Annisse between Arresø, walking trails and history

Annisse brings together a range of travel interests: trails by Arresø, views across the lake and traces of cultural history. When planning your stay, you can weigh up whether nature and outdoor activities or architectural and local history should play a bigger part. The different themes range from a day hike along the shore to a church first mentioned around 1175.

Walking trails and wildlife at Arresø

The day hike between Annisse and Ramløse is about 12 kilometres long and follows a quiet, small path along the shore of Arresø. This hike offers good opportunities to experience the lake’s wildlife. The approximate distance is a useful guide when considering whether to make the route the focus of a day. Check local conditions before setting out.

The waymarked Esrum-Tisvildevejen pilgrimage route also passes through Annisse. One of its stages runs from Annisse to Ramløse. Both places therefore feature in the route description of the pilgrimage trail. The lakeside day hike and the pilgrimage route stage can be considered different starting points for planning your trip, without treating them as the same thing.

Views and nature at Hovgårds Pynt

Hovgårds Pynt lies north of Annisse and offers a good view across Arresø. The viewpoint adds another perspective to the lake. Hovgårds Pynt is also part of the Natura 2000 area N134 “Arresø, Ellemose og Lille Lyngby Mose”. Its inclusion in this protected area is a distinct aspect of the natural environment.

There is also a cultural site near Annisse at Hovgårds Pynt, with numerous finds from the Iron Age, Viking Age and Middle Ages. These different periods give the site a cultural-historical dimension alongside the experience of the landscape. If you want to combine nature and history when planning your trip, you will find two clearly defined themes here, without needing to combine them into a single experience.

The church and local history

Annisse Church stands on a hill by Arresø. The Romanesque rubble-stone building has granite corners and was first mentioned around 1175. Its location, architectural style and early mention offer a concrete way to explore Annisse’s history. The date refers to the church’s first mention, not the year it was built.

Together with the finds at Hovgårds Pynt, the church offers a glimpse of different kinds of historical traces: a religious building with described architectural features on the one hand, and finds from several periods on the other. For travellers who enjoy including cultural history in their holiday, this theme complements the trails and landscape around Arresø.

A seasonal event in October

Every October, Garbolund invites everyone interested to take part in the grape harvest. This invitation is a seasonal point of interest for trip planning; details may change. If the grape harvest is important to your stay, check the latest information before travelling.

When looking for a holiday apartment in Annisse, you can first consider which aspects of the area suit your trip: an approximately 12-kilometre day hike by the lake, the waymarked pilgrimage trail, the landscape and nature at Hovgårds Pynt, or the historical themes surrounding the church and cultural site. If you are travelling with children, this can help you put shared interests at the centre of your daily plans, without assuming that a particular activity will suit everyone.

Discover more destinations

Discover more destinations: Ballerup, Skibby, Rødovre Municipality, Brøndbyøster, Hvidovre Municipality, Græsted, Ramløse, Kregme.

For the overall travel overview: Capital Region.