Another sunny but cold and windy day. But we will take it over rain. Today we headed to a fishing village about 20 minutes drive from us called Gilleleje (pronounced gill-a-lie) to pick up some fresh and smoked fish for our Christmas Eve Dinner. As you know, in most of Europe, the big celebration day is December 24th when you open your presents after a traditional dinner. We are combining our traditions and will open our presents on the evening of the 24th but have our traditional goose dinner on the 25th.
Gilleleje is the 5th largest commercial fishing harbor in Denmark and has been a fishing village since the late 15th century. The town is centered around its harbor and has a very quaint 19th century residential section filled with thatched roof homes between narrow, winding streets.
One of many fish markets. Notice the two chimneys, they are part of the smoke house at the back
Built in 1538, Gilleleje Church is the most famous Church in Denmark for hiding Jews in its attic during WW11. Unfortunately, they were discovered and sent to a concentration camp
Gilleleje is the 5th largest commercial fishing harbor in Denmark and has been a fishing village since the late 15th century. The town is centered around its harbor and has a very quaint 19th century residential section filled with thatched roof homes between narrow, winding streets.
At the edge of the property with the in-laws enjoying the beautiful view
Part of the fishing fleet in Gilleleje Harbor
A wide assortment of fresh and smoked fish for sale inside the fish market
One of the many 18th century built homes that have been lovingly restored in old town Gilleleje
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