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.
A good place to experience the Danish summer house atmosphere
Kystlandet is a safe, secure and family-friendly choice when selecting your holiday home destination in Denmark. The gentle East Jutland coast invites you with its calm bathing beaches, soft waves and shallow waters, where even the youngest members of the family can swim safely. There is plenty of time and space for you to be yourselves and truly unwind. And if you feel like picking up the pace, the towns and attractions of East Jutland are just around the corner – you set the tempo.
Holiday home areas in Kystlandet
Saksild
Saksild Beach, with its clear water, white sand and wide stretch of beach, is often mentioned among the best beaches in Denmark. From the lifeguard tower, lifeguards keep a close eye on children and other beachgoers. Saksild is a holiday town in miniature, where the selection of places to eat and shops is strongly shaped by tourism. At the same time, it is small enough to retain a peaceful atmosphere. Here, you can enjoy a good ice cream, have a pizza, play mini golf, or hire bicycles and SUP boards. There is no supermarket in Saksild, so it is a good idea to shop in Odder, the main town on the Odder Coast, just 7 kilometres away.
Extending on from Saksild Beach, Rude Beach offers a slightly more peaceful alternative, with a beach just as lovely as Saksild.
Juelsminde
Juelsminde is the ultimate holiday town on the East Coast. Its population of around 4,000 multiplies during the summer season, and visitors flock to the popular marina as soon as the weather is good. The town is surrounded by beaches on three sides, and at Storstranden you will find a lifeguard tower. There is a good selection of shops, ice cream kiosks, waterfront eateries and family-friendly activities. For families, the large Juelsminde Nature Playground is highly recommended.
Juelsminde is an excellent choice if you want everything close at hand and enjoy having a lively atmosphere around you.
As Vig
The beautiful bay of As Vig offers a quieter option for your holiday home stay. Here, you will find little more than beaches, holiday homes and a small local grocery shop. Within the bay, you will find the beaches Kirkholm, As Vig and Sønderby, with As Vig Beach being the most central choice. The bay is wonderfully peaceful, yet both Juelsminde and Horsens are only a short drive away, and the lovely Palsgaard Castle Park is also close by.
Norsminde
South of Aarhus lies the small harbour of Norsminde, located at the entrance to Norsminde Fjord. Norsminde has a cosy maritime atmosphere, and the area is a popular excursion destination during the summer season. There are a couple of noteworthy places to eat by the harbour – a popular fish house and the old inn, which has been welcoming guests for more than 300 years.The holiday homes are peacefully situated at Kysing Næs, where you will find a perfectly pleasant beach. There are no grocery shopping facilities in Norsminde, but in nearby Odder you will find everything you need.
Pøt Beach
Pøt Strandby is a larger holiday home area set apart on the Juelsminde Peninsula. As you move around the area, you get a sense of being in the middle of nowhere. Small stretches of beach appear like pockets in the landscape, and you are surrounded by forest and nature with excellent opportunities for walking. There is nothing commercial here – and that is exactly its strength. At the same time, shops and activities are only a couple of kilometres away.
Dyngby Beach
Dyngby is located in the heart of the Odder Coast, between Saksild Beach and the ferry town of Hou. Like Pøt Strandby, Dyngby is wonderfully peaceful. As there is no public parking, there are very few visiting beachgoers, meaning you will mostly share the beautiful beach with fellow holiday home guests. Dyngby is an excellent choice if you are looking for peace and quiet. There is nothing commercial here, yet Saksild and Hou are only a few kilometres away.
Special requests or specific needs
We all have different preferences. Holiday home rental providers make it easy to search based on your specific requirements. Would you like to bring your dog? Should the house include a spa or a swimming pool? Would you prefer a sea view? A dishwasher? Filtered searches make it simple to find the perfect holiday home just for you.
Accessible holiday homes
Is someone in your group living with a physical disability or have specific requirements for the layout of the house? We recommend contacting the holiday home rental companies by phone or email to ask about the available options. Some houses in the catalogue meet various accessibility needs, but these features are not always easy to filter for on the website.
Alternatively, you can book a holiday home at Hou Søsportcenter on the Odder Coast. Here, you will find 11 fully accessible houses where every detail has been considered – height-adjustable tables and cupboards, step-free access, wide doorways, adjustable beds, a bathroom hoist, and more.
When do you want to come?
The Odder Coast or the Juelsminde Peninsula?
Experiences for your holiday cottage trip
Holiday homes in Denmark – what to expect
What is a holiday home in Denmark?
A holiday home is a house for vacation stays, typically located close to nature – often near the coast. In Denmark, staying in a holiday home is a way to slow down and relax, with a focus on nature, peace and spending time together.
Danish holiday home culture is about enjoying the simple things. Many people spend their time walking in nature, going to the beach and being together in calm and informal surroundings.
Many holiday homes are privately owned, which means that both the interior and atmosphere vary from one house to another. Around 7% of Danish families own a holiday home, and many choose to rent it out for part of the year.
Holiday homes are used all year round. Summer is ideal for beach life, while spring, autumn and winter are well suited for quiet days, nature experiences and time indoors.
Holiday homes are especially popular with families, as they offer space, safe surroundings and the flexibility to plan your days at your own pace. Many guests enjoy nature, take walks by the water, cook meals together and relax – often combined with day trips in the area.
How does renting a holiday home in Denmark work?
Holiday homes are often owned by private individuals who rent them out through a rental agency. You book the house for a specific period through the agency, which handles payment, key collection and practical information before and during your stay.
Most holiday homes include a kitchen, bathroom, living area and outdoor space such as a terrace or garden. The kitchen is equipped so you can prepare your own meals during your stay.
Electricity, water and heating are usually charged based on your usage during the stay.
You will get access to the holiday home at the agreed check-in time, often via a key box. Check-out is typically in the morning on the day of departure.
