Djursland Turistguide 2024 UK

Don’t get burnt in your holiday…

Good advice to prevent fire:

• Check, if smoke detectors are installed and working.

• Never make a fire in nature areas.

• Check the local rules concerning open fire, there are f. ex. special rules on the island of Anholt.

• Place the barbecue on a non-combustible surface.

• Have the hose or something else ready when making a bonfire or grilling.

• Use barbecue or fireplace lighter for your barbecue/log burner.

• Put ashes from the log burner/barbecue in a metal bucket and pour water over.

• Never put hot ashes in the bin or spread it outside. If you park along a road, make sure there is enough space (at least 3 m) for emergency vehicles to pass.

• Never park your car in high grass or other high vegetation.

OK Plus – Petrol station, shop and café

Easy and tasty homemade food

– in the café or as take away Burgers · Fresh sandwiches · Smørrebrød Buns and cake · Granny food

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Djursland

Djursland has it all

The love of my youth, which is my wife today, brought me to Fjellerup in Djursland. Her grandmother lived here, in a thatched cottage between the village church and the grocer. Her house was an assembly point for the whole family: children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and children-in-law – and it still is.

From here, we take trips to the beautiful beaches and attractions of the area: Gl. Estrup, Mejlgaard, Sostrup, the Frigate Jylland, the fishing village Bønnerup, the monuments in Tustrup, windy cliffs and in general the beautiful nature of Djursland. Sandy fields, winding roads, dunes on the beach with yellowhammers, deep oak and beech forests, churches from the Middle Ages, the drained Kolindsund – not to forget Mols Bjerge with its controversial rewilding project. Horses and cows live in the nature without getting fed, so some get emaciated and some even die, which is upsetting a lot of people.

Djursland has it all: hills and fjords like in Eastern Jutland, sandy fields and forests like in Northern and Western Jutland, old oak forests like on Zealand and plenty of hedgerows, where tired cyclists can get a rest and enjoy wild cherries, raspberries and blackberries.

The villages are full of life. Like Ørsted, where the people in the village took over the local inn and use it as community hall. Or “Seje Sild” in Fjellerup, a group of creative people who are decorating hiking paths with knitted fishes und dolls.

My own little perfect world.

Bertel Haarder

The joy of vacation

BRAND NEW!

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E x p e r ie n c e astonishing views as you climb 60 metres i n to the air and enjoy a moment ’s silence before r u s h i ng b a c k down to earth at speeds of up to 100 km/h o n th is yea r ’s brand new ride – El Grito Drop Tower.

L o o k fo r wa r d to experiencing nine fantastic themed a r e a s, the best roller coasters in Denmark, the most e p ic a q u a pa r k out there and more than 60 incredible a ttr ac tions. Unforgettable moments await you in the biggest summerland in Scandinavia.

SCANDINAVIAN WILDLIFE PARK

Munkholm Zoo is a family-friendly zoo with more than 90 different species, from farm animals to more exotic animals like f. ex. porcupines, different monkey species, camels, servals and reptiles.

For us it is important that visitors get an “experience with animals at eye level”. That means you come close to the animals, and many of them can be petted and fed with food from the zoo. During the daily feeding round you can learn more about the different animals and help with the feeding, and during the animal demonstrations it is possible to f. ex. touch a snake.

to a fantastic experience for the whole family

Djursland is the land of animals

Experience Scandinavian Wildlife at close range

Scandinavian Wildlife Park is Denmark’s most natural animal park. We have plenty of space for guests and animals –naturally! Meet the cheeky brown bear cubs and the fascinating polar bears. You will also meet wolves, arctic foxes, and many other interesting Nordic animals – and don’t miss out on the exciting feedings and soaring sea eagles.

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Experience animals at eye level

Munkholm Zoo is a cosy, family run animal park, where you meet the family members at the entrance, when pony riding and during the animal shows.

The family wants to create a sensual universe for the whole family, where you come close to the animals and have a good time together. You can visit the many tame animals in their enclosures and come close to the more exotic animals together with one of the zookeepers – and you can even help the zookeepers when they are feeding the animals.

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Experiences for life at Ree Park Safari

Go on a wild journey through four continents in Djurslands big safari park and observe wild animals in a natural habitat –rare bongo antelopes, impressive lions, the only black rhino in Scandinavia, African cheetahs and many more.

Try a safari on the African savanna and get close to the animals that are living here: giraffes, rhinos, ostriches and many others. The experienced tour guides will tell you more about the different species and the nature conservation work that Ree Park is involved in.

You can also go on a train ride with the steam train Black Beauty or the diesel train Armstrong. They will take you through the north American prairie with its fascinating wildlife – buffalos, moose, black bears and arctic wolves.

Big news for small rangers: They can soon explore a whole new world at Ree Park Safari, which will open later this year!

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You nd us:

• Fjordcentret, Naturpark Randers Fjord

• Fjellerup Strand

• Bønnerup Marina

• Grenaa Strand

Programme of the day, addresses, opening hours and prices at Kystog ordcentret.dk

Fjordcentret Voer Færgevej 123, 8950 Ørsted

Central location in the nature park Randers Fjord and nearby the fantastic beaches of Norddjurs

Authentic experiences at Kattegatcentret and a

great

time with the family at Fjordcentret

Adventures in the nature, fun and being together with the family

At Fjordcentret in the nature park of Randers Fjord it is easy to spend a whole day with family or friends. You can take a canoe trip, try sailing on the fjord, make a trip in waders and see if you can catch crabs, prawns or small fish. The staff at the center helps you to identify what you have caught – maybe you want to eat it for dinner, or it goes into the aquarium. You can shoot with water rockets, make a bonfire using fire steel and try our fantastic playgrounds. You should also visit the exhibition of the center and enjoy the many activities.

Fjordcamp in a tent, in a shelter or book a room

Book a stay over and enjoy outdoor life and fantastic experiences in the free nature. Let the weather and your mood decide where and how you prepare your meals: over the campfire, in the kitchen, inside or outside. Simple and good facilities for an overnight stay, cooking facilities, storage room, toilets and bathroom. Remember bedding, food, beverages and personal equipment.

w kystogfjordcentret.dk

A world full of fascinating marine creatures

200 wondrous, colourful species will give you an outstanding experience at Kattegatcenter!

Visit the penguins in their freezing cold new facility across two floors – one of the few facilities in the world where you actually stand in the same room as sub-Antarctic penguins. Or feel a cold shiver down your spine, when you are suddenly surrounded by sharks – and fall in love with our cute seals, when they snatch a herring and learn the alphabet!

At Kattegatcenter you find more than 200 species from all over the world – from small jellyfishes to big grey nurse sharks and many more. We feed and train the tropical sharks every day. See their fins cut through the water and scary jaws rip flatfish out of the trainer´s hand. We also feed in the huge oceanarium, where you can watch the diver feeding treats to all kinds of fish from the Kattegat. And meet our ocean expert, who will bring you closer to the fascinating life under water than you have ever been before!

Come and visit us at Kattegatcenter! See you!

w .kattegatcentret.dk

Grenaa's landmark

In addition to being the location of various art exhibitions at the bottom of the mill, this Dutch vind mill is also used as a working mill every Sunday during the summer period.

The mill and the exhibition are open from 1pm - 5pm

12/01 - 20/05, Friday - Sunday

24/05 - 01/09, Tuesday - Sunday

06/09 - 10/11, Friday - Sunday

Open all holidays as well as Tuesday - Sunday in week 7 and 42

Bavnehøjvej 31 8500 Grenaa ☎ 86 32 72 45 www.baunhoej-moelle.dk

Djurslands Jernbanemuseum Ryomgård

Open: June-August: Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. In July also Saturday. 10-16 Adults DKK 50 Children 4-12 years old DKK 20 Museumsvej 2 www.djbm.dk

gammelestrup.dk

The largest collection in the North of stationary engines Discover more than 400 engines from the industry, agriculture and fishing sectors. The oldest is dating back to 1868 und many engines are still working

All year: Open every day from 10 AM to 5 PM · Children under 12 years free

Dansk Motor & Maskinsamling Kristiansmindevej 14 · 8500 Grenaa ☎ 29 41 39 66 & 29 37 51 06 www.motorsamlingen.dk

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The Old Smithy Grenaa

Feel the wings of history in Djursland

The Green Museum

Spend a fantastic day together with the family, full of experiences about the hunt, the forest, agriculture and food. Taste, smell and feel the history in the exhibitions and the surrounding grounds. Say hello to the animals and have a chat with the volunteers who are demonstrating old crafts. w .detgrønnemuseum.dk

Gammel Estrup The Danish Manor & Estate Museum

Visit the beautiful rooms and elegant halls, where Counts and Comtesses were living. Take a look at the chambers of the servants and visit the kitchen of the estate, where volunteers are baking after old recipes during school holidays and around Christmas. You should also take a walk around the park with orangeries, greenhouses and a playground. w .gammelestrup.dk

Baunhøj Mølle

The mill which is also a landmark of Grenaa has varying art exhibitions, and every Sunday during the summer the mill workers demonstrate the old craft and you can see the full workable mill in action. Free admission.

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Peat extraction, engines and locomotives

– at full speed ahead

Learn more about a Danish industrial adventure at Stenvad Mosebrug and take a trip around the bog with the narrowgauge railway.

w stenvadmosebrugscenter.dk

Dansk Motorsamling has an impressive collection of 350 different engines of international calibre. Most of them date back to the golden age of Industrialism in Denmark (1890 –1930).

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Experience authentic Danish railway history at Djurslands

Jernbanemuseum – from huge locomotives to rail mopeds. w djbm.dk

Djursland For Fuld Damp offers great activities for everyone: spend the night in a train carriage, rent a rail bike or a canoe, visit the workshop museum or take a guided tour with the veteran bus.

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Holiday vibes Djursland

No matter the weather – there are always lots of activities to choose between. Try a go-cart ride, play tennis, rent a bike, go bowling or cheer for your favourite team on the telly. You decide what to do and the time and pace.

MTB-tracks and Skateparks

You find single tracks in the woods of Sdr. Plantage, Ebeltoft (13 km) and in the woods of Grenaa Plantage (12 km). In Porsbakker near Auning you find both an easy, intermediate and advanced MTB route. There are six skateparks in Djursland, indoors as well as outdoors.

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Horse tracks

Mols Bjerge offers around 30 km of horse tracks and 2 parking lots for horse trailers. In Rønde you find horsetracks in the woods of Ringelmose Skov and Hestehave Skov. The wooded area of Grenaa Plantage has horse tracks with direct access to the beach.

Padel gets your holiday pulse going

Play padel tennis at one of the many indoor and outdoor courts in Djursland. The new facility Padel8500 in Grenaa has four indoor World Tour panorama courts and a high ceiling. If you need a partner to play, check the Facebook group “Padel8500Makkerbørs”. You can buy balls and borrow a racket for free. After the match you can take a shower and enjoy a cold beverage in the lounge.

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Dog-friendly holiday

As a rule, dogs must be kept on a leash in the nature. During the summer, from April 1 until September 30, dogs have to be on the leash when on the beach. From October 1 until March 31 dogs are allowed to run free on the beach, as long as they do not bother or harm others. Here you will find dog-forests, where the dogs may run freely:

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Ebeltoft city page 42 · Grenaa D7 page

Live and alive in Djursland

Theatre and Music

Djursland offers lots of events for all ages – both cultural and family friendly arrangements. Culture houses and music venues arrange lots of concerts and shows with both national and international names.

A landscape expedition

You find more than 800 protected cultural monuments around Djursland, most of them burial monuments, und many interesting finds have been discovered by archaeologists, among them the biggest hoard of coins in Denmark, which was found in 1967 near the village of Kirial and contained 81.422 coins.

Cycle and hiking routes – in every direction

Gjerrildbanestien – 45 km long trail from Gjerrild to Allingåbro. A part of the trail is asphalted, and it is winding through the landscape without big differences in altitude, as it follows the former railway tracks. Kaløstien – 14 km long trail from Ryomgård to the ruins of Kalø Castle. Lodsstien – 31 km long trail between Udbyhøj and Randers harbour. Mols Bjergestien – 60 km long trail in the super league of hiking trails.

Nordsøstien – a network of trails near the coastline in the countries surrounding the North Sea with a total length of 5000 km. In Djursland, Nordsøstien starts at the ferry harbour in Ebeltoft and is leading via Glatved and Grenaa to Udbyhøj.

A paradise for anglers

Along the coast like pearls on a string, you will find lots of great spots for coastal angling. From Mols with Knebel Vig and the bay Aarhus Bugten to Kobberhage, Jernhatten, Glatved, Fornæs, the cliff Gjerrild Klint and Randers Fjord. The famous fishing spots and good put & take lakes attract each year many anglers. The canals of the Kolindsund area are rich in different species of fish and are said to be one of the best spots in Denmark for sea trouts.

Randers Fjord Nature Park

Visit Randers Fjord Nature Park with the biggest mudflats on the East coast – a haven for both birds and fishes. Explore the mysterious reed woods, or take a trip with a canoe, kayak or rowboat and observe wading birds and fish life. Shelter huts and fireplaces make sure that you can enjoy life in the nature day and night. w .naturparkrandersfjord.dk

You find Jernhatten between Ebeltoft Gårdbryggeri and Havmøllen, with a fantastic view to “the island of the pirates”, Hjelm

Make memories with your family Pick your own and experience “from farm to table”

Sdr. Fælledvej 18 · 8963 Auning

Opening hours: Winterholidays: 11-16 Easter holidays: 11-17 Summer holidays: 11-17 Autumn holidays: 11-16

See our upcoming events online www.havmollen.dk FB: Havmøllen • IG: @havmollen

Havmøllevej 12 • 8400 Ebeltoft ☎ 93 60 08 40 • mail@havmollen.dk

Roadside stand

Our self-service road stall with greens, fruit, berries and new potatoes is open every day from 9-20. Everything on this property is home-grown

Our farm shop/roadside stand is filled up every day with new potatoes, vegetables, freshly picked strawberries, and much more.

We also have washed, ready-to-cook potatoes

Farm shop and café

Open every day from 10-17. Farmshop with lots of interesting specialities from near and far.

The café serves every day cold and warm beverages, homemade cakes and fresh pancakes with ice cream and strawberries. Lunch is available in the weekends, on public holidays and during the summer holidays – also as take away. Always worth a visit! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Tea from Simply Tea is exclusive and rare, produced with respect for the environment. Each leaf is handpicked to give you the perfect cup of tea.

Simply Tea is importing tea from small farmers in the whole of Asia, who produce handmade tea grown in natural permacultures.

The shop at Grenaa Harbour

Same big assortment as in the farm shop in Høbjerg.

Strandgade 2 · 8500 Grenaa

Open 10-17 Monday-Saturday, plus Sunday during the summer holidays

We accept cards, MobilePay and cash.

Farm shop/café og road stall Høbjergvej 7 · 8500 Grenaa

Visit Gjerrild Vandrerhjem: Gastronomy, hospitality, nature and Danish “Hygge”. Perfect for family, friends, events and conferences. Create unforgettable memories with us.

Dyrehavevej 9, Gjerrild · 8500 Grenaa

Lots of homebrewed beer in the taps

Our original homemade lemonades Grill your own food on our barbecue

You find Ebeltoft Gårdbryggeri on our family-owned farm, surrounded by nature and with Jernhatten and the Kattegat as closest neighbours. See all activities, opening hours, farmshop-sale, pick up etc on facebook.

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A guided tour and wine tasting like in southern Europe

You come to Andersens Winery in Vrinners on Mols, and you feel like being on a vineyard in southern Europe. A lovely scent from the big fermentation tanks is filling the chilly room. One of the employees is ready to start the guided tour, telling visitors everything about the complex process: from the raw fruit until the sparkling wine is ready to be enjoyed.

Andersen Winery is using the old method “Methode Traditionelle”, which has its origin in Champagne in France. The final fermentation is happening in the bottle, which over a long period is turned very slowly. Then the remaining yeast is removed, and the bottle is closed with a cork. Afterwards the wine is stored between 9 and 45 months.

After the guided tour guests can taste the wines. Already the first sample proves, that this is sparkling wine of superb quality. If you wouldn’t look at the label, you would think it is actually made from grapes. The following samples are stronger in colour and have the distinctive taste of rhubarb, raspberries, gooseberries and other fruits and berries.

Free of charge and without booking ahead

All sparkling wines from Andersen Winery are made from apples or other fruits and berries, and some are a mix of different fruits. They contain typically between 10 and 12% alcohol. If you must drive home, you can taste the wines with less alcohol – they are excellent, even though they only contain around 2% alcohol.

Not only tourists and locals visit Andersen Winery. Businesses, sommeliers and apprentices come to learn more about the fantastic sparkling fruit wines, which are served in exclusive restaurants all over Europe and sold in more than 100 shops in Denmark. They are also exported to several countries in Europe and Asia.

During the summer Andersen winery is open daily, with up to four guided tours a day. You can come without pre-booking a guided tour, which lasts 45 minutes. Most of the visitors purchase some bottles afterwards to enjoy at home. w .andersenwinery.dk

Djursland wine – wonderful nature on bottle…

Hedegårdens Vinavl

Visit the wine farmer Simon and taste two of the wines of the day. Juice for the kids. Take a tour of the vineyard, where the winery owner will tell you more about the production of wine in Denmark and the daily tasks. A vineyard with 3000 vines, winery and farm shop. The winery produces red and white wines, rosé and »port« – picked and stomped by the most beautiful women of the area. The winery also produces different fruit wines from apples, elderflower, birch juice, etc.

A unique selection of homemade schnapps, 35 different sorts with interesting effects, for example, Viagra and other stimulative effects, as well as liqueurs, f. ex. chestnut liqueur. With a smile, the wine farmer welcomes you. You can book a tour of the vineyard with a wine tasting of assorted wine chosen by the winemaker. Bland tasting of cola for children. If the group is bigger than eight persons, it is also possible to order lunch.

Welcome!

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Hylkegaard

Hylkegaard is like taken out of a nostalgic movie and full of experiences. The farm is a vineyard, where the white wine variety Solaris is cultivated.

In the farm shop, besides the wine, you find own products, such as aquavit, walnut schnapps stored in oak barrels, own grappa (in a class of its own), honey and marmalades as well as Danish sparkling wine made from the farm’s grapes and fruit (traditional method) and many other things.

Hylkegaard is importing wine and special oils from France, Italy, Austria and Germany.

Using the barn as a rustic setting, we have established a gallery, which shows modern Danish art.

Of course, there are plenty of tasting samples. You can book a guided tour of the vineyard and learn more about the production of Danish wine, and you can also order lunch and an extended wine tasting.

We are looking forward to seeing you.

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A feast for all the senses at Åkjærsgård

Less than three km from Rønde in the beautiful hilly landscape, called Smouen Alper by the locals, you find Åkjærsgård – a combined garden centre, farm shop and vineyard with a broad selection of things for your home, your garden and your tummy. The previous cowshed is today a nice shop with old furniture, lush plants and lots of handicraft.

Plants and a vineyard

Many of the plants are rare varieties, which are hard to find anywhere else. Lots of pretty dwarf maple trees in big tubs, some of them more than 25 years old, are waiting for a new home – together with lots of other interesting plants and shrubbery.

Åkjærsgård is a family-owned business through 7 generations, and the farm is also a vineyard. On the fields surrounding the property grow walnut trees, sweet chestnut trees and many different fruit bushes, and of course grapes, which are the transformed into award-winning wine, both rosé, white wines

and sparkling wines. They can be purchased in the farm shop, along with other delicacies.

A feast for all the senses

Åkjærsgård is a true Eldorado if you like to discover new things and get inspiration for your home and garden. Already the drive through the hilly and green landscape is wonderful and combined with the special atmosphere of the place and the inspiring surroundings, a visit at Åkjærsgård is a feast for all the senses.

Visit the homepage to see opening hours, a route description and upcoming events. If you want to take a guided tour around the vineyard combined with a wine tasting, you are welcome to call and make an appointment.

w .aakjaersgaard.dk

Djursland – wildly tasty

Djursland is a bulging larder and offers exquisite products produced by locals passionate about what they do. Here, you will find taste experiences for the family with young children whom would like to have genuine adventures, and for couples seeking high-quality food products.

Taste the love of food

If you would like to have a picnic in the wonderful landscape, you can pick up your meal at many restaurants, or you stop by a bakery, butcher’s shop or fishmonger and put your meal together yourself. Local produce of high quality is found in abundance along roadsides, at markets and in shops. Both on the island of Anholt and on the mainland, Norway lobster is landed all summer and can be enjoyed in the local restaurants or bought to take home for a barbecue.

Have a farm shop expedition

Djursland is filled with farm shops, many of them organic. Here, you can buy and taste our produce – right at the barn door. In many of these places, you can also have a chat with the

producer himself. It is exciting to taste fresh produce and at the same time hearing the story why the wine, the cider, the vegetables, the chocolate or the beef also is delivered to leading restaurants all over the world. So, if you want to do the cooking yourself, there is a wealth of opportunities for filling your hamper with super fresh, local produce.

Pick your own food

Many growers of berries, fruits and vegetables provide the opportunity to pick your own food directly in the field or plantation – this is truly fresh food. Both children and adults will love it. You will also find plenty of opportunities for picking berries and mushrooms of the season in nature, and along roads and paths.

Lots of choice and friendly service

In the little village Egens Havhuse you find the family-owned smoke house Mols Røgeri, which offers a wide choice of fish and delicacies of high quality. Visitors are welcome to sit on one of the 10 tables in the courtyard and enjoy their packed lunches, combined with some delicacies from the shop. The smoke house and shop are only a few hundred meters away from the famous Kalø castle ruin. Take a walk out to the remains of the old castle and enjoy a lunch afterwards at the smoke house – or buy some fish and other delicacies to take home.

See the smoking ovens and have a chat

The shop offers fish and seafood of high quality, sourced carefully by suppliers at Danish fish auctions. The salmon comes from the Faeroe Islands and Denmark, and the prawns are peeled by hand. Thomas has been the smoke master for the last 20 years, smoking fish and sea food in his own smokers which he is happy to show visitors and tell them about the art of smoking. Everything in the shop like remoulade, salads and

fried fish is made from scratch, and the recipe for the fishcakes is a family secret from 1985.

Open every day

A female regular explains: “I´m coming here because there is lots of things to choose from, the fish is fresh, and you get a very good service. It is a pleasant experience to do your shopping here”. And this is exactly what the brothers Thomas and Morten Bork want to offer their customers. Both have been helping their parents in the shop since they were children, and they know their trade.

No compromises are made when it comes to the quality of the fish and the other ingredients they use, and the smoke house and shop is open daily all year round, except the public holidays at Christmas and New Year.

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Vestre Strandvej

Eat out, order takeaway or cook your own food

The growing interest in local produce can particularly be felt in Djursland, also called »the larder of Eastern Jutland«. Many growers and producers focus on new, innovative food of high quality, and more and more restaurants are keen to use local produce.

There is something for any taste and any budget. Djursland can offer anything from lovely Danish cuisine, pizzerias and buffetrestaurants to exotic eating places and gourmet restaurants.

Eating out

Eating out can mean lots of things in Djursland. There are both interesting restaurants and interesting food and beverages to be tasted. Kelp pesto, meat loaf, fresh smoked fish or a sweet treat – you decide if you want to go to a restaurant, cook in the

summer house or bring a takeaway meal to the beach and enjoy the sunset.

Get tips and advice from the locals

It is always a good idea to ask the locals about the best places to eat out, to shop or to buy groceries. There are plenty of excellent grocery shops for those who prefer to cook self, and these shops more than often also sell locally produced beverages like wine, beer and lemonade.

Ask also for advice concerning good places to eat out, there are both gourmet restaurants and relaxed cafés that are perfect for a cosy family lunch or dinner.

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Den Gamle Kro

Rosenholmvej 3

8543 Hornslet

% 86 99 40 07 info@gamlekro.dk www.gamlekro.dk

Welcome to Den Gamle Kro in Hornslet – restaurant, café, parties and overnight stays. We uphold the proud, old traditions of Danish inns and offer good food for everyday dining and festive occasions in delightful surroundings. Den Gamle Kro is located in the middle of Hornslet close to the church and in a beautiful nature area close to forest and beach. Extend your visit at Den Gamle Kro with an overnight stay in one of the inn’s 19 comfortable rooms. All of our rooms are in fine condition and outfitted with bath, toilet, free Internet and cable TV. And, when you wake up, our big morning buffet stands ready.

TRADITIONAL DANISH FOOD WITH A TWIST

Enjoy a good meal in the special atmosphere of our seaside hotel with a stunning view.

The head chef of our a la carte restaurant is creating his very own culinary interpretations, and ingredients of the best quality make every dish a delicious experience.

The menu is changing throughout the year – we prefer to use fresh seasonal produce of high quality.

Check our homepage for current opening hours. We also recommend our popular brunch buffet with cold and warm dishes

Badehotellet

Grenaa Strand Strand

Traditional Danish food – made from scratch

Try our homemade food. Full of taste and generous portions.

Good service in a cosy setting, come for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Try f. ex. our omelette or Parisian steak and check our menu. Offer of the

Grenaa D7

Discover local grocery stores

Fru Hansens Gårdbutik & Café

Tucked away in the countryside, but still close to the town and motorway you find the shop Fru Hansens Gårdbutik & Café. Entering the shop is like stepping back in time, and here you find all kind of wonderful things, not only for your taste buds. The products come from small local farmers and manufacturers and include organic meat, eggs, jam, oil, vinegar, flour, wine, chocolate, baskets, planters and craft items, all beautifully arranged in the shelves of the characteristic old dairy factory. You should also try the cosy café, where you can enjoy a freshly made organic bun.

Every last Sunday of the month Fru Hansen is offering a big cake buffet with coffee – table reservation is required. We arrange markets several times a year, the Christmas market being the biggest event. Fru Hansens Butik og Cafe

Fruit, vegetables and berries, freshly picked

Are you looking for super fresh local vegetables? Then you should visit the family-run farm Høbjerg Gartneri, which offers a variety of delicious vegetables, fruit and berries in a stall by the

road. The place is famous for their new potatoes ready to cook, and the many different types of strawberries, which make the season last for a long time. You can also pick them yourselves, together with a lovely bouquet of fresh flowers.

The cosy café is serving cake and small meals, and the farm shop is filled with lots of interesting specialties from near and far.

During the summer Høbjerg Gartneri is also running a shop at the harbour in Grenaa, offering the same delicious goods.

Høbjerg Gartneri, Gårdbutik og Cafe

Meat

from

master butcher Tage

Visit local butcher Tage Severinsen and his shop in Grenaa. He takes pride in keeping the old traditions alive, and his butchery offers a fine selection of meat, meat products and other delicacies. Tage is your garanty for meat that has been handled with care, all the way from the butchering to the cooling counter.

During the summer months you find his “butcher van” every Thursday, Friday and Saturday outside the grocery shop “Hos Walter” in the harbour of Ebeltoft.

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The heritage of the communes from the 70ies

The artist environment in Djursland is strong and diverse, and nature as well as the coastal environment are inexhaustible sources of inspiration for the artists. On a trip around the area, you will walk past galleries, workshops and exhibitions. You simply have to seize the opportunity and take a look inside.

Ceramics, Candles and Glass

Ceramic-, glass and textile art and quality handicrafts are available in rich quantities. You can participate in candle making

A world of quirky beings

On the main street in Rønde you find the studio and gallery of Lisa Klok. Step into a world full of unperfect beauty and lives, that have been lived –in vibrant colours. Besides showing her own work Lisa is arranging exhibitions and hosting pop up artists.

A world of music instruments, lighting and sound

DanGuitar.dk is the biggest retailer of music equipment. Owner Thomas Svenstrup bought the big building in Grenaa, which is the head quarter of the company now, back in 2014. He could see the possibilities and made his dreams come true: A store with a massive show room full of all kinds of instruments as well as sound and lighting equipment, mixers and studio equipment. Customers find both classic, well-established brands and products from innovative companies. The target group includes all ages, and beginners as well as skilled musicians with lots of experience.

The webshop of DanGuitar has been growing rapidly and is selling to both Denmark, Norway and Sweden via DanGuitar.dk, DanMusikk.no and DanGuitar.se.

Broad range and professional, personal service

Everyone is welcome in the huge music-supermarket, and everyone who is playing or having an interest in music can spend hours browsing the store.

To make music is often a great passion for people, and Thomas wants his customers to be able to check and listen before they make a purchase. Therefore, the complete range of instruments, lighting and sound equipment is represented in the huge

show room – and customers are more than welcome to test everything. All members of the staff are performing musicians, and you get professional and personal guidance to make sure to take home a product that suits your needs and expectations. And while you are browsing the shop, you will be offered a good cup of coffee to make the experience even more pleasant.

Competitive prices

Any web shop needs to operate with competitive prices, and Thomas is aware of this fact. He is following the price development online closely to match the prices – and prices in the store are the same, plus you can see and test all products.

Get your holiday purchase sent home

You cannot always squeeze your purchase on the back seat of your family car, between your mother-in-law and inflatable pool toys. In these cases, the web shop comes in handy: If you purchase or order before 15.30, your order will be sent the same day. Or you can choose a delivery date and get the perfect timing, so your package is already waiting for you when you return home.

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Visit Kvickly in Grenaa – A supermarket that cares for its customers

Kvickly in Grenaa means lots of specialist shops in one. Meet the baker, the butcher, skilled staff and the wine expert who are more than happy to help you and give advice, so you choose the right product to suit your personal taste.

Our butcher and deli are passionate about food and always ready to help you when looking for the right products for your needs. You will find a big selection of meat, sausages and ready-to-eatmeals. We offer delicious deli food, and during the summer you find everything you need for your barbecue.

The fruit and vegetable section offers fresh produce of the season in the colours of the rainbow, and there is plenty of choice. Our skilled staff is making sure that you always find fresh fruits and vegetables of a high quality.

All our bread in the bakery is made from scratch with focus on quality and good taste. Try for example our tasty sourdough or oatmeal bread. And choose between lots of delicious cakes and pastries, which leave nothing to be desired.

The wine department is very well-assorted, and in the summer, you can buy delicious rosé wines which are chilled and ready to be enjoyed together with a good meal. We are always ready to give you advice on which wine to choose for the occasion.

Craft beer – browse our big selection of beer from all over the world, which will not disappoint you.

We also have a nice and well-assorted non-food section – you find bikes and toys as well as clothing, grills and grill equipment. You can even buy your outdoor equipment at Kvickly Grenaa, f.ex. wet suits and sup-boards.

See you at Kvickly Grenaa

The vibrant capital of Djurslands

The trading town Grenaa is the biggest town in Djursland with a great variety of shops offering branded articles you won’t find other places on the peninsula. At the cosy cafés and restaurants in town you will find new energy when you are hungry. Sankt Gertrud’s Church, unofficially referred to as Grenaa Church marks the square, and from here you find the shops in the connected pedestrian streets.

The town has grown during the industrialisation and developed into a central town with important public functions, suburban train connection to Aarhus, educational institutions and a solid trade and business basis. Derelict industrial buildings have been converted into modern spaces with references to – and respect for – the rich industrial history of Grenaa.

Activities in the town centre

On a walk through town you find beautifully preserved, halftimbered houses, multi-level building and modern architecture. The town centre is bound together by the big, open town square, where the kids can play while you can enjoy a drink, listen to live music almost daily during July, visit the flea market and take part in lots of other activities.

In Smedestræde not far from Lillegade, you find The Old Smithy, Den gamle Smedie, where the smith swings his hammer at the forge every Tuesday from 13-15.30 during the summer. w handelgrenaa.dk

Art and culture

Throughout the year, you can visit art exhibitions at the Town Hall, the culture centre Kulturhuset Pavillonen and the mill Baunhøj Mølle. In several locations, you can listen to live music, enjoy a freshly tapped beer, and visit a bar or discotheque. Pavillonen offers a broad cultural programme with concerts, stage plays and more. w pavillonen.dk

The town at kids’ level

If you have children with you, it can be wonderful to have a break from shopping and town life. Eat your packed lunches in the town centre in the park across from Pavillonen or enjoy the atmosphere by the duck pond. The forest lake in the plantation, the nature playground in the woods or the playground at the marina are other child-friendly spots. Or what about a trip to the bowling centre, if it’s raining?

You can buy drinks and there is often music at the town square in July

A world of furniture and accessories for the home

The big glass façade of SchmidtHuset in Kannikegade in the heart of Grenaa invites you to step into a world of furniture and interior items for everyone, all beautifully displayed on 3500 square metres on three levels.

When entering the biggest furniture shop in Djursland you walk straight into the 300 m2 big Hay shop-in-shop, showcasing the brands latest designs. When you afterwards pass the bedroom section and walk up the stairs, you find the workshop where everything started back in 1913, when Ejnar Schmidt began to produce furniture and coffins. Today the old workbench is standing side by side with danish design furniture, and one level up you find the outlet section where you can make a bargain.

New generation and new impulses

Jesper Schmidt took over in 2019 and is the fourth generation in the business. He has earlier worked with lighting and decorating big retail chain stores which clearly can be seen in the big furniture shop – it has been refurbished and the look is modern with high ceilings and music from brand new stereo equipment. The range includes leading manufacturers like Skovby, Dunlopillo, Nielaus,Innovation Living and Cane Line, combined

with lighting from Le Klint in the big lamp department. You also find a wide range of home accessories from other companies. If you should fall in a love with a sofa or something else and don’t have space in the car to take it home – don’t worry.

SchmidtHuset is sending free of charge in the whole of Danmark. And if you come home and regret you didn’t buy that sofa, you can always visit the company’s webshop.

Discover the complete range and get inspiration at w SchmidtHuset.dk

Fairs and events

But there is more. The furniture shop has several times arranged events like fairs, political debates, fashion shows and even opera, and also during this season SchmidtHuset will offer interesting arrangements.

Follow SchmidtHuset on Facebook and Instagram for more information.

Enjoy a good time in Grenaa

The biggest town in Djursland has a lot to offer, all year round. Grenaa is like a big shopping centre with a wide selection of wellknown chains and interesting small shops.

Good service and free parking

The shops are taking pride in offering a good service to their customers. You always get good guidance, accompanied by a smile and valuable information. Parking in Grenaa is easy – you find lots of free parking space around the city centre, with only a short walking distance to the many shops.

Summer activities in Grenaa

You will discover a dynamic and vibrant merchant town, with shops and activities for the whole family. There are lots of things going on all year round, but especially in the summer season there is pressure with markets and live music on the Square.

Friday, May 24 is the day of the Street Music Festival. The whole town is full of street vendors, you can buy street food and there are ten different open-air scenes with live music. The grand finale is a concert on the big scene by the church.

During the summer there are almost every day free events with live music at the town square, and in week 30 the town is transformed

into one big market, when European Street Market comes to Grenaa with more than 20 different food stalls from all over Europe, offering everything from fish and chips over Italian pizza and German sausages to Dutch cheese. You can also buy original French soap.

On Thursday, July 25 the shops are open until 22:00 at the Open By Night Arrangement.

From August 23 – 25 it is time for golfing, when Danish Golf Championship is guesting Djursland. You can play golf in the streets of the city centre and watch golf on the big screen in the fan zone.

Saturday, September 7, is “Øllets Day”, the day of the beer, where you can taste lots of different craft beers.

The popular harvest market is as always held the first Saturday in October. Come and see cows, sheep, rabbits and farm machines and taste delicious local farm produce on Saturday, October 5.

You can see the complete overview over all activities and music events at w .handelgrenaa.dk

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Not many towns the size of Grenaa offer such a varied nature so close to the urban areas. The stream Grenaa is flowing through the town and the green spaces, parks and many paths secure easy access to the forest, the beach and the heath.

Grenaa is a very green town with a well-developed network of tracks for hikers, joggers, cyclists and riders. Among other things, you will find the challenging 12 km long singletrack mountain bike trail in the plantation.

Stream environment and urban beach

Follow the cosy path along the stream Grenåen from the harbour to the town or the other way. The stream connects the marina and Grenaa beach, often called one of the best beaches in Denmark, with the town and continues past Grenaa golf course and into Kolindsund. The stretch from the harbour to Enslevgården (about 6 km) is pretty and rich in variety, and many locals take the tour on the river Grenå in a canoe or kayak. From the romantic white bridges at the culture centre Kulturhuset Pavillonen, the stream moves through the town, along residential areas and past the interesting new residential area Åbyen, which was established on an artificial island and provides a recreative and green urban space, perfect for hanging out and relaxing. During the high season you can use the city bus free of charge. It is taking you from the town centre to the harbour and the Kattegatcentre and back. w .midttrafik.dk

Many locals take the tour to Enslevgården on the river Grenå on paddleboard, in a canoe or kayak

Authentic harbour environment and play at the town beach

Grenaa harbour consists of four harbour environments – fishing harbour, modern marina marina, commercial port and ferry port. From the ferry port you can take a Stena Line ferry to Halmstad in Sweden, and a second ferry takes you to the island of Anholt. Close to the ferry port, you will find restaurants and an opportunity to buy smoked fish from the fishmonger. The marina has holiday homes and restaurants as well as a large playground. From here you can enjoy the view of Grenaa’s 7 km long sandy beach – the beach is family-friendly and has excellent facilities.

Safety for water enthusiasts

At Katholm Strandvej you find parking spaces, toilets and showers. At Dronningens Ferieby, there is a bridge and a ramp for easy access to the water for wheelchair users. TrygFonden is running a staffed rescue tower, where the lifeguards are prepared to provide bathing advice.

Viewing spots and offshore wind farm

From several places at the harbour in Grenaa and at the lighthouse Fornæs Fyr, you can often see 111 offshore wind turbines rising like towers from the sea. It is Anholt Havmøllepark – the third largest offshore wind farm in the world and Denmark’s second largest. At Fornæs Fyr, there are benches and good opportunities to enjoy the view.

Experiences at the harbour

Kattegatcentret is located at Grenaa harbour and opened a brandnew facility for penguins in 2022.

In the dunes close to the marina you find Grenaa Naturskole, the location of the Blue Flag centre station. The nature guides offer activities along the coasts of Grenaa and North Djursland as well as trips in kayaks and fishing equipment.

Life on shallow water at Grenaa Naturskole

Hotel Marina is “the hotel of the town”

Hotel Marina has always had a special place in the heart of the locals, all the way back to the 60ies, when it was built. With its location close to the forest, the sea and the heath, it looks like a modern version of the classic seaside hotel.

It has always been here, where you were eating dinner after a day at the beach, where you had big family gatherings and where both political and business agreements were made over a good meal. The hotel is still a meeting point for the locals as well as for tourists and is now part of Danske Hoteller.

Homemade and local food

The restaurant is open to the public, and the food is served from the kitchen or directly from the big barbecue. You can enjoy your meal on the big terrace overlooking the beach and the sea and admire the beautiful sunset on a warm summer evening.

The chef is using local produce, and all bread is homemade. The menu for children offers a great variety of tasty meals, and the smoked salmon and meat dishes are famous beyond the city borders of Grenaa.

Marina is hosting a whole range of special events with a special menu, f. ex. the big Easter buffet which leaves nothing left to desire – and beverages are included.

Fitness and Wellness

The modern fitness facilities offer everything you need for training your body, or you can visit the wellness area with swimming pool, sauna, steam bath and jacuzzi. The perfect place to leave all stress behind and just relax. It is also possible to book massage, different types of therapy and wellness treatments.

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Already on the ferry you will notice that you feel more and more relaxed. Both nature and the locals have adapted to the fact that there is sea as far as the eye can reach – no matter in which direction you are looking. Thus, the keywords for a visit to the most isolated community in Denmark are contemplation, nature and simple living.

Anholt is an island like no other. The 25 km long coastline features fresh, crystal-clear water, sand dunes, endless white sandy beaches, a seal colony and a high sky. Most of the island is protected, and its. The island’s most remarkable nature is the

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Feel the peace and quiet – and experience the unique nature. During the summer there are fetes and fun at the harbour, and the rest of the year there is room for contemplation and living the simple life.

Book your journey to Anholt at www.anholtfergen.dk

Desert, Ørkenen, which represents a unique piece of nature in Denmark and the largest heathland-desert of Scandinavia. You find three different types of landscape on the island: a landscape formed by glaciers, coastline and dramatic dunes. The lush and the wild desert.

You find both peace and quiet and an active harbour environment with restaurants at the quay and live music on the long summer evenings. On a trip through the land, from the harbour to the town, several cosy sites and locations appear. Summer life on Anholt also means a music festival, lobster days, Danish folk high school and »Langt Ude på Anholt« – an art festival with scenic art chaos, and a marathon race. All year round you can learn more about the history of the island at Anholt museum, and you can go on guided hikes or sightseeing tours.

There is only one daily ferry service to Anholt from Grenaa, which means that, fortunately, you will have to stay overnight before returning.

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Beach trip to the lighthouse Anholt Fyr

Unique jewellery with opals from the own gem mine

You must travel all the way down to southern Germany to find a bigger choice of opals than what Jensen Opals in Ebeltoft can offer their customers. Opal lovers from the whole of Denmark as well as Scandinavia, Germany and the Netherlands are visiting the Helle and Hans Jensen’s shop to find a perfect piece of opal jewellery.

Opals are special gemstones, as they shift their colour and pattern depending on the angle you look at them and the reflexion of the light. They are the chameleons amongst the gemstones and every piece of jewellery is one of a kind, as the stone gives the impulses for the design.

Opals from the mine and on the table

You can choose from the wide selection of jewellery in the shop, but it is also possible to find the opal of your dreams and design a piece of jewellery together with Helle, which is then handmade by a skilled goldsmith.

Once every year Hans is visiting the gem mine of the couple near Lightning Ridge in Australia. Here he is amongst others mining the

very rare and coveted black opal. In the shop you find also opals from other parts of Australia.

Helle and Hans have established a stonecutting workshop, where the raw opals are transformed into sparkling gems. Helle is one of the few stone cutters in the world with a special education in cutting opals. Together with the more expensive pieces you get an authenticity certificate and a certificate of the origin of the stone. The customers appreciate that the owners are involved in the whole process, all the way from mining the raw opals until the finished piece in the shop window.

Even jewellery without opals

The couple are also selling jewellery without opals and watches in different price ranges in their shop, which you find in Ebeltoft, Adelgade 37.

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Hustle and Bustle in Ebeltoft

There is lots of life on the streets of Ebeltoft from around Easter until Christmas. The town offers a great selection of interesting shops where you get excellent service and the little extra that makes you want to return. Most shops are also open when in other towns, everything is closed, f. ex. over Easter or on many other public holidays. You can see the opening hours on w .ebeltoft.dk

At Easter the shops welcome spring with lots of good offers and activities on the streets. Often there will be special events on public holidays in spring, and every Friday from July 12 until August 9 clown Alfredo is guesting Ebeltoft from 14-17.

Jazz at the town square

Ebeltoft has proud traditions when it comes to jazz, and the season is starting with live jazz at the town square opposite the Old Townhall on Whit Saturday and continues every Saturday from the end of June until the end of August, from 12-14.

Ebelfestival in the autumn holidays

Since 2004 week 42 has been the week of the apples, when the popular Ebelfestival, the festival of the apples, is arranged in

Ebeltoft. Visit the cosy stalls with craft work and food and watch how the apples are pressed into delicious fresh apple juice. The festival wants to spread knowledge not only about apples, but also about the history and culture of the Ebeltoft. There are lots of activities for all ages like theatre and live music, and you can purchase your own little apple tree.

The slogan of the festival is: Discover - taste - be together. w .ebelfestival.dk

Christmas in Ebeltoft starts when on November 16 at 15 the lights in the huge Christmas tree are turned on, and Nisse-mum and Nisse-dad arrive at the harbour in Ebeltoft by boat. During the weekends in December there is lots of life in the shops and on the streets, a festive end of the year.

Watchmen in the cobbled streets

The watchmen date back to the early days of Danish market towns. Their job was to maintain peace and order, to light and put out the streetlamps, and to raise alarm in case of fire. See and hear the watchmen every Saturday from late June until late August at 7, 8 and 9 pm. w .ebeltofttour.dk

Clown Alfredo at the Old Townhall

Ebeltoft – Denmark’s cosiest market town

With its slanting, half-timbered houses, cobbles and blooming hollyhocks, Ebeltoft is one of Denmark’s most charming towns. The square and the old town hall, Det Gamle Rådhus, form the heart of Ebeltoft, and they are the setting of many activities during the year.

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The name Ebeltoft comes from the Danish word »æble« (apple) – Ebeltoft is a piece of land with apple trees. On the streets and squares, big, beautiful concrete apples, carved in stone, decorate the city. The main shopping street of the town is called Adelgade and holds Farvergården, which is one of Ebeltoft’s most impressive half-timbered houses. Farvergården is the only preserved urban dyeing house in Northern Europe.

A creative focal point

Today, Ebeltoft is a creative focal point for people who like to live in a community. People, who want to make a difference, among them many artists. They share a vision of developing society and create spaces for the individual to grow. The area is famous for their many glass blowers and ceramic artists and characterised by a vibrant mix of art and creativity, knowledge and wilderness, food and music.

Explore the nature around Ebeltoft

The area around Ebeltoft offers many different shopping opportunities, for example ceramics, paintings, glass art and organic produce from the nearby farm shops.

At Femmøller Strand market carts offer local products during the summer weeks and kitchen enthusiasts can expand their selection of exclusive kitchen equipment.

Market stalls in front of the Old Town Hall, Det Gamle Rådhus

Authentic harbour atmosphere combined with lots of things going on

The old fishing harbour is still active and has transformed into an attractive area, where fishermen, carpenters, restaurants and delis work side by side. The atmosphere is special and full of diversity, and you can both chat with a boat enthusiast at the quay and enjoy a good lunch with your friends – accompanied by the scent of tar and smoked fish.

Enjoy the charming atmosphere with the picturesque fishermen´s houses. Eat fresh fish at the local restaurants or take a trip along the coast in a kayak or SUP. Or visit the cosy shops, ice cream parlours and cafés at the harbour.

You can jump into the water from the bathing jetty and the place is a perfect start for a trip with a kayak or SUP-board. The town and the harbour are closely connected, and the many old wooden ships make for a fantastic maritime scenery, so a walk along the sea front always is a great experience – made

even more spectacular by the breath-taking view over the hills of Mols Bjerge on the other page of the bay.

At Skudehavnen, you can enjoy yourselves catching crabs in maritime surroundings.

Wine, spirits, beer and local specialities

Visit “Hos Walter”, and Kristian Busk will offer you wonderful experiences for your taste buds. “We have everyday samples to taste, and every Saturday between 11 and 14 we arrange wine tastings – all year round. I am a wine expert, but I am also passionate about local specialities.” Kristian also recommends visiting the event “Summer at the harbour”, taking place every Thursday from 16 to 20 from week 27 until week 32, with roast piglet, live music and lots of local produce to be tasted.

Summer at the harbour

A round trip to the historic landmarks of Kolindsund

The long valley basin Kolindsund between Grenaa and Kolind is a drained lake, its flat landscape weaving a pretty band between Norddjurs and Syddjurs. You will notice the many white church towers throughout the picturesque scenery – use them as landmarks on a round trip full of fantastic cultural experiences with traces of the life and work of the people who have been settling here for thousands of years.

Feel the calm atmosphere inside the churches and the peaceful solitude of the graveyards with memorial stones of people who spent their life here. Join a church service or a concert with talented musicians – at sogn.dk and on the homepages of the churches you find an overview over both church services and other arrangements.

Over the lake to church

The church in Enslev is a good starting point for your round trip to the churches of Kolindsund. From here, you have a perfect view over the flat landscape with channels and fields. The lake was drained in 1872, but maybe you can imagine a scenery with

freight ships and small fishing boats back in the time, when the whole area was still under water. The church tower in Enslev was used as a sea mark, guiding the way, and Saint Nicholas, the patron saint of the seafarers, is also the patron saint of the church in Enslev.

Kolindsund was an important waterway when the many churches in the area were built in the 12th century. The limestone for the buildings came from the cliffs at Karlby and Sangstrup on the Kattegat coast. It was then shipped via the lake to places like Ginnerup on the west side of your round trip. In the 1860s a famous vicar called Vilhelm Beck drew the crowds and filled the church, and people were sailing over the lake to attend his services.

In Fannerup and Skiffard you can visit fascinating burial mounds from the bronze age, and the church in Tøstrup is decorated with beautiful frescos from the Reformation in Denmark. Beautiful pieces of cultural heritage, showing themes from the Bible Story and portraits of prophets and apostles.

Susanne Munk Hjørlund in Tøstrup Church

The church hill in Enslev

Ginnerup Church

Frescos in Tøstrup Church

The Runestone in Kolind Church

Kolind is one of the old trade centres in Djursland – and perfect for a little break and a sandwich or ice cream. Afterwards you should visit the church with the big runestone in the armory. The text is telling the story of a young local guy during the Viking times, who travelled the world: “Toste raised this stone in honour of Tue, who died eastwards, his brother, Asveds smith.”

On the way to Koed you drive again through the pretty landscape of Kolindsund, and the village church is counting the hours with a 250-year-old sundial. The baptismal font is decorated with angel heads, sending you a whimsical smile.

Nødager Church on the southside of Kolindsund is also built of limestone which was sailed over the lake. The relief of two knights over the door was masterly crafted by a local mason.

The vicar was executed

On the way to Albøge you will be passing “Galgebakken”, gallows hill, where vicar Søren Quist was hanged in 1662. We will meet him again in Vejlby. At the graveyard in Albøge is a

memorial stone for a local clock smith and woodcarver, Jens Severin Nielsen Havmøller, who was famous for his skills. He manufactured both grandfather clocks und furniture in his little workshop.

When you come to the pretty church in Lyngby, let your fingers slide over the twisted patterns that are masterly carved into the granite of the baptismal font. They are a 1000-year-old greeting from the mason Horder, who made these twisted patterns a trademark of his work. You can find his granite masterpieces in many of the churches in Djursland.

Finish your trip in Vejlby, a village with a rich history. Opposite the church is the old timber-framed barn. The buildings are remains of the vicarage where Søren Quist, “the vicar of Vejlby”, lived and worked 400 years ago. He was facing a sad destiny: He was accused, convicted and executed for having killed one of his farm workers. Later, severe doubts were raised regarding the verdict and his son later was appointed parish priest. Today there is nothing but peaceful countryside idyll around the church.

Maria Behrenthz in Vejlby Church

Gravestone at Albøge graveyard

The baptismal font in Koed Church

The baptismal font in Lyngby Church Hr. Sørens Hus at Vejlby Church

Sundvejen in Kolind

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Supermarket with local food

A supermarket of its own class – René Povlsen has a passion for local produce.

Beef of high quality from the National Park – In Mols Bjerge National Park you find lots of grazing cattle and sheep. The animals are butchered locally, and the meat is packed at MENY in Rønde.

Molbordet – local delicacies from Djursland – In the shop you can buy local beer, wine, juice, sausages, chocolate, coffee and many other things. Follow us on www.meny-roende.dk or Facebook

Rønde – port to the magical hills of Mols Bjerge

The town has been growing in recent years, due to its attractive location between Aarhus and the recreative Mols Bjerge national park. It offers speciality shops, good supermarkets, restaurants and cafés, all with a homely environment and personal service. There are many activities in the town throughout the year. Syddjurs Egnsteater is part of Kulturhotellet, which is the town’s culture and civic centre and focal point for theatre, art, concerts, talks, etc. Behind the high street there’s a nature playground and a large town park with outdoor training facilities. There are parking spaces in and around the main street. w .roendehandel.dk

Trip to Kalø Slotsruin

Only 2 km from Rønde lies Kalø Slotsruin, an old fortress, which was built on a desert island in Kalø Vig. Today, the castle ruin is a favourite place of excursion for both locals and tourists. Via an interior staircase inside the tower, you can climb your way to the top of the castle ruin and enjoy the view of Mols Bjerge.

Nature and culture meet at Kalø

There are more than 100 ancient sites dating back to the Stone Age and the Bronze Age in the beautiful beech forests and landscapes around the inlet Kalø Vig. From the Bronze Age burial mound Store Baunehøj and from the beautiful Late Gothic church

Bregnet Kirke, you get a fantastic view of Kalø Vig to Mols Bjerge. For nice, child-friendly sandy beaches visit Nappedam Marina and Følle Strand.

Go on explorations in the landscape

Visit Agri with the highest-situated lake in Denmark and the impressive cliffs at Mols Hoved and Isgård. Bring a bucket and a fishing rod to catch crabs at Knebelbro, at the marina in Skødshoved or put your boat in the water and take a memorable sailing trip. The most child-friendly bathing beach of the area is Begtrup Vig.

The peninsula of Helgenæs

If you leave Mols, the road leads to Dragsmur and the peninsula of Helgenæs. In the beautiful, undulating landscape you find interesting nature areas as well as ancient monuments. On foot, you can follow the coastline all the way around the peninsula. From the car park, there is a path to Ellemandsbjerget, which is the highest point of the peninsula. At the tip, you find the lighthouse, Sletterhage Fyr, surrounded by a stony beach and deep waters. A path along the beach leads to Tyskertårnet from World War II. From here you have a view of the island Samsø and, in particularly clear weather, Sjælland and Fyn.

Allingåbro for the whole family

The sun is shining from a bright sky while the family is quietly paddling their canoes on the river Alling å in the nature park Randers Fjord. The bikes of the family are parked in Allingåbro, down by the river at Lunden, where you also find shelters, boardwalk and a fireplace. The father and older brother noticed immediately that this also was a fine spot for fishing – but not today.

After the canoe tour the family is having lunch in one of the two pizzerias in town, and afterwards they are splitting up. The mother wants to browse the five charity shops in town, and the father is keen to visit the vintage car museum together with the older brother. The younger sister wants to visit Det Kreative Hus and look at the doll clothes.

Shopping in the bakery and in the supermarket Distances are short in Allingåbro, so it´s easy for the family to gather again afterwards. It has been a fantastic day, and before they drive home, they find some good bread and buy groceries for diner in the local supermarket, Brugsen. On the way back to their bikes the father says: “One day here was really not enough. I would like to come again and spend

more time here, then I could also play a round of golf.” The others agree immediately. But next time they will take the car, which is no problem since there is plenty of free parking space available in Allingåbro. Today they have been taking the bike along the asphalted bike path Banesti, which is leading to Ryomgård and further as a gravelled path all the way to Gjerrild.

Looking forward to try the rail bike

The younger sister would like to spend a night in the shelter down by the river, the older brother thinks the train carriages, which were converted into guest houses are really cool, and the mother would like to try the historic hotel from 1876, which now is a cosy B&B.

On the way home the older brother suggests they should try a tour with the rail bike to Randers next time. The others are keen on the idea. The younger sister is already looking forward to coming home and telling all her friends about the exciting time they had in Allingåbro – a perfect day for the whole family. w .allingaabro-portalen.dk

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A paradise for everyone interested in interiors and gastronomy

Are you interested in gastronomy, interior decoration and design? Or do you need fresh inspiration? Then you should visit Huset Frost, an interior shop with a cosy café – and time for a chat and good service.

Passion that is inspiring and infectious

All products are hand-picked by the owners Hanne and Brian Frost, who you most likely also will meet when you visit the shop. Their passion for gastronomy and interiors is infectious, and the couple is always happy to offer advice, no matter if you want to buy something for yourself or find the perfect gift.

Products of high quality

The shop is specialised in gastronomic kitchen equipment of the highest quality, amongst others the best frying pans in the world from de BUYER, and you also find copper pans, pans for blinis, cooling racks and sharp kitchen knives. Browse the big selection of interior accessories, utility art and design for the whole house, like ceramics, glass vases, bed linen and cushions.

One of the favourites are the linen textiles and clothes from LIBECO, a beautiful and natural material, which is responsibly produced by the company.

Café

Take a break by the fireplace or outside in the cosy courtyard and enjoy or Nordic tapas for lunch. It can also be ordered as takeaway. Drink a glass of wine or relax after a long walk with a good cup of coffee and delicious homemade cake.

During the summer opening hours are: Tuesday – Sunday from 10:00 – 17:00 (also for ordering takeaway, call 2051 3747) w .husetfrostebeltoft.dk

Shopping is also a cosy holiday pastime

A variety of delicious fruit and vegetables, shelves full of the most fantastic groceries, a wine section with a wide choice of quality wine and a deli, butcher and baker make shopping at SuperBrugsen I Auning a very pleasant experience.

If you are on the way to the museums at Gl. Estrup, Djurs Sommerland or the Fjordcenter in Udbyhøj, you will probably be passing the little town Auning, where you find the big and well assorted supermarket SuperBrugsen. Here you can buy everything you need for your holiday in the summerhouse or at the camp site.

When entering the shop, you can already smell the fresh bread and delicious cakes. A baker and pastry chef are making sure the customers only get the best bread, pastry and cakes of high quality. Also, the butcher and deli offer excellent meat, sausages and homemade salads.

Surrounded by many specialized shops

In the fruit and vegetable section you find both seasonal and local produce and be sure to find a good selection of fine wine in the wine section. The shop also offers many gluten free products. If you have returnable bottles, you will be delighted to find a reverse vending machine which can count two bottles per second.

The supermarket is surrounded by many interesting shops – you need a new football or want to buy a snorkel? No problem! Or what about new clothes for her or him, medicine from the pharmacy or a toy for your dog? You can find it in Auning! Plan a stop in Auning and browse the charming shops and supermarket – and remember: shopping is also a cosy holiday pastime!

There is always good weather in Auning

Auning is an obvious stop, located close to Djurs Sommerland, Auning Kart Park, the museums at Gl. Estrup and on the way to the Fjordcentre. The town offers good shopping possibilities, cafés and activities in every kind of weather – so why not spend some pleasant time in the cosy little town?

Auning is also perfect for food shopping on the way to one of the many tourist attractions in Djursland. The town has many interesting shops, like “Se min Kjole” with women’s fashion, “Tøjeksperten” with men’s fashion, and the sports store Sportigan, if you need swimwear or sports equipment. And if your dog is accompanying you, “Pito” offers both food, treats, equipment and toys for your four-legged family member.

The three supermarkets offer local produce, too. And you find a pharmacy, cafés, fast food restaurants and an inn.

Lots of things to do in all kind of weather

If the weather is not showing its best side and a trip to the beach is not really an option, you can visit the swimming hall in Auning. Or visit the museums at Gl. Estrup just outside the town. Even a rainy day can offer lots of good experiences full of lovely holiday memories.

You can easily spend half a day in Auning, and the rest of the day can be spent going for a long walk in the wonderful nature surrounding the charming little town. If you like to be active, you can also try the 2,4 km long MTB track with 72 m slope. In Auning both sunshine and rain can be good weather.

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THE NORTHERN COAST

The »gold« of the north coast

Discover the impressive limestone cliffs at Karlby and Sangstrup and go hunting for fossilised sea urchins. These areas are great points of departure for kayak trips, fishing and learning about nature. The Stone Age burial, Tustrup Oldtidsminder, places further into the countryside, dolmens constitute one of the most beautiful ancient historical monuments in Denmark with a very special atmosphere.

Gjerrild – a charming railway village

At the top of Djursland you find Gjerrild, a town full of cosy vibes, charm, a grocer driven by the locals and Gjerrild Vandrerhjem. Here you find peacefulness, beautiful woods and child-friendly sandy beaches.

The cycle and hiking trail Gjerrildbanestien follows the old railway line through the woods and open landscapes and goes today from from Gjerrild to Ryomgård.

Glesborg – the centre of Northern Djursland

In Glesborg you find grocery shops, and, during summer, there are activities on the square. The town is perfectly located for tourists and summer cottage guests in the area. The church Glesborg Kirke is often referred to as the dome of Djursland, because it is much bigger than most village churches in the area.

St. Sjørup with authentic village idyll

Walk through heathland on the path to »Paradise« to get to the beach. Each Tuesday in July, a Summer Town unfolds, starring a flea market, horse carriage rides, and more.

In Fjellerup time stands still – in the most charming way FJELLERUP

The church bells are ringing, and another wonderful day is lying ahead. Maybe a trip to the wonderful, child-friendly beach with shallow water that is warming up quickly in the summer. Or maybe a walk in the woods or on the trail to Bønnerup, and later a nice meal in a local restaurant.

The shallow waters are perfect for children, who can play for hours as long as an adult is keeping an eye on them. And if they want to try something new, you can borrow equipment to catch crabs and prawns from one of the nature guides, as well as a kayak. Here is a perfect spot to try and paddle a kayak for the first time.

Fjellerup Seje Sild is an association of volunteers who are knitting all kind of pretty stuff which they are selling at Bundgarnmuseet.

Good food and accommodation

When you are hungry, try the delicious food at the local restaurants, like Delizioso or the food truck Mosters2go. Afterwards a little walk on the footpath to Bønnerup or in the forest will help you digesting. Fjellerup also has a well assorted local supermarket, DagliBrugsen, with a lovely playground nearby – Fjollehaven. And at the local bakery you can buy fresh bread, buns and lovely cake.

The area offers plenty of possibilities when it comes to accommodation, f ex. at Fjellerup Strands Camping. The local holiday home agency Feriepartner Djursland is renting out summerhouses in close cooperation with Feriepartner Ebeltoft. Both are your guaranty for good holiday experiences in one of their fantastic holiday homes all over Djursland. w .fjellerupby.dk

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MØLLEFISK OG HAVNENS RØGERI

Besuchen Sie uns im idyllischen Hafen von Bønnerup und erleben Sie unsere große Auswahl an Fisch und Krustentieren der Saison.

Frische Fisch wird täglich auf dänischen Fischauktionen gekauft und im Laden von Hand ausgenommen. Breite Auswahl

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Bønnerup Harbour – Authentic ambiance at the North coast

Fishing, beach life, nature, playground and activities

There are many good reasons, why the harbour is attracting both locals and tourists all year round. It has kept the special ambiance which is characteristic for a small fishing harbour. Smell the salty breeze from the Kattegat and feel the maritime vibes when taking a stroll around the harbour.

You still find professional fishermen here, landing fresh fish from their boats which is sold at the local fishmonger. If you want to take a dip, the pretty beach is in walking distance – with an amazing view over the sea and fantastic sun sets. Many people come here only to catch and film the sun going down over the Kattegat.

There are many activities, like visiting the local playground or catching crabs, or getting interesting information about the life in the water from the guides at Kyst- og Fjordcenter, which has a summer base at the harbour. The big harbour festival is held during the first week of July, with life music and peddlers from near and far.

Food for all tastes

The harbour in Bønnerup offers a variety of different restaurants and cafés, like Café Kejser, Havnegrillen Bønnerup or Café Kajkanten. Perfect to recharge your batteries after a day at the harbour. You can also buy fresh fish and use one of the many grills around the harbour to have a little barbecue or buy ready-made fish cakes for a delicious picknick after browsing the cosy shops, for example the local Ny Form.

A place for everyone

The harbour in Bønnerup is a place for everyone – lots of activities, a unique ambiance, cosy corners for a picknick and good restaurants and cafés. The locals are more than happy to assist you with tips and good advice – they know the best jogging routes, where you can catch the biggest fishes and how the slipway at the harbour is working.

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EBELTOFT PARK B&B

56 værelser · Overnatning inkl. morgenmad

Tæt på: Strand · Golf Vandreruter b.la Kystruten Fregatten Jylland Mountainbike stier Den gamle købstad i Ebeltoft

Book ophold % 86 34 32 22 www.ebeltoftparkbb.dk mail@ebeltoftparkbb.dk

Vibæk Strandvej 4 · 8400 Ebeltoft

140 Blushøj Camping Ebeltoft D4

Open 22/3-29/9. Beautiful view over the Kattegat, close to the beach. Playground and the possibility to hire cabins: from simple cabins with 16,5 m2 to small summerhouses with 45 m2. You can rent bikes, boats and kayaks. Elsegårdevej 55, 8400 Ebeltoft, % 86 34 12 38, info@blushoj.dk, www.blushoj-camping.dk

141 DCU-Camping Ebeltoft*** D4

Open all year. Pool from mid-Mai to endAugust with minimum 27 degrees and big water slide. You can rent cabins/de luxe cabins with bathroom and toilet.

Dråbyvej 13, 8400 Ebeltoft, % 86 34 16 25, mols@dcu.dk, www.camping-mols.dk

Hotel Havlund B&B

Hyggelige lyse værelser med bad/toilet, TV og internet. Kontinental morgenmad. 300 m til strand og skov/plantage.

Cosy bright rooms with bathroom/toilet, tv and internet. Continental breakfast. 300 m to the beach and forest.

Kystvej 1 · 8500 Grenaa · ☎ 86 32 26 77 info@havlundgrenaa.dk · www.hotelhavlund.dk

142 DCU-Camping E1 Gjerrild Strand***

Open 15/3 til 27/10. 3 luxury cabins for 6 pers., 2 cabins for 4 pers., 1 summer house for 6 pers., 3 glamping tents for 4 pers. Free pool and showers, 2 large playgrounds, located only 300m from Northern Djursland’s best bathing beach. Langholmvej 26, Gjerrild, 8500 Grenaa, % 86 38 42 00, www.camping-gjerrild.dk, gjerrild@dcu.dk

small summerhouses with 45 m2. Child friendly, with own playground and access to the pool, jumping cushion and big playground at Blueshøj Camping. Perfect for walks, bike rides and fishing. Kristoffervejen 1, 8400 Ebeltoft, % 86 34 12 83, eg@egcamp.dk, www.egcamp.dk

144 Fornæs Camping E2

Open 23/3-20/10. Good conditions for diving and fishing. Child-friendly campsite with heated pool, 2 playgrounds, minigolf and petanque. Stenmarksvej 36, 8500 Grenaa, % 40 18 76 78, info@fornaescamping.dk, www.fornaescamping.dk

146 Sølystgård Strand C4 Camping***

Open 23/3-22/9. Hiring out of cottages. Dragsmurvej 15, Fuglsø, 8420 Knebel, ved Ebeltoft, % 86 35 12 39, mail@soelystgaard.dk www.soelystgaard.dk

145 Rugaard Camping E3

Open 23/3-22/9. A calm and peaceful campsite with some of the best fishing grounds in Denmark. Short distance to the many tourist attractions in Djursland. Cabins and shelters for hire. Rugaardsvej 4, 8400 Ebeltoft, % 86 33 62 16, camping@rugaard-gods.dk, www.rugaard-camping.dk

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Service and help with your car

In Djursland, you can quickly get qualified service for your car or get help if you have car trouble. On this page, you can see a selection of the workshops and dealers ready to assist you if your car breaks down. You can also rent a car if you need to. Find information about the traffic situation on w .trafikinfo.dk

This map is an appetiser for further experiences at the coasts of Djursland. It has been extracted from the book, Denmark’s Beach Guide Djursland by Bo Skaarup.

Take the beaches in Djursland with you everywhere. The book describes 102 beaches with a field guide, good and practical advice, beautiful photos and other useful contents. The Beach Guide can be acquired at Ebeltoft and Grenaa Tourist Information, on several camping sites and in book shops in Djursland. It costs 149 DKK. (Please notice, the book is only in Danish).

You can find more information and buy the book at www.danmarksstrandguide.dk

Grenaa Strand

Grenaa Strand – Easily accessible and with lifeguard tower

Grenaa Strand is also remarkable with its 7 kilometres, the fine sand, Blue Flag, many facilities, easy access, lifeguard tower and safety. At Polderrev, near Dronningens Ferieby, you find one of Denmark’s most disability-friendly beach areas, specially designed for people with reduced mobility. Here you also find the lifeguard tower. You have access to the beach from Katholm Strandvej.

Ahl Strand

Ahl Strand – The kite surfers’ favorite beach

One of Denmark’s best kite surfing places which attracts both kite surfers and those, who just want to watch the colourful screens slide across the low waters. Watching the sunset with Mols Bjerge in the dramatic background is fascinating.

Vibæk Strand

Vibæk Strand – The beach close to Ebeltoft

Shallow water and good waves for surfing make Ebeltoft Vig a favourite place among windsurfers, and precisely the beach Vibæk Strand is easily accessible. The beach stars a Blue Flag, a beach volley field, and during the summer weeks, there are activities with nature guides at the experience hot spot. The beach is generally very child-friendly, and the water here is warmer than at other beaches.

Femmøller Strand

Femmøller Strand – Experience bathing at the foot of Mols Bjerge

Femmøller Beach is one of the bathing areas in Denmark with historical traditions. It is a fine and child-friendly family beach with all facilities, including Blue Flag. There is plenty of room for beach life, and the beach is a good point of departure for trips in Mols Bjerge.

Skødshoved Strand

Skødshoved Strand – Playground for everyone

Pretty beach and harbour and one of the favourites on Mols, with life at the harbour, sailing boats, wind- and kite surfers and swimmers. Good facilities and easy parking. A bit further north the atmosphere is different, and you find a child-friendly, typical summer cottage beach. The northern part of the beach is popular, too, but still more quiet. Especially charming on a lovely summer evening, where you can enjoy the view with the setting sun over Aarhus.

Fjellerup Strand

Fjellerup Strand – Bathing area suitable for children

Blue Flag Centre, summer life, huge ice-cream cones – Fjellerup is one of the most popular bathing beaches in Djursland and very child-friendly. Here are wide sand dunes, and sandbank after sandbank ensure shallow water and a fine sandy floor – far out into the water. Near Thomasminde, you find the experience hot spot, Oplevelsesplads Fjellerup Strand; a popular place for surfers.

Egens Havhuse

Egens Havhuse – Wind surfing with Kalø Castle Ruin in the background

’The Hole’ is the part of Kalø Vig near Egens Havhuse which the wind surfers have invaded. When the wind is between West-Northwest and South-Southwest, they let their equipment loose on the waves. The little, almost puppet-like church, Egens Kirke is situated on a high hill with a view to Kalø Vig and Kalø Slotsruin.