Café Klokkeblomst in Birkegårdens Gardens

A Café Among the Gardens

When you wander through Birkegårdens Haver near Ruds Vedby, Café Klokkeblomst appears as a natural break right in the middle. The café sits in the heart of the garden grounds and is built into the farm buildings, so you are surrounded by flowers, birdsong and the quiet atmosphere that defines the entire place. There is room indoors in the large hall, in a bright conservatory, on the covered terrace and under open skies next to the gardens. It is the kind of place where a planned lunch break can easily turn into a whole afternoon of coffee and cake.

From Smørrebrød to a Children’s Menu

The menu is broad enough for the whole family. Café Klokkeblomst serves classic Danish smørrebrød, hot dishes and vegetarian alternatives, and the popular stjerneskud draws many guests. Children can have nuggets with chips or other dishes from the children’s menu, and for dessert there is home-baked cake and coffee for the adults. Everything is prepared by the café’s own cook, and you can tell that the ingredients are carefully chosen. On warm days most people move out to the terrace or find a bench in the courtyard garden, and the mood is relaxed and informal — children run between tables and playground, and nobody is in a hurry.

Part of Birkegårdens Haver

The café is inseparable from the garden grounds themselves. Birkegårdens Haver is a privately run family attraction with five themed gardens — a Danish-English garden, a Japanese garden, a prairie garden, a monastery garden and a permaculture garden — which together cover a large area near Tågerup. Between the gardens lie animal enclosures with goats, rabbits, chickens and other small animals, and children can spend hours petting, feeding and running around the large playgrounds. There are also shelters for hire for those who want to spend the night in nature. The whole concept is designed as a day where families can relax, play and experience — and the café is the natural gathering point when hunger calls.

Celebrations and Groups

Café Klokkeblomst is also a venue for larger occasions. The function room can accommodate guests for birthdays, confirmations and other celebrations, and the kitchen provides food both for events on site and as catering. Coach parties and groups can pre-order lunch so the food is ready when they arrive. Anyone celebrating a birthday on the day of their visit receives a complimentary slice of layer cake — a small gesture that says something about the personal approach of the place.

Location and Experiences Nearby

Birkegårdens Haver lies near Tågerup close to Ruds Vedby in Holbæk Municipality. The area is characterised by rolling fields, small villages and quiet country roads — a landscape that feels far from everyday stress. From here it is a short drive to Sorø with the Monastery and Academy beside the lake, and the town of Holbæk with its lively fjord harbour is half an hour to the north. Lake Tissø, West Zealand’s largest lake, is close by, and the forest and nature areas around Åmosen invite walking and birdwatching. Find more experiences in the area at destinationsjaelland.dk.