Best beaches in Gilleleje

3 ranked beaches in Gilleleje, Capital Region of Denmark

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

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Gilleleje Beach

Harbour-town beach option tied to one of North Zealand’s best-known seaside towns.

7.0

Smidstrup Beach

Holiday-house coast west of Gilleleje with broad sand and gentler crowds.

7.0

Tinkerup Beach

Underrated sandy stretch near Gilleleje that works well for quieter beach discovery.

7.0

What makes Gilleleje's beaches stand out?

Gilleleje sits in Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark and is home to 3 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Gilleleje or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.