Discover Havnebyen

When planning a stay in Havnebyen, you can focus on several specific attractions: harbour swimming and a water play area at Odden Havn, the regional Sjællandsleden hiking route, and a building designed by Arne Jacobsen. This can help you decide whether you are particularly interested in spending time by the water, hiking or architecture.

Odden Havn: history and harbour life

Odden Havn was established in the early 20th century and has been modernised over the years. Its history reflects a specific development spanning many decades. Today, food is served in the former fish auction hall at Odden Havn. If you would like to eat there, check whether it is open before your trip.

The Røgeriet smokehouse in Havnebyen also adds an architectural touch: it was designed by Arne Jacobsen. Its name and designer give the building a distinctive place in the story of the town, whether your stay is focused mainly on the harbour or on hiking.

Events and water at the harbour

Recurring annual events are held at Odden Havn, including the Makrel Festival and Odden sætter Sejl. If you are planning to travel for an event, check the dates and programme for the year of your trip. This lets you plan around a specific occasion without confusing the two events with the harbour’s everyday offerings.

You can swim in the harbour from Biggas Badebro at Odden Havn. This is a specific activity for anyone who wants to include time by the water in their trip. The same harbour is also home to Vandeksperimentariet: a freely accessible water play area designed for play and learning. It includes a pump, channels, locks and basins, as well as a watermill and an Archimedes’ screw. Together, these different features make moving and directing water the main focus.

Hiking in Havnebyen and on Sjællands Odde

Havnebyen is on the regional Sjællandsleden hiking route. If hiking is part of your plans, check current trail conditions before setting out, as they can change.

The narrow, elongated shape of the peninsula defines the landscape of Sjællands Odde. At several points, you can cross between the side facing Sejerø Bugt and the Kattegat side. The landscape also features sea on both sides, open fields, holiday-home areas, pebble beaches, bathing jetties, small roads and footpaths. This provides a broader setting for hiking, while the route of Sjællandsleden connects the trail specifically to Havnebyen.

Sea trout fishing

Sea trout fishing is possible at Odden Havn all year round, with autumn particularly highlighted. Autumn is therefore a specifically recommended period, but not the only season for this activity. Conditions can vary seasonally. If fishing is a focus of your stay, take these seasonal changes into account when planning.

Discover more destinations: Sjællands Odde, Ebbeløkke, Fårevejle Kirkeby, Bøsserup, Stenstrup, Højby, Ordrup, Yderby.

For the broader travel overview: Odsherred.