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 size, offers excellent opportunities for activities, dining experiences, shopping and nature experiences.

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Where sun and summer are at home

Saksild is the epitome of holiday atmosphere. Happy swimmers and holiday home guests characterise the picture in the small oasis on the east coast. There is no doubt that the beautiful beach is the town’s great attraction, but there are excellent options to spice up the beach trip with fun communal activities or a good meal.

The centre of activity in the town is Trekanten (The Triangle), the small square where you will find places to eat, ice cream parlours, a grocery store and access to the beach. It is also where you park the car when you arrive.

Activities, shopping and places to eat in Saksild

Children on the podium at the mini golf course in Saxild

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Minigolfbanen Saxild

Danish ”hygge” and entertainment is given pride of place at this miniature golf course with proud traditions, located only a few steps from the best beach on the east coast, Saksild Beach.

Photo: Jesper Rais© GROFT

GROFT

This exciting organic bakery with a deli and specialty store is found in the old dairy building in Saksild. Come in and try their delicious sourdough bread with home churned butter, one of the many tempting cakes, or maybe a sandwich to go.

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Strandshoppen

Strandshoppen at Saksild Beach is more than just your regular beach shop. Here they aim to satisfy every need of beach and holiday home guests. You can find clothing, classic beach equipment, a large kiosk, freshly baked bread, a café, a bar and a miniature golf course.

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Rent equipment at Saksild Strand Camping

Whether you want to go on land or water, you can rent the right equipment at Saksild Strand Camping. Rent bicycles, paddleboards, and kayaks and much more.

Children playing on the white sandy beach in Saksild

Saksild Beach

Photo: Jesper Rais

Accommodation at Saksild

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Holiday homes in Kystlandet

Let your shoulders relax and settle into the calm, shallow beaches of the gentle East Jutland coast. Along the Odder Coast and in Juelsminde, you can enjoy a holiday home stay in peaceful surroundings, close to East Jutland’s towns and attractions.

Aerial photo of Saksild Beach Camping, the beach, and the holiday home area

Photo: Saksild Strand Camping

Saksild Strand Camping

Located next to one of Denmark’s best and most child-friendly beaches, this camping site will give you the perfect setting for unforgettable holiday experiences.

Photo: Rude Hougaard B&B

Rude Hougaard

Accommodation in peaceful rural surroundings at the Odder Coast near Saksild Beach. At this old farm you can sleep in cosy rooms or a big spacious holiday apartment close to the beach and the attractions of Eastern Jutland.

A mother and two children are picking apples from a pile in the farm shop at the orchard Karensminde Frugtplantage

Karensminde Frugtplantage (orchard)

Between Odder and Hou in East Jutland you can visit this large orchard selling a multitude of different berries and fruit. Visit the farm shop, the fruit stall, or pick your own apples.

Fru Møllers Mølleri

A visit at Fru Møllers Mølleri is a complete experience. Drop in and see the farm animals up close, take a break and a deep breath. Browse the specialties and fantastic produce available from the farm shop and restaurant. This is a real soil-to-table experience.

Photo: Restaurant Havblik

Restaurant Havblik

Beautifully situated by Kysing Strand, this charming eatery offers a delightful dining experience. Restaurant Havblik (formerly Himmel & Hav) has a new owner and reopened in 2025 with a fresh new look.