Kongsgårde – maritime history and coast on Helgenæs

Kongsgårde on the coast of Begtrup Vig

Kongsgårde reveals its maritime character at a clearly defined coastal spot: a small bathing beach lies directly next to Kongsgårde Bro, while the pier itself is 135 m long. This places two different sides of the village close together – a specific spot by the water and evidence of the local transport and harbour history. If you are looking for a hotel in Kongsgårde, you can therefore plan your stay around the interests that are particularly important for your trip: the coast, maritime culture, cycling or activities on the water.

Landing pier and historic buildings

Kongsgårde is a loading place with a landing pier dating from the late 19th century. It was established by local cooperative farmers and Aarhusbugtens Dampskibsselskab. Kongsgårde was one of five such places on Mols-Helgenæs. The village’s original buildings form a cluster along Skibbrovej and Asgilhøjevej. These roads form the extension of the landing pier towards Begtrup Vig. The arrangement along the two roads can be read as a coherent village landscape: From the pier, the extension leads towards Begtrup Vig, while the original buildings follow this route. Those interested in historic village landscapes and the region’s maritime development will therefore find not just a single coastal spot here, but a spatial connection of pier, roads and original buildings.

Cycling, beaches and regional orientation

For active days, the Helgenæs route provides a clear point of reference: it is approximately 20 km long. This approximate figure is important for personal planning, without making any further claims about the route, level of difficulty or cycling time. You can take the approximately 20 km into account when planning your day as a cycling tour and combine it with the village’s coastal and historical themes. The approximate length provides a rough framework for planning the day: the route can be the main focus of the day or be combined with a visit to a beach and an exploration of the historic village landscape. In addition, Dragsmur Strand and Fuglsø Strand are located in the vicinity of Kongsgårde. This allows you to distinguish between the small bathing beach directly next to Kongsgårde Bro and other beaches in the immediate area, without equating Kongsgårde itself with the neighbouring coastal villages.

Water sports and traces of the past

Kongsgårde Bådudlejning offers various types of boats for experienced sailors and families. Kongsgårde Bådudlejning also rents out boats for coastal fishing, net fishing and trolling. The waters around Kongsgårde are considered a good place for salmon fishing. These services and opportunities give the coast an active, maritime side; at the same time, the village remains readable through its history. The Kongsgårde frames are considered a rare and significant find of ship remains dating from 500 to 800. Another historic building lies outside Kongsgårde: a cooperative dairy building from 1914 serves as a meeting place on Helgenæs. The historical finds and the dairy building thus represent two different periods: ship remains from 500 to 800 stand opposite a building from 1914.

For the overarching travel overview: Syddjurs Municipality.

More destinations

More places within the same destination:

Elsegårde, Øerne, Ugelbølle, Balle, Stubbe, Esby, Fuglslev, Fejrup.