Ven
A small island in the middle of the Øresund strait, with a ride around the island, cliff-top beaches, and the Tycho Brahe Museum on the site of the astronomer’s observatory.
Ven lies in the middle of the Øresund strait. It covers about 7.5 square kilometres, with flat fields and steep coastal cliffs. A ring road of roughly 20 km circles the island, which takes 2–3 hours to cycle at a leisurely pace, passing wheat fields, cliff beaches and the small fishing harbour of Backafall. In the 16th century, the astronomer Tycho Brahe built the Uraniborg observatory here. Today, the Tycho Brahe Museum showcases the ruined garden of the observatory, a reconstruction of the underground observatory, and astronomical instruments. The island also has a whisky distillery and small pubs. Ferries run year-round from Landskrona, taking about 30 minutes. In summer, seasonal boats also sail from Helsingborg and Copenhagen. Rental cars are available near the harbour.
Opening hours
Open all day; Tycho Brahe Museum 10:00–16:00 in summer
Nearby sights
- Råå
- Ramlösa Spa Park
- Landskrona Citadel
- Helsingborg–Helsingør Ferry
- St. Mary's Church
- Stortorget & Terrace Stairs
- Helsingborg City Hall
- North Harbour