Park
UNESCO Global Geopark Odsherred
Holtets Plads 1, 4500
On the Margueritruten
UNESCO Global Geopark Odsherred sits directly on the route through Sjælland og Hovedstaden.
About
UNESCO Global Geopark Odsherred
Geopark Odsherred has been admitted as Denmark’s very first Geopark to the International and UNESCO subsidized Global Geoparks Network.Denmark’s kitchen gardenOdsherred has been a rich agricultural area for centuries. Reclamation of Sidinge Fjord and the Lammefjord increased the size of the area available for cultivation. In the last Ice Age, the Lammefjord area was covered in a thick layer of ice which, as it melted, left behind large volumes of organic material. These nutrient-layers of deposited silt are what give the Lammefjord its status as Denmark’s kitchen garden. Raw ingredients from the Lammefjord are used to this day be the finest restaurants in Denmark. These fine and tasty vegetables can also be found in many inviting farm shops around Odsherred.Experiences in Geopark OdsherredColony of artistsIn the 19th century, Odsherreds beautiful landscapes formed the basis for the Golden Age painter’s representation of nature. In the first half of the 20th century, a colony of artists settled in Odsherred. The Odsherred Painters produced more modern interpretations of the landscape and are known today as one of four colonies of artists in Denmark, on an equal footing with the Skagen, Fynbo and Bornholm painters.
Around here
Nearby on the Margueritruten
Frequently asked
Is UNESCO Global Geopark Odsherred on the Margueritruten?
Yes — UNESCO Global Geopark Odsherred sits directly on the route through Sjælland og Hovedstaden.