Esrum Abbey, Medieval monastery in Gribskov Municipality, Denmark
The Esrum Abbey complex includes preserved red brick buildings, a medieval watermill, and extensive gardens situated near Lake Esrum in northern Zealand.
Founded in 1151 under Archbishop Eskil of Lund, this Cistercian monastery became one of the most influential religious centers in medieval Northern Europe.
The monastery maintains records in the Codex Esromensis, containing letters from 1374 to 1497 that document medieval Danish religious practices and social life.
The abbey museum opens Tuesday through Sunday from June to August, and weekends from December to February, with guided tours available in multiple languages.
The buildings served as secure storage for the Danish National Archives during World War II and later provided shelter for Latvian refugees.
Location: Gribskov Municipality
Inception: 12 century
Architectural style: Brick Gothic
Part of: Esrum Kloster & Møllegård
Opening Hours: giugno-agosto Martedì-Domenica 11:00-17:00; dicembre-febbraio Sabato-Domenica 11:00-17:00
Phone: +4548360400
Website: https://esrum.dk
GPS coordinates: 56.04661,12.37718
Latest update: May 13, 2025 13:07
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