Light in the Dark on Læsø

Light in the Dark 7th and 8th of November

FRIDAY

08.00-09.00   Powerwalk with Lone's Naturløb followed by a morning swim and sauna. 

17.00-18.30     Spooky stories and soup at Mejeriet (former dairy) for the whole family.

17.00-18.30     Wine bar and snacks at GuestHouse Læsø.

17.30-               Candlelit dinner buffet at Havnebakken.

18.00-20.00    Open-atelier at DETTE Form in Østerby.

18.00-              Den Lille Deli serves up a 3-course Italien-inspired menu.

18.30-24.00    Tapas at GuestHouse Læsø and live music by Allan Strøm.

19.00-20.30     Rønnerbus trip in the dark, with storytelling about gods and heros on Læsø.

19.00-20.00     Sparkling jewelry and gems at Læsø Håndarbejde.

19.00-20.00    Light painting with your phone in Læsø Kur.

19.00-21.00     Amber course with flash lights (with "Amber Frants"

20.30-22.00    Bedtime stories by Kim Juul at Østergård Kultur B&B 

Light in the Dark 7th and 8th of November

SATURDAY

07.00-08.00   Morning swim and warm-up in Vesterø Winterbathing Association's sauna

08.00-9.00    Trail run with Lone's Naturløb followed by a morning swim and sauna.

16.00-17.00    Storytelling for kids on the Troll trail in Storhaven, followed by pancakes.

17.00-18.30     Spooky stories and soup in Mejeriet (former dairy) for adults. 

17.00-18.30     Wine bar and snacks at GuestHouse Læsø.

17.30-               Candlelit dinner buffet at Havnebakken.

18.00-20.00    Evening open at MB in Østerby, with special offers.

18.00-20.00    Open-atelier at DETTE Form in Østerby.

18.00-              Den Lille Deli serves up a 3-course Italien-inspired menu.

18.30-19.30     Guided tour on the Læsø ferry, Margrete Læsø.

18.30-24.00    Tapas at GuestHouse Læsø and live music by Tue Melchiorsen.

19.00-20.30    Open workshop at Guldsmedien Læsø with water casting.

20.00-             Stargazing in the forest - if the weather is with us - on Hyldebærvej 5

20.00-23.00   Cocktails and snacks in the dark in the orangery at Havnebakken.

22.00-23.00    Evening concert in Byrum Church by Matthias Grün.

23.30-              Faith, hope and love - a shipwreck in 1856 - storytelling at Thorvald Hansen's Tower.

Powerwalk with Lone's Naturløb

Time: Friday Nov. 7th 08.00

Place: Læsø Ferry- and Tourist Office

Join Lone's Naturløb for a crisp run east of Vesterø Harbour. Afterwards, we go for a quick dip in the sea by the ladder, and reheat in the sauna.

Participation is free.

Spooky stories in Mejeriet for everyone

Place: Mejeriet, Byrum Hovedgade 85

Time: Friday Nov. 7th 17.00 - 18.30

During the Light in the Dark event, there will be storytelling with spooky tales for the whole family in Mejeriet on Friday, November 7th.

Soup will be served afterwards in the café. 

Price: Adults 70 dkk, children 40 dkk.

Max. 20 participants

Reservations: katebryrup@gmail.com

Wine bar and snacks at Guesthouse Læsø

Time: Friday, Nov 7th 17.00-18.30

Place: GuestHouse Læsø, Lærkevej 6, Vesterø

For the event "Light in the Dark", Tina and Mette have prepared a cozy Friday evening, catering to all your senses.

Things are kicked off with a wine bar and snacks from 17.00 to 18.30.

Dinner buffet at Hotel Havnebakken

Time: Friday Nov. 7th 17.30

Place: Hotel Havnebakken, Vesterø Havn

Karen and Flemming light candels and arrange a delicious dinner buffet, with snacks, various kinds of meat, three kinds of potatoes and sauces, salads and beverages included; soft drinks, wine and beer.

Price:: 435 kr.

Reservation: +45 41 24 04 24

Open atelier - DETTE FORM

Time: Friday, Nov 7th at 18.00

Place: DETTE FORM, Østerby Havnegade, Østerby

Elisabeth Brännström invites you in for an exciting art experience in her atelier and gallery.

3-course Italian-inspired menu at Den Lille Deli

Time: Friday Nov. 7th at 18.00

Place: Den Lille Deli, Vesterø Harbour

Marie-Louise and Søren serve a 3-course Italian-inspired menu, in candle-light and a cozy atmosphere:
Entre: Vitello Tonnato; Thinly-sliced veal with tuna sauce and bread.
Main course: Saltimbocca; Veal sirloin with parma ham and salvia, creamy white wine sauce and pasta.
Dessert: Tartufo with Baileys: Italian ice cream dome, covered in cocoa powder with Baileys.

Price: 369 dkk

Reservation: +45 60 61 09 60

Spooky stories for everyone at Mejeriet

Place: Mejeriet, Byrum Hovedgade 85

Time: Friday, Nov 7th at 17.00 - 18.30

During Light in the Dark, on Friday 7th, spooky stories for the whole family will be told in Mejeriet (former dairy).

Afterwards, soup will be served in the café.

Price: Adults 70 dkk, children 40 dkk.

Max. 20 persons.

Reservation: katebryrup@gmail.com

Light in the Dark at Guesthouse Læsø

Time: Friday, Nov. 7th at 18.30 - 23.59

Place: GuestHouse Læsø, Lærkevej 6, Vesterø

For the event "Light in the Dark", Tina and Mette have prepared a cozy Friday evening, catering to all your senses.

From kl. 18.30, a lovely dinner will be served in candlelight, and from 20.00 Allan Strøm will be entertaining with music and song.

Reservations are only possibly for dining guests - +45 81 88 87 07

If you aren't hungry, stop by anyway for an Irish Coffee or a dangeous Captain Morgan.

Storytelling and evening open hours at Saltsyderiet (the Salt Works)

Time: Friday, Nov 7th at 19.00 and 20.30

Place: Læsø Saltsyderi (Salt Works), Hornfiskrønvej 3, Læsø

The store is open 10.00 - 14.00 and 19.00 - 21.00

During Light in the Dark 2025, Læsø Saltsyderi opens its store from 19.00 to 21.00 on both Friday and Saturday.

There will be storytelling in the salt huts on both days at 19.00 and 20.30. The duration is 20 minutes and listening is free of charge.

Watch and listen as the proficient salt maker produces salt, and tells a tale usually reserved for the holiday season.

Evening drive with Rønnerbussen

Time: Friday Nov. 7th at 19.00 - 20.30

Place: Departure from Læsø Saltsyderi (Salt Works),  Hornfiskrønvej 3

Experience Rønnerne by night, during Light in the Dark, when Rønnerbussen makes a trip across the area for a special evening drive. Our guide, Flemming Winther Olsen, takes us to Pigestenen, where he will stop the bus to tell us stories about gods and heroes on Læsø.

Gods and heroes naturally also played a part in the Læsø islanders' faith and superstutions, and the sea had a big role in these tales. The sea was not only a natural encasing of life on Læsø, but was also the entrance to the wide world - and an entrance to the world of the gods. In one of the sagas, Thor arrived on Læsø by boat, to take out a group of sorcerers, who were terrorizing the island. Even during the age of Thor, the women on Læsø were strong - Thor himself described them as she-wolves!

We recommend warm clothes.

Price: Adults 50 dkk, children below the age of 12 are free (tickets are still required)
Ticket sale: Læsø Tourist Office (+45 98499242) or online on laesoe-booking.dk
Maximum 66 persons.
The tickets go on sale on Wednesday Oct 22nd.

Sparkling jewelry and precious gems at Læsø Håndarbejde

Time: Friday Nov. 7th at 19.00-20.00

Place: Læsø Håndarbejde, Kongevejen 2, Vesterø

During Light in the Dark, Poul Ishøy gives an introduction to the topic of jewelry gems, and showcases various kinds of precious stones and jewelry, while telling us about the origin and traits of each.

Poul will also show us examples of local Læsø rocks (fossils and hornfels), and showcase raw and polished gems, from diamond to cheaper rocks. The subject of lab-made gems will also be touched upon.

Price: 50 dkk. 

Ticket sale: Læsø Tourist Office, +45 9849 9242

Max. 12 persons

Amber course with flashlights

Time: Friday Nov. 7th at 19.00 - 21.00

Place: Læsø Tourist Office, Havnepladsen 1 , Vesterø Havn

It is not entirely simple to use an amber flashlight, but it is easy to learn. Frants Kristensen will start by introducing us to amber, and how to find it. Then, he will teach us how to use the flashlights, and what to be particularly aware of while searching in the dark. And how to find our way back home again.

After the introduction, we will go to the beach and practice using the flashlights to search for amber. Everyone will be given small pieces of amber in different colours, to learn what the amber looks like under the light of the amber flashlight. 

You are welcome to bring your own amber flashlight. Max. 25 persons.
IF you do not have a car, carpooling can be arranged. 

Price: 110 dkk per person (renting an amber flashlight is 25 dkk to Frants)

Ticket sale: Læsø Tourist Office, +45 9849 9242.

Meeting place: Bødehuset, Vesterø Harbour.

Light in the Dark - Light painting in Læsø Kur

Time: Friday, Nov. 7th at 19.00 - 20.00

Place: Læsø Kur, Vesterø Havnegade 28, Vesterø 

Join to learn how to paint light with your phone. You can make your own painting to bring home with you on your phone. Karsten Neve Petersen starts out by explaining how it works, before you can try it out yourself.

You need an app; either you can borrow Karsten's phone or buy the app yourself (Slow Shutter Cam).

Both children and adults are welcome, and participation is free.

Entrance on the southern side of Læsø Kur.

Max 20 persons. 

Sign up at Læsø Tourist Office, by phone +45 9849 9242 or by e-mail info@visitlaesoe.dk
 

Bedtime stories for adults at Østergård

Time: Friday Nov 7th at 20.30 - 22.00

Place: In the Orangery or dining room at Østergård Kultur B&B,  Museumsvej 2C, Læsø

We light the candels at Østergård Kultur B&B, prepare cool drinks and snacks, to tell bedtime stories in the cozy candlelight.

Kim Juul will tell us a bit about the upcoming cultural festival in the summer of 2026, Læsø Live, and will give us a teaser for the program and activities.

The evening ends with a lullaby, so we can all return home in the darkness, with light in our minds.

The event is free to participate in, and beverages can be purchased.

Morning swim in the sunrise

Time: Saturday Nov 8th at 7.00 - 8.00

Place: The pier by Vesterø Winter-bathers' sauna, Havnepladsen, Vesterø Harbour

Join us during Light in the Dark for a morning swim by Vesterø Harbour. We'll meet at the ladder, close to the small seaweed house, for a quick, fresh dip in the sea. The Vesterø Winter-bathers Association has turned on the sauna, and invites us in to reheat.

There will be coffee, tea and a shot of something strong.

The event is free to participate in.

Trail run with Lone's Naturløb

Time: Saturday, Nov 8th at 08.00 - 09.00

Place: Læsø Ferry and Tourist Office, Havnepladsen 1, Vesterø Harbour

Join Lone's Naturløb (Nature run) for a crisp run east of Vesterø Harbour.
Afterwards, we'll take a quick dip in the sea by the ladder, and reheat i the sauna.

Participation is free of charge.

Light in the Dark - trolls and pancakes in Storhaven

Time: Saturday, Nov 8th at 16.00 - 17.00

Place: Storhaven, Storhavevej 4, 9940

We will take a walk along the Troll Trail, with storytelling along the route. Afterwards, we will enter the Seaweed house, where you can buy freshly-made kids pancakes.

The event is for kids and their families, and participation is free.

Per Kirkeby's lyric and art play

Place: Tørkerivej 13, Per Kirkebys Atelier

Time: Saturday Nov 8th at 17.00 – 18.30

An atmospheric evening in Per Kirkeby's former residence: Atelieret and Prøvemarken

Photos, read aloud of Per Kirkeby's lyric and literature and quiet music in Atelieret.
Reader: Søren Nyegaard

A tour and storytelling about the sculptures and steles at Prøvemarken.
Storyteller: Torben Mikkelsen

A light meal will be served afterwards. 

Price: 75 dkk. 

Sign up at laesoekunstogkultur@gmail.com 

Wine bar and snacks at Guesthouse Læsø

Time: Saturday, Nov 8th 17.00-18.30

Place: GuestHouse Læsø, Lærkevej 6, Vesterø

For the event "Light in the Dark", Tina and Mette have prepared a cozy Friday evening, catering to all your senses.

Things are kicked off with a wine bar and snacks from 17.00 to 18.30.

Dinner buffet at Hotel Havnebakken

Time: Saturday, Nov 8th at 17.30

Place: Hotel Havnebakken, Vesterø Havn

Karen and Flemming light candels and arrange a delicious dinner buffet, with snacks, various kinds of meat, three kinds of potatoes and sauces, salads and beverages included; soft drinks, wine and beer.

Price:: 435 kr.

Reservation: +45 41 24 04 24

3-course Italian-inspired menu at Den Lille Deli

Time: Saturday, Nov 8th at 18.00

Place: Den Lille Deli, Vesterø Harbour

Marie-Louise and Søren serve a 3-course Italian-inspired menu, in candle-light and a cozy atmosphere:
Entre: Vitello Tonnato; Thinly-sliced veal with tuna sauce and bread.
Main course: Saltimbocca; Veal sirloin with parma ham and salvia, creamy white wine sauce and pasta.
Dessert: Tartufo with Baileys: Italian ice cream dome, covered in cocoa powder with Baileys.

Price: 369 dkk

Reservation: +45 60 61 09 60

Open atelier - DETTE FORM

Time: Saturday, Nov 8th at 18.00

Place: DETTE FORM, Østerby Havnegade, Østerby

Elisabeth Brännström invites you in for an exciting art experience in her atelier and gallery.

Evening opening at MB Læsø in Østerby

Time: Saturday Nov 8th at 18.00 - 20.00

Place: Smedievejen 3, 9940 Østerby Harbour

Lisbeth opens the store with all of her wonderful wares, including wool products from Jalfe.

There will also be exclusive discounts this evening.

You can also visit DETTE FORM, which has open atelier at 18-20.

Guided tour on Margrete Læsø

Time: Saturday, Nov 8th at 18.30 - 19.30 

Place: By the ferry dock at Havnepladsen, Vesterø Harbour

Normally, entrance to the machine room, the bridge and the cabins on the Læsø ferries is prohibited, but during Light in the Dark, you will get a unique guided tour around Margrete Læsø.

We will pass through both the lower and upper part of the ferry, and will end up on the bridge for a small refreshment, and a view of Vesterø Harbour that not many people get to experience.

Max. 25 participants.
Participation is free; get your tickets at the tourist office.
 

Light in the Dark at Guesthouse Læsø

Time: Saturday, Nov 8th at 18.30 - 23.59

Place: GuestHouse Læsø, Lærkevej 6, Vesterø

For the event "Light in the Dark", Tina and Mette have prepared a cozy Friday evening, catering to all your senses.

From kl. 18.30, a lovely dinner will be served in candlelight, and from 20.00 Allan Strøm will be entertaining with music and song.

Reservations are only possibly for dining guests - +45 81 88 87 07

If you aren't hungry, stop by anyway for an Irish Coffee or a dangeous Captain Morgan.

Open workshop at Guldsmedien Læsø

Time: Saturday, Nov 8th at 19.00 - 20.30

Place: Vesterø Havnegade 27, 9940 Vesterø Harbour

Stop by and watch, when Maria, educated jeweler, works with water casting. The metal is melted and poured directly into water, creating entirely unique pieces of jewelry.

You can buy one or several casts, which are made into jewelry, and can be picked up later. If you are not satisfied with the cast, the process can be redone. 
You are welcome to bring your own silver or gold to re-melt.

The water cast jewelry will have a special discount this evening.

During the workshop, you are also welcome to ask Maria questions about metals or work as a jeweler in general.

Storytelling and evening open hours at Saltsyderiet (the Salt Works)

Time: Saturday, Nov 8th at 19.00 and 20.30

Place: Læsø Saltsyderi (Salt Works), Hornfiskrønvej 3, Læsø

The store is open 10.00 - 14.00 and 19.00 - 21.00

During Light in the Dark 2025, Læsø Saltsyderi opens its store from 19.00 to 21.00 on both Friday and Saturday.

There will be storytelling in the salt huts on both days at 19.00 and 20.30. The duration is 20 minutes and listening is free of charge.

Watch and listen as the proficient salt maker produces salt, and tells a tale usually reserved for the holiday season.

Stargazing at Hyldebærvej in Vesterø

Saturday, Nov 8th at 20.00 - 21.00

Place: Hyldebærvej 5, 9940 Læsø

Læsø is one of Denmark's darkest areas, with great conditions for stargazing, with very little light-pollution.

During Light in the Dark, an experienced star-gazer, Michael Bondo Andersen, will visit Læsø, bringing with him his big telescope. 

Join the event and hear Michael talk about planets, stars and galaxies. On this evening, Saturn will be visible in the sky.

Michael invites us all to his own residence, and you can park along the road at Hyldebærvej or På Remmerne. 

Participation is free.

(NOTE: The event will be cancelled in case of an overcast sky - the cancellation will, in this case, be annonced on VisitLæsø's Facebook during the day)

Cocktails in the orangery at Havnebakken

Time: Saturday, Nov 8th at 20.00 - 23.00

Place: Havnebakken 12, 9940 Vesterø Harbour

Saturday from 20.00, Karen and Flemming turn up the atmosphere in the orangery, with candels, cocktails and snacks, during Light in the Dark.

If the sky is clear, the orangery provides a full view of the starry sky.

Evening concert in Byrum Church

Time: Saturday, Nov 8th at 22.00 - 23.00

Place: Byrum Hovedgade 34, 9940 Byrum

During Light in the Dark, you are invited to an atmospheric evening in Byrum Church, Saturday Nov. 8th at 22.00.

Matthias Grün, and his friends, are once again looking forward to sharing music and community with you all. This year's concert carries the theme "Peace" - a wish and a reminder in the darkness of autumn.

The musicians are:
Allan Strøm (guitar and vocals), Jeannine Brödel (vocals), Johan Rosenring (guitar and vocals), Marianne Gade (vocals), Martin Toxen Worm (violin) and Matthias Grün (piano and vocals)

There is no entrance fee.

Ship wrecks on Læsø

Time: Saturday, Nov. 8th at 23.15 - 23.40

Place: The gate at the Museum in Byrum

As the European Trading Company fleet grew rapidly in size during the 18th and 19th hundreds, the amount of shipwrecks and ship groundings also increased proportionally. And few places is this as evident, as on Læsø, where ship groundings for several centuries was an important source of income for the islanders.

Læsø Museum hosts a special exhibition on ship grounding and shipwrecks on Læsø, and even presents a beautiful model of the great liner Printz Friderich, which Undervandsgruppen founds a couple of years ago in the water surrounding Læsø.

Museum manager Simon Kyhn-Madsen will talk about the liner, and Læsø's history of ship groundings. After the story at the Museum, you can meet a real helmsman from a grounded ship at Thorvald Hansen's Tower at 23.45...

Faith, Hope and Love - the ship wrecked schooner Alexander

Time: Saturday Nov. 8th at 23.45

Place: Thorvald Hansen's Tower, Thorvald Hansensvej 5, Byrum

Helmsman Jacob Jønsson from the Swedish schooner Alexander, which stranded on Læsø in November 1856, arrives at Thorvald Hansen's Tower at 23.30, on Saturday Nov. 8th, to tell his story of shipwrecking, the cold, faith, hope and love.

Price: 50 dkk for adults, children are free. Duration: 30 minutes.