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A rich cultural heritage

Whether you’re fascinated by the night sky, the Middle Ages, Viking ships, or traditional crafts – or simply looking for cultural inspiration – Zealand offers a wide range of attractions and memorable experiences to explore.

The island has more than a thousand years of cultural history, which still comes to life today in museums, through artists, and at festivals.

Castles

Many places within Destination Sjælland you will find charming manor house atmospheres and impressive castles where you can get really close to Danish cultural heritage and the spectacular tales of the past.

Museums

Within Destination Sjælland you can walk hand in hand with artists and great personalities within more than a 1000 years of changeable Danish history.

Galleries and crafts

The many coastlines, the beautiful sunsets, the special light and the changing landscapes all inspire the many artists within Destination Zealand.

City life

Within Destination Zealand the shopping sprees aren’t far away from each other.

Galleries and crafts

The many coastlines, the beautiful sunsets, the special light and the changing landscape all inspire the many artists within Destination Zealand.

Gardens

Inspiring and beautiful gardens and parks, where there is both time and space to immerse yourself and enjoy the tranquility of the breathtaking surroundings.
Museums

Step into the past and explore rich cultural heritage of Destination Zealand through museums filled with art and history.
Castles

In many places throughout Destination Zealand, you’ll find charming manor houses and impressive castles, where you can get up close to Danish cultural heritage and the spectacular stories of the past.
Tourist inspirations

In a tourist inspiration center, Turistinspiration, you will meet our local ambassadors. With good hospitality they take pride in providing you with brochures and personal service to inspire you in order for you to have an eventful holiday within Destination Zealand.
The Viking-Age Ring Fortress Trelleborg

Step back in time and immerse yourself deeply in history—among reconstructed Viking houses, weapons, and genuine Viking finds, including Denmark’s only preserved Viking shield.

Along the coast of western Zealand artists thrive with the view of the open expanses and the beautiful coastline. Here you find numerous galleries and artists, each with their own unique expression.

Amidst pottery turntables and brushes you can visit the local artists while they work on their art pieces. You can also visit the many museums of Museum Vestsjælland and Sorø Kunstmuseum with their exciting alternating exhibitions.  

You can explore the history of the Vikings when you visit the impressive ring fort of Harald Bluetooth, Trelleborg, or visiting Tissø and Fugledegård in Naturpark Åmosen. Every year both the Viking-Age ring fortress Trelleborg and Fugledegård are invaded by numerous Vikings when they set up a Viking festival and a Viking market.

You can also feel the breath of history when you are looking at the stars in the infinite sky from the observatory in Brorfelde. 

The cities of the region – Kalundborg, Holbæk, Korsør, Skælskør, Slagelse and Sorø, each presents their own uniqueness and charm.

Here you can experience city walks, boardwalks, half-timbered houses, the old Middle Age and modern urban atmosphere with cosy cafes, lovely eateries and of course splendid shopping possibilities – whether you are into shopping streets or shopping centres. 

If you want to explore other attractions on Zealand and experience different aspects of Danish history, you can visit the bus museum in Skælskør, the open air museum Oplevelsescenter Nyvang or walk around the fortress Korsør Fæstning.