Experience Nature
Photo: Lene Nielsen
Læsø equals tranquility, nature and captivation. Here, you set the pace. Go for long walks through the varied landscapes, bask in the silence, and inhale the clean air. Læsø's nature is definitely worth experiencing.
Getting around
It is easy to get around on Læsø, and if you wish to be very close to nature, we recommend you leave the car behind, and experience your surroundings through other means. Either by bike, on foot or on horseback - whether you walk to walk through the dense forest in Læsø Klitplantage or ride a horse across Rønnerne.
The Sea and the Coast
As an island located in the middle of the Kattegat Sea, there is ample opportunity on Læsø to get in or on the water. We have beaches for every purpose, whether you are looking to go for a swim or search for amber or seaweed. The coast of Læsø also offers ideal conditions for water activities such as diving, kayaking, kitesurfing and paddle-boarding.
Birds, fish and anything in between
Læsø's unique nature
Læsø Klitplantage (dune plantation)
From the centre of the island and towards the northern coast, you will find Læsø Klitplantage (dune plantation); an area with beautiful and varied nature and rich wildlife. Here, you will find both dense coniferous forest, heathers and dunes, and within just a few kilometers you will move through several different types of beautiful landscapes.
In the plantation you might encounter Læsø's brown bee, busy in the process of making honey, and if you move out towards the coast of Horneks, if you're lucky, you might spot a seal or two in the water. Within the plantation, there is ample opportunity for hiking or horseback riding along the trails through forest and across heathers.
Læsø Klitplantage is managed by the Danish Nature Agency, and on their website, you can read much more about the area, as well as read a digital guide to the different areas in the plantation.
If you are looking for a place to sleep in nature or light a fire, you can find camping areas in Læsø Klitplantage for this purpose.
Rønnerne
To the south on Læsø, you will find the large salt meadows, Rønnerne, which are very characteristic to Læsø. The size of this huge area is indicated by the scattered clusters of pine trees on the horizon. Even more characteristic is the large area of mudflats, Fjæren, which, in a 5 km-wide belt, encircles the entire southern coast of Læsø. Large boulders are scattered across the mudflats, which during dry days, can stretch out as far as the eye can see.
It is safe to walk to both Rønnerne and Fjæren (however, you are not allowed to access the area west of Hornfiskrønsvejen from April 16th to July 15th), as long as you have the strength to walk back again. The tides in the Kattegat do not vary much (only 20 cm). Across the mudflat area, the wind is what determines whether the area is dry or underwater. Usually, the water levels are 5-20 cm.
If you want to experience Rønnerne with a guide, you can join a tour with Rønnerbussen, while listening to the exciting story about the landscape, the nature, and how the Saltworks fetch the salty water for their salt production. Maybe you will be offered a taste of the yellow meadow ants. Definitely a tour worth experiencing!
Other unique nature areas
There are many other places on the island with beautiful and varied nature. Perhaps take a trip to Horneks Odde to watch the seals sunbathing on the rocks, or walk along the beach of Danzigmann to search for amber? Or a trip to Stokken for a swim or to collect mussels? The possibilities endless on Læsø. Below is an overview of some other unique nature areas on the island.
Læsø's unique nature areas
Photo: Jens H. Petersen