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Be Sure to have Time to Plan Your Holiday on Anholt

How do I get to Anholt, where can I stay and what should I do while I am there?

Plan your trip – find the ferry leaving from Grenaa to Anholt, book accommodation beforehand and acquaint yourself with Anholt – then you are sure to have an amazi

Anholt færgen fra Grenaa på Djursland
Photo: Grenaa Anholt Færgefart

Plan your Trip

*Important: Be aware that accommodation AND ferry tickets must be booked prior to your trip to Anholt.

How do I get to Anholt?

The ferry to Anholt leaves from Grenaa. The crossing lasts app. 3 hours (2 hours and 45 min. to 3 hours). 

NB: Remember to book accommodation for at least one night, as there is no return ferry on the same day. 

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Where can I rent a holiday home?

Your options are renting a summer cottage, camping or staying at a hostel, an inn or a B&B. 

Find accommodation here

 

Can I bring my car to Anholt?

Yes, you can bring your car to Anholt, but you don't actually need it. There are good transport options on Anholt - taxi, luggage transport, bike hire, golf cart hire and sightseeing tours.

It's also expensive and you can't book space for your car and the space on the ferry is often full and is prioritised for transporting supplies and other goods to Anholt.

 

Can I get a map of the island Anholt?

Yes, you can here see and download a map of the island Anholt in Denmark.

See and download here.

Once you are There

*Important: Be aware that Anholt is a small island with a rich wildlife. Always remember to show consideration for the animals as well as the beautiful scenery. 

How will I get around Anholt?

We recommend that you bring your bike, otherwise, bike and golf cart rental is available on the island. Hiring a taxi is also a possibility, just as you can have your luggage brought between the ferry and the place you are staying at. 

Read more here

 

Can I rent a bike and ride it to the lighthouse?

Unfortunately not. Rental bikes cannot be used on the beach or in the desert, as they will be damaged. However, walking there is a lovely experience, and you can make a day of it. It is a 3 hour walk each way, and do not forget supplies for the day. 

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Are there any events on the island, and if so, when?

Anholt is a great destination all year round, but most events take place during the summer season. 

Find events on Facebook here

Can I rent a car or a golf cart?

Car rental is not available, but you can rent a golf cart that is a convenient means of transportation around the island. They are allowed on all roads, but not off-road, on the beach or in the desert, which is a protected area. 

Read more here

 

FAQ: Find answers to the most frequently asked questions before you go on holiday

Grenaa-Anholt Færgefart
Photo: Sebastian Nils

Grenaa-Anholt Ferry

A visit to Anholt often requires a boat trip with M/F Anholt. It takes about three hours to sail from Grenaa, on the mainland, to the Kattegat island, Anholt, located between Denmark and Sweden.
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Anholt Marina
Photo: Destination Djursland

Anholt Marina

Anholt Marina is a cosy marina on the danish island Anholt between Denmark and Sweden and a popular destination for sailors, especially during the summer months.
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Anholt Ferry and Tourist Office
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Anholt Ferry and Tourist Office

Anholt Ferry and Tourist Office is open all year. You will find the office at Anholt Harbor - just opposite the ferry.
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Transport and Infrastructure on Anholt

Easy going to the paradise island Anholt.

Anholt Bike Rental
Photo: Anholt Cykeludlejning

Anholt Bike Rental

Rent a bike and go on two wheels through Anholt's irresistible nature and cozy little roads.
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Anholt Taxi
Photo: Destination Djursland© Anholt Taxi

Anholt Taxi & Sightseeing

Anholt Taxi & Sightseeing is your easy and convenient way to get around Anholt, whether you are arriving or leaving on the ferry or you simply want to go sightseeing around the island.
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Anholt haulage business and luggage transport
Photo: Anholt Vognmandsforretning og bagagetransport

Anholt Haulage & Luggage Transport

Anholt Haulage & Luggage Transport will take care of bringing your luggage from the ferry to your holiday address and pick it up again when it is time to leave the island.
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Lej en golfbil hos Casablanca Hostel - Anholt Vandrerhjem
Photo: Casablanca Hostel

Rent a golf cart

You can rent a golf cart that is a convenient means of transportation around the island. You can use them on all roads, but not off-road, on the beach or in the desert, which is a protected area. 

Launderette on Anholt
Photo: Casablanca Hostel

Launderette on Anholt

The coin laundry on Anholt is located at Anholt Harbor and has brand new and modern washing machines and dryers with coin slots.
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Plan and enjoy your trip