Voerså: Beach, Nature Reserve and Water Experiences

Voerså combines a harbour with a beach, river landscapes and a variety of nature experiences. Those looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home can choose between active days on the water, a 10 km route and peaceful wildlife observations in protected landscapes. This gives families with different interests the opportunity to plan a trip in which not every activity has to be of the same kind.

Harbour, Route and Nature at Stensnæs

The Voerså–Stensnæs route begins at the harbour in Voerså and is 10 km long. It runs alongside the protected Stensnæs Nature Reserve, which is home to a diverse bird population, and passes through the distinctive Østerbyen area. The route therefore offers several specific starting points for an outing: You can take its length into account when planning your day, experience the landscape of the reserve and get to know part of Østerbyen at the same time.

The natural area also includes the Voerså–Stensnæs Wildlife Reserve. It protects marine and land areas near Voerså and Stensnæs as resting and feeding grounds for waterfowl. The birds in the Stensnæs–Voerså reserve can be observed from a birdwatching tower at the harbour in Voerså. Those interested in nature photography or birdwatching therefore have a clear reason to see the harbour as more than just a starting point for activities on the water.

Canoeing, Boats and Experiences on the Water

Canoeing is possible at the mouth of the Voer Å in Voerså. Voerså Kanoudlejning offers four routes, all of which end at the harbour in Voerså. Riverside Voerså rents out pedal boats, rowing boats and canoes. These options offer different ways to spend a day on holiday: You can choose a route by canoe or explore the Voer Å in another type of boat. The Voer Å also has good populations of, among others, sea trout and brown trout, which are maintained through stocking measures.

Voerså Beach and the Southern Pier

Voerså Beach extends along the southern pier and adjoins the harbour in Voerså. It is suitable for windsurfing and thus offers another perspective on the coast. When beachcombing, you can find, among other things, razor clams, common pelican's feet, purple snails, crabs and sea snails. Such specific discoveries make the beach interesting even for travellers who do not want to spend their stay exclusively on sporting activities.

Plan Your Visit to Strengsholt Mose Carefully

Strengsholt Mose offers a distinctive natural setting. It is home to raspberry and blackberry bushes as well as bog myrtle. To reach it, drive from Holtbjergvej via Voerså Hedevej. After crossing the Strengsholt Bæk, park on the left by the forest track. Long trousers and rubber boots are recommended for the visit, as the narrow paths are lined with blackberry bushes. These details are directly relevant to planning your day: Choose suitable clothing for this outing and be prepared for the path conditions described.

Which Accommodation Suits Your Travel Plans?

When looking for accommodation in Voerså, it is worth first prioritising the experiences you want. If the harbour, canoeing, boat hire and birdwatching are to be the focus, Voerså itself offers the right thematic setting. For beach days, windsurfing and beachcombing are additional options. Those mainly interested in discovering landscapes can include the Voerså–Stensnæs route and Strengsholt Mose separately in their plans. This way, you choose your holiday apartment or holiday home not on the basis of general promises, but according to the type of holiday you actually want to create.

Discover More Destinations

If you would like to compare other places besides Voerså, also discover Lyngså, Kandestederne, Napstjært, Skagen, Thorshøj, Hulsig, Ålbæk and Strandby.

For the higher-level travel overview: Frederikshavn Municipality.