Besser Rev
A curving sandy spit about 10 km long extending from the island's east coast into the Kattegat strait. It wraps around Stavns Fjord and is one of Denmark's longest sand spits.
Besser Rev extends about 10 km north from the area near Besser village. It curves like a hook, separating Stavns Fjord from the open sea. It is formed by sand and gravel constantly deposited by ocean currents, and it is still changing today. The spit consists only of dunes, seagrass and salt marshes. It hosts many seabirds, and seals occasionally rest on the sandbars. You can walk along the beach from the parking area at its base. A round trip to the halfway point takes about 2–3 hours. At high tide, some low-lying sections are submerged, so check the tide before setting out. The spit is a protected area, and parts are closed to entry during the breeding season, so follow the signs on site.
Opening hours
All day (some areas closed during breeding season)
Nearby sights
- Stavns Fjord
- Langør
- Kanhave Canal
- Samsø Energy Academy
- Ballen Harbour
- Sælvig
- Samsø Museum
- Brundby Stubmølle