Hjortø

With only four permanent residents, Hjortø is among the least-populated islands in Denmark. Hjortø’s diverse nature is often visited by flocks of migrating birds, amongst them the majestic sea eagle and the small wren. The islanders have spotted more than 100 different bird species on Hjortø. If you love the outdoors, Hjortø is the perfect choice. You can spend the night in a shelter or put up your own tent.

You go to Hjortø by ferry from Svendborg. The ferry has room for one car and 12 passengers, so we recommend that you make a reservation (for tickets and timetables, click here). During the 1-hour trip, the ferry makes its way through the stunning Svendborgsund and go past Skarø before entering Hjortø’s small harbour. If you wish to take your own boat, Hjortø’s harbour has 20 guest berths as well as charging stations and a toilet.

How to get to Hjortø

Hjortø can be reached by ferry from Svendborg. During the summer season, the ferry operates according to a fixed timetable, and trips must be booked no later than 12 noon on the last working day before departure. The ferry has room for 12 passengers and one car, so booking well in advance is recommended (see the timetable and buy tickets online).

The crossing takes approximately one hour and takes you through the beautiful Svendborgsund, past Skarø, before the ferry arrives at Hjortø’s small harbour. If you arrive in your own boat, the harbour offers around 20 guest berths as well as access to toilets and electricity on the jetties.