Guidebook for Casa Knudsen - Vejby
Parks & Nature
It never ceases to amaze me how many different facets there are to this place. I go every single day, sometimes twice a day - the skies are huge and change dramatically as you look from the cliffs out over the Kattegat. You see the weather sweep in, the wind on your face. You even get hills, a rarity in flat Denmark, and the sand cliffs are continuously eroded, especially in the autumn and winter. The beaches at the base of Heather hill are superb, and have grown enormously this past winter due to stormy seas biting into the cliffs. Swimming is safe, but just ask a Dane about conditions, they'll happily inform you - no lifeguard on duty.
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Heather Hill (Rågelejevej), Vejby
101 RågelejevejIt never ceases to amaze me how many different facets there are to this place. I go every single day, sometimes twice a day - the skies are huge and change dramatically as you look from the cliffs out over the Kattegat. You see the weather sweep in, the wind on your face. You even get hills, a rarity in flat Denmark, and the sand cliffs are continuously eroded, especially in the autumn and winter. The beaches at the base of Heather hill are superb, and have grown enormously this past winter due to stormy seas biting into the cliffs. Swimming is safe, but just ask a Dane about conditions, they'll happily inform you - no lifeguard on duty.
A very pretty village close to Hundsted. Lots of pretty cottages with hollyhocks and thatched roofs.
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Kikhavn
A very pretty village close to Hundsted. Lots of pretty cottages with hollyhocks and thatched roofs.
A serene and beautiful inland lake - Denmarks deepest. Possibilities to hire canoes at Skipperhuset
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Esrum Lake
A serene and beautiful inland lake - Denmarks deepest. Possibilities to hire canoes at Skipperhuset
Arts & Culture
A massive collection of important Danish historical art, also a huge fairytale castle, lake, formal baroque gardens...and a lively town for shopping, cafes etc
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Frederiksborg kastali
10 Frederiksborg SlotA massive collection of important Danish historical art, also a huge fairytale castle, lake, formal baroque gardens...and a lively town for shopping, cafes etc
A great modern art museum in stunning surroundings. Fantastic for kids with both indoor and outdoor activities. Great for mum and dad too
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Louisiana Listasafn Nútíma Listamanna
13 Gl StrandvejA great modern art museum in stunning surroundings. Fantastic for kids with both indoor and outdoor activities. Great for mum and dad too
Essentials
REMA 1000
4 TisvildevejOpen 8:00 - 22:00 everyday
Similar to Rema, both have fresh bread every morning. Good wine selection and all reasonably priced (for Denmark) products
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Netto
2 RågelejevejSimilar to Rema, both have fresh bread every morning. Good wine selection and all reasonably priced (for Denmark) products
Getting Around
Two buses an hour to the station, or to Helsinge from "Camping pladsen"
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Vejby st station
Two buses an hour to the station, or to Helsinge from "Camping pladsen"
Sightseeing
The most gorgeous historical city that you're ever likely to find in Denmark. Site of the mighty Kronborg fortress, the busiest sea crossing in the world, great walks around the beautiful old half-timbered city and photo opportunities at every turn.
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Helsingør
The most gorgeous historical city that you're ever likely to find in Denmark. Site of the mighty Kronborg fortress, the busiest sea crossing in the world, great walks around the beautiful old half-timbered city and photo opportunities at every turn.
Our nearest beach - sandy and not too crowded. It takes approximately 20 minutes pleasant walking. The swimming is safe and good, just don't go in rough conditions or when there's a wind blowing from the land. From here you can walk east towards Heather hill, then back to Casa Knudsen through the summerhouse area on the same side as the kiosk. Or else go west and walk approximately 7 km up the beach to Tisvildeleje. This takes three or so hours (with swims and breaks). You can then take a bus from the train station back towards Vejby and hop off at "Camping Pladsen." Otherwise, take the train to Vejby and walk home, or take a bus.
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Vejby Strand
Our nearest beach - sandy and not too crowded. It takes approximately 20 minutes pleasant walking. The swimming is safe and good, just don't go in rough conditions or when there's a wind blowing from the land. From here you can walk east towards Heather hill, then back to Casa Knudsen through the summerhouse area on the same side as the kiosk. Or else go west and walk approximately 7 km up the beach to Tisvildeleje. This takes three or so hours (with swims and breaks). You can then take a bus from the train station back towards Vejby and hop off at "Camping Pladsen." Otherwise, take the train to Vejby and walk home, or take a bus.
Food Scene
It's one of Denmarks busiest fishing ports. Check out the fresh and smoked fish and lovely fishcakes (frikadellar) at the harbour fish shops. You can also order fish and chips, big open sandwiches, fresh prawns and sushi at open air restaurants here. There's lively cafes in town and the chance to hear live music on warm summer nights. A super place for all the family!
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Gilleleje
It's one of Denmarks busiest fishing ports. Check out the fresh and smoked fish and lovely fishcakes (frikadellar) at the harbour fish shops. You can also order fish and chips, big open sandwiches, fresh prawns and sushi at open air restaurants here. There's lively cafes in town and the chance to hear live music on warm summer nights. A super place for all the family!
Medieval former monastery. Great cafe, organic shop, history galore and microbrewery
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Esrum-abbey og Mill Yards
12 KlostergadeMedieval former monastery. Great cafe, organic shop, history galore and microbrewery
Lovely farm market selling locally produced fruit and vegetables, jams, chutneys and everything STRAWBERRY (in the season). you can also pick your own berries and have a cup of coffee and a slice of (strawberry) cake. Very friendly and welcoming owners!
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Gundekildegaard
46 RågelejevejLovely farm market selling locally produced fruit and vegetables, jams, chutneys and everything STRAWBERRY (in the season). you can also pick your own berries and have a cup of coffee and a slice of (strawberry) cake. Very friendly and welcoming owners!
Butik Bakkegaarden
50 SalgårdshøjvejFarm shop, local produce, beer, wine, snaps and things made from sheepskin.
Shopping
A simple country town, but with useful shops, supermarkets and libraries. Car hire and all buses and trains run through here
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Helsinge
A simple country town, but with useful shops, supermarkets and libraries. Car hire and all buses and trains run through here
A great harbour and fishing town. Lovely views and nice photo opportunities
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Hundested
A great harbour and fishing town. Lovely views and nice photo opportunities
The pearl of the Danish Riviera, and place where the rich and famous gather to relax be seen in the cafes along the road and soak up the sun on the fabulous sandy beach
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Tisvilde
The pearl of the Danish Riviera, and place where the rich and famous gather to relax be seen in the cafes along the road and soak up the sun on the fabulous sandy beach
A royal palace with wonderful gardens down to Esrum lake. It's possible to visit inside the palace in late June and July, also the private royal gardens. The rest of the year the Queen is often in residence. The local town is also sweet.
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Fredensborg slóðgarður
A royal palace with wonderful gardens down to Esrum lake. It's possible to visit inside the palace in late June and July, also the private royal gardens. The rest of the year the Queen is often in residence. The local town is also sweet.