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.

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 cycle and walking route – which formed the framework for the philosopher's own walks along the north coast at Gilleleje.

Cultural experience

Rudolph Designers Museum & Statue Park

Go exploring in the unique art museum located in the middle of the heather-covered natural area called Russia south of Dronningmølle. The museum is a monument to the sculptor Rudolph Tegner, which was planned and built by the artist himself.

Main attraction for the whole family

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.

Active experience for the whole family

Get loose at Til Tops Havreholm

Let go of the inner child and unfold in 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 the courage.

Nature experience

Explore Nakkehoved Fyr

The beautiful guy has since 1772 warned shipping about the dangerous grounds at Gilleleje.

Explore scenic Nakkehoved Lighthouse and enjoy the fantastic views of Zealand's north coast.

At the same time, make your way past the Lighthouse History Museum, where you can learn more about the history of the Danish lighthouse system.

A good experience for the whole family

The art house Munkeruphus

Munkeruphus by Gilleleje is an art house that houses changing exhibitions of contemporary art, design and architecture. Located in a historic artist's home overlooking 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, which also serves as an exhibition space for sculptures and art installations.

Get an insight into the lives of fishermen on the North Coast

Experience the Shipyards in Gilleleje

The ship sheds in Gilleleje are part of Museum Nordsjælland and provide an insight into the life of fishermen on the North Coast over the centuries. Here you can experience exhibitions about the hard fishing life, see old fishing dinghies and ship models, and learn about the Jews' flight to Sweden during the Second World War.

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 1800s and mid-1900s.

Northern Europe's largest collection of original Luftwaffe effects

Gillelejegruppen's Knowledge Centre

Gillelejegruppen's 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 with uniforms, vehicles and other equipment from the war.

The museum offers guided tours where you can get a living story about the period. Tours are available by appointment, and open tours are also organized in July.