West Zealand is a nice and natural day trip destination from Copenhagen

Trelleborg Viking fortress in West Zealand

Ideal for a day trip

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Among Vikings and winemakers in West Zealand

Embark on a day trip west of Copenhagen to the beautiful nature in the coastal region of West Zealand. It's lush, vast nature, diverse and with endless rolling landscapes once home to the Vikings, now inhabited by passionate winemakers and producers of some of Denmark's finest produce.

Things to do in West Zealand

These are some of our favourite tips on fun experiences and perfect ways to get the most out of a day trip to the beautiful region 1 1/2 hours drive from Copenhagen.

Trelleborg Viking Fortress

One of the places where the Vikings can be experienced at close quarters, is at Trelleborg on Sealond near Slagelse, an hour's drive from Copenhagen.

Cross the fiords on a ferry

Many small ferries connect the islands of Denmark and a local and maritime experience is to get onboard the ferry taking you from harbour towns Rørvig to Hundested.

The Odsherred peninsula - a destination to discover

The northernmost region of West Zealand is the Odsherred peninsula. It's rich on many fun experiences for anyone with a knack for beachy village vibes in the summer, fresh, local food and allround summertime goodness. Get inspired right here.