What you can experience on Endelave

Up to an incredible 15,000 wild rabbits live on Endelave, and you can spot them all over the island – even in the village. Why not head out for a walk and see if you can capture the perfect photo?

No sooner have you stepped off the ferry at the harbour than you will come across the bike hire at Udsigten Endelave. With 25 kilometres of coastline, the island is the perfect size to explore by bike. You can cycle freely along the island's roads without worrying about getting lost. We recommend a ride to Øvre in the northern part of the island.

At Udsigten Endelave by the harbour, you can challenge each other to a game of mini golf with views across the blue waters of the Kattegat. You can also round off your visit with an ice cream or a light meal.

If you enjoy fishing, it is well worth bringing your gear to Endelave and casting a line from the island's varied coastline. The fishing spots range from extensive reefs to beaches with diverse seabed conditions, and depending on where you fish, you have a good chance of catching sea trout and garfish.

At Endelave Harbour, you will find a bathing area with a large bathing jetty featuring four ladders and a spacious waterside platform with seating areas. It is the perfect place to cool off with a refreshing dip.

Endelave beer, locally produced gin, herb salt, handcrafted goods and local delicacies. In shops such as Smagen af Endelave, the Herb Garden shop, and smaller stalls and boutiques across the island, you will find locally produced items that you are unlikely to come across on the mainland. 

Endelave's old thatched vicarage is now home to a small museum telling the story of the island's history. For example, you can read about the sinking of the old ferry AGDA. The house has been furnished as a traditional Endelave home from around 1920, complete with period furniture and everyday objects donated or loaned by island residents and families with roots on Endelave.

The signposted Kanino Trail circles the whole of Endelave on a 21-kilometre route. Along the way, you will pass through some of the island's most distinctive natural landscapes. If 21 kilometres feels a little too far, you can choose the 12-kilometre Mini Kanino Trail instead – or enjoy a shorter walk around the village on the Red Rabbit Trail.

Join the Endelave Round Treasure Hunt and answer questions about the island as you make your way around the village. You can pick up the treasure map from Kroen Endelave (or print it at home before your visit), and once you have completed the hunt, you can collect your free gold medal from the inn as a memorable souvenir.

Turridning Endelave offers guided horseback rides and pony-led rides through Endelave's beautiful natural surroundings. The guided rides take you to places that most visitors never get to see, while you hear fascinating local stories along the way. Turridning Endelave welcomes both beginners and more experienced riders.

Endelave Lægeurtehave is a charming visitor attraction set in peaceful, garden-like surroundings near Endelave Village. Here, you can discover the many herbs that grow wild on the island and learn about the history of medicine and herbal remedies through ten themed gardens. The Herb Garden also has a shop selling local products and a cosy café.

North, south, east and west – Endelave has beaches all around the island, perfect for swimming and sunbathing. The coastline varies in character and terrain, offering plenty of beautiful spots where you can always find a peaceful place to relax. The most centrally located beach is just west of the harbour.

Every summer, local volunteers organise a series of free events under the banner Aktiv Ø (Active Island). The activities vary widely but all aim to inspire people to get active while enjoying unique experiences on Endelave. You can take part in everything from SUP lessons and football to archery and yoga. Events take place every day during the school summer holidays.

Writers Walk organises guided writing walks on Endelave, with regular stops for creative writing along the way. These walks are not about covering as many kilometres as possible, but about inspiring and encouraging you to write while surrounded by the island's peaceful natural scenery.

Since the 15th century, Endelave Church has been a central gathering place for the island community. The church is located close to the harbour, making it easy to visit during your stay on Endelave.

Every August, Endelave hosts an intimate two-day music festival filled with island culture and local spirit. Community and togetherness are at the heart of the festival, and the stunning views across the Kattegat are an added bonus.

In the northern part of Endelave lies Øvre, a large protected nature reserve. This remarkable landscape is home to salt marshes, heathland and rare species, including the carnivorous sundew plant. At the island's northernmost point, Øverste Ende, waves meet from two directions while you enjoy breathtaking views across the Kattegat.