About Hornbæk

Hornbæk has water for every purpose

Hornbæk has a reputation of being one of Denmark&qout;s most coveted holiday spots. The town has a wonderful, well-kept bathing beach with fine-grained sand, child-friendly water depths, toilets, kiosks and lifeguards during the high season. The beach activities are endless! You can for instance rent a water cycle, play beach volley or go windsurfing.

As one of the only towns in Denmark Hornbæk has access to the beach for wheelchair users.

The lovely harbour in Hornbæk is today a modern, well-ordered marina where yachts and fishing boats lie side by side. The marina is well-attended and is often the goal of the evening stroll after a an eventful day or a long day in the sun.

Both the marina and the beach have for several years been awarded the blue environment flag.

Town and beach with numerous activities

Hornbæk is a modern holiday, bathing and commercial town with a rich historic background and an association activities with many ramifications. The citizens of Hornbæk work determined to maintain the healthy environment and are together with the visitors the foundation of a varied commercial life. The shops and specialist business are open all days of the week during the summer season.

Some of Denmark&qout;s most famous amusements are located close to Hornbæk

Hornbæk is a natural starting point for excursions to the different amusements and attractions. After a 45 minutes drive you will reach the Danish capital Copenhagen with for instance Tivoli, Planetarium, Experimentarium and much more. One of the most prominent and significant Renaissance castles "Kronborg Slot" is situated only 12 kilometres from Hornbæk. The coast of Scania can be seen dimly on the other side of the water. You can place your feet on the Swedish coast after a 20 minutes sail.

Beach, sea, dunes, forest, birds etc.

The immediate environs of Hornbæk offer a variety of peaceful and natural experiences, lovely beechwoods as well as exciting cultural sights. Rent a bicycle and set out on discovery on the path "Nordkyststien" or take a walk around the lake "Hornbæk Sø", in the scenic area "Rusland" or in the plantation "Hornbæk Plantage". Or go fishing onboard a cutter or in a small rented dinghy. It is also possible to play golf (on an 18 hole course), minigolf, tennis or go horseback riding - the possibilities are numerous. Not far from Hornbæk you will find some fine cultural sights like the convent "Esrum Kloster" with an exciting history as well as the nature centre "Esrum Møllegård".

Here you can experience some of the most impressive and beautiful old royal palaces

Kronborg Slot
No other building in Denmark is situated as distinguished as the castle Kronborg by the &qout;gate&qout; to the Sound, Oresund. The legend tells that the former Danish national hero Holger Danske sits here slumbering, and if Denmark is threatened by an external enemy, the stone figure will rise in defence of the fatherland.

Frederiksborg Slot
The story of the castle dates back to 1560 when it was acquired by King Frederik II. During the years from 1600 to 1620 the former castle was replaced by a new beautiful Renaissance castle. The towers and the spires of the castle give it an appearance almost like something out of a fairy-tale.

Fredensborg Slot
The summer residence of the Danish Queen Margrethe was established in 1720 by King Frederik IV after the final entering of the peace agreement in "the Northern War". Therefore, the king named hit hunting seat "Fredensborg" (castle of peace).