holiday homes in Fanø, Denmark

Fanø is a wonderful destination for family villas in Denmark for many reasons. The beaches themselves provide a wealth of activity for people of all ages, like surfing, swimming, fishing and rock-pooling opportunities. Children will love the space and freedom to be active and unrestricted in nature on this beautiful island. In the summer, you can also take part in the annual kite flying festival, which is a spectacular sight. Those families who enjoy forest holidays will also love the Forest Playground near Pælebjerg hill and a pretty lake.

Explore the mudflats, fly kites, ride horses or stroll along the beach. Art lovers can visit one of the island's many antiques and craft markets, or browse flea markets for treasures. Children will have plenty to do too during a family holiday in our holiday rentals in Denmark, from playing in playgrounds to berry-picking or mushroom foraging. It is even possible to arrange seal or butterfly-spotting tours! Why not head out for a bike ride, perhaps stopping for a picnic together.

Further in on the island you can enjoy the thatch-roofed cottages and the idyllic towns, where there are museums, galleries, authentic restaurants and old churches. See Fanø through artists’ eyes over the years, gain an interest in Danish history, or simply take in local culture when you speak to the island’s residents when self-catering in Denmark. Fanø also offers more than 25 festivals events over the course of the year in a range of sizes and celebrations. If you enjoy music, there are festivals for several different genres, whilst there are also traditional events run to celebrate storytelling and even oysters!

Fanø not only offers beautiful nature. On the island you will also find countless cultural events that take place every year for those of you hoping to get to know the Danish culture during your holiday. This includes the International Kite Festival in June and the Fannikertagen in Nordby. There are street festivals with theatre, a guitar festival and even a knit festival (Knitfestival) including exhibitions, fashion shows and lectures on the subject of wool and clothing. So you see that there really is something for everyone!

We think that Fanø is even a great choice for a short break - sometimes that's all you need to recharge your batteries. When browsing our full range of self-catering holidays homes and holiday rentals in Denmark, simply look our for the 'Short Break' symbol, which means the property is available to book for short stays of between 3 and 5 days. You will also enjoy discounts up to 20% off the weekly rate in the off season.

In the holiday park of Fanø Bad, which is only about 100 m away from the long beach, there are 60 holiday apartments for NOVASOL guests to choose from. There are 3 different apartment types, which differ in size and features. Just opposite, there is also a restaurant, a mini golf course, tennis courts and last but not least the only 18-hole golf course in Denmark. Nordby, the largest town on the island, is just 1.5 km away and invites you to stroll through its many small cozy streets with old houses and tempting shops.

Fanø’s situation in the middle of the sea means there are a host of delicious seafood dishes to try whilst you are self-catering in Denmark. Fish, including freshly caught cod, plaice and salmon, is served in a variety of ways. This is your chance to experience Danish cuisine at its finest, and to try some specialties made on the island itself. Although Fanø is small, you can find regionally produced beer, honey, smoked salmon, hams and sausages at many of the restaurants on the island. With such a variety, you could be enjoying oysters for one meal and a burger with fries at the next!