Islands in Denmark

The South Funen Archipelago is the shallow waters south of Funen, home to more than 55 islands, islets and islets. A fine ferry system enables transport between the inhabited islands, where some of the islanders live mainly from farming, some fishing or commuting to jobs on the "mainland".

A good way to experience the South Funen archipelago is by hiking along the Øhavsstien, which at 220 km is one of Denmark's longest hiking routes. The Øhavsstien is a marked trail system from Faldsled in the west to Langeland in the east and Ærø in the south.

Take a delightful trip to Denmark's unique archipelago of Ertholmene and visit Christian V's fascinating fortress from 1684. The fortifications are extremely well preserved and largely untouched, being listed. On Christiansø you will find yourself far away from the traffic and noise, in the middle of Denmark's only archipelago. Experience the island's stunning scenery, with eider ducks and silver gulls galore. It is possible throughout the year to get to Christiansø from Gudhjem.

Go on an island holiday or mini break on Bornholm and discover the beautiful Helligdomsklipper, north of Rø. The cliffs are the amazing result of thousands of years of weathering and stand today as cracked and torn, with deep caves and unusual shapes. The area was once a place of pilgrimage, with a sacred spring at the base of the coastal cliff. Also visit Bornholm's Art Museum, which has large collections of paintings, handicrafts and sculptures with links to Bornholm. Special exhibitions of various kinds are also regularly held.

Go on holiday in your own car and discover the pearls of Denmark on a self-drive holiday. Take a lovely trip to Bogø, an island of about 14 km² located in the Storstrøm belt, right between Falster, Møn and the mainland of Zealand. You can either drive or take a nice little ferry ride. Bogø is a former maritime island and the old state captain's villas, the navigation school and the skipper's houses underline Bogø's past as a very important island. In addition to interesting past monuments, the island offers beautiful and lush scenery, a small lovely town and a charming harbour. Find cheap hotel accommodation and child-friendly hotels in the area at Risskov.

Take the ferry from Frederikshavn to the lovely Danish island, Læsø. The 118 km² island offers glassworks, dunes, churches and extremely beautiful scenery. Visit Læsø Saltsyderi and see how Læsø salt is made. And Læsø Museum offers, among other things, a unique sight with seaweed roof houses, the only ones of their kind in the world. Book a family holiday or weekend break close to Frederikshavn and visit Læsø with Risskov.

Rømø is created by converging sands which make the Rømø beaches utterly amazing. The island is a part of the Wadden Sea National Park and offers beautiful nature with a rich opportunity for long walks. Sand, beach, water, and lots of holiday experiences for adults and children in a fantastic nature.

Agersø is a beautiful Danish island located between Storebælt and Smålandsfarvandet and there are about 180 lucky inhabitants who can enjoy the very scenic island from close range. Take the ferry from Stignæs, which is about 10 km southwest of Skælskør, to get to the island.

The best way to experience Agersø is to go on safari with the 'Tractor Bus', pulled by the pride of the island, a John Deere 2130 tractor from 1977. The trip runs from south to north and gives a good impression of the unspoilt nature and the beautiful and wild nature areas completely surrounded by water and with a fantastic bird life. See the old cannon battery from the 1812 British wars or perhaps find a fossil on the shore, it just takes a little patience. If a fishing trip would be interesting, Agersø is also a good place to start. Turbot, plaice, sea trout, salmon and many more delicious fish species can be found in the waters around Agersø. Agersø Sund, which separates the island with Zealand, is the deepest water in Denmark and is also called the 'Danish Philippine Grave'. Don't forget to visit the cosy little town of Agersø, and if you have time, take a trip down to the small marina and experience the great atmosphere.

Take a trip to beautiful Fanoe, part of the Wadden Sea archipelago, which also includes Rømø and Mandø. Fanoe is about 56 square kilometres in size and offers unparalleled scenery surrounded by beautiful beaches. If you're lucky, you might even find some amber, which occasionally washes in with the sea currents.

Also, take the trip to Nordby and visit the exciting exhibition about Fanø's maritime history at Fanø Skibsfarts- og Dragtsamling.

In the main street there are several art galleries and it is clear that the craft industry is very pronounced on the island. There is also a nice selection of cafés and restaurants, so why not enjoy a quiet lunch with the family, surrounded by water, and in the middle of beautiful nature? From Esbjerg, it takes just 12 minutes by Fanø ferry to cross over to Fanø.

Have a cheap mini holiday and visit Denmark's northernmost islands Hirsholmene. The beautiful small archipelago is located in the Kattegat off Frederikshavn and includes the islands Hirsholm, Græsholm, Kølpen, Deget and Tyvholm. The Stenrevsøerne, which have been protected since 1938, are home to a fantastic wealth of natural and animal life and are thus a genuine nature reserve in the Kattegat. You can get to Hirsholmene by boat from the harbour in Frederikshavn, from Østerby Harbour on Læsø or from Vestersø. The tours are supported by the Danish Nature Agency.

The small island of Femø is located in the Småland waters north of Lolland, but belongs to the municipality of Lolland. The two largest towns are Nørreby and Sønderby. From the west side of the island it is possible to see the pylons of the Storebælt bridge, which is about 50 km away, and from the northern tip of the island it is possible to see the old Storstrøms bridge, which is about 30 km away.

Femø offers everything that is good for the soul and the body. Peace and quiet, but most importantly the opportunity to recharge your batteries. There are plenty of opportunities to explore the island by bike and there are lovely beaches with good swimming opportunities. There is also fishing, paddle boarding and surfing. Nature makes it an obvious choice to bring your camera, a unique chance to fill up your home archives with the idyllic scenes just waiting to be "shot" - so don't forget your camera.

Enjoy a walk along Pigmosevej down to the harbour, where there are refreshments and a good and cosy atmosphere among guests and sailors.

Go on a driving holiday in Denmark and explore the many beautiful and exciting places hidden around the country. Find an inn holiday or a cheap weekend break at Risskov and get away to beautiful Langeland. If you've brought your bikes, cycling around Langeland is a pure pleasure. There is an extraordinary network of cycle paths, which also makes the bicycle the preferred vehicle. The island, which is about 52 km long and 11 km wide, offers vast natural areas with large plains, lakes and marshes in the southern part of Langeland. In the midst of these beautiful surroundings there are about 60 wild horses running around. They thrive in their natural habitat, all year round and almost without human interference. The horses are of the exmoor breed and are one of the closest living examples of the now extinct European wild horse. Find a cheap summer holiday with Risskov and visit the naturally beautiful Langeland and its inhabitants.

Come and discover Fur, probably one of Denmark's most beautiful islands. Fur was voted "Denmark's most beautiful island" in 2010, and after a visit to Fur, it certainly is. Take a walk down to the beach and enjoy the good weather and the unique opportunity to get an exciting insight into the Danish past. But start by visiting the exciting island museum, Fur Museum, which gives its visitors a really good insight into the island's history, and then of course there's the absolutely incredible exhibition of fossils. There are also nature workshops and a dinosaur geopark. And believe it or not, there is also a brewery on Fur, located in the former mill factory. The factory has been modernised and now houses a microbrewery and a few restaurants. During the summer there are regular tours of the factory, and the tour of the brewery also throws up a few tasters. An exciting range of beers are produced, from porters to wheat and lagers, and more than 15 different light and darker beers are brewed, so there should be a few that hit the spot. Perhaps this is also where the many Fur artists find their inspiration. There are no fewer than 20 studios and workshops on the island, producing everything from jewellery design and ceramics to sculpture and silk painting.

The beautiful island has a 151 km long coastline, with embankments of breakwaters topping the water and revealing a little about the landslides that have helped shape Mors as it looks today. There are plenty of fossils and various fossils in the moler, so if you've brought your wellies, try to make the trip out to Hanklit.

The beautiful old town always has a lot of events going on and in June the Seafood Festival is held, serving delicacies fresh from the sea. A great opportunity to sample Danish produce as close to the sea as possible, and also a great opportunity to experience Nykøbing's busy harbour.

Go on a car holiday in Denmark and book a cheap summer holiday or winter holiday at Risskov. Visit the beautiful Samsø and all the surprises the area has to offer. Kanhavekanalen is the island's narrowest point, and here the Vikings built a canal through the island. Kanhavekanalen, begins at a heathland, and it is as if from one moment to the next, you come to a completely different part of the country as you move north, which is more hilly. Find the car holiday at Risskov, and the child-friendly hotels are well suited for a real family holiday.

Find a cheap hotel at Risskov for your summer holiday on Samsø. Drive yourself to Issehoved which is Samsø's northern tip, formed in the same way as Skagen's Branch and is constantly changing by the prevailing winds and waves.

In clear weather you can see Aarhus, and on Mols you can see Helgenæs with Ellemandsbjerget and Sletterhage Fyr (about 12 km away), further east Ebeltoft Vig with ferry port and the island Hjelm.

You can get to Issehoved by a narrow road from Nordby or by walking along the marked paths in the hills, e.g. from Langdalen. If you want a beautiful island holiday in Denmark, Samsø is an obvious choice. Find child-friendly hotels for the trip and set off on an adventure with Risskov.

The Samsø Labyrinth is the world's largest labyrinth. With an area of 60,000 m2, equivalent to 12 football fields, and an extensive path system of 5½ km, it is as such approved by Guinness World Records.

You'll quickly lose your bearings as you move into the Maze, and even after the first few turns you can get lost. As there are 186 T-junctions, you can easily go round in circles or end up in a dead end.