When guests from abroad return to Odder again and again, a major reason is the miles of white sandy beaches.

Sheltered from the westerly winds, the beaches are a safe and wonderful playground for
children and grownups alike.

The Blue Flags are your guarantee for clean water, good toilet conditions and a clean environment. On top of that, you will have a wonderful view of the island of Tunø and the maritime life in the bay of Århus.

You are allowed to go almost anywhere along the coast, and this means that you can easily find your own spot if you are looking for a little piece and quiet.

After a long, hot day at the beach, you may enjoy a cold Danish beer or an appetizing meal in one of the cafés or restaurants along the coast.

Ajstrup/Mariendal Strand

Children friendly sandy beach - 15 km from Århus, Denmarks second largest city. When you get hungy from the salty sea air you will find plenty of places to satisfy your hunger, from local takeouts to the cosy "Norsminde Kro". During summer local shops are open. Special activities: crazy golf, petanque, surfing, fishing and bicycle rental.

Kysing Strand

The coast line vary from mixed sandy beach to a more stony beach, this variation makes this beach perfect for fishing.
You will find a beach appreciated for children and with bathing jetty at Pouli Nielsens Vej. At the harbour in Norsminde you will find an idyllic harbour environment and the Norsminde Kro, where you can enjoy a meal in cosy surroundings. Special activities: Fishing, hiking and birdwatching along the Norsminde Fiord.

Rude Strand

Sandy beach appreciated by the children. Sheltered from the west-wind. From the tall cliffs there is a wonderfull view over the see. Special activities: Visit at Eva Keramik, where Raku-pottery is made. Raku is a Japanese method for burning pottery. Raku means: Calm and harmonie.

Saksild Strand

The beach of Saksild is one of the absolute best beaches in Eastjutland. It is very appreciated by the children, and there is no big waves and no undercurrent to worry about. There is a lot life and activities. Blue Flag Status and fine access for wheel chairs. When the fresh see air has made you hungry, there is several opportunities for a light meal or you can enjoy a meal in the cosy environment at Restaurant Bondehuset. Fine shopping opportunities. Special activities: Miniature Golf, playground, beach aerobic

Dyngby Strand

Sandy beach appreciated by the children. By Dyngby Beach you can enjoy the sunrise and find peace and quiet. Several artists have chosen to settle down nearby, inspired by the tranquillity and the beauty of the area and many have opened their own workshops for visitors. Special activities: Fishing

Hou

Sandy beach appreciated by the children. Near holidayhouse area and the charming Hou Habour, with all its life and atmosphere. At the habour you will also find the "Caféen", that throughout the summer offer service on the pier and live music. Speciel activities: excursions by boat, miniture golf, beachvolley, fishing, ferries to the islands Tunø and Samsø.

Amstrup

Small holiday house area in quiet green surroundings. Area suitable for long walks. Close by is the island Alrø with excellent fishing sites. Special acitivities: surfing, trekking, fishing.

Sondrup

Small holiday house area in quiet green surroundings. Area suitable for long walks. Close by is the island Alrø with excellent fishing sites. Special acitivities: surfing, trekking, fishing.

Tunø

An hour away from Hou, this idyllic and beatiful Kattegat island is placed. The island is without cars, and are you looking for peace and quiet, Tunø is the right choise. The coastline vary between sandy beach and more stony beach. Both the harbour and the beach has Blue Flag Status. Shopping opportunities. Special activities: Fishing, tennis, museum, hiking, visit in the lighthouse.

Saksild

The beach of Saksild is one of the third best beaches and one af the third most children friendly beaches in Denmark, as chosen by reader´s of the news paper “Jyllands Posten”