Laeso Attractions

The island of Læsø lies in the northern Kattegat. It first surfaced when the sea-level sank about 5,000 years ago; parts in the south are often flooded. There is a car ferry between Vesterø Havn on Læsø and Frederikshavn on the coast of Jutland; the crossing takes about 90 minutes. There is also an air taxi to Copenhagen.

Topography

Two-thirds of the island consists of uncultivated land, principally of fen and heath. In the north lies the Hojsande area of dunes which reaches a height of 30m/100ft; this - like some other parts of the island - has been designated a nature reserve. The south of the island has low-lying meadows along the shore, and many waders and sea birds rest here during May to July. The eastern point, with Danzigmand Dune, is an attractive area and is under a protection order; the dunes are named after a ship, the "Danzig" which was once stranded there. Flat beaches of fine sand attract bathers. The Knotten Peninsula, reached across a narrow sound, is particularly popular.