Orø
Orø is located in the Isefjord. The island has an area of 14 km2 and houses 968 inhabitants, which has been increasing since 2013 and testifies to how popular the island has become. You can hop on the ferry in Holbæk which takes about 25 minutes, or you can take the ferry from Hammer Bakke which takes about 6 minutes.
Orø has many experiences to offer. There is, for example, Hestebedgård Museum, which is a family farm where you can experience memorial rooms, a museum and a showroom.
In addition, there is Orø Church, which dates back to the 12th century. In addition to the church being a very beautiful whitewashed church, there are also often events that you can attend. It can be both concerts and cultural events.
Orø also has a zoo, namely Orøstrand Zoo, where you can see more than 400 animals divided into 50 different species. For example, you will be able to see fallow deer, ostriches, llamas, silk monkeys and much more. In the park you will also be able to see Denmark's largest python snake at 5 meters. The zoo has many activities for children, and large and small can follow when there is feeding time and here see the animals up close. It is a very special experience, and a visit to the park sets the framework for a fantastic and exciting day for you who visit Orø.
Dining and taste experiences
- Orø Kro og Hotel - Renovated inn with restaurant, inn and fireplace room
- Pizzahuset Orø - Stone-baked pizzas, pasta, lasagna and much more
- Bings Orø - Renovated grocery store where you can get exciting dining experiences, as well as homemade juice and biodynamic wine
- Hegnegården - A nice summer café
- Marliese's Gårdcafé - Delicious cakes from organic ingredients as well as waffles, ice cream and lunch dishes
- The house / café Solglimt - Italian ice cream
- Langdalgaard - Rustically decorated restaurant where you can taste stone oven baked pizzas, French crepes and lovely wines
- Artdoor Coffee and Tea House - Organic coffee, local specialties and handicrafts
- Orø Havnekiosk - Fast food and cultural experiences
- The Good Vikings Bistro - At this family-friendly restaurant you can taste meat from Nordjysk Naturkød and Dansk Landgris, get ice cream in the ice cream bar, play mini golf and much more
- Island hotel Hotel and glamping with the possibility of good food and drink
Accommodation
- Orø Kro og Hotel Cozy newly renovated inn with 20 rooms
- Hegnegården - Family farm with the possibility of renting rooms either in the house or in the mill in the garden
- Island hotel - Both the possibility of hotel rooms and glamping, as well as sauna and spa
- Fjordhus Bed and Breakfast - Centrally located and recently renovated holiday home
- Pilegården Bed and Breakfast - Quiet surroundings and vegetarian food
- Bo Hos Bloch Bed and Breakfast - Stay with a view of the fjord in the tower room, the old laundry or shelter
- Grandma's Bed and Breakfast - Informal and relaxed bed and breakfast with a beautiful living room and roof terrace
- Orø Strandcamping Possibility of tent sites, cabin or caravan
- Mobile cabins Possibility to rent a mobile cabin which contains light / electricity and a double bed
Frequently asked questions
You can either take the ferry from Holbæk or from Hammer Bakke. With Holbæk Færgen, the sailing time is approx. 25 minutes, where towards the sailing time with Østre Færgen (the one from Hammer Bakke) is approx. 6 minutes.
There are 4 cities on Orø - Bybjerg, Gamløse, Næsby and Brønde.
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