The long island of Samsø, popular as a holiday center, lies in the Kattegat. The north and south divisions of the island are linked by an isthmus, near which lies a nature reserve. A car ferry operates between Sælvig on the west coast and Hov on the east coast of Jutland, and another between Kolby Kås (also on the west coast) and Kalundborg on Zealand.
The island can boast some fine beaches, a varied landscape and several ancient archaeological sites.
In a park in the south of Samso stands Brattingsborg Manor; the main wing of this country house was built in the English style in 1871-98 (admission to the park June to August). The main road passes the park and leads on through a wood to the coast. The "Vesborg Fyr" lighthouse to the south acts as a landmark.
Hours:
June 1 to August 31: 10am-4pm; Closed: Sun, Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat
Beautiful old half-timbered buildings, a bell-tower and a village pond are features of the picturesque little village of Nordby in the north of Samsø. To the northwest lie Ballebjerg (64m/210ft high) and the spit of land known as Issehoved.
This annual four-day festival takes place in mid- or late July and includes various musical performances. The atmosphere is laid back and most events take place on the Strandskovens camp grounds.
Tranebjerg, in the middle of the island, is the largest town on Samsø and was once a venue of the "Thing" (early Danish assembly). Of interest are the 14th C. fortified church on the western edge of the town and the Museumsgården on Museumsvej, where the Samso Museum is housed. On the east coast, near Tranebjerg, lies the fishing village of Ballen, an attractive seaside resort with a yacht basin. Onsbjerg, northwest of Tranebjerg, is worth a visit if only in order to see the rare Romanesque Crucifix (ca. 1200) in the church.
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