Sejerø: Coastal Landscape, Trails and Island History

Sejerø is an elongated island covering 12.5 km² in Sejerø Bay. Sejerby is the main village, next to the Sejerø ferry port. The ferry crossing from Sejerø to Havnsø takes 65 minutes; check the current seasonal timetables before your trip.

Island Route and Landscape

The Sejerø Route starts beside the ferry landing and bathing jetty. As a walking route, it passes through dune landscapes and salt marshes. You can adapt how long you spend on the route to the time available. This lets you plan the walk around your own schedule rather than assuming a set duration.

The route passes a salt marsh covering about 20 hectares. It has never been ploughed and is grazed by sheep and Icelandic horses. In addition to these salt marshes, the island’s named hills are another distinctive feature of its landscape: there are more than 60 on Sejerø, and in the Sejerø dialect they are called “Bier”.

Beaches and Swimming

Sejerø has several bathing beaches with clean, child-friendly bathing water. Swimming conditions can vary by season. If swimming is an important part of your stay, take these seasonal differences into account when planning.

Burial Mounds and Church Art

Kongshøj is one of eight surviving Bronze Age burial mounds on Sejerø. It lies at the highest point in the southernmost part of the island. Access is via a field track on the north coast, followed by a short footpath across the field. The mound thus combines practical directions with one of Sejerø’s surviving Bronze Age landmarks.

Sejerø Church also offers its own historical point of reference. The chancel and nave date from around 1300 and were built of brick on a foundation of fieldstones. The wall paintings are in the chancel and the main nave; they are dated to 1525–1558. This distinguishes the construction date of the two parts of the building from the later date assigned to the paintings.

Museums, Lighthouse and Art

The Sejerø Købmandshandels Museum preserves the former shop and living quarters of Anna and Aksel Jensen. Det sorte hus was converted into a local fishing museum in 2015 and now tells visitors about Sejerø harbour and fishing life. The two museums focus on different subjects: the shop and living quarters in one, the harbour and fishing in the other.

Sejerø Lighthouse was built in 1852 at Gniben, on the northwestern tip of the island. Sejerø Kulturhus hosts an art exhibition every summer; the specific programme may vary. Together with the burial mounds, church and museums, these sites offer an overview of different historical and cultural subjects without reducing them to the same period or focus.

Search for a Hotel on Sejerø

When searching for a hotel on Sejerø, you can start by considering what you want your stay to focus on: a walk through dunes and salt marshes, time at the bathing beaches, or an interest in the island’s history and culture. These options differ in subject matter and seasonal relevance, offering a practical starting point for planning your trip.

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For the full travel overview: Kalundborg.