Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
At both Klitmøller and Hvide Sande, outfits offer gear rental and lessons in windsurfing
and kitesurfing. There are other watersports on offer, too - surfing, and stand-up paddle
boarding. At Hvide Sande there's also a cool water-skiing course, which skiers navigate
using cable rope-tows.
Sailing
Denmark's long (7314km) and varied coastline and 406 islands are made for sailing,
something the Danes embrace enthusiastically.
The island-speckled, sheltered cruising area between Jutland's east coast and Sweden is
very popular. The mixture of sea, calmer inshore waters and still fjords, combined with
scores of pretty, cobbled and often historic harbours (more than 350 marinas) makes sail-
ing a perfect way to explore the country. Yachts and motorboats equipped with all the ne-
cessary safety, living and navigational equipment can be hired - prices vary considerably
by season and size of craft.
soeferie.dk
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. The latter website also has a few tour suggestions. If hiring your own craft
sounds too much like hard work, major towns along Funen's southern coast offer sailing
cruises around the islands of the South Funen Archipelago. Svendborg is an excellent
yachting hub.
Canoeing & Kayaking
Canoeists and kayakers can paddle the extensive coastline and fjords or the rivers and
lakes. White water is about the only thing that's missing in mountain-free Denmark.
The country's best canoeing and kayaking can be experienced along the rivers Gudenå
(in Jutland) and Suså (in Zealand). The idyllic forests and gentle waterways of central Jut-
land's prized Lake District are perfect for cycling, rambling and, especially, canoeing -
multiday canoeing-and-camping adventures are possible here. You can hire canoes and
equipment in Silkeborg. The lakes are generally undemanding as far as water conditions
go, although some previous experience is an advantage.
