On Barsø, you can enjoy the peace and quiet while exploring the island’s small roads, paths and coastline.

If you would like to discover the island on foot, you can follow the 7 km route around Barsø. Please note that some sections along the coast can be a little difficult to pass. Along the way, you’ll encounter salt marshes, steep coastal cliffs and rocks dating back to the Ice Age.

You can cycle on Barsø, although the roads are gravel and the terrain can be uneven in places. Bringing a car is not recommended unless you have a particular reason to do so. The best way to discover Barsø is on foot, exploring the island at your own pace. Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead.

If you bring your fishing rod, you’ll find both deep and shallow waters around the island. Remember that you need a valid fishing licence.

The salt marshes are home to a rich variety of birdlife, while the island’s cliffs and Ice Age rocks are worth a closer look if you are interested in geology.

The island’s only farm, Bjerggaard Barsø Landbrug, converted to organic farming in 2016 and has certification number 879857. Bjerggaard is known for producing its own Barsø cheese, which is sold in supermarkets in the surrounding area.

Views from Gyldenbjerg
As you explore the island’s small roads and paths, look out for the traditional field boundaries with their characteristic hedgerows. From Gyldenbjerg, the highest point on the island, you can enjoy views across the Little Belt, Løjt Land, Genner Fjord, Sønderballe Hoved, Als, Funen and the rest of Barsø.

Practical information

Public toilets are available near the ferry landing on Barsø.

There is also a small marina where you can moor your boat.

If you would like to camp on the island, you must arrange this with a landowner in advance.

Ferries to Barsø depart from Barsø Landing on Løjt Land, where free parking is available by the harbour, close to the ferry.

The crossing takes around 15 minutes, and you may be lucky enough to spot harbour porpoises and seals in the water along the way.

Booking a place on the ferry in advance is recommended, as waiting times may be longer during the high season. Ferry tickets include both the outward and return journey. Children under the age of 11 travel free of charge.

You can find ferry tickets and the timetable here.