Æbletræernes Venner

We are a nature-focused non-profit organization. We are dedicated to preserving old apple tree varieties and promoting biodiversity and traditional fruit-growing culture within the community. We offer educational workshops, tree grafting courses, and orchard care activities to engage and inspire people of all ages.

Preserving Denmark's Apple Tree Heritage

Our mission is to preserve and promote the cultural and biological heritage of old apple tree varieties in Denmark. Through education, community involvement, and sustainable practices, we aim to protect rare fruit species, pass on traditional horticultural knowledge, and inspire future generations to care for nature and local biodiversity.

Dense foliage with vibrant green leaves and numerous ripe red apples hanging on tree branches. The trees are aligned in rows, suggesting an organized orchard setting. Sunlight casts gentle shadows, highlighting the fresh and fertile environment.
Dense foliage with vibrant green leaves and numerous ripe red apples hanging on tree branches. The trees are aligned in rows, suggesting an organized orchard setting. Sunlight casts gentle shadows, highlighting the fresh and fertile environment.
Our Mission
Join Us

We invite all ages to learn, share, and protect apple culture, ensuring sustainable practices and fostering a connection to traditional horticulture and biodiversity for future generations in Denmark.

Our Services

Join us in preserving apple heritage through workshops, courses, and community events for all ages.

The image features a close-up view of apple blossoms on a branch with a background of a garden. The blossoms are white with hints of pink and the leaves are green. In the background, there are structures covered with transparent material, likely for plant protection or a greenhouse.
The image features a close-up view of apple blossoms on a branch with a background of a garden. The blossoms are white with hints of pink and the leaves are green. In the background, there are structures covered with transparent material, likely for plant protection or a greenhouse.
A person wearing glasses and a wide-brimmed hat is smiling and holding up an apple in one hand. The person is standing in a lush garden or orchard filled with greenery and apple trees. They are also holding a wicker basket containing several apples.
A person wearing glasses and a wide-brimmed hat is smiling and holding up an apple in one hand. The person is standing in a lush garden or orchard filled with greenery and apple trees. They are also holding a wicker basket containing several apples.
Workshops Offered

Participate in hands-on workshops to learn about traditional horticulture and sustainable apple tree care.

Grafting Courses

Learn the art of tree grafting to help preserve rare apple varieties and promote biodiversity.

Orchard with apple trees laden with ripening fruits. The apples on the branch are green with hints of red, surrounded by dense green leaves. The trees are aligned in rows, extending towards the background where the spacing between the trees suggests a well-maintained orchard.
Orchard with apple trees laden with ripening fruits. The apples on the branch are green with hints of red, surrounded by dense green leaves. The trees are aligned in rows, extending towards the background where the spacing between the trees suggests a well-maintained orchard.

Gallery

Explore our vibrant collection celebrating Denmark's apple-growing heritage.

A cluster of ripe apples hangs from a tree branch, surrounded by lush green leaves. The apples have a pink-purple hue and a frosty bloom covering them. The branches are brown with patches of lichen, giving a natural and serene appearance. In the background, more apples and foliage create a dense, verdant atmosphere.
A cluster of ripe apples hangs from a tree branch, surrounded by lush green leaves. The apples have a pink-purple hue and a frosty bloom covering them. The branches are brown with patches of lichen, giving a natural and serene appearance. In the background, more apples and foliage create a dense, verdant atmosphere.
A lush apple tree with numerous ripe apples hanging from its branches. The apples vary in color, displaying hues of red, yellow, and green. The leaves are vibrant and green, and the background features a clear blue sky peeking through the foliage.
A lush apple tree with numerous ripe apples hanging from its branches. The apples vary in color, displaying hues of red, yellow, and green. The leaves are vibrant and green, and the background features a clear blue sky peeking through the foliage.
A hand holding a ripe red and green apple in the foreground with an orchard of apple trees in the background. The trees form a pathway of lush green foliage under a clear blue sky.
A hand holding a ripe red and green apple in the foreground with an orchard of apple trees in the background. The trees form a pathway of lush green foliage under a clear blue sky.
A group of people are harvesting apples in an orchard, wearing high-visibility vests. Large wooden crates are loaded on a cart, and a small green vehicle is parked nearby. The orchard is lush with neat rows of apple trees.
A group of people are harvesting apples in an orchard, wearing high-visibility vests. Large wooden crates are loaded on a cart, and a small green vehicle is parked nearby. The orchard is lush with neat rows of apple trees.
Ripe red apples hang on branches surrounded by dense green foliage. The leaves are vibrant and plentiful, creating a lush backdrop for the fruit.
Ripe red apples hang on branches surrounded by dense green foliage. The leaves are vibrant and plentiful, creating a lush backdrop for the fruit.

Location Info

Discover our roots in Hillerød, Denmark, where we celebrate and preserve the rich heritage of apple cultivation through community engagement.

Hillerød

Ringmarken 17, 4652 Hårlev, Denmark

Hours

9 AM - 5 PM