Nationalpark Kongernes Nordsjælland
The monks loved it. The king loved it. And we love it too: the nature of North Zealand.
Esrum Kloster & Møllegård has a very special connection to the diverse nature and wildlife that surround the area. So, we are immensely proud to be located in the very heart of Kongernes Nordsjælland. Come and explore the national park on our doorstop!
Nature
Nationalpark Kongernes Nordsjælland is the second largest national park in Denmark. The park’s vast 263-kilometre area features an extensive and diverse range of nature: lakes, woods, salt meadows, dunes, limestone pastures and marshes. The national park is also home to Gribskov, one of the biggest forests in Denmark, and the country’s two largest lakes – Arresø and Esrum Sø.
Culture
Nationalpark Kongernes Nordsjælland also contains a number of cultural gems in the shape of castles, monasteries and castle ruins – including Esrum Kloster & Møllegård – and two UNESCO World Heritage sites: Kronborg Castle and the Parforce Hunting Landscape in North Zealand.
Discover the national park from Esrum Kloster & Møllegård
If you would to explore the nature and culture of Nationalpark Kongernes Nordsjælland, Esrum Kloster & Møllegård makes a great base. This is where the National Park’s head office is located, and you can find all sorts of inspiration for your next trip in the National Park’s information center in the shop in Møllegården.
For example, you could go for a long walk in the forest of Gribskov, which has the largest wild population of fallow deer in Denmark, or take your binoculars and view the myriad of birds in the area. You can also take time out from everyday life: just find a bench and enjoy the lovely view of Esrum sø.
The job of the National Park’s head office is to develop and preserve the nature, landscape, cultural heritage and outdoor life of the area. Together with Esrum Kloster & Møllegård and other operators, the Royal North Zealand National Park offers countless events throughout the year, both in the area near Esrum Kloster & Møllegård and elsewhere in the national park.
