
Læsø A-Z
You might have questions before or during your stay on Læsø. Hopefully you can find an answer to your question here
ATMs
Læsø has one ATM, located in Byrum.
Byrum: Nordjyske Bank, Byrum Hovedgade 79
Auto mechanic
If you need help with you car you can call Falck
Byrum Hovedgade 10
Telephone: +45 7010 2030
If you need an auto mechanic you can contact Byrum Auto
Gl. Kirkevej 8
Telephone: +45 9849 1044
Beaches
Læsø has a costline of approximately 100 km and has some of Denmark's most beautiful beaches. Whether you want to go swimming, search for amber or go kayaking Læsø has a beach for the purpose. A beach guide is found here
Bike rental
Læsø is a beautiful and relatively flat island which makes it a perfect place to get to know by bike. You can either bring your own bike or rent one on the island
Bonfire
If you want to make a bonfire you need to use the specific bonfire sites located at Læsø Klitplantage. In some of the areas you'll find toilets, water taps and camp sites as well
A map of Læsø Klitplantage is found at the Tourist Office which is located at the harbour in Vesterø
Bus
It's free to travel by bus on Læsø. The bus drives between the three cities Østerby, Byrum and Vesterø, and stops on the main road only. Many tourist attractions are located far from the main road - if you are visiting Læsø Saltsyderi you need to take the bus to Byrum and walk the remaining 2,4 km.
The bus has the capacity to take two bicycles on each trip. It costs 27 kr. and can not be prebooked.
Find the timetable here
Dentist
The dentist is located in Byrum at
Hovedgade 58
Telephone: +45 9849 1466
Drugstore
On Læsø you'll find three shops with non prescription drugs for sale. The shop with the widest selection is located at
Læsø Garnspinderi, Byrum Hovedgade 19
In addition to that the supermarkets in Vesterø and Østerby has smaller selections
Dagli' Brugsen, Vesterø Havnegade 6
Min Købmand, Østerby Havnegade 2
Electric charger for car
Ferry Office
If you need help or have any questions about the ferry service you can contact the Ferry Office at the harbour in Vesterø or Frederikshavn
Ferry tickets
Tickets for the ferry can be bought here
Fishing
For disabled persons
You will find wheelchair access to the beach at Vesterø Kirke and Storedal
At the Banstenen parking lot there is access to the coastal slope
At Badesøen (lake) you can drive all the way down to a table by the shore
Gas stations
There is a gas station in each of the three big cities on the island
You'll find a charging station for Teslas at Læsø Camping & Hytteby near the harbour in Vesterø
Gift card
Læsø Gift card can be used more than 100 places in both Læsø and Frederikshavn
Library
The library is located at
Byrum Hovedgade 58
Telephone: +45 9621 3124
Luggage lockers
Luggage lockers are found at the Ferry- and Tourist Office which is located at the harbour in Vesterø
Læsø Salt
Læsø is famous for its unique salt. On the southern part of the island you'll find Læsø Saltworks where they make salt by seething the old fashioned way. At the Saltworks you can learn about the process and buy bags of unique Læsø salt
Medical treatment
Our Medical Care Centre is run by 5 doctors, 3 nurses and 2 secretaries. For immediate medical treatment there is an emergency helicopter available with a physician onboard to transport you to the nearest hospital. Which means quick access to vital and life-saving treatment
Health Centre, Kirkestien 2, Byrum. Telephone: +45 9849 1588
Appointment and medicine: Monday-Friday 8-11 AM
Emergency consultation: Monday-Friday 11-12 AM
Emergency doctor service can be contacted on weekdays between 4 PM and 8 AM, and on weekends and holidays
Telephone: +45 7015 0300
Police
If you need to contant the police you can call
Læsø Police
Byrum Hovedgade 51
Telephone: +45 5142 1071
Service
Telephone: 114
Alarm / Urgent matters
Telephone: 112
Public restrooms
You'll find public restrooms many places on the island. At the Tourist Office which is located at the harbour in Vesterø you can buy a map showing the different facilities on the island
Scampi
Læsø Fiskeindustri is the world's biggest exporter of scampi so it's almost a must try when visiting Læsø. You can either cook them yourself or order them at one of our restaurants
Shelter
In the woods of Læsø Klitplantage you'll find shelters where you can stay for the night. In some of the areas you'll find toilets, water taps and campfire sites as well
If the shelter is empty you are allowed to camp there for the night, but if you want to make sure it's available we recommend you to book it in advance. You can book a shelter here
Supermarkets
Læsø has three big supermarkets
Dagli’ Brugsen in Vesterø
Super Brugsen in Byrum
Min Købmand in Østerby
Taxi
If you are in need of a cab during your stay you can call Læsø Taxa
Telephone: +45 2232 2636
Sunday-Thursday: kl. 05 AM-11 PM
Friday-Saturday: kl. 05 AM-05 AM
Tent
Campsites for tents are found in Læsø Klitplantage. In some of the areas you'll find toilets, water taps and bonfire sites as well
You can get a map of Læsø Klitplantage at the Tourist Office at Vesterø Harbour
Tourist Office
The Tourist Office is located at Vesterø Harbour. Stop on by if you have any questions, need help or just want to know what you can experience during your stay on Læsø
Travelling around Læsø
Travelling around Læsø is easy. You can either go by bike, car or take the bus which is free. The bus stops on the main road only so if you wish to go anywhere else a bike or car can be necessary
If you havn't got a bike or car yourself you can easily rent one once you get here
Travelling to Læsø
To get to Læsø you travel by ferry from Frederikshavn. The journey takes 90 cozy minutes and the ferry has many daily departures. Read more here
Veterinarian
You can contact Bindslev Veterinarian on Læsø each Thursday
Telephone: +45 9893 8899
If you see an animal which has been hurt or run over you can call one of the following numbers
Animal Control Centre: 1812
Christian Thorsen: +45 2360 6455
Jørgen Larsen: +45 2962 0659
Washing machines
Washing machines are found at the harbours in Østerby and Vesterø
The weather
If you want to read about the weather before or during your stay click here