If relaxing on beaches and discovering the charms of a cosy harbour town sound appealing, plan a visit to Juelsminde. On the shores of Vejle Fjord, this is a great destination for exciting outdoor adventures on land and water. Families flock to Juelsminde in summertime to bask along the town’s winding coastline. Come to enjoy the area’s natural riches by foot, bike and canoe.
Juelsminde Harbour and Marina is the town’s focal point, a lively place where you can observe impressive boats and feel the sea breeze. Enjoy the views while dining at one of the waterfront restaurants.
Retrace the town’s evolution from a small fishing community to a modern harbour at the Juelsminde Havnemuseum. Artisan stores, boutiques and cafés stand along the streets of the town centre, located a few steps from the marina.
Do as locals do and head to the child-friendly beaches during the mild summer months. Sandbjerg Vig Strand and Storstranden have long sweeps of golden sand stretching out from either side of the port. Search for fossils and spot porpoises at Stenhøj Strand, a beach backed by dramatic cliffs. As Vig Strand and Grønbjerggård Strand are short drives away.
Opportunities to witness the striking countryside of Midtjylland abound in the town’s immediate surroundings. Go canoeing and fish for trout on the Gudenå, Denmark’s longest river. Traverse the islands of Alrø, Endelave and Hjarnø by bike. All are accessible by ferry from nearby Snaptun. For additional nature appreciation, walk amid tall trees at the coastal Staksrode Forest.
Located on the southeastern coast of the Jutland Peninsula, Juelsminde is about a 90-minute drive from Aarhus Airport. Arrive from Copenhagen in under 4 hours by a combination of bus and train. Consider renting a car or setting out on bike to see more of the Midtjylland region. Haderslev, Horsens and Kolding and Vejle are all potential destinations for rewarding daytrips.
