Kattegat is the body of water between western Sweden and Jutland. Due to the relative shallow water it can be pretty rough in bad weather. There are however, several rewarding spots to visit: The two islands of Anholt (150 inh.) and Læsø (3500 inh.) are very attractive in each their way. Skagen, at the northernmost tip of the Jutland peninsula, is one of the most attractive combinations of summer land, fishing portand white sandy beaches that anyone can imagine, to any Dane it epitomizes summer and it is a place cherished by Norwegians and Swedes as well (even though Reeds obviously doesent like the place and only rewards it one 'flower', I wonder why?). We have (of course) visited the area several times but dedicated the 2003 to the area.
The port of Anholt, a crowded mess in season (July to mid August) but a paradise to visit in May, June or September | 80% of inland Anholt is covered by scarcely vegetated dunes referred to as the desert (Ørkenen). Hundred of years of felling to obtain wood for the lighthouse has taken its toll. This view towards east shows the lighthouse in the background; during the Napoleonic wars concored by the British and fortified to ensure its vital guidance |
Evening in the often very packed port of Anholt | Moored behind Hals Barre at the entrance to the Limfjord. Only 30 centimeters of tidal difference, but still, at least in calm conditions, enough to make it feel almost like on the English East Coast |
Southern Læsø (Rønnerne): solitude, birdlife and salt production the olden way |
Typical Læsø farmhouses with their characteristic sea weed thatching |
Fishing houses at the port of Skagen now often used as small restaurants and during summer-time with an abundant holyday life |
The wonderful white sandy beaches of Skagen |
The habour at Skagen is often full but still worth while a visit |
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