Tucked away among rolling fields and living hedgerows near Store Merløse in Holbæk Municipality, Hos Bakkegaarden is a small Zealand farm where local produce, open fire and the calm of nature take centre stage. This is not a place about being busy, but about switching off, letting the days slow down and bringing the flavours of the region to the table. It is a place where rural life feels close at hand and where the hospitality is genuine and warm.

The tasting experiences on the farm grow out of what is near and seasonal. Many of the ingredients come from the farm's own kitchen garden, supplemented by organic and local products from the surrounding area, and the food is often prepared over an open fire – either by the hosts or by the guests themselves. The result is an informal, sensory experience, where the scent of woodsmoke, fresh herbs and home baking mingles with birdsong and the sound of wind in the trees.

Coffee and cake are enjoyed outdoors on the farmyard or in the garden when the weather allows, and when shelter is needed the table is set in the rustic, authentic surroundings of the old carriage house. Twist bread and pancakes with homemade jam, fireside pots with local vegetables and other small treats are among the experiences that make a visit something special – not just a meal you eat, but a moment you remember.

The farm also has a small stall where you can browse among homemade jam and honey, plants, flea-market finds, fresh produce and other local treats. Around the farm a quiet natural setting unfolds, with a private lake, hammocks in the shade of the trees and rich bird and wildlife, so you wind down the moment you step onto the grounds.

The location is central on Zealand, and Bakkegaarden makes a natural base for exploring the landscapes of West and Mid Zealand. The area around Holbæk, Sorø, Slagelse and Kalundborg offers beautiful walking and cycling routes, old village churches, lakes and stretches of coast within a short distance. Find inspiration among the many nature and cultural experiences in the area at Destination Sjælland, and make the farm your starting point for a day in the open air.

Hos Bakkegaarden is an experience for anyone seeking closeness, authenticity and the taste of the local. Whether you come in a small party, with the family or as a group of curious guests, a warm welcome awaits, along with real country life and tasting experiences that carry the character of the region with them. Here, the simple becomes something memorable.