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Hundested

Capital Region, Denmark · Europe

About Hundested

Hundested is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Rørvig, 28km from Frederiksborg Castle.

Hundested is a town located in Capital Region, Denmark. With a population of 8,543, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Hundested sits in Denmark, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Copenhagen time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Hundested to your route.

About Hundested

Hundested is a town with a population of 8,609 (1 January 2026) and a former municipality (Danish, kommune) in Region Hovedstaden in the northern part of the island of Zealand (Sjælland) in eastern Denmark. The former municipality is surrounded by water on three sides: to the north is the Kattegat, to the west is the

Read more channel leading into the Isefjord, and to the south is Roskilde Fjord and the channel leading into it from the Isefjord. The area is characterized by sand and dunes, especially on its northern side facing the Kattegat, but also found in the central areas and in the south. Kikhavn on the northern side of the peninsula, not far to the east of the town of Hundested, is the oldest fishing village in the area.

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Where is Hundested located?

Hundested is located in Capital Region, Denmark, Europe. The coordinates are 55.9640 latitude, 11.8504 longitude.

What is the population of Hundested?

Hundested has a population of approximately 8,543 people, making it a town in Denmark.

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Quick Information

Population
8,543
Continent
Europe
Country
Denmark
Region
Capital Region
Timezone
Europe/Copenhagen
Coordinates
55.9640, 11.8504

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Denmark

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Non-emergency police
114
Driving side
right

Dipped headlights required at all times.

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Worth the detour from Hundested

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

Frederiksborg Castle

A lavish Renaissance castle in Hillerød built by King Christian IV, now housing the Museum of National History.

28 km · about 35 min drive

museum

Roskilde Viking Ship Museum

A museum built around five original Viking ships recovered from the fjord, with a working boatyard where Viking-age vessels are reconstructed.

38 km · about 45 min drive

cathedral

Roskilde Cathedral

UNESCO-listed brick Gothic cathedral and burial site of Danish monarchs, a masterpiece of Scandinavian medieval architecture.

38 km · about 45 min drive

museum

Louisiana Museum of Modern Art

A breathtaking seaside museum north of Copenhagen blending modern art with architecture and sculpture gardens overlooking the sea.

43 km · about 50 min drive

castle

Kronborg Castle

A Renaissance castle in Helsingør immortalized as Elsinore in Shakespeare's Hamlet, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

49 km · about 55 min drive

coastal drive

Strandvejen: Danish Riviera Coastal Drive

The classic coast road north from Copenhagen to Elsinore along the Oresund shore, passing Bellevue Beach, whitewashed villas, fishing harbours and the Louisiana museum. Denmark's most stylish Sunday drive.

51 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Copenhagen Zoo

One of Europe's oldest zoos dating to 1859, known for its Norman Foster-designed elephant house.

53 km · about 60 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Kullaberg Nature Reserve

A craggy peninsula of cliffs, caves and a clifftop lighthouse where porpoises ride the waves below.

53 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Hundested

  • 51 kmStrandvejen: Danish Riviera Coastal DriveThe classic coast road north from Copenhagen to Elsinore along the Oresund shore, passing Bellevue Beach, whitewashed villas, fishing harbours and the Louisiana museum. Denmark's most stylish Sunday drive.
  • 53 kmKullaberg Nature ReserveA craggy peninsula of cliffs, caves and a clifftop lighthouse where porpoises ride the waves below.
  • 76 kmØresund BridgeDrive the 8 km cable-stayed bridge and tunnel linking Copenhagen and Malmö across the Øresund strait: famed from the Nordic-noir series 'The Bridge'; tolled crossing.

When to drive here

May to September

Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.

Nearby Destinations

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