- For the northern island of the country of New Zealand, see North Island.
North Zealand, also
North Sealand, refers to the northern part of the Danish island of
Zealand which is not clearly defined but generally covers the area north of Copenhagen. The Danish tourist authorities have recently introduced the term
Danish Riviera to cover the area in view of its increasing importance for tourism. The area not only has three magnificent royal castles but offers resorts with sandy beaches, as well as lakes and unspoiled forests. In addition to
Kronborg Castle, three of the North Zealand forest areas used for royal
par force hunting are included in the
UNESCO World Heritage List.