About Samsø

The island and the surrounding sea invite to a wonderful mix of deep relaxation in tranquil surroundings and super holiday activities.

The beaches vary from wide child-friendly beaches with shallow water, over to the slightly deeper, and in some places more rocky beaches. Here, on the other hand, there are often good fishing opportunities. Everywhere the water is clear and with the long coastline of 120 km it means that the beaches are never crowded.

Despite a size of just 114 km2, there is still on this small area an indescribably beautiful and completely varied nature, which offers many experiences and opportunities. The landscape and the short distances make it ideal for example for bike vacations.

All you need to know about Samsø

VisitSamsø is your guide to a great holiday on Samsø

VisitSamsø is our tourist information and on their website, you can find all the information you need to have a great holiday. You will also find here a place to sleep, a place to eat and an overview of the island’s many adventures

In their calendar you can find out what exactly happens when you are visiting. We also encourage you to visit the tourist information office in Tranebjerg . That way you get the best starting point for your holiday after you have taken a ferry to Samsø.

Go to VisitSamsø here

Nature

The nature on Samsø is a collection of all of Denmark's natural forms, every time you round a corner a new landscape reveals itself.
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Fishing

As a fishing destination, the island has a lot to offer. You can some across teasing mullets in Stauns Fjord, the hornfish out on Issehoved and the sea trout shoals pass by Vesborg Lighthouse on the south coast.
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About Samsø

We have more than amazing scenery and great potatoes.
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Energy Island

In 1997, Samsø was named Denmark's Renewable Energy Island. With the appointment came a concrete task, which was to prepare a 10-year energy plan for the island with the aim of getting the island to change its energy supply from fossil energy to renewable energy. As many probably know, the project succeeded.
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The taste of Samsø

All over Denmark, Samsø is known for its potatoes, but the island's pantry is so much more than that. The mild climate provides formidable conditions for a wealth of vegetables, fruits and berries, which the chefs proudly conjure up in the kitchens of the many restaurants.
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Tourist Information

VisitSamsø's Tourist Information in Tranebjerg offers you the good tips for Samsø. Both online and offline.
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Samsø for children

Holiday with children? Then go to the island in the middle of Denmark. You find child-friendly beaches, lots of activities, troll legends and adventures are waiting.
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Bicycle holiday

See the island from the bicycle saddle. There are good cycle paths all the way from "the capital" Tranebjerg to Nordby. On Samsø every kilometer also feels shorter. With as many as 22 villages around the island, it is never far to the next.
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History

Being the island in the middle of the kingdom, Samsø has been a central point in Denmark since the Viking Age. But already from the Old Stone Age, when the island "detached" from the mainland, there have been a number of settlements, as numerous archaeological finds testify. On your trip around the island you can see many signs in the landscape of early culture.
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For adults

Here there is time to hold hands, eat good food, go to concert and much more
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When you go to an island you sail...

The crossing is an adventure of it's own

We make sure that both children and adults have a wonderful crossing. Onboard our ferry to Samsø you can enjoy a meal and a fantastic and organic coffee.
Legeområde på færgen til Samsø
Play area The ferry PRINSESSE ISABELLA
You are allowed to be a little royal ... On June 6th, 2015, Princess Isabella of Denmark christened our ferry that sails on the route Hou - Sælvig. It was the princess' first official act.
Prinsesse Isaballa
Princess IsabellaAt the christening June 6th, 2015
Our fast ferry to Samsø from Aarhus takes you comfortably and quickly from the city of smiles to beautiful Samsø. You are very close to the water and can see the island approaching all the way.
Aarhus Samsø færge
Our fast ferry to Samsø at Dokk1 in AarhusThe route Aarhus - Sælvig
We have always been fascinated for us to sail. Sailing to Samsø is no exception. On board our ferries you can lower your shoulders and get in the "island mood" - the adventure has begun.
Udsigt på færgen til Samsø
View from the sun deckThe route Hou - Sælvig
Every year, the ferry PRINCESS ISABELLA carries over 500,000 passengers between Hou and Sælvig. The ferry has room for 160 cars and 600 passengers.
Hou Samsø færge
The ferry PRINSESSE ISABELLAThe route Hou - Sælvig

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