Zealand offers magnificent nature and a rich cultural life and the distances are so short that no matter where you are on the island, you are close to lovely beaches and clean bathing water, numerous activities and great attractions, cosy villages or the beautiful capital Copenhagen. Feel the presence of history among the many beautiful and atmospheric castles and manor houses that Zealand has an abundance of and which are all located beautifully in scenic areas.

The landscape

The 60-km Kattegat coast from Hundested to Helsingør not only has some of the best bathing beaches of Zealand, it can also offer a very hilly landscape with steep cliffs, robust plantations and interesting beach forests. At the end of the bay Sejerøbugten – the area between Sjællands Odde and Røsnæs in the north-western part of Zealand – the landscape is characterised by a large heather area that is also an area with many holiday homes. The area is inviting, idyllic and typical of the north-western part of Zealand with rich variation between meadows, forests and fields. The area has amazing panoramic views of the bay Sejerøbugten. The south of Zealand offers scenic areas with lovely beaches and a slightly hilly landscape. 

Beaches

The stretch of coast is long and there is room for everyone, and the beaches on Zealand are the perfect paradise for children, with shallow water and fine-grade white sand that encourages to building sand castles at the water’s edge.

Gudmindrup Beach, Højby

Gudmindrup Beach is one of the most popular beaches in the bay Sejerøbugten. It is child-friendly and has very shallow water and good parking possibilities.   

Hornbæk Beach

Hornbæk Beach is the largest and most visited beach. This is primarily due to the beach’s good quality – few rocks, fine-grade sand and good water quality. The beach is manned with 2 lifeguard posts. 

Tourist attractions

Roskilde Cathedral

In Roskilde, you can visit the large, beautiful cathedral, which is a UNESCO world heritage monument and where 20 kings and 17 queens are buried.

Copenhagen

As a tourist on Zealand, you should set off a day to visit the beautiful capital. Copenhagen is a town in constant movement. At the same time, the city oozes of history and atmosphere, and it can be difficult to choose between the many offers.

Stevns Cliff

Stevns Cliff is a steep coast cliff that extends over 12 kilometres from Bøgeskov Harbour in the north to Rødvig Harbour in the south. The cliff is up to 40 metres high and is made of 65 million years of layers with whitish-grey lime, white chalk and flint.