3 beaches in North Zealand that are perfect for families with children
There's nothing quite like a trip to the beach with the family when you're staying in a holiday home. The Danish beaches in North Zealand are no exception, and that's why we've created a guide to the best and most child-friendly ones in the area for little and big water lovers.
Jump into the blue waves at Tisvildeleje Beach
If you are looking for a beach marked with the blue flag, where both you and the children can enjoy yourselves and have fun, then Tisvildeleje Beach is the place to visit. Tisvildeleje Beach is a beach for everyone, and there is even disabled parking. If you are a wheelchair user, there is also access to the beach itself.
You may have come across or heard about the blue bathhouses that belong to the beach. The blue bathhouses date from the early 1900s and are an ideal place to take the family portrait of the year. They can remind you of the wonderful summer you spent together in each other's presence. In addition, the beach has lifeguard equipment, toilet facilities, and information boards that can guide you in the area. This way, the focus can be on family and less on practical matters and worries. At the beach's ice cream parlor, you can all cool down with a delicious ice cream or other cold treat before heading home again after a long day of fun in the sea's blue waves, sunbathing, and genuine coziness. Consider bringing bikes so you can experience the nature in Tisvilde on both the way there and back again.
Dronningmølle Beach – a true gem on the North Coast
With its Blue Flag status, lifeguard stations, and low dunes, Dronningmølle Beach is definitely worth a visit for those of you with children on holiday. The clean bathing water makes it safe and pleasant for everyone to swim in, and the soft sand is made for relaxation. Remember to bring a parasol if you or the children need shade. Pack a snack basket with the whole family's favorite snacks so you can recharge in the heat. You can also pack equipment to build beautiful sandcastles, and perhaps make it a competition to see who builds the most beautiful sandcastle.
Here you can relax after a long day at the beach and with such a short distance, you hardly need a car. You can walk or cycle down to the beach if your children are old enough. Should you have forgotten something, it's not too difficult to retrieve it again when the distance is not longer. In the summer house, you can rinse off the seawater in the outdoor shower, and in the evening you can enjoy the sunset together. When you live so close to the beach, beach days with the children become less logistical, and there is more energy to be present.
Just 600 meters from the beach lies Sophie's lovely summer house, with room for the whole family.
Experience the fine-grained sand at Hornbæk Beach
Less than an hour's drive from the capital, you can experience Hornbæk Beach, which has something for everyone in the family. The beach has shallow water, which makes it reassuring to bring your children to. Furthermore, the water is clear. Attached to the beach is a playground where the children can also let loose if they get tired of playing in the sand and water during your day at Hornbæk Beach. The beach is staffed with two lifeguard stations, which help create a safe beach day for everyone.
If you want to try paddleboarding, it is possible to rent from SUPspot Hornbæk. Paddleboarding on a shallow beach is a safe and calm way to be introduced to paddleboarding, and it is something that even your children can try. The good thing about paddleboarding is that you can be two on the board if you wish. It's all about good balance and patience. Since the water at Hornbæk Beach is so clear, you can really see the seabed on paddleboards.
When hunger strikes, there are both cafes and street food nearby, and when the beach day is coming to an end, you can kick back and rinse off the salty water in Anne and Peter's original summer house gem in Hornbæk.
Written by Joyce Andersen
June 2022
