# Børglum Abbey, Denmark: what it is and when to go

> Børglum Abbey is a manor house in Hjørring Municipality, Denmark (Børglum Kloster). Interests: History, Museums and art and Temples. The best time to visit is May to September. In June there are 17 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 21. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Denmark: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/abadia-de-borglum/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Manor house in Hjørring Municipality, Denmark · History, Museums and art, Temples
- **Local name:** Børglum Kloster
- **Where:** Denmark
- **Best time:** May to September.
- **Nearest airport:** AAL Aalborg, 31 km as the crow flies
- **Website:** [boerglumkloster.dk](https://www.boerglumkloster.dk/)
- **Coordinates:** 57.36908, 9.79938

## What it is and where

Børglum Abbey is a manor house in Hjørring Municipality, Denmark (Børglum Kloster). It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Denmark: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

Its coordinates are 57.36908, 9.79938; the nearest main airport is Aalborg Airport (AAL, Aalborg), 31 km as the crow flies. How to get around Denmark (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=57.369083%2C9.79938)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=57.369083%2C9.79938)

It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/historia/), [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/museos/) and [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/espiritual/) places in Denmark. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Børglum Abbey is **May to September**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Better not | 7 h 01 |
| February | Better not | 9 h 07 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 25 |
| April | Possible | 14 h |
| May | Best time | 16 h 17 |
| June | Best time | 17 h 38 |
| July | Best time | 17 h 04 |
| August | Best time | 15 h |
| September | Best time | 12 h 28 |
| October | Possible | 9 h 58 |
| November | Better not | 7 h 37 |
| December | Possible | 6 h 21 |

In June there are 17 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 21. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| History | May to September | March to April, October and December |
| Museums and art | May to September | March to April, October and December |
| Temples | May to September | March to April, October and December |

It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Børglum Abbey has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) puts it in the right month for you.

When to go to Denmark in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to Denmark

To enter Denmark there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Denmark checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Danish krone (DKK); plugs: Type K · 230 V · 50 Hz (takes type C, but a grounded Schuko plug doesn't fit well); emergencies: 112 · 114 police (non-emergency).

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Bodilshøj Mølle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/bodilshoj-molle/): Danish smock mill · 234 m
- [Vittrup Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/vittrup-kirke/): Church building in Hjørring Municipality, Denmark · 2.1 km
- [Børglum Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/borglum-kirke/): Church building in Hjørring Municipality, Denmark · 2.7 km
- [Family Farm Fun Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/family-farm-fun-park/): With kids · 3.8 km
- [Vrensted Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/vrensted-kirke/): Church building in Hjørring Municipality, Denmark · 4.0 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Denmark guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/).

## More in Denmark: History

- [Kronborg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/castillo-de-kronborg/): castle in Helsingør, Denmark
- [Roskilde Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/catedral-de-roskilde/): cathedral in Denmark (Church of Denmark)
- [Christiansborg Palace](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/palacio-de-christiansborg/): Palace in Copenhagen, seat of the Danish Parliament
- [Rosenborg Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/castillo-de-rosenborg/): palace in Copenhagen
- [Tivoli Gardens](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/tivoli-gardens/): amusement park in Copenhagen, Denmark
- [Børsen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/the-stock-exchange-building/): building in Copenhagen

Every Denmark place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/historia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Børglum Abbey?

It is a manor house in Hjørring Municipality, Denmark (Børglum Kloster in the local language). It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Denmark: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit Børglum Abbey?

May to September. In June there are 17 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 21.

### How do you get to Børglum Abbey?

The nearest main airport is Aalborg Airport (AAL), 31 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=57.369083%2C9.79938) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Denmark is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Denmark map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Bodilshøj Mølle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/bodilshoj-molle/), [Vittrup Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/vittrup-kirke/), [Børglum Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/borglum-kirke/). The rest is in [the Denmark guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/95005199), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1474291), CC0. More about Børglum Abbey on [Wikipedia](https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abad%C3%ADa_de_B%C3%B8rglum). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).

