Nature experiences on Fanø

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

The hiking route on Fanø is a combination of 2 existing routes created by the Danish Nature Agency. The two routes are located on opposite sides of the road that connects the two villages Nordby and Sønderho. The area is part of the Wadden Sea National Park.

Experience the breathtaking sight of the seals at Galgerev with Club Fanø. Here you can experience both the spotted seal and the rarer gray seal frolicking in the water or enjoying the warm sun.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

On the east side of Fanø you will find Halen, one of the island's fascinating natural areas. Here you will find the landscape where Fanø's history began thousands of years ago. Halen is one of the oldest parts of the island and is an example of the natural forces that still shape the Wadden Sea.