Rønde has two distinct landscape features: the state-owned Hestehave Skov forest lies immediately south of the town; Kalø is on the south coast of Djursland, southeast of Rønde, and borders the town directly. Hestehave Skov is part of a larger Natura 2000 area. You can therefore give nature and history different priorities on your trip: the forest on one hand, and Kalø, with its coastal setting, on the other.

Kalø: Causeway and castle history

The approximately half-kilometre-long causeway to Kalø Castle Ruins was built at the same time as Kalø Castle. The causeway is therefore part of the site’s building history and is more than just directions to the ruins. Its approximate length gives you a concrete sense of scale for planning, while the historical connection provides a clear focus.

Church, history and views

Bregnet Church offers views of Egens Vig. Guided tours are available for groups, with a guide who explains the church and its history. Confirm the arrangements before you travel. This lets you choose between two distinct cultural experiences: at the church, the focus is on the guided tour and its explanations; at Kalø, it is on the connection between the causeway and the castle’s construction.

Forest and meadow landscape

Følle Bund offers a different natural setting from Hestehave Skov: it is a restored meadow with a diverse birdlife and is part of Mols Bjerge National Park. If you choose nature experiences by landscape type, the difference is clear: here, the meadow and its birdlife; there, the forest and its place within a larger Natura 2000 area. This helps you match the different natural highlights to your interests.

Theatre and events

Syddjurs Egnsteater is based at Kulturhotellet in Rønde and produces two to three original productions for children and young people each season. As the programme is seasonal and may change over time, check the current season before your trip if theatre is important to your choice of dates. Various events also take place in Rønde throughout the year, and visitors can attend. For specific dates, it is therefore worth checking the current events calendar.

Bus connections and finding accommodation

Rønde has good bus connections to, among other places, Grenaa, Aarhus, Randers and Ebeltoft. Check current routes and timetables before your trip so you can match the specific connection to your travel dates. When looking for hotels in Rønde, it makes sense to first decide what you want to focus on during your stay: Kalø and its building history, nature experiences such as forests or meadows, or a cultural event that fits your dates. This lets you tailor your choice of destination to what you want to experience on your trip.

Discover more destinations: Dråby, Femmøller, Dejret, Ebdrup, Egsmark Strand, Følle, Vrinners, Fejrup

For the broader travel overview: Syddjurs Municipality.