Fanø
A holiday island across from Esbjerg, with more than ten kilometres of wide beach on the west coast where cars can drive. An international kite festival takes place here in June.
Fanø is reached by a ferry of about 12 minutes from Esbjerg to the northern town of Nordby. The island has thatched cottages, cycle paths and dunes. The beaches on the west coast are several hundred metres wide, and some sections allow cars to drive onto the sand. It is one of Denmark's best-known beach holiday destinations. In June, the International Kite Festival fills the sky with thousands of giant kites. You can rent a bicycle in Nordby and ride around the island, or drive south to the village of Sønderho. Ferries run every 20 to 40 minutes. Vehicles must be booked in advance, and crossings are more expensive in summer.
Opening hours
Open all day; ferries approx. 05:00–24:00
Nearby sights
- Men at Sea (Mennesket ved Havet)
- Fisheries and Maritime Museum, Esbjerg
- Sønderho
- Mandø & Tractor Bus
- Wadden Sea Centre (Vadehavscentret)
- Rømø & Lakolk Beach
- Riberhus Castle Mound
- Ribe Cathedral (Ribe Domkirke)