Esrum Kloster is one of Denmark's oldest and best-preserved medieval monasteries, founded by Cistercian monks in the 12th century in northern Zealand. The adjacent Møllegård hosts exhibitions on the monastery and local history. Today the site stages concerts, lectures, markets and cultural events throughout the year.
Community dinner at Esrum Møllegård where kitchen staff and students serve dhal with chicken and carrots. A chance for families and neighbours to share a meal together.
Two guided walks from Esrum Kloster & Møllegård: explore Esrum Ådal or join a pilgrimage through Gribskov forest with nature and local history.
A guided walk through Gribskov forest led by a nature historian, exploring medieval monastic life and the pilgrimage tradition while discovering scenic and historical sites around Esrum Monastery.
K7 Week offers free access to Esrum Kloster & Møllegård for 18-27-year-olds who attend a theatre show on September 12.
K7 Theatre explores medieval monastic life through humor and digital detox, where ancient values meet modern performance anxiety and pop music.
Hands-on wool felting workshop at Esrum Monastery where you create a warm seat cushion while learning traditional craft techniques among the monastery sheep.
Historic water mill demonstration at Esrum Kloster & Møllegård, where visitors can watch the mill in operation and discover its heritage.
A guided walk through Esrum Valley exploring 900 years of human connection to water, followed by a working water mill demonstration and refreshments.
Community dinner at Esrum Møllegård with celery meatballs, potatoes, coleslaw and dessert, prepared by café chefs and vocational students.
Learn to weave rope, twine and baskets from natural fibres on a hands-on course at Esrum Kloster, gathering plants and mastering traditional craft techniques.
A mystery game at Esrum Water Mill where children solve puzzles to uncover secrets during the autumn school holidays.
Hands-on bushcraft course where you work with hazel, harvest natural materials, and craft traditional tools and rope at Esrum Kloster. The day ends with a shared meal cooked over a fire.
A community dinner at Esrum Møllegård featuring braised beef brisket and dessert, prepared by the mill café's chefs and vocational students.
Christmas market at Esrum Kloster & Møllegård featuring Danish artisan crafts and French specialities under the theme 'Handmade Crafts'.
Monthly communal dinner at Esrum Møllegård with baked salmon, cabbage and potatoes. Food served at 6 PM.
Monthly community kitchen at Esrum Møllegård with shared dining. February features beef in red curry with rice and dessert.
A community dinner at Esrum Møllegård featuring lamb fricassée and dessert, prepared by the mill café's kitchen team and vocational students.
A community dinner at Esrum Møllegård prepared by Møllecaféen's kitchen staff and vocational students, featuring carrot patties with roasted vegetables and bulgur.
