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A lively harbour with maritime roots

Hundested Harbour has strong ties to fishing and seafaring, and its maritime history can still be felt as you explore the harbour. Fishing boats, leisure craft and local businesses create an authentic working harbour atmosphere with plenty of activity along the quays.

Take a stroll along the waterfront, watch the boats and experience the contrast between the active commercial harbour and the areas where cafés, shops and creative businesses have moved into the old harbour buildings.

Art and crafts at the harbour

Art is an important part of Hundested Harbour. In the rustic harbour buildings, you will find galleries, artists and craftspeople working with ceramics, glass, jewellery and other creative crafts.

One of the harbour’s distinctive attractions is Kunstnerbyen, the artists’ quarter, where small workshops and working artists contribute to the creative atmosphere.

Seafood, ice cream and places to eat

There are plenty of opportunities to combine a stroll along the quayside with something to eat. Hundested Harbour offers fish and seafood as well as cafés, restaurants and places to stop for an ice cream.

The harbour’s maritime heritage and food scene go naturally hand in hand, and several places allow you to sit close to the water and watch harbour life while you eat.

Experiences for children and adults

Hundested Harbour also offers activities that make it a great place to explore with children. Wander along the quays, look at the fishing boats and discover the different activities around the harbour.

You will also find the Hundested Sand Sculpture Festival at the harbour, where impressive sculptures made from sand create a fascinating world of figures and stories.

Gateway to Halsnæs and North Zealand

Hundested lies between Roskilde Fjord, Isefjord and the Kattegat, making it a good starting point for exploring the coast of Halsnæs. From the harbour, you can continue to nearby beaches and natural areas or take the ferry across Isefjord to Rørvig.

Parking at Hundested Harbour

Paid parking applies in the Hundested Harbour area during part of the year. Parking is managed by ParkZone, and you can pay using ParkZone Go, EasyPark or at the payment machines at the harbour. Remember to check the current signs and parking conditions when you arrive.

Harbour office and facilities

The harbour office at Hundested Harbour is open all year round. You will find it on the central pier by the flagpole marked “HAVNEKONTOR”. Check the current opening hours on Hundested Harbour’s website.

If you are visiting by boat, you can purchase a payment card from the card machine using a debit or credit card. The card gives you access to toilets and showers and can also be used to pay for individual electricity consumption. Cash payments can be made at the harbour office.

By local train to Hundested Harbour

Hundested Harbour is easy to reach by public transport. Local trains run directly to the harbour in connection with ferry departures, allowing you to get off close to both the harbour and the ferry terminal.

From Hillerød, you can take the train towards Hundested, with selected services running directly to Hundested Harbour. Check the current timetable before travelling.