29. september
The hunt of kings
Join us on September 29th when Nationalpark Kongernes Nordsjælland invites you to the Kings' Hunt, where the history of kings, horses and hunting comes to life.
The event is free and there are lots of activities for both children and adults.
Do you have a royalist in you and do you love beautiful horses?
The Royal Hunt is a free event where everyone is welcome to experience Denmark's royal hunting history.
Experiences for all ages
On September 29th, you will be able to experience a lot of fun activities at Kongernes Jagt.
On the day, you can experience North Zealand’s traditions of hunt riding and horse breeding.
Join us as hundreds of riders in red jackets set off on a hunting ride in Gribskov Forest.
Take the kids to the historical workshops, taste game food over a campfire and try a horse-drawn carriage ride or pony riding.
There will be lectures and guided tours, and you’ll also hear the fascinating history of the monastery.
You can also enjoy a delicious lunch at the Mill Café.
A rich history of horse breeding and hunting
The forests around Esrum Abbey have a long and rich history of royal horse breeding and hunting.
In the 16th century, Frederik II established Denmark’s first royal stud farm at the monastery, and the Frederiksborg Horse was recognized as one of Europe’s finest horse breeds.
Hunting draws connections to the par force hunts that were particularly popular among the kings in the 16th-17th centuries, which took place in Gribskov, among other places.
Strong forces are behind the Hunting of Kings
The event is organized by Nationalpark Kongernes Nordsjælland, Nordsjællands Ridelaug and Historiske Rideruter i Kongernes Nordsjælland together with a number of fantastic partners: Danmarks Jægerforbund, Frederiksborg Hesteavlsforening, Sportsrideklubben, Parforcejagtlandskabet i Nordsjælland, Kong Valdemars Venner and Esrum Kloster & Møllegård.
