
Literary walk: Ancient myths in Fredensborg Palace Garden
A literary walk through Fredensborg Palace Garden exploring ancient myths and their traces in Western literature among classical motifs and references.
78 events for the next 18 months

Autumn holiday film screening for children aged 5-7: Alfons Åberg tries magic to get his own dog.

A Halloween costume swap at Fredensborg Library where children can exchange outgrown costumes for new ones to wear on Halloween night.

A shared meal and social gathering at Kulturhuset Nødebo Kro, bringing the community together over food.

A reading club for comic enthusiasts of all levels at Fredensborg Library, starting with Milo Manara's biographical comic about Caravaggio.

A concert recording from Prince's 1985 Purple Rain tour, featuring Prince and the Revolution performing classics like 'When Doves Cry' and 'Purple Rain'. A tribute to the artist who passed away in 2016.

A Harry Potter book club for grades 2-4 at Fredensborg Library featuring read-alouds, character discussions, and creative activities.

A book club for grades 5-6 exploring the Harry Potter universe through read-alouds, character discussions, and creative projects.

Art historian Birgitte Zacho explores three masters of Italian art and their influence on European painting across three linked lectures.

Singer Johanne performs art-pop with striking beats and crisp vocal arrangements, laying bare emotions seldom heard expressed in song.

The children's library celebrates All Saints' Day with stories, spooky figures, and craft activities. On Saturday, October 31st, there's a Halloween party in Jernbanegade with trick-or-treat.

DR's emergency preparedness day at Fredensborg Library explores crisis management through community singing, lectures, hands-on activities and a children's programme - a day about strengthening local communities and knowledge.

Heino performs his fun and educational live show about preparedness and being ready for the unexpected. Free show and Meet & Greet at Beredskabsdagen.

Food vouchers from local restaurants are available during Fredensborg Library's Emergency Preparedness Day - choose from &muchmore, Country Market, La Conte, or Sushi Mura.

Mathias Hammer brings a concert and sing-along to Fredensborg Library, performing Danish classics and inviting the audience to join in.

Gospel choir performance with director Susanne Wiik Kalvåg at Fredensborg Library's Emergency Preparedness Day, featuring gospel music and group singing.

Interactive magic show for children aged 3-7 where the audience helps create the magic through books from the library's shelves.

Lecturer Rasmus Dahlberg from Roskilde University discusses Denmark's preparedness for crises including extreme weather, technological failures, and hybrid threats.

Local media outlets discuss their role in emergency preparedness at Emergency Preparedness Day in Fredensborg. Frederiksberg County News and Local News UgeNyt explain how they provide reliable information during crises.

DR news anchor Philip Khokhar discusses local emergency preparedness and cultural resilience at Fredensborg Library, drawing on his decades of experience as an international correspondent.

Senior researcher Stig Roar Svenningsen discusses the Warsaw Pact's 1977 attack plans and their potential impact on Denmark. Free lecture, but ticket required.

Second Lieutenant Egon Erlandsen recounts his service in the Danish Navy during the Cold War - patrol missions, Russian submarine exercises, and KGB surveillance in the Baltic Sea from 1970 to 1972.

FOF offers a condensed first aid course with practical skills for emergency situations. Free entry, but limited places available.

A practical lecture on crisis preparedness for vulnerable people and their relatives, with checklists and emergency planning tips.

Local actors discuss crisis preparedness and how to prevent and manage disruptions to critical infrastructure in the municipality.

Agenda21 demonstrates how to use legumes as prepper food - nutritious, long-lasting meals that taste good.

Free practical course on emergency preparedness and self-sufficiency for three days, covering household planning and community safety.

DR's experiment "When Everything Goes Dark" explores what happens when 10 Danes lose power, water and internet for three days. Participants and the producer share their experiences and discuss emergency preparedness at Fredensborg Library.

Former special forces officer Lars Munk shares techniques for staying calm under pressure and introduces mental tools from military training. Free entry, but advance booking required.

A bead-making workshop for all ages where participants create friendship bracelets while reflecting on the importance of community support during crises.

Learn decorative embroidery and visible mending techniques at Ragnarock's workshop during Beredskabsdagen. All ages welcome, with paper collage as an alternative for young children.

The Heart Association presents first aid and CPR training at Emergency Day with opportunities to register for upcoming courses.

A mindfulness workshop teaching practical techniques to manage stress and anxiety during uncertain times.

A mindfulness workshop offering practical techniques to manage stress, anxiety, and worry during challenging times.

A talk about Danish Radio's Cold War emergency studio and the music chosen to sustain the nation during a potential crisis.

Fredensborg Library invites families with children to a board game café featuring classic games and new options to try. No advance booking required.

UngFredensborg paints children's faces with designs inspired by Fredensborg Library's Emergency Day. The activity is free and takes place in the children's section.

Singer-songwriter Signe Svendsen performs solo with her new album, exploring themes of unity and connection in uncertain times.

An evening for mothers with children struggling with school refusal and wellbeing, offering yoga, aromatherapy, and deep relaxation guided by Katrine Enemark and Hanne Bousager Larsen.

A lecture about cycling adventures in Greenland, exploring how the landscape is transforming and what that means for the people who live there.

A spooky Halloween celebration at Nødebo Kro featuring a pumpkin competition, ghost hunt, and costume prizes.

A reading club that pairs classic 20th-century novels with modern retellings from women's perspectives, exploring familiar stories through new eyes.

An open handicraft café for all ages and skill levels where participants support each other. Coffee, tea, and homemade cake are included in the participation fee.

J-dag celebration with Christmas beer and stand-up comedy from Jacob Wilson, Karsten Green, and Niels Nørkjær. Dinner available from 6:30 PM.

Accordionist Bjarke Mogensen performs a mixed programme of classical works and original compositions.

Professor Poul Jørgen Jennum explores why sleep is essential for the brain and body, and why we cannot achieve more by sleeping less.

Fredensborg Library's reading club explores Tolstoy's 'War and Peace' with fellow readers. Meetings are held weekly to discuss one book section at a time.

Ning de Coninck-Smith discusses how the Danish royal family has historically prepared its princes and princesses for their roles as regents and cultural icons.

Greenlandic singer Rasmus Lyberth performs solo with his folk-inspired and intimate musical expression at Nødebo Kro.

A 2008 concert film featuring Leonard Cohen performing his most iconic songs, including 'Hallelujah' and 'Suzanne', with a backing choir of female vocalists.

Salsaorkestret Viva, hailed by Copenhagen Jazzhouse as the leading Danish salsa orchestra, performs Latin and salsa with seasoned musicians from Denmark's Latin music community.

Fredensborg Library celebrates Harry Potter with wand-making, potion-mixing, Hogwarts puzzles, and a visit from the Owl Kingdom.

A live concert by the YouTube duo Popsi and Krelle, designed for toddlers and preschoolers aged 0-5.

A lecture exploring the latest research on how exercise functions as medicine and its health benefits.

Traditional Christmas market at Kulturhuset Nødebo Kro with free admission for all visitors.

A creative Christmas workshop at the library where children and adults decorate the Christmas tree with paper flowers and natural materials.

Join Denmark's largest reading community at Fredensborg Library to read and discuss six new Danish novels over six months. Participants collectively vote on the winner of the DR Novel Prize.

Fredensborg Library invites children to a creative LEGO building activity about sustainability and the environment. No registration required - just come and build.

Third-graders from Fredensborg School perform a traditional Lucia procession at the library, with singing, Christmas treats, and coffee.

A wordless Christmas film at Fredensborg Library about a boy, a magical snowman, and a snow dog on an adventure through a winter landscape.

Wienertrioen performs a New Year concert featuring classic melodies from their many New Year's balls, with stories and champagne.

Guitarist Billy Cross and his band deliver classic rock and roll with humor and energy at Kulturhuset Nødebo Kro.

A lecture on antibiotic resistance - how bacteria develop immunity to medicine and what it means for us.

Charlotte Skadhauge and her trio perform an intimate concert of Danish-language pop songs in Fredensborg.

Geologists Lars Boldreel and Stig Schack Pedersen discuss North Zealand's geological history - from the Ice Age to today, focusing on Gribskov's hills and the formation of Esrum Lake.

Son de Valle Verde brings swinging Cuban son music to Fiesta de la Cosêcha, a harvest festival celebrating the rhythms of rural Cuba.

Former ambassador Lone Wisborg shares insights into modern diplomacy under strong leaders, drawing on experience from the US and NATO.

An evening with author Peder Frederik Jensen discussing his novels and reflections on contemporary society, human connection, and the search for purpose.

Art historian Birgitte Zacho examines three significant German painters across different periods - Dürer, Friedrich, and Richter - exploring what makes their work enduring.

Irish and British folk music with the duo Jane & Shane at Nødebo Kro in Fredensborg.

The Akela Quartet performs works from Mozart to Britten at Kulturhuset Nødebo Kro.

Journalist and vicar Sørine Gotfredsen explores life force and hope through her podcast and book about Grundtvig and Kim Larsen.

Rasmus Bruun and René Fredensborg take the stage in Nødebo for a satirical show talk with personal stories and sharp wit.

Cellist Mathias Beyer-Karlshøj and pianist Gerold Huber perform three Beethoven cello sonatas in commemoration of the composer's 200th anniversary.

Senior researcher Joachim Offenberg from Aarhus University explores the world of ants and garden insects, followed by hands-on microscopic observation.

Sebastian Wolff from the rock band Kellermensch performs solo in an intimate setting, exploring new and established songs.

A lecture on how large herbivores like red deer and moose contribute to biodiversity in Naturnationalpark Kongernes Nordsjælland.

The Brantelid Quartet, an ensemble of four virtuoso musicians, presents classical chamber music featuring works by Schubert.
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Two young singers perform popular and lesser-known opera arias and duets, accompanied by pianist Merel Belen.

Guided mushroom foraging tour in Gribskov with biologist Klara Rask. Learn to identify edible mushrooms, their habitats, and cooking tips on a 2-3 hour forest walk.

A burger night at Nødebo Kro where you build your own burger with your choice of fillings and toppings.

A children's theatre production about the world's strongest man learning to become a father and handle life's delicate moments.

Fredensborg Slotskirke marks 300 years with a jubilee concert on Wednesday, 7 October. Doors open at 18:50 but close at 19:15 - arrive in good time.

A lecture on cultural encounters and trade networks between China and Denmark-Norway in the 18th century, when the Danish Asiatic Company flourished.

A literature expert shares how reading local books transformed her family's journey through 17 European countries, revealing hidden histories and cultures.

Family-friendly hiking tour through Grønholt Vang with a historic hunting trail and campfire meal at the shelter.

Oktoberfest celebration with live brass band during dinner and DJ dancing to German and Danish schlagers until late.

The documentary The Librarians follows American librarians fighting for free speech and access to books. After the screening, Fredensborg Library hosts a discussion on censorship, democracy, and whether it could happen in Denmark.

The illustrator of the award-winning Taynikma and Nomerne series teaches children how to draw monsters with practical tips and inspiration sheets.

Helga Isager, founder of the yarn brand Isager, leads a talk and hands-on knitting workshop exploring design and traditional techniques at Fredensborg Library.

A lecture on Laurits Tuxen's iconic painting of Christian 9. and his family, which connected Europe's royal houses. Rector Marianne Abrahamsen explores dynastic intrigue and the stories behind this masterpiece.

Painter Finn Rasmussen showcases his work exploring Nordic light at Kulturhuset Nødebo Kro in Fredensborg.

Traditional Danish bingo evening at Kulturhuset Nødebo Kro in Fredensborg - a fun and social gathering.

Join DN Fredensborg on their annual mushroom foraging expedition in Danstrup Hegn, a varied forest where you can search for diverse mushroom species.

Concert film from David Bowie's 2003 Reality Tour - a final glimpse of the rock legend in peak form before his death in 2016.

A classic Danish banko evening at Kulturhuset Nødebo Kro in Fredensborg.

Art historian Carsten Bach-Nielsen explores the 300-year history of Fredensborg Slotskirke, its architecture, and the connection between its artistic works and theological meaning.

Traditional Danish bingo night at Kulturhuset Nødebo Kro in Fredensborg.

A lecture celebrating Fredensborg Palace Church's 300th anniversary, exploring Per Kirkeby's ceiling paintings and the chasubles designed by Queen Margrethe.

A guided nature walk at Esrum Lake where you can observe and listen to bats with special equipment, and a nature guide helps identify the species present.

Music educator Christian Tobiassen examines why people turn to singing in times of crisis, with pianist Martin Petersen providing accompaniment.

Researcher Isabel Bramsen from Lund University explores how the logic of war can be transformed into the logic of peace in conflict-ridden times.

Traditional Danish bingo night at Kulturhuset Nødebo Kro in Fredensborg - fun and socializing for all.

A guided tour through the exhibition AI & DIG at Fredensborg Library, where a guide from ENIGMA explores artificial intelligence and its impact on everyday life.

Traditional Danish bingo night at Kulturhuset Nødebo Kro in Fredensborg, where locals gather to play for fun and camaraderie.

Exhibition about artificial intelligence and digitalisation from the ENIGMA museum. Open during library hours in weeks 36-37, with a guided tour on Tuesday, September 8 at 4:30 PM.

A Banko evening at Kulturhuset Nødebo Kro in Fredensborg for fans of the classic Danish game.

Flea market featuring thousands of used items at Kulturhuset Nødebo Kro in Fredensborg.