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Sæby – the pearl of the east coast

Photo: Csaba Labancz

If you want a popular and charming seaside town for the whole family, then Sæby will be a hit. Child-friendly beaches, cobbled streets and a great harbour area.

Sæby has everything the holidaymaker could desire. An idyllic town centre, arts and crafts, leafy woods, a lively harbour and broad, child-friendly beaches. It’s not without good reason that Sæby is one of Denmark’s most popular holiday destinations.

Tranquility

On the harbour, the ‘Fruen fra Havet’ stands proud, a double-sided figurehead in white concrete created by Norwegian artist Marit Benthe Norheim, inspired by the play of the same name written by Henrik Ibsen after a visit to Sæby. And around her is the harbour, with its genuine maritime atmosphere, fish restaurants and beach promenade.
The old town centre is a gem, with its cobbled streets and squares, old idyllic houses, local arts and crafts and the magnificent old watermill on Sæby Å. The town oozes tranquility, and the term ‘strolling’ really comes into its own.

Set in nature

Sæby nestles in glorious countryside, with the calm, blue sea on one side and the leafy green woods on the other.  One of the latter is Sæbygård wood, a popular outing for the locals and visitors. The wood is criss-crossed by signposted hiking, running and cycling routes, and is perfect for quiet contemplation and physical exertion.

Must-see attractions in Sæby

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Sæby Kirke - Monastery church
Photo: Peter Jørgensen

Sæby Kirke - Monastery church

The beautiful Church of St. Mary is the last part of a huge, 4-winged Carmelite Monastery from 1470.

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Sæby Glaspusteri
Photo: Samuel Kanu

Sæby Glaspusteri

Sæby Glaspusteri is an open workshop, gallery & shop, where glass-blower Leni Bille transforms the 1100-degree hot glass into unique glass items.

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Sæby Vandmølle
Photo: Csaba Labancz

Sæby Vandmølle

Sæby Vandmølle on Sæby Å.
The old half-timbered water-mill dates from 1710.
The original mill is much older & belonged to Sæbygård Castle for many years.

Today the house has been transformed into va...

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Sæbygård Manor Museum
Photo: Sæbygaard

Sæbygård Manor Museum

The Renaissance castle Sæbygård lies surrounded by a wide moat, just west of Sæby.

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Fruen fra Havet - Sæby
Photo: Peter Jørgensen

Fruen fra Havet - Sæby

Created by Norwegian artist, Marit Benthe Norheim in 2001- a doublesided figurehead in white concrete.

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Sæby Nordstrand
Photo: Mette Johnsen

Sæby Nordstrand

The beach north of Sæby is very popular, not least for families with children

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Gedebjerget - Sæby
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Gedebjerget - Sæby

Gedebjerget is according to the legend named after the Viking Chief "Gjede" who used the "mountain" as observation post to look for ships to get objects to his piracy. 

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