Today we’re off to another harbor town on the Nekselø Bugt, a fjord that flows into the Kattegat. But first, breakfast and packing everything up. We need to hurry a bit since we have to catch the 9:25 ferry in Hundested Havn. That gives us a good reason to get ready faster than usual.
When we were ready to take off, our hosts, Jan and Anne, came by to say goodbye and take a goodbye picture.
Given that the time was 09:05, our babbling needed to be brief as we needed to arrive on time for the scheduled ferry. Our tickets had been pre-booked online, assigning us to a 9:25 time slot. As the harbor was a mere 15-minute drive, we successfully reached our destination on time.
The ferry experience was a bit special. The crossing takes 25 minutes, and the wind had a speed of 29 km/h, which made the boat roll more than Leen’s stomach can take. Luckily, she took some medication upfront, and we all reached the other side without problems. Standing in the middle of the boat also helped 😁.
The village on the other side, Rørvig, was also a very charming harbour town. Our trip went along the sea side, and we had some really breathtaking views along the way.
When we biked further, we passed by a tiny museum of a blacksmith.
It really gave a sense as if the blacksmith could enter any moment to continue working. A very special moment for Leen, as her grandfather was a blacksmith a long time ago.
Subsequently, we cycled through the Hov Vig nature reserve. The reserve attracts numerous birdwatchers due to its documented presence of 279 distinct bird species. There was also a huge wooden watchtower to observe them.
While lunch is typically an unremarkable part of the day, our recent experience was quite noteworthy. We had selected the border of a roadside field for our meal due to the absence of public benches in the vicinity of our cycling route. Less than five minutes into our lunch, a woman approached us to inform us that we were on private property. Upon closer observation, she softened her tone and granted us permission to complete our meal.
After lunch, we had to do a lot of climbs as this part of Sjælland is remarkably hilly. This gave us a lot of nice views. The sun also played a more prominent role in the afternoon. Apparently we picked a pretty rough road with lots of gravel and sand on our way to our next stop: Dragsholm Slot.
Dragsholm Slot is one of Denmark’s oldest secular buildings, originally built around 1215 as a fortified residence for the Bishop of Roskilde.
Over the centuries it evolved from a medieval stronghold into a royal property and later a state prison, where notable figures such as the Earl of Bothwell, the third husband of Mary Stuart, were held. After suffering heavy damage during the 17th‑century Swedish wars, the castle was rebuilt in the late 1600s in the baroque style that still defines its appearance today.In the modern era, Dragsholm became a noble estate under the Adeler family before passing into private ownership in the 20th century. Today it serves as a hotel and restaurant, combining 800 years of layered history.
When we left the castle, we crossed a group of people who were shooting at clay pigeons. It was probably a kind of team-building event. No real pigeons were hurt in this event.
The road was gravel and very sandy, and at the end of the road, we found the corpse of a small deer that had been lying there for some time. Leen was not particularly happy with the view.
Our trip kept going, with the last bits along the sea. The clouds looked a bit scary, but we didn’t get any rain for the rest of the afternoon. The tourists were not in the least impressed and kept bathing in the sea.
At 4 PM, we got to the B&B and our host Maria gave us a warm welcome. We’ll be staying there for the next two days. It’s a nice spot with a sea view, or as I like to call it: “Feet in the water.”
We are hopeful that Thor, the God of Thunder, will allow for pleasant weather in the coming days, so that we may fully enjoy our seaside stay and explore this beautiful region of Denmark.
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