Asaa – genuine family idyl

On the scenic and child-friendly eastern coast of North Jutland, lies Asaa, a true holiday gem. The harbour is calm, atmospheric and features historic, red-painted fisherman’s houses that are home to artists’ exhibitions in the summer. Relax amongst yachts and local fishing boats, culture and socialising, with perhaps a well-earned ice cream. There’s a small museum on the harbour featuring fishing gear, engines, navigation equipment, etc., and at the harbour mouth is Jutland’s version of the Little Mermaid in the form of Palle Mørk’s granite sculpture “Mod Hjemve” (against homesickness). A flea market is held between 10 am and 4 pm every Sunday in July and August on the harbour, and in June everyone gets in a party mood for the annual Asaa Havnefestival.

Perfect by nature

Just south of the harbour is the most fantastic broad, white beach, said to be the best on the east coast. Nature’s own water park, with perfect conditions for children and their parents. Shallow, safe water with just the right waves. With a Blue Flag and beach ideal for a wealth of activities.

The meadows around Asaa have been designated a nature reserve by the Danish Ministry of Environment. The area is a kind of mini-Wadden Sea, and the perfect pit-stop, feeding and breeding grounds for migratory birds. It attracts birdwatchers every spring and autumn from near and far to see and observe the vast variety of birds passing through.

The taste of pleasure

One of the highlights of the summer is the day of the traditional horse race, which attracts thousands of guests, but there is also a range of activities centred around Asaa Camping. Kitesurfing or kayaking and lots of cycling and hiking routes are on offer.
And if you’re hungry, pop in to Økogården Baksminde, a small organic farm in Asaa. Organic delicacies in the form of berries, fruits and nuts can be found here from July to December.

Perfekt af natur

Lige syd for havnen ligger den lækreste brede, hvide sandstrand, efter sigende østkystens allerbedste. Naturens eget badeland med perfekte betingelser for både børn og deres forældre. Lavt og ufarligt vand med bølger, der er lige tilpas. Med blåt flag og en strand, der lægger op til et hav af aktiviteter.

Engene omkring Asaa er af det danske miljø- og energiministerium udlagt til vildtreservat. Området er et slags mini-vadehav, og det perfekte pitstop, spisekammer og yngleområde for fugle på træk. Området tiltrækker hvert forår og efterår fugleentusiaster fra nær og fjern, der vil opleve og observere de mange fuglearter, der trækker forbi.

Smag på glæden

En af sommerens helt store begivenheder er hestevæddeløbet, en traditionsrig festdag, der trækker tusindvis af gæster, men der er også en række aktiviteter med udgangspunkt i Asaa Camping. Her er der mulighed for Kitesurfing eller en tur i havkajak, og her er der masser af cykel- og vandreruter.

Vandet ud for Asaa er populært blandt kitesurfere, lige fra øvede kitesurfere med mange timer på vandet, til nybegynderen som prøver det for første gang.