Havnebyen: Odden Havn, Harbour Bathing and Coastal Landscape

Havnebyen is a place where maritime local history, water-based experiences and the landscape of Sjællands Odde can be explored according to different travel interests. For you, the focus may be on whether harbour bathing, hiking, fishing, events, architecture or playful learning by the water should take priority. Odden Havn is home to the water-related places and events; the peninsula, with its two sea-facing sides and paths, broadens the geographical scope for travel planning.

Harbour, Food and Maritime History

Odden Havn was established at the beginning of the 20th century and has been continuously modernised. Today, food is served in the former fish auction hall at Odden Havn.

Architecture and Events

The Røgeriet smokehouse in Havnebyen was designed by Arne Jacobsen. Havnehallen in Odden Havneby was converted from a former fish auction hall into an event venue; recurring events are regularly held at Havnehallen. Arne Jacobsen and the former fish auction hall therefore represent two specific points of reference for the architecture of Havnebyen.

Water, Fishing and Recurring Events

Harbour bathing is possible from Biggas Badebro at Odden Havn. The Makrel Festival and Odden sætter Sejl are annual recurring events at Odden Havn. Anglers can fish for sea trout there year-round, especially in autumn. In May, garfish is one of the seasonal fish species at Odden Havn. This provides two specific seasonal reference points for planning: May with garfish and autumn with a particular focus on sea trout.

Landscape and Hiking Route

The landscape of Sjællands Odde is narrow and elongated. At several points, it allows you to cross the peninsula between the side facing Sejerø Bay and the Kattegat side. Sjællands Odde has sea on both sides, open fields, holiday-home areas, stone beaches, bathing jetties, small roads and footpaths. Anyone weighing up proximity to the shore, open landscapes and paths through different surroundings for a coastal trip can take this mix into account when choosing a location. For travel planning, the crossing can be considered as a separate section of the route. Those distinguishing between the two sides of the coast can use the side facing Sejerø Bay and the Kattegat side as geographical reference points.

Havnebyen is located on the regional Sjællandsleden hiking route. If you would like to include a hiking route in your travel planning, you can consider Havnebyen as a location on the Sjællandsleden.

Experience Water Playfully

At Odden Havn, Vandeksperimentariet is a freely accessible water facility for playing and learning. The facility includes a pump, channels, locks, basins, a watermill and an Archimedes' screw. The various elements make water immediately tangible as both a playful and educational subject. At Odden Havn, water can therefore be experienced not only while bathing, but also at a facility with a pump, channels and locks.

For further regional orientation, you can also include Ebbeløkke, Nykøbing Sjælland, Gudmindrup, Abildøre, Lestrup, Grevinge, Fårevejle Stationsby and Ordrup.

For the overarching travel overview: Odsherred.