The Royal North Zealand National Park
The monks loved it. The king loved it. And we love it too: the nature of North Zealand.
Esrum Abbey & 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 the Royal North Zealand National Park. Come and explore the national park on our doorstop!
Nature
The Royal North Zealand National Park 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 Lake.
Culture
The Royal North Zealand National Park also contains a number of cultural gems in the shape of castles, monasteries and castle ruins – including Esrum Abbey & Møllegård – and two UNESCO World Heritage sites: Kronborg Castle and the Par Force Hunting Landscape in North Zealand.
Discover the national park from Esrum Abbey & Møllegård
If you would to explore the nature and culture of the Royal North Zealand National Park, Esrum Abbey & 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 centre in the abbey 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 Lake.
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 Abbey & Møllegård and other operators, the Royal North Zealand National Park offers countless events throughout the year, both in the area near Esrum Abbey & Møllegård and elsewhere in the national park.
