Asaa Beach
Asaa Beach is mild and children-friendly - the perfect place for at lovely day with the family.
Asaa – genuine family idyl
Photo: Diana Aud
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.
The harbor is the heart of the city
Here, the small, red-painted fishermen's houses exude a pure village atmosphere, and the sculpture ‘Mod hjemve’ (Towards Home) adorns the waterfront. Every summer, you can enjoy art from local artists, and every Sunday there is a flea market. The sea beckons with SUP board trips, and the area offers hiking and cycling routes for all ages.
Here you can enjoy yourself among yachtsmen and local fishermen, with both culture and socializing – and perhaps a well-deserved ice cream. At the harbor, you can visit a small museum with fishing gear, engines, navigation equipment, and more.
Every Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in July and August, there is a flea market at the harbor, and in July you can get into the party mood at the annual Asaa Harbor Festival. You can also sail to Asaa all year round as the channel is permanently navigable, so you won't run aground.
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.
