Visit castles, browse interesting art exhibitions, hike in lush forests and enjoy daytrips to the beach in northern Denmark.
Add Dronninglund to your travel itinerary when touring the towns and cities of Nordjylland. Located within an area of stunning natural beauty, Dronninglund is the perfect place for outdoor activities for people of all ages. Discover hills and forests, where ancient settlements once existed. Play golf, peruse museums and experience a slice of the town’s friendly community spirit at local stores.
Follow Slotsgade, the town’s main commercial street, to Dronninglund Castle. Built in the 12th century, this manor house and hotel previously served as a monastery and residence for esteemed Danish royalty such as Queen Charlotte Amalie. The adjacent Dronninglund Church is decorated with 500-year-old frescoes and iconography of the Nine Worthies. Kids will enjoy spotting fantastical sculptures in Dronninglund Nature Park, connecting the castle with the town centre.
Several museums and historic landmarks are within a short drive of the town. Dorf Møllegård is a well-preserved watermill and windmill yard. Walk between the re-creation of agricultural buildings and tradespeople’s workshops at the Try Museum. Rotating exhibitions by national artists take place at Dronninglund Arts Centre.
Go walking in the Jutlandic Ridge, an area of hills, meadows and woodland. Marked biking and hiking trails traverse Dronninglund Forest. Enjoy the views from the top of Knøsen, the tallest point within the ridge. Sømosen is a sprawling moorland previously inhabited by a group of families that lived an isolated lifestyle in humble cottages.
If you’re looking for something different to do, travel to the traditional fishing village of Asaa. Learn about its history at the Asaa Museum of Fisheries, housed in an old fisherman’s house at Asaa Harbour. Hang out with beachgoers at Asaa Strand in the warmer summer months and take peaceful solitary walks here in winter.
Located in the Vendsyssel district, Dronninglund is about 200 miles (330 kilometres) from Copenhagen. The nearest international airport is 20 miles (30 kilometres) away in Aalborg. Rent a car to get around and reach other towns in Nordjylland.
