Hou - experiences in a charming ferry town

Family eating ice cream from Mosters ishus in Hou

The gateway to the East Jutland Archipelago

All year round, a stream of people flock to Hou and hop on one of the daily ferry departures to the islands of Samsø or Tunø. Many do so without knowing the cosy atmosphere that literally awaits right around the pier by the marina and the old fishing village.

Behind the old historic shipyard is the large marina with a perfect setting for pleasure sailors. The harbour is not just for sailors, but for everyone. It is nice to walk along the quayside, where you feel the maritime atmosphere.

Around the harbour quay is an ice cream parlour/café, while you will also find a convenience store and one of the region’s best butcher shop.

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Mosters Ishus (ice cream parlour)

It does not get much cosier than a visit to Mosters Ishus at Hou Harbour. Would you like an old-fashioned ice cream cone with a sticky topping? A grilled sandwich? Or how about an iced coffee and a board game?

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Hou Marina

This charming port is centrally located on East Jutland’s blue main road. With its excellent facilities and proximity to the area’s great experiences,...

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Hou Beach

By the harbour and ferry city Hou lies this child friendly sandy beach. The beach has got excellent quality of water for swimming, great facilities an...

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The Coastal Path at Hou

Put on your hiking boots and head out on this 10-kilometer-long hiking trail at the port of Hou. This beautiful hike takes you along the Odder Coast t...

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The Tunø Ferry - Hou-Tunø

Tunø is one of Denmark’s most charming islands. You can visit the car-free island in the Kattegat by the Tunø ferry. The crossing from Hou only takes ...

Did you know that every July the harbour of Hou provides a setting for the Hou Harbour Festival with music, fun, sports, entertainment and the popular Hou Drop, where brave participants plunge into the harbour in creative homemade vessels?

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Book tickets for the Tunø ferry

Minimum two daily departures all year round. It is possible to buy the ticket on the ferry, but we recommend that you book in advance. Remember that Tunø and the ferry are car-free.

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Dagli'Brugsen Hou

At Dagli’Brugsen in Hou, you will find everything you need for your stay.We have lots of local products from the Odder area, exciting specialties and more than 300 organic products. We also offer everything you need for your daily grocery shopping.Our large wine section offers wine fro...

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Hou Mesterslagter

Look inside this traditional butcher’s shop in Hou, which has a huge selection of delicious meat cuts, cold cuts, delicacies and ready meals. You will always find meat here of the highest quality and a high level of service.

8 km of hiking-friendly sandy beach

Next to the ferry port is Hou Beach, which is a really nice beach with excellent facilities. The beach can be found on VisitDenmark's list of Denmark's best beaches. From the harbour, the beaches of the Odder Coast continue for many kilometres. It is highly recommended to take a walk in the direction of Saksild and Norsminde on the fine beach sand.

The Coastal Path at Hou is a 10-kilometre disabled-friendly hiking trail that leads to Hølken Beach along the water. The walk back towards the harbour goes through Hou town.

It is also recommended to take a walk in the local forest of Ravnskoven and a visit to the historic rampart Bjørnkær.

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©: VisitOdder

The Coastal Path at Hou

Put on your hiking boots and head out on this 10-kilometer-long hiking trail at the port of Hou. This beautiful hike takes you along the Odder Coast t...

Chaline Engelhardt

Follow the round trip in the forest of Ravnskoven on the digital map

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The Mounds of Bjørnkær Castle

In the beautiful nature west of Hou, you find a well-preserved rampart which was a fortress in the Middle Ages. The castle ruin is the best preserved of its kind in the local area and a suitable destination for a walk in the woods.

Messing about in Denmark’s most accessible swimming pool

An obvious alternative to beach swimming is Vandhalla, a large swimming pool with a 90-metre slide. 'Vand' in Danish means water. The water park is Denmark’s most accessible with special aids and the country’s only fully accessible water slide. Vandhalla is hours of fun for everyone!

Father and daughter flying out of the water slide at Valhalla, Hou

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Vandhalla

To Hou on two wheels

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Kulturringen Odder-Gylling

This bicycle route starts in the commercial town of Odder, continues to the maritime port Hou and ends in the cosy village of Gylling. Along the way you will see beautiful rural Danish landscape, head to the coast and pass fine nature areas.

Destination Coastal Land

The Danish national cycle route 5 (East Coast Route) – Bike along the coastline

Where to on your cycling holiday? In the Coastal Land along the eastern coastline of the peninsula of Jutland in Denmark, you find beautiful cities, cultural history, and varied landscapes. Follow this signposted route and get a real feel of the coast and all its adventures.

Three cyclist on on holiday in the Coastal Land while cycling

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Cycle route: Pedals and family fun on the East Coast

If you have to choose just one thing to experience in Odder, it is the many bicycle paths and fantastically beautiful cycling routes! We recommend a trip from Odder towards Hou, on to Saksild and then back to Odder - depending on where you begin!

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