Nature experiences on Fanø

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The Big Five on Fanø

Five dunes with stunning views, that’s what you get if you go out on the Big Five route.

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Nationalpark Safari on Fanø

National Park Safari creates world-class experiences for learning-ready people who appreciate professional quality experiences in the Wadden Sea National Park.

Albue Duck Decoy on Fanø

Albue Duck Decoy is located at the tranquil Albue Bay close to the vantage point, Annesdalsbjerg.

Sønderho Old Bird Trap on Fanø

Sønderho Duck Decoy is located at the coast south of Albue Bay. During the last few years the decoy has been renovated.

Forest Playground on Fanø

The forest playground is located in scenic surroundings in the middle of Fanø Klitplantage between Rindby and Sønderho.

To børn leger på stranden på Fanø | Vadehavskysten

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The beach and the seaside villages

The 12 km long sandy beach between Fanø Bad and Rindby Strand is the most popular part for those visitors who like to swim in the ocean.

Kikkebjerg on Fanø

From the peak of the 18 m tall Kikkebjerg, you can enjoy a magnificent view over the northern tip of Fanø, Nordby and Esbjerg.

Pælebjerg on Fanø

Pælebjerg is now a nice picnic spot, the view from the peak reveals the ocean, Fanø Dune Plantation, as well as a soft heath landscape.

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Klingebjerg on Fanø

From the peak of Klingebjerg, a view of the marsh areas north and east of the dune plantation will unfold. These are some of the most important resting places for some of the millions of birds migrating through the area.

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Annedalsbjerg on Fanø

The dunes found between Klingebjerg and Annedalsbjerg are assumed to be some of the oldest on Fanø. Moreover, the first house might have been found in an area here called Hovens Dal.

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Mosedalsbjerg on Fanø

This ”mountain” area is one of the strangest, yet prettiest on Fanø. There is also a larger personnel bunker from World War 2 here.

Wadden Sea

The Wadden Sea is one of the most important areas for fish, birds and seals. 10 to 12 million waterfowls annually pass the Wadden Sea on their way to or from their breeding areas in northern Scandinavia, Siberia or Greenland.

Birdlife on Fanø

Each of the the Wadden Sea's different habitats for animals and plants has its own very special importance for breeding and migrating birds.

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Søren Jessens Sand on Fanø

Large ships sailing around in the sand. Is that really possible? No of course not, it's an eye trick that you get when you stand on Sørens Jessen's Sand and look to the west.

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Seals on Fanø

The seals are one of the main attractions on Fanø. Here, we can experience the harbour seal and the grey seal in their natural environment.

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Hønen on Fanø

Hønen is found on the southern tip of Fanø and is a completely different type of habitat than the one found on the North Sea side.

The Wadden Sea National Park

The Wadden Sea National Park is world class Danish nature. Here is a spectacular wildlife, and the significance of the area extends far beyond Denmark's borders.

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