Vineyards in Denmark: 19 Danish Wineries You Can Visit
A winegrower’s guide to the Danish vineyards that welcome visitors, region by region, with a table, practical tips and sources.
- 146 grape growers (2022)
- 4 wine regions
- About 1 hour from Copenhagen to us
Which vineyards in Denmark can you visit?
By Jesper Rye Jensen, winegrower and owner of Vesterhave VingaardUpdated 2026
Denmark has 146 grape growers, and this guide lists 19 vineyards you can visit on Zealand, Funen and the islands, Jutland and Bornholm. Most offer guided tours or tastings, and many have a farm shop. Vesterhave Vingaard in Karrebæksminde, South Zealand, is Denmark’s largest organic vineyard and about one hour from Copenhagen.
I grow wine by the sea in South Zealand, and guests often ask me which other Danish vineyards are worth a visit. That is a fair question, and this guide is my honest answer. It lists 19 vineyards that VisitDenmark presents as open to visitors, sorted by region, not by ranking.
Danish vineyards are small, and many of them are run by the family who planted the vines. Opening hours change with the season, so check each vineyard’s own website before you go. If you want to know more about the grapes and styles first, read our guide to Danish wine.
How many vineyards are there in Denmark?
Denmark has about 150 businesses growing wine grapes. According to Statistics Denmark (2024), the number rose from 71 in 2016 to 146 in 2022, and the area under vine grew from 75 to 173 hectares.
| Danish vineyards | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Businesses growing wine grapes | 71 (2016), 146 (2022) | Statistics Denmark (2024) |
| Area under vine | 75 ha (2016), 173 ha (2022) | Statistics Denmark (2024) |
| Grapes harvested | 349 tonnes (2022) | Statistics Denmark (2024) |
| Vineyards east of the Great Belt (Zealand and Bornholm) | 56.3 % (2022) | Statistics Denmark (2024) |
| Vineyard area farmed organically | More than 90 % | Wine Anorak (2025) |
| Wine regions with protected geographical indication | 4: Jutland, Funen, Zealand, Bornholm | Wein.plus |
Not every grape grower has a shop or offers tours, so the list of vineyards you can visit is much shorter than 146.
Which vineyards can you visit on Zealand?
Zealand is the easiest wine region to reach from Copenhagen. Statistics Denmark (2024) reports that 56.3 % of Danish vineyards were east of the Great Belt, on Zealand and Bornholm, in 2022. These six vineyards on Zealand welcome visitors.
Vesterhave Vingaard
Karrebæksminde, South Zealand
This is our vineyard, so read this one with that in mind. Denmark’s largest organic vineyard, with about 25,000 vines by Smålandshavet. Guided tours, tastings, a farm shop, events and two suites. Blå Lagune 2019 received 96 points from Falstaff.
Dyrehøj Vingaard
Røsnæs peninsula, near Kalundborg
VisitDenmark describes Dyrehøj as the largest winery in Denmark, with more than 30,000 plants. Guided tastings take you through grape varieties and vintages, and the farm shop sells the RÖS range. Walking trails cover the whole peninsula.
Ørnberg Vin
Odsherred, West Zealand
Named Denmark’s best winery in 2014, according to VisitDenmark. The vines grow on a south-facing slope with a view of Sejerø Bay, and the white and sparkling wines are the ones to taste.
Vejrhøj Vingård
Odsherred, West Zealand
An award-winning vineyard with 10,000 vines on the hiking trail from Vindekilde to Vejrhøj. A good stop if you combine wine with a walk and views over Nekselø.
Ørby Vingård
North Zealand
A small vineyard with 2,200 vines and its own sheep. It makes red, white, rosé, sparkling and dessert wine, and offers tastings and a farm shop.
Annisse Vingård
North Zealand
A few kilometres from Ørby. Annisse has grown wine for more than 20 years and holds tastings, talks and events.
Which vineyards can you visit on Funen and the islands?
Funen and the small islands to the south have four vineyards on VisitDenmark’s lists that welcome guests. They suit a slow trip by car, bike or ferry.
Stokkebye
Near Nyborg, Funen
VisitDenmark calls Stokkebye a gastronomic high-end vineyard. It supplies restaurants, including Lieffroy in Nyborg, which is in the Michelin Guide, and it also exports.
Skaarupøre Vingaard
Funen
A courtyard café serves a Funen plate with local produce and homemade bread, and you can buy the vineyard’s own wines.
Ærø Vingård
Near Vitsø, Ærø
The only vineyard on the island of Ærø, with wine tours and tastings. A natural stop if you are island-hopping in the South Funen archipelago.
The vineyard in Tranekær
Tranekær, Langeland
A tour of the vines explains the grape varieties and the winemaking, followed by a tasting of the farm’s own wines with small local snacks, according to VisitDenmark.
Which vineyards can you visit in Jutland?
Jutland stretches from the German border to the Limfjord, and its vineyards are spread out. Eight of them, from Ribe to Aalborg, are listed by VisitDenmark.
Skærsøgaard
Near Kolding
VisitDenmark calls Skærsøgaard Denmark’s first and most award-winning winery. It has about 25,000 vines, a farm shop and tastings. The Dons area near Kolding has had a protected designation of origin since 2018.
Vingaarden Lindely
Kolding Fjord
Guided tours and tastings show the seasons and the work in the vineyard. Groups can book a programme that combines a tour with a tasting.
Årø Vingård
Årø, Haderslev Fjord
A vineyard on a small island with a café, a terrace, views over the Little Belt, vineyard tours and wine sales.
Vester Vedsted Vingård
Near Ribe
A family business with a winery, microbrewery, distillery, shop and restaurant. A good choice if not everyone in the group drinks wine.
Glenholm Vingård
Limfjord, North Jutland
One of Denmark’s oldest wineries, with guided tours, self-guided walks and a wine shop.
Guldbæk Vingård
About 20 km south of Aalborg
One of the northernmost wineries in the world, with 15,000 vines.
Andersen Winery
Mols Bjerge, East Jutland
Known for sparkling wines, with tastings for visitors.
Cold Hand Winery
Near Aarhus
Wine and other products made from apples, cherries, pears and blackcurrants, and glamping if you want to stay the night.
Is there a vineyard on Bornholm?
Yes. Bornholm is one of Denmark’s four wine regions, and Lille Gadegård near Aakirkeby is the island’s largest vineyard, according to VisitDenmark.
Lille Gadegård
Near Aakirkeby, Bornholm
VisitDenmark describes Lille Gadegård as Bornholm’s largest vineyard. You can join a guided tour and tasting, sit on the terrace with a glass of the estate’s wine, and there is an evening buffet with grilled food.
Danish vineyards you can visit: the full list
All 19 vineyards in one table, so you can find one near your route. The list is based on VisitDenmark’s descriptions and is sorted by region.
| Vineyard | Region | Area | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vesterhave Vingaard | Zealand | Karrebæksminde | Largest organic vineyard, 96 Falstaff points, suites |
| Dyrehøj Vingaard | Zealand | Røsnæs, Kalundborg | Large vineyard, guided tastings, RÖS wines |
| Ørnberg Vin | Zealand | Odsherred | White and sparkling, best winery 2014 |
| Vejrhøj Vingård | Zealand | Odsherred | Hiking trail and sea views |
| Ørby Vingård | Zealand | North Zealand | Small vineyard with sheep |
| Annisse Vingård | Zealand | North Zealand | Over 20 years of winegrowing |
| Stokkebye | Funen | Near Nyborg | Gastronomic wines for restaurants |
| Skaarupøre Vingaard | Funen | Funen | Courtyard café |
| Ærø Vingård | Islands | Ærø | The island’s only vineyard |
| The vineyard in Tranekær | Islands | Langeland | Tours and tastings |
| Skærsøgaard | Jutland | Near Kolding | Award-winning, about 25,000 vines |
| Vingaarden Lindely | Jutland | Kolding | Tours by Kolding Fjord |
| Årø Vingård | Jutland | Årø, Haderslev Fjord | Island vineyard with café |
| Vester Vedsted Vingård | Jutland | Near Ribe | Wine, beer, spirits and restaurant |
| Glenholm Vingård | Jutland | Limfjord | One of the oldest |
| Guldbæk Vingård | Jutland | South of Aalborg | One of the northernmost |
| Andersen Winery | Jutland | Mols Bjerge | Sparkling wines |
| Cold Hand Winery | Jutland | Near Aarhus | Fruit wines and glamping |
| Lille Gadegård | Bornholm | Near Aakirkeby | Bornholm’s largest vineyard |
Is a vineyard missing, or has something changed? Write to us at [email protected]. Prefer Danish? See our guide to vingårde i Danmark.
What are the best vineyards in Denmark?
There is no official ranking of Danish vineyards, so the most useful guide is independent reviews and awards. In a 2025 tasting reported by Wine Anorak, the Danish wines scored between 88 and 94 points out of 100.
A few vineyards stand out in the sources. VisitDenmark notes that Ørnberg Vin was named Denmark’s best winery in 2014 and calls Skærsøgaard Denmark’s first and most award-winning winery. At Vesterhave Vingaard, the Austrian wine magazine Falstaff gave our red wine Blå Lagune 2019 96 points, and Sort Lagune 3 received 93 points.
My advice as a grower: choose by what you want from the day. For the best wine, look for vineyards with independent scores. For a full day out, pick one with a tour, food and perhaps a room for the night. For scenery, choose a coastal vineyard. Many Danish vineyards are close to the sea, where the water reduces the risk of spring frost, according to Wine Anorak (2025).
- Blå Lagune 2019, red: 96 points (Falstaff)
- Sort Lagune 3, red: 93 points (Falstaff)
- Hvid Lagune, white: 90 to 92 points (Falstaff)
- Rosa Lagune, rosé: 89 to 91 points (Falstaff)
Read the story of the wine Falstaff called the best in the Nordics (in Danish).
How do you plan a vineyard visit in Denmark?
A good vineyard visit in Denmark takes a little planning, because vineyards are small and opening hours are seasonal. Here are six tips from a grower.
Pick a region
Zealand is closest to Copenhagen. Funen, Jutland and Bornholm work best as part of a longer trip around Denmark.
Check the season
Many Danish vineyards have seasonal opening hours. At Vesterhave Vingaard the harvest takes place in September and October, when the grapes hang ripe on the vines.
Book ahead
Tours and tastings often run on fixed dates or for groups, so book before you travel instead of turning up unannounced.
Plan the transport
Someone should be able to drive after a tasting, or you can combine train and taxi. Plan public transport with Rejseplanen.
Ask questions
Ask the grower about frost, grape varieties and how the year has been. A Danish vineyard is small, so you often meet the person who planted the vines.
Take a bottle home
Danish wine is rarely sold abroad. Statistics Denmark (2024) reports that exports were DKK 2 million out of DKK 34 million in sales in 2023, so the farm shop is often the best place to buy it.
What is a visit to Vesterhave Vingaard like?
A visit to Vesterhave Vingaard is a guided walk through organic vineyards by the sea, a look inside the winery and a tasting of usually 4 to 6 wines. We are in Karrebæksminde, South Zealand, about one hour by car from Copenhagen and about 15 minutes from Næstved.
Our vines grow right by Smålandshavet. The water protects them against night frost in spring and gives the grapes a longer ripening season in autumn. We pick by hand, and we dry part of the red grapes before pressing. That method is called appassimento, and it gives our Amarone-inspired reds their depth.
The tasting takes place in the tasting room or on the covered pergola terrace. You can add a tapas platter with local cheeses and homemade bread. If you want to stay longer, we have two suites: one looks out over the vineyard, the other over both the vineyard and the sea. Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out by 11:00.
International guests can find more practical details, including how to get here from Copenhagen, on our page about wine tasting near Copenhagen. Curious about our white grape? Read about the Solaris grape.
A Danish vineyard by the sea
Frequently asked questions about vineyards in Denmark
How many vineyards are there in Denmark?
According to Statistics Denmark, 146 businesses grew wine grapes in Denmark in 2022, up from 71 in 2016, on 173 hectares of vines. Not all of them welcome visitors. This guide lists 19 vineyards that VisitDenmark presents as places where you can tour, taste or buy wine.
What is the best vineyard in Denmark?
There is no official ranking. Ørnberg Vin was named Denmark’s best winery in 2014, VisitDenmark calls Skærsøgaard the most award-winning, and Falstaff gave Blå Lagune 2019 from Vesterhave Vingaard 96 points. The best choice depends on whether you want top wine, food, a view or a night’s stay.
Which Danish vineyard is closest to Copenhagen?
Several vineyards on Zealand can be reached as a day trip from Copenhagen. Ørby and Annisse are in North Zealand, Dyrehøj and Ørnberg are in West Zealand, and Vesterhave Vingaard in Karrebæksminde, South Zealand, is about one hour by car from the city.
Can you stay overnight at a Danish vineyard?
Yes, at some of them. Vesterhave Vingaard has two suites, one with a view of the vineyard and one with a view of both the vineyard and the sea. VisitDenmark also lists glamping at Cold Hand Winery near Aarhus.
When is the best time to visit a vineyard in Denmark?
Many Danish vineyards have seasonal opening hours, so check dates on each vineyard’s own website before you travel. At Vesterhave Vingaard, tours and tastings run from spring until late autumn, and the harvest takes place in September and October.
Do Danish vineyards offer tours in English?
Ask the vineyard when you book, so they can plan the tour and tasting in the right language. At Vesterhave Vingaard you are welcome to write or call us in English at [email protected] or +45 40 55 77 04, and we will help you plan your visit.
Jesper Rye Jensen
Jesper is the winegrower and owner of Vesterhave Vingaard, Vesterhavevej 204, 4736 Karrebæksminde. He grows organic wine by Smålandshavet in South Zealand, and his Blå Lagune 2019 received 96 points from Falstaff.
Sources
- VisitDenmark: Explore Danish wine (vineyards in Denmark)
- VisitDenmark: Dyrehøj Vineyard
- VisitDenmark: Lindely Vingård by Kolding Fjord
- VisitDenmark: The vineyard in Tranekær
- VisitDenmark: Lille Gadegård Vineyard
- Statistics Denmark: Danish wine production (5 July 2024, in Danish)
- Wine Anorak: Danish wine, a study on this small but fast-growing cool-climate wine scene (2025)
- Wein.plus wine guide: Denmark
- Vesterhave Vingaard: Our wines and Falstaff points
Visit a Danish vineyard by the sea
If you only have time for one Danish vineyard on your trip, we would love it to be ours. Walk among the vines by Smålandshavet, see the winery and taste wines that Falstaff has scored up to 96 points, about one hour from Copenhagen.
Questions? Write or call us in English.
[email protected]+45 40 55 77 04Vesterhavevej 204, 4736 Karrebæksminde, Denmark