In the 1200th century, Esrum Abbey was the centre of the Order of Cistercians in Denmark. Today, events for children and adults are arranged all year round in order to experience life in the Middle Ages.
At Esrum Abbey and Millyard you can bring your whole family and experience how life was in the Middle Ages. Here, you can learn about the daily life of the monks. You can also participate in one of the many child-friendly events arranged during the season.
The area with the historical buildings and the peaceful meadows ooze of the tranquillity the monks lived in and the greatness contributing to the considerable impact of the abbey in North Sealand.
Visit Esrum Abbey – find information on admission and driving instructions.
Esrum Abbey arranges a lot of events all the year round. You can, for instance, experience a soup kitchen, food stories, and pilgrimage with a guide. The biggest events are:
See all events at Esrum Abbey.
Esrum Abbey is an obvious place to visit with your children. All summer you will find activities for children. Here, they can weave, learn combat techniques, and cook food over the fire, just like in the Middle Ages. There are many different events where the abbey is brought to life by actors and performances, and the nature playground is also perfect for the children.
Other activities for children in North Sealand.
In the Middle Ages, Esrum Abbey played an important role in Scandinavia. In 1151, the Abbey was consecrated by the Order of Cistercians (a Catholic order) and had daughter abbeys in Denmark, Germany, and Poland. It was not long before Esrum Abbey was the largest landowner in North Sealand. The monks prayed for the Christians and presented knowledge, among other things, about medicine and herbs.
However, during the Reformation in the 1600th century, the abbey was dissolved, and the buildings torn down. In 1996, a large renovation lead to the public opening of Esrum Abbey in 1997.
Find out more about the history of Esrum Abbey.
You can drive to Esrum Abbey in your own car and park at the parking lot by the Millyard. You can also take bus 390R from Elsinore. Moreover, Esrum-Tisvildevejen runs through Esrum Abbey.
Driving instructions, tickets, and admission to Esrum Abbey.
This attraction is free with a Copenhagen Card - Please find more information about the card