Woman sitting in a tree at Horsens Fjord in Denmark

Welcome to Kystlandet

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Kystlandet means “coastal land” and with 266 kilometers of coastline, beautiful highlands, and forests, Kystlandet offers stunning experiences in nature - and slow living the Danish way.

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Things to do and see

Explore cozy city life and nature’s beauty

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Accommodation

Places to stay

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Things to do with kids

Great holiday experiences with your children.

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Nature experiences

In the Coastal Land you will find stacks of wow, noooo and ahhh nature experiences in East Jutland. Come out and enjoy the most beautiful stretch of the Gudenå river, idyllic forest edges with fjord views, historical trails and not least, 266 km of coastline, which is created to slow your ...

The Rediscovered Bridge

A perfect combination of fascinating cultural history and unique nature experience

Hiking and walking

Enjoy the colorful fall foliage in the forests and the fresh air along the coasts.

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Juelsminde Nature Playpark

Juelsminde Nature Playpark is not just a nature playpark – it is a paradise full of play and games.

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The Prison Musuem

At the Prison Museum you can experience what it was like to be either imprisoned or employed in the prison system throughout the years.

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Island hopping in the East Jutland Archipelago.

The four closely located islands in the East Jutland Archipelago are ideal for island hopping, but of course, can also be experienced individually. Regardless, there is plenty of peace and quiet on the idyllic islands.

Car-free Tunø for the whole family

Just off the Odder coast you will find the small car-free island of Tunø. A small natural paradise with a fantastic history and atmosphere that everyo...

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The rabbit island of Endelave in the East Jutland Archipelago

In the Kattegat south of Horsens Fjord is Endelave. Here you can encounter wild rabbits, go on a seaweed safari and follow the beautiful hiking route ...

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Welcome to Hjarnø

Although Hjarnø is only 500 metres from the mainland, you can feel the island atmosphere. As soon as you arrive at the little ferry quay, time stands ...

Houses seen from the main street on idyllic Alrø in Horsens Fjord - part of Destination Coastal Land

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Visit idyllic Alrø

In the rural idyll of Alrø, tranquility reigns, and with its beautiful half-timbered houses lining the winding country road, the island bears witness ...

Cities in Kystlandet

The Prison (FÆNGSLET) in Horsens - a part of the Coastal Land in Denmark

Photo: Jesper Rais

Visit Horsens

In Horsens you feel the energy of the big city and the charm of the small town. The city is free from congestion, hustle and bustle. However, it is ri...

Visit Juelsminde

Juelsminde is the cosiest harbour town in Denmark. With a harbour environment close to the town, top-notch beaches, lots of playgrounds, restaurants a...

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Visit Odder

Here, you will find the old cosy trading and station town of Odder and this area with its beautiful coastline has several child-friendly beaches, cosy...

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Saksild - experiences around the east coast’s best beach

The Odder coast is home to one of Denmark’s best and most child-friendly beaches. Saksild is a charming mini-format resort, but despite its limited si...

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Kystlandets velkomstguide 2026 på et bord

The Kystlandet Guide 2026

Find inspiration for your holiday in our comprehensive guide to Kystlandet

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