Tisvildeleje | Historic seaside resort

Tisvildeleje - Hygge langs stranden i vejkanten

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Here, by the sea, the forest and the meadows you can relax and become one with nature. The kilometre-long white sandy beach boasts plenty of room for everyone, and you can always find your own little spot in the dunes, or stroll in Tisvilde Hegn and enjoy the silence all by yourself.

But Tisvildeleje also features a vibrant social scene. The music festival Musik i Lejet is trendy, and the annual Kildemarked with crafts, entertainment, food and beverages attracts lots of visitors.

On Saturdays during the summer season, there is a flea market on Birkepladsen. Tisvilde Bio screens quality films and Bio Bistro offers entertainment and great food all year long. Experience a genuine seaside resort vibe in historical, restored bathing hotels where pampering and an inviting ambience are assured.

Accommodations

Hotels, bathing hotels and private accommodations

The original ambience of Tisvildeleje can perhaps best be experienced in one of the lovely old bathing hotels. The laid-back atmosphere and understated luxury. The family-friendly alternative is camping and hostels with cabins, large playgrounds and animals, or private accommodations.

Holiday house agencies

In North Sealand, there are several holiday rental agencies, that can help you find the right accommodation for a wonderful holiday. The holiday homes are located mainly along the beaches, but also inland and close to the cities.

Helenekilde Badehotel

In Tisvildeleje, Helenekilde Badehotel is located right next to the slope and has the most beautiful view of the Kattegat Sea. The hotel offers a cosy and homely environment.

Tisvildeleje Strandhotel

At Tisvildeleje Strandhotel, you feel the cosy atmosphere in the hotel's small living rooms. From the raised terrace, there is a view of the sea and a look at the life of the main street. The locals also come here to enjoy a drink on the terrace or a tasty meal in the restaurant, which is ...

Holiday apartment at Sankt Helene

Only a 1-hour drive from Copenhagen lies beautiful Tisvildeleje. Throughout a century, a popular holiday resort for Copenhageners.

Events and attractions

The beautiful white sandy beach and the sea are naturally the main attractions, but when you’re tired of sunbathing and bobbing in the waves, there are fascinating sights and wonderful experiences to be had in Tisvildeleje and the surrounding area. See what there is to do here.

Events in Tisvildeleje

The Music Festival is a major summer event, and the traditional Kildemarked market draws visitors with its enticing array of arts and crafts. Find treasures every Saturday throughout the summer at the flea market on Birkepladsen.

Attractions in Tisvildeleje

Are you looking for experiences and sights in and around Tisvildeleje you can find them here.

Tibirke Kunst | A contemporary icon studio

Eva Müller, the owner of Tibirke Kunst art gallery, creates icons in the original meaning of the word, but in a contemporary design. Visit an interesting artist living on the edge of Tisvilde Hegn forest, close to Tibirke Church.

Ceramic artist Finn Dam Rasmussen

Finn Dam Rasmussen is a ceramic artist with a workshop and showroom in Tisvilde in North Sealand. He creates sculptural ceramics in pure, simple forms and uses a technique that gives his objects a rich and sensual surface. Visit an exciting artisan who has perfected his expression through ...

Lama Glas

Since 2002, Laura Madsen has run the glass blowing company, LaMa Glas. Simple forms and bright colours characterise her signature style. The shop is open on Sundays 11-14 all year round or by appointment.

Restaurants & Cafés

Sun, sea and wind create a healthy appetite. Do you feel like a good dinner served with a white tablecloth and long-stemmed glasses or a casual café meal? It’s up to you.

Restaurant Havgaarden

Havgaarden Badehotel in Vejby offers a restaurant with European food and with an emphasis on Italian cuisine.

Salekildens Café

In the small village of Valby north of Helsinge, you will find Salekildens Kaffe & Kage. They are housed in an old Riding School from 1721, where they...

Tisvilde Bistro

A drizzle Mallorca, a little Nordic coolness and lots of love ...Tisvilde Bistro serves delicious snacks in the barbecue buffet, as well as beautifu...

Restaurant Tinggården - Gourmet and delicious wines in idyllic surroundings

At Restaurant Tinggården, you can indulge in gourmet dishes and delicious wines. The ambience exudes a sense of well-being from stepping into the charming red thatched farmhouse.

Café Maya

The road to the genuine Italian food culture. Here you find real Italian atmosphere and cuisine.

Tisvilde Kro

Tisvilde Kro was ready to welcome guests in the spring of 2018 after two years of renovation. The goal of the inn is to create a vibrant and inclusive...

4 farm shops beyond the usual

Freshly baked bread, well-cured meat, locally produced wine, fresh strawberries and homemade ice cream. All gathered in four wonderful farm shops near Tisvildeleje.

Tinggården Farmshop

Tinggården Farmshop is located in one of the farm buildings next to Restaurant Tinggaarden. Here you will find a cosy farm shop, with a mill, oven and...

Ørby Winery

Award-winning winery with café, shop and restaurant. Ørby Vingaard is located on a hilltop in Ørby near Helsinge. Over the years, 4,000 vines of mixed...

Rabarbergaarden

Rabarbergaarden is an organic farm project. With its location in the town of Holløse, midway between Tisvilde and Vejby, and midway between forest, fi...

Gundekildegård | Strawberry Café

On the road between Vejby and Rågeleje, you will find Gundekildegaard and the Strawberry Café. As you drive down the Strawberry Alley you come to the ...

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Outdoor activities

If you love an active holiday with plenty of physical activity, North Sealand has countless opportunities for cycling and hiking in the varied and beautiful scenery.

Troldeskoven - Denmark's oldest pine forest

The crooked and gnarled old pine of the Troldeskov can be dated all the way back to the 18th century. As you move around the forest, you get the feeling of being part of an adventure.

Arresø | Denmark's largest lake

Arresø is the largest lake in Denmark, offering many different outdoor activities.

Tibirke Bakker - Magnificent views in the protected area

Tibirke Hills is a scenic and idyllic destination on the eastern edge of Tisvilde Hegn in beautiful North Zealand. This landscape is known for its large, rolling moraine slopes covered in grass and heather. There is also some tree growth and a few scattered houses in the area.

Take a bike ride between 3 museums in North Sealand

Three museums and one bicycle. Hop on the bike and get three great museum experiences while enjoying the North Sealand landscape. Experience Munkeruph...

Tisvilde – Hillerød | Route 32

If you are into castles, nature experiences and a refreshing dip, you must try this cycle route. Here you get Frederiksborg Castle, the Badstueslottet...

The North Coast Bicycle Route 47 - Along the North Sealand coast

A signposted cycle route through small cosy coastal towns and seaside resorts between Elsinore, Gilleleje and Hundested along the coast of North Seala...

The MTB Route in Tisvilde Fence

The trip goes around most of Tisvilde Hegn and different terrain. The trail is, as far as possible, adapted to the landscape. Therefore, you drive bot...

Other lovely seaside resorts on the North Coast

Take a trip along the coast and visit other amazing beaches and seaside resorts on The Danish Riviera. Here are a few suggestions.

Vejby Strand - Tradition and fantastic sea views

Vejby Strand is a lovely old summerhouse area located between Rågeleje and Tisvildeleje.

Rågeleje strand med typisk stribet badehus

Rågeleje -Seafront and striped beach houses

A classic boardwalk with iconic beach huts and views of the sparkling blue sea.

Practical information

Here you will find useful information for planning and use during your vacation.

Find opening hours at the tourist information, plan your holiday, see the map of the city, how to get around by public transport, read the large holiday magazine for North Sealand, find a blue flag beach and where to rent a bike? Get answers to this and more here.