Læsø Island

Sun, beach, sea and so much more: every year, the island of Læsø attracts holidaymakers from all over the world. The appeal of holidaying on Læsø in the Kattegat, the northernmost part of the Baltic Sea, lies in the many unique details that make this island in northern Denmark so fascinating—including the damage inflicted on nature throughout Læsø’s history.

As in many Baltic Sea regions, salt production became an essential source of livelihood. In the Middle Ages, the salt of the Baltic Sea also sustained the island of Læsø. But this wealth would eventually lead to its decline. At the time, Læsø was considered one of the few green islands in the Baltic Sea. Forests protected its settlements from wind and sand. But producing salt on Læsø required boiling houses, which in turn needed fuel. Without thinking, people took it from the forest until none was left. Even reeds, once used to roof houses, became scarce. Necessity made virtue of seaweed. The unique houses that are still roofed with seaweed today bear witness to that time: they are found nowhere else in the world and are also Læsø’s best-known attraction.

In summer, ferries run to Læsø from Frederikshavn up to four times a day, and three times a day during the rest of the year. Geologically, it is a very young island, shaped by the winds and sand of the Baltic Sea. As a result, estimates of its size vary considerably. Læsø is a Danish holiday island where you can enjoy peace and the audible quiet of nature, where cycling trips become something special, and where hotels and holiday apartments offer friendly hospitality. But see for yourself: admire the seabirds’ breeding and nesting grounds from a distance, or enjoy the unique panorama at Denmark’s last surviving post mill in the north. Wade through sand, tidal flats and sandbanks, and discover the island of Læsø’s wonderful hidden beaches for yourself.
 
You can book a holiday home on Læsø directly on the island.