Hjarnø

Island of the Vikings: Welcome to Hjarnø

Even though the Island of Hjarnø is located just 500 meters from the mainland, the island ambience is real. As soon as you get to the little ferry quay, time stops, and whispers of ancient history emerges and fuses with the sea breeze.

On two or four wheels

Experience the island by bike or golf cart! Both can easily be rented at the harbor on Hjarnø.

Join a guided tour

Tour de harbour

The East Jutland Archipelago encompasses nine yachting harbours with great eateries and loads of maritime charm.

You can access the island via the Hjarnø ferry which sails the 5-minute trip 30 times a day. Visit Hjarnø as a part of your island hopping in Horsens Fjord, or stay a little longer and breathe in all the authentic island charm.

A hike across the island is about seven km long, and through the times, many have fallen in love with quiet nature and island tranquility. The best way to explore the island is by foot, on your bike, in a rental golf cart (!) or on a sightseeingtractor-tour. Do you like snapshots? Then grab your camera and join the guided photo safari!

On the island’s southern coast, you’ll find the “Viking Ships”, a stone row probably from the Viking Age. King Hjarne, who the island is named after, is said to have been laid to rest here!

The church on Hjarnø is the second smallest in Denmark, and the votive ship hanging under the vault is a model of a Viking ship.