An island break on your Interrail trip

Interrail isn’t just about railway tracks, stations and big cities. It’s about the freedom to travel further, take detours and discover places you might otherwise have missed.
On Læsø, the train doesn’t go right to your doorstep, but it does go to the ferry terminal. That said, the island is easy to include as part of your Interrail journey through Denmark. Take the train to Aalborg or all the way to Frederikshavn, and walk the five-minute journey to the Læsø ferry departure point at Ø-Pladsen 2 in Frederikshavn.
Here, you can swap train platforms and city life for sea views, cycle routes, walks, swimming, local experiences and that very special island atmosphere. Læsø is, if not exactly on your way, then certainly well worth a visit for those who’d like to stray a little from the classic Interrail route and experience a different side of Denmark.
Get around the island on the free shuttle bus, hire a bike, go for a walk along the coast, sleep under the stars or find another cosy place to stay at visitlaesoe.dk/overnatning. On Læsø, the pace of life slows down quickly; everything is close by, and nature begins just a few metres from where the ferry docks – whether you’re travelling alone, with friends or as part of a longer trip through Europe.

Hiking and nature

Læsø offers a truly unique natural environment. Læsø is Denmark’s youngest landmass, barely 5,000 years old and the result of the last few ice ages, when up to 2.7 km of ice pressed the Earth’s crust 180 metres downwards. When the ice last receded 10,000 years ago, Læsø began to rise and continues to do so – by approximately 2.3 cm a year, with the island growing by 20 hectares annually – due to land uplift and sand deposits carried by ocean currents. This has created a unique natural environment, whilst medieval salt production has also had a major impact on the island’s landscapes – following the deforestation caused by salt production in the Middle Ages, Læsø was treeless for 300 years, right up until 1900.
The result is a completely unique and young natural environment, very nutrient-poor soil and a UNESCO-nominated cultural heritage site featuring the truly unique seaweed fields. Læsø has its own ‘Ø-Camino’ (Island Camino), just like Samsø, Ærø and Langeland, and seaweed-harvesting trails and many other excellent walking routes have been created.

Water activities

With water all around and plenty of shallow waters, Læsø is a paradise for water lovers. The sea is always close by, and you can experience the island from the water in many different ways. Try your hand at stand-up paddleboarding, hire a sea kayak, go kitesurfing at the great spots along the coast, or dive beneath the surface amongst shipwrecks and natural wonders. Læsø is ideal for both beginners and experienced water enthusiasts.