Wheelness retreat on Fanø
The best way to experience Fanø is by bike. Here you get close to what makes the island so special: the open spaces, the magnificent nature, the little cultural and historical stories and the local flavors.
With the wind at your back and the sea as your companion, this Wheelness retreat invites you to experience Fanø at a leisurely pace, where movement, presence and well-being go hand in hand.
The Wheelness retreat is not about performance, but about enjoying the journey. Along the way, you cycle through dune landscapes, along wide sandy beaches and between the charming skipper towns of Nordby and Sønderho. You experience the island's unique cultural heritage, encounter the special Fanø atmosphere and get the opportunity to taste the local gastronomy at some of the island's best restaurants.
A retreat where the bicycle becomes the key to experiencing what we call Danish Wheelness.
Inspiration for a wheelness retreat on Fanø with accommodation at Fanø Krogaard and Sønderho Kro.
Please note that this is a suggestion for a trip, and not a complete package that can be booked.
Each individual activity must be booked separately with the respective providers.
You can bring your own bike to Fanø. It is free to get it with the ferry. You can also choose to rent an electric bike or regular bike from Fanø Bikes.
They will deliver it to your starting point and pick it up at your finishing point.
For weekly rentals you can book online here: fanobikes.dk - for shorter rentals contact Fanø Bikes at info@fanobikes.dk
DAY 1
Take the ferry from Esbjerg to Fanø and enjoy a quiet arrival day in the cozy skipper's town of Nordby.
- Arrival at Fanø Krogaard
With a view of the Wadden Sea and a focus on presence and quality, you can stay in the newly interpreted inn concept with respect for Fanø's history.
(NOTE: Must be booked)
2. On your own in Nordby - visit, for example, the Fanø Museum and the Fanø Ship and Costume Collection and experience an old-fashioned skipper's home and stories about brave sailors and strong Fanø women (please note opening hours)
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DAY 2
With the wind at your back and the sun in your face, you set course from Fanø Krogaard towards Sønderho Kro (approx. 24 km)
1st stop) Halen Fanø (8 km)
Experience Halen - one of the oldest parts of the island and an example of the natural forces that still shape the Wadden Sea.
2nd stop) Klingebjerg (3.8 km)
Enjoy the view of the marshlands north and east of the dune plantation. These areas are some of the most important resting places for millions of birds on their way.
3rd stop) Sønderho Old Duck Decoy (7 km)
Experience the magnificent view from the observation tower. Sønderho Old Decoy is a large, man-made trap consisting of a pond with 6 catch channels, which was originally used to catch wild ducks for food. Today, the birdhouse is used as a living museum.
4th stop) Lunch at Fajancen (4.8 km)
In the middle of the old skipper's town of Sønderho lies Fajancen - an atmospheric café, where historical settings form the backdrop for a gastronomic experience.
5th stop) Experience the skipper's town of Sønderho
and the very special atmosphere in Denmark's most beautiful village.
Visit, for example,
- The naval ship Kåveren, which guided the sailing ships of the past
- Børsen - where big and small news from the oceans were discussed
6th stop) Check in at Sønderho Kro
Experience the whisper of history at the old historic and charming Sønderho Kro on the southern tip of Fanø.
(NOTE: Must be booked)
7th stop) Visit Fanø Art Museum (Please note opening hours)
Over more than 100 years, Fanø has experienced a large influx of visual artists who took up more or less permanent residence on the island.
8. Dinner at Sønderho Kro
Enjoy dinner at Sønderho Kro. Sønderho Kro may be one of the oldest in the country, but the kitchen is at the forefront of the latest gastronomy.
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DAY 3
Enjoy a delicious breakfast at Sønderho Kro before heading back to Nordby. From here you can either choose the tough 15 km. route along the beach or take the road back and the beach from Pælebjerg. We recommend the easy route here.
1st stop) From Sønderho Kro to Pælebjerg (6.6 km via the road)
Experience the view from the highest point of Fanø.
2nd stop) Rindby Strand (4 km)
Fanø Strand is one of Denmark's largest and widest sandy beaches. At Rindby Strand there are plenty of activities - for example, rent a beach sauna or try Blokart that drives with the wind on the beach, or take a dip in the sea.
3rd stop) Lunch at Lighthouse Burgers (1 km)
Fresh, local and seasonal ingredients in a burger that exudes Fanø.
4th stop) Fanø Bad (2 km)
Visit Fanø Bad - a historic seaside resort that in its heyday was an attractive place for the bourgeoisie to vacation.
5th stop) Fanø Bryghus (2.3 km)
Feel the atmosphere and see the popular beers being brewed.
End the tour with the wonderful taste of a delicious brewed beer from Fanø Bryghus.
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Accommodation incl. dinner and breakfast at Fanø Krogaard
Lunch at Fajancen
Accommodation incl. dinner and breakfast at Sønderho Kro
Possibly renting bicycles at Fanø Bikes
Possibly booking a mobile sauna at Rindby Strand
