Welcome to Djursland
Plan and enjoy your holiday in Djursland
Countless great experiences await you!
The peninsula of Djursland is a veritable eldorado of fantastic experiences. Here, you can hop on board Denmark’s fastest roller coaster in Djurs Sommerland – Scandinavia’s biggest summer amusement park, get close to wildlife from around the world in Kattegatcentret aquarium, Ree Park Safari, Skandinavisk Dyrepark wildlife park, and Munkholm Zoo. You can experience nature at its wildest in National Park Mols Bjerge, look forward to the best beach holiday of the season near some of Denmark’s best beaches – and the list simply goes on and on.
The charming towns of Djursland
Discover charming coastal towns, cosy harbour environments and small shopping streets filled with holiday spirit in Djursland.
Experiences – like pearls on a string...
The Nordic region's largest summerland, zoos with animals from all over the world – and impressive museums – just waiting to be discovered.
The coolest zoos
Amazing museums
Fantastic natural areas
The unique Ice Age landscape in Djursland is a big part of the reason for the creation of one of Denmark’s five national parks, Mols Bjerge National Park. Here, you can take in stunning panoramic views, deep kettle holes, and a fascinating landscape and wildlife. You can even go back in time when you visit the ruins of Kalø Slot castle, and near Tustrup, you can see reconstructed dolmens, a passage grave, and a cult house dating back to the Stone Age.
Djursland’s Biggest Nature Experiences
250 km of coastline and beaches
Along the coast of Djursland, 250 kilometres of coastline and beaches await, where you can find your very own favourite spot. Here, wide sandy beaches stretch side by side with small, cosy bays, dramatic cliffs and calm coves with shallow water – perfect for families with children, water lovers and nature lovers alike.
Sun, Beach, and Water
Beach - as far as the eye can see!
Having the best beach holiday ever entails listening to the waves rolling in, feeling the warmth of the sun, and not least enjoying being together with your family and friends – and Djursland is your perfect destination for doing just this.
Beach - as far as the eye can see!
Find your favourite beachHere, you will find beaches with gentle waves and white sand, where the children can play safely building sand castles or paddling in the child-friendly, shallow bays. And at the same time, you are in an area with the country’s highest concentration of exciting attractions that is an immensely popular holiday region in Denmark, and great experiences are ‘right around the corner’.
Furthermore, these coasts are simply calling you for lovely angling and gleaning trips or to go gathering incredible fossils. For instance, in the guide "Four Beaches That Will Bring you More Than ‘Just Another Day at the Beach’", you can learn wonderful things from the local guide, Kim Rath Kofoed, about what you can do and find at the beach – all year round.
Planning a holiday in Djursland?
You can already start exploring the area's many experiences and activities – and perhaps find the perfect place to stay, eat or explore. Watch the video below and explore the map, which gives you an overview of what you can experience – from child-friendly attractions and magnificent nature to culture, coastal life and local culinary delights.
Plan your trip to Djursland
Do you need information, are you looking for a restaurant or the perfect place to stay?
Download maps and folders and find tourist information right here.
Holiday homes, hotels, hostels or something else - find your perfect accommodation.
Djursland is the dream destination for families with children, who want to experience both action and relaxation.
Let the calm wash over you and enjoy a weekend getaway to Djursland - close to nature, the sea and charming costal towns.
Plan your day
Where to eat – are there any nice towns and shops – and can you hire a canoe or bicycle?
Free experiences on Djursland
Plan a budget-friendly holiday in Djursland with a wealth of experiences, fun and activities. Many attractions offer free admission, and there are also plenty of nature experiences to be found in the area.
Sightseeing and trips on your own
Book a guide or join one of the guided tours on Djursland.
Mountain bike trails, football golf, water sports and SUP spots – where you can really get your heart rate up.
Find the many trails, routes and trips, you can do on your own.
What's going on?
Find the best events in Djursland
Go on an Island Get-Away to Anholt
Anholt is a natural gem out in the middle of the Kattegat sea. Here, you can experience Ørkenen, the desert, which is Northern Europe’s largest lowland heath along with an absolutely exceptional starry sky far from the many lights of the city. And of course: the island’s white, sandy beaches.
