemporary art, design and architecture. Located in a historic artist's home with a view of the Øresund, it was the former home and workplace of the artist Gunnar Aagaard Andersen. In addition to exhibitions, Munkeruphus offers a cozy café and a beautiful park that also functions as an exhibition space for sculptures and art installations.

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