Græsted

Græsted is one of the main towns of the Gribskov municipality in the Danish Region Hovedstaden. The town is in northern Sjælland, just south of Gilleleje, and has a population of 3,674 (1 January 2020).[1] The whole of Græsted Parish had 4769 inhabitants (2004).

Græsted
Town
Græsted
Location in Denmark
Coordinates: 56°04′N 12°17′E
CountryDenmark
RegionCapital (Hovedstaden)
MunicipalityGribskov
Area
 • Urban
1.9 km2 (0.7 sq mi)
Population
 (2020)
 • Urban
3,674
 • Urban density1,900/km2 (5,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)

History

Græsted's original name was Gresholdt, which means a place with grass and forest. Gresholdt is mentioned for the first time in Esrum Klosterbog in 1299. The area then belonged to Holbo Herred.

On 20 January 1880, the railroad between Græsted and Hillerød was inaugurated. This meant that development of the city escalated, with the construction of a post office, supply association, cooperative dairy, cooperative bakery and mill, as well as savings banks and industry. Græsted was for years the leading town in the area.[2]

Græsted is also nicknamed the 'holy town'. This is because the city has historically been characterized by spiritual Awakening since the 1860s. Church life has helped shape the development of the city.

Since the 1960s, the population has doubled to almost 4900. In trade, however, the city has lost much of its significance.

Tourist attractions

Græsted is home to one of the biggest outdoor events for machinery with and without steam in Scandinavia. Græsted Steam Fair.

Famous residents of Græsted

See also

References
  1. BY3: Population 1st January, by urban areas The Mobile Statbank from Statistics Denmark
  2. Græsted sogn, Af Simon Steenfeldt
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