Venø & Oddesund
Hiking trails, adventures and places to eat
Venø
Venø, the pearl of the Limfjord north of Struer, bears the title "Heart of the Limfjord" with good reason. With a length of 7.5 km, a width of 1.5 km and an area of about 6.5 km², the island is a compact and charming destination. With a distance of only 275 meters and a journey time of 2.5 minutes, the ferry from Kleppen is the shortest crossing in Denmark, which makes Venø extremely accessible.
Despite its modest size, Venø has a lot to offer visitors. Venø Church, which dates back to the 16th century, is one of the island's most remarkable places. With its intact architecture and atmospheric atmosphere, the church is a must-see, especially with its status as Denmark's smallest church.
Venø Kro is another popular stop on the island, where you can enjoy an authentic taste of Venø with their famous dish, Venøsteak. This dish, inspired by Spanish cuisine, was an instant success and is now a staple of the island's culinary heritage.
VenOysters is another local delicacy that must be tasted while exploring the island's cultural and artistic scene.
Venø is known for its tranquility and beautiful nature, making it the perfect retreat for tourists who want to relax and refresh their minds in an idyllic setting.
The hiking trails
Below you see the selected hiking trails from the hiking area with mileage.
We have prioritized the trails with our favorite trail in the area as the first.
You get information about each hiking trail by clicking on the pictures.
Venø west
The Venø west route is a wonderful round trip, where in the first part you walk along the beach on the west side of Venø.
Nature trail Oddesund North
At Oddesund North, the route takes you through a landscape filled with fascinating nature, cultural history, and land formations. The trail begins with a walk through a meadow by the fjord, where, at certain times of the year, you can find cattle helping to maintain the nature on the coastal meadow.
Søndbjerg Strand Hjertesti
The Hjertesti runs the first 1.3 km through hilly terrain with scrub, forest and streams. Here there is a rich bird life, as well as the opportunity to see foxes and wild game.
Venø central/east
The Venø midt/east route is a wonderful tour of the middle part of Venø. You start by walking a short distance along the beach, before just before the black house with the red roof you follow a small trail up the hill, from which there is an absolutely fantastic view.
Ideal sequence of the paths in relation to transport
We recommend that you walk the hiking trails in the following order to get the shortest possible transport distance between the trails
- Venø west 7 km (1)
- Venø central/east 5 km (4)
- Nature trail Oddesund North 3.6 km (2)
- Heart path at Søndbjerg Strand 4.5 km (3)
You can choose to skip paths so that the distance fits what you want to walk.
Be aware
Venø's coastline varies between sandy beaches, rocky and marshy areas and a narrow stream at Klovvig.
The beach's width and water level are primarily affected by the westerly wind, which fills the Limfjord with water from the North Sea and can result in narrow beaches.
Experiences and sights
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Venø church
Venø Church, Denmark's smallest church, dates from the 15th century and has a rich history. It was most recently restored in 2016 and is a popular visitor spot on the island.
The church and its history are described in detail in the armory, and at the entrance to the cemetery you can find a QR code for a podcast about the church, narrated by islanders. -
Venø Urtehave
Venø Urtehave (Herb Garden), started in 2020, is a visitor garden with free entrance, where visitors can enjoy a rich selection of herbs and plants.
In addition to the garden, Venø Urtehave produces and sells its own vegetables. There is also a shop which offers their own products, carefully selected recycled items and interiors. On weekends and holidays you can enjoy freshly baked breakfast bread, coffee and cake from their bakery. -
The Oddesund tower
In addition to the bunkers, Oddesund is also home to the Oddesund Tower, which stretches 12.5 meters into the air and gives visitors a fantastic view of the surroundings.
Located close to the water's edge, it is an ideal place to stop and enjoy a break. -
Regelbau 411
The bunkers in Oddesund, especially Regelbau 411, are former military installations which now house art exhibitions.
The gray concrete walls form a unique background for experimental sound, light and video art that breaks with traditional art experiences. The senses are challenged in a way that is rare in other exhibitions. -
Mississippi Art and Culture House
Mississippi is a culture and art center that challenges and inspires with contemporary art and culture, created to create debate and experiences.
The exhibitions provide an insight into the present and attract both national and regional interest with their high quality. -
Thyholm Regional Museum
At the museum, different themes are presented in separate sections, including a reconstruction of the lifestyle of a wealthy family and artifacts such as a pharmacy and a telephone exchange. A breeding building shows various crafts and exhibits radio and television development as well as a fascinating Greenland exhibition.
In addition, the museum includes an exact copy of Søndbjerg's old school and a miniature version of JN Wilse's baroque garden.
Cafés and Restaurants
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Venø Kro
Venø Kro offers a unique atmosphere in beautiful natural surroundings by the Limfjord, where you can enjoy the breathtaking view of the fjord from the cozy courtyard, where the sunset can be experienced in all its glory.
In the kitchen, local and international ingredients are combined to create culinary experiences. Venø Kro is particularly known for their signature dishes such as "Venø steak" and "rolled eel", as well as for their seafood and meat from cattle that graze on the northern tip of the island. -
Venø Harbor cafe and kiosk
The café is located right next to the charming marina, which was established by the island's fishermen and farmers over 100 years ago.
Here you can enjoy freshly buttered sandwiches, grilled food, small hot dishes and old-fashioned ice cream waffles. Every Friday there is communal dining, where a Friday menu is served with a classic everyday dish.
