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Way Out West - Campervan experiences on Fanø

Fanø is a gem in the Wadden Sea, where nature, charm and local experiences merge. The island is made for closeness, and for those who travel by campervan and want short distances and big impressions.

Autocamper Fanø
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Out in nature with a campervan

Explore the magnificent nature of West Jutland in your campervan.

The stone on top of Pælebjerg
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Pælebjerg on Fanø

Pælebjerg is a popular viewpoint and the highest mountain on Fanoe - 21 meters - and one of "The Big 5"; the five highest mountains on the island.

 
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Birds in the lake at Sønderho Gamle Fuglekøje on Fanø
Photo: Per Hofman Hansen

Sønderho Old Bird Trap on Fanø

A duck decoy is a large scale trap with netted, curving pipes running off a pond. It was used to catch ducks for food, however, today the decoy is a living museum.

Sønderho Duck Decoy is located at the coast south of Albue Bay. During the last few years the decoy has been renovated.


The decoy is open every day.
Dogs are allowed but must be in a leash.


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Fanø Bad
Photo: FlyingOctober

Fanø Bad

Fanø Bad has flourished again in recent years. The town center has been renovated and a new square has been created.

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Søren Jessens Sand on Fanø | By the Wadden Sea
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Søren Jessens Sand on Fanø

Søren Jessens Sand on Fanø looks like a sand desert, here the beach is more than 1 km wide and you really experience the dynamics of nature here.

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On a trip to Hønen on Fanø | By the Wadden Sea
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Hønen on Fanø

Experience Hønen, see the beautiful light and the unique flora, the bird life is great on Hønen on Fanø.

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Seals relax | By the Wadden Sea
Photo: Vadehavskysten
Turbåden Martha
Photo: Thomas Rytter, Storytellers.dk

Boat trip with the tour boat Martha

The tour boat Martha sails from Fanø and offers trips past the Port of Esbjerg or the seal banks north of Fanø.

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Rindby Strand
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Rindby Strand

At Rindby Strand you will find mini golf courses, a football golf course and an indoor playground in connection with the campsites.

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Fanø Skovlegeplads
Photo: FlyingOctober

Forest Playground on Fanø

Fanoe Forest playground has opportunities for children and adults and a picnic area with covered barbecue house

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Culture on the road in a campervan

Experience the West Coast's living cultural heritage in a campervan, local stories and artistic experiences.

The facade of Fanø Art Museum | By the Wadden Sea
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Fanø Art Museum

At the Art Museum you will find both permanent exhibitions and changing periodic exhibitions. Get an experience of culture from several eras and learn something about art from Fanø and of motifs from Fanø.

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The entire Sønderho mill on Fanø
Photo: Fonden Gamle Sønderho

Sønderho Mill on Fanø

Built 1895 on the outskirts of Sønderho, the Mill, a dutch smock model, was in use until 1923.

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Fanø Ship and Costume Collection
Photo: FlyingOctober

Fanø Ship and Costume Collection

Fanø Ship and Costume Collection. Cultural History Museum about Fanø's redemption by the crown.

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Fanø Museum
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Fanø Museum

Fanø Museum is a house from the 17th century. Here you can see a typical Fanø house, as it looked like in a family between 1885 and 1920.

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Kåveren på Fanø
Photo: Gitte Lindeborg

The Kåver - Seemark on Fanø

The sea mark on Fanø is Denmark's oldest landmark, the sea mark is called Kåveren and was erected in 1624.

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Børsen Sønderho
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Børsen Sønderho

One of Sønderho's landmarks, "Børsen" is located just outside the dike at the eastern end of Landevejen.

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Facade Hannes Hus on Fanø | By the Wadden Sea
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Hannes Hus - a Sønderho home on Fanø

A Sønderho home from the heyday of sailing ships in the late 1800s, the house provides an insight into the living conditions in Sønderho.

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Campervan holiday with children

The Danish West Coast is full of fun, educational and memorable experiences for the whole family.

Fanø Skovlegeplads
Photo: FlyingOctober

Forest Playground on Fanø

Fanoe Forest playground has opportunities for children and adults and a picnic area with covered barbecue house

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Rindby Strand
Photo: FlyingOctober

Rindby Strand

At Rindby Strand you will find mini golf courses, a football golf course and an indoor playground in connection with the campsites.

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Beachracer Blokarts on Rindby Strand | By the Wadden Sea
Photo: Beachracer Fanø

Beachracer Fanø - Blokart

Beachracer Fanø offers the completely unique experience of driving Blokart, when the wind takes hold of the sail and you drive silently across the beach.

Seals relax | By the Wadden Sea
Photo: Vadehavskysten
Turbåden Martha
Photo: Thomas Rytter, Storytellers.dk

Boat trip with the tour boat Martha

The tour boat Martha sails from Fanø and offers trips past the Port of Esbjerg or the seal banks north of Fanø.

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Fanø Ship and Costume Collection
Photo: FlyingOctober

Fanø Ship and Costume Collection

Fanø Ship and Costume Collection. Cultural History Museum about Fanø's redemption by the crown.

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Fanø Bad Minigolf
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Fanø Bad Minigolf

Two mini golf courses close to Fanø Bad, a 9-hole and an 18-hole course.

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Fanø Bad
Photo: FlyingOctober

Fanø Bad

Fanø Bad has flourished again in recent years. The town center has been renovated and a new square has been created.

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Way Out West symbol sort
Photo: Troels Schwarz

Way Out West

Way Out West is a campervan route that stretches along the entire west coast of Jutland, from Rudbøl in the south to Tversted in the north.

It guides you to unique experiences along the coast. Get inspiration for places to visit on your trip. Nature, forest playgrounds, harbours, lighthouses, museums, cultural heritage and much more.