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"Travelling - it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller",
by Ibn Battuta.
Our journeys are bold and ambitious, and perhaps the flagship of this homepage.
Although we are also trekking and island nerds, our journeys are sorts of trailblazing travel expeditions which are unique, challenging and adventurous, and thus they epitomize our spirit within adventure.
Often, the regions, countries and places we visit during our journeys take on an exotic quality. What matters is to get away from the established routes and seek something that little bit more special and authentic. Often, we might have to overcome a bit of hardship and logistical challenges since our journeys most often don’t run smoothly. This is all part of the fun.
In our view, a journey is something you would recommend to others. To us, what really matters, is to get away from the established routes and seek something that little bit more special and authentic. We are not talking about the ultimate expedition, but to move away from the familiar, out of the comfort zone, where everyday situations and events take on an exotic quality.
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JOURNEYS
"Travelling - it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller",
by Ibn Battuta.
Our journeys are bold and ambitious, and perhaps the flagship of this homepage.
Although we are also trekking and island nerds, our journeys are sorts of trailblazing travel expeditions which are unique, challenging and adventurous, and thus they epitomize our spirit within adventure.
Often, the regions, countries and places we visit during our journeys take on an exotic quality. What matters is to get away from the established routes and seek something that little bit more special and authentic. Often, we might have to overcome a bit of hardship and logistical challenges since our journeys most often don’t run smoothly. This is all part of the fun.
In our view, a journey is something you would recommend to others. To us, what really matters, is to get away from the established routes and seek something that little bit more special and authentic. We are not talking about the ultimate expedition, but to move away from the familiar, out of the comfort zone, where everyday situations and events take on an exotic quality.
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JOURNEYS
"Travelling - it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller",
by Ibn Battuta.
Our journeys are bold and ambitious, and perhaps the flagship of this homepage.
Although we are also trekking and island nerds, our journeys are sorts of trailblazing travel expeditions which are unique, challenging and adventurous, and thus they epitomize our spirit within adventure.
Often, the regions, countries and places we visit during our journeys take on an exotic quality. What matters is to get away from the established routes and seek something that little bit more special and authentic. Often, we might have to overcome a bit of hardship and logistical challenges since our journeys most often don’t run smoothly. This is all part of the fun.
In our view, a journey is something you would recommend to others. To us, what really matters, is to get away from the established routes and seek something that little bit more special and authentic. We are not talking about the ultimate expedition, but to move away from the familiar, out of the comfort zone, where everyday situations and events take on an exotic quality.
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JOURNEYS
"Travelling - it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller",
by Ibn Battuta.
Our journeys are bold and ambitious, and perhaps the flagship of this homepage.
Although we are also trekking and island nerds, our journeys are sorts of trailblazing travel expeditions which are unique, challenging and adventurous, and thus they epitomize our spirit within adventure.
Often, the regions, countries and places we visit during our journeys take on an exotic quality. What matters is to get away from the established routes and seek something that little bit more special and authentic. Often, we might have to overcome a bit of hardship and logistical challenges since our journeys most often don’t run smoothly. This is all part of the fun.
In our view, a journey is something you would recommend to others. To us, what really matters, is to get away from the established routes and seek something that little bit more special and authentic. We are not talking about the ultimate expedition, but to move away from the familiar, out of the comfort zone, where everyday situations and events take on an exotic quality.
Selected
JOURNEYS
"Travelling - it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller",
by Ibn Battuta.
Our journeys are bold and ambitious, and perhaps the flagship of this homepage.
Although we are also trekking and island nerds, our journeys are sorts of trailblazing travel expeditions which are unique, challenging and adventurous, and thus they epitomize our spirit within adventure.
Often, the regions, countries and places we visit during our journeys take on an exotic quality. What matters is to get away from the established routes and seek something that little bit more special and authentic. Often, we might have to overcome a bit of hardship and logistical challenges since our journeys most often don’t run smoothly. This is all part of the fun.
In our view, a journey is something you would recommend to others. To us, what really matters, is to get away from the established routes and seek something that little bit more special and authentic. We are not talking about the ultimate expedition, but to move away from the familiar, out of the comfort zone, where everyday situations and events take on an exotic quality.
From Europe to the Himalayas along
THE HIPPY TRAIL
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From Europe to the Himalayas along
THE HIPPY TRAIL
Part II
From Europe to the Himalayas along
THE HIPPY TRAIL
Part III
From Europe to the Himalayas along
THE HIPPY TRAIL
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PROJECT:
The Danish Ø-dyssey
Visiting all of the most significant, smaller islands across the Danish archipelago.
130 in total.
In year 2017 we started a family adventure to visit and explore all significant and remote Danish islands with our kids.
It’s our own Danish islands Odyssey that will take several years to complete.
We call it the “Ø”-dyssey, as we will visit all the unique Danish islands by sea transport, and during a long journey that is broken down into many individual sections.
The most remote and special islands will be explored in depth and pictured in this six part Danish Ø-dyssey.
PROJECT:
The Danish Ø-dyssey
Tip of Denmark and 13 islands in the
This island area in Denmark offers dramatic landscapes of beaches, dunes, and cliffs. Ideal for outdoor activities like hiking and camping, the area is known for its special light and more sunshine.
29 islands off
This Danish island area boasts truly diverse landscapes and unique experiences. From the Wadden Sea's mudflats to the remote desert of Anholt, these islands feature beaches, cliffs, and rich history. Notable destinations include Samsø with its local produce, and Vejrø and Kyholm for isolation.
25 islands off
This island area includes Torø, Baagø, and Æbelø, ideal for island-hopping. Highlights include the porpoise-rich coasts of Svinø and Fænø, the wild Romsø, and the historical Sprogø. Larger islands like Ærø and Langeland offer picturesque villages, beaches, and supreme biking opportunities.
17 islands in the archipelago of
The South Funen Archipelago is a peaceful, natural haven. It’s the world’s largest flooded ice age landscape, featuring rolling hills, ancient dolmens, and rich cultural heritage. The area is known for its mild weather, vibrant local traditions, and secluded beaches, making it a top destination for island-hopping and nature lovers.
18 islands around Zealand in the
East Denmark offers numerous diverse islands around Zealand. Highlights include the remote Hesselø, the charming Sejerø, and the peaceful Saltholm and Ven. The islands range from uninhabited spots like Musholm to historical gems like Ven’s observatory, with plenty of opportunities for hiking, kayaking, and enjoying nature.
Islands of Bornholm & Erholmene in the
Far East Denmark's Bornholm and the Erteholmene islands have rugged coastlines, dramatic cliffs, lush forests, and rich history. Bornhol island boasts scenic spots, ancient ruins, and great sea food. The Erteholmene archipelago offers peaceful landscapes, historical sites, and a close-knit community, perfect for nature lovers and those seeking isolation.
23 islands around Møn, Falster & Lolland in the
The South Sea Islands in Denmark offer tranquil, rural escapes with stunning beaches, rolling hills, and friendly communities. Highlights include Møn’s chalk cliffs and magical forests, and kayaking to uninhabited islands like Rågø and Vigsø. It’s a perfect spot for island-hopping, hiking, and enjoying serene nature.
130 small holms and sand banks in the B-list:
Denmark has over 300 islands, with130 in the Ødyssey selected for their unique geography, size, nature, or culture.
Another 130 smaller islets which are mostly sandbanks, reefs and holms are explored when possible by SUP, kayak and sail boat.
Remoteness in a Danish context is a small island. In Denmark, the word for an island is "ø". This letter is a Danish wovel pronounced as the i in the English word bird.
Denmark is a Nordic island nation consisting of more than several hundred islands of which around 75 are inhabited. Most of the population live on the mainland plus the five largest islands. Only 102 islands are more than 0,02 square kilometers in area, so the rest are really just small rocks, holms or sandbanks covered with gras.
There are ferries to some of the islands; the rest needs be reached by swimming, sail boat, motorboat, fishing vessel, dinghy, SUP or sea kayak (to mention some of the means of transport that we've used). Some islands are very remote and difficult to reach. Others are distinct in nature and with wild walks in forests, deserts or along coast lines. And some are culturally unique.
Categorizing the islands
We’ve divided the Ø-dyssey in seven parts, representing different geographical regions of the Danish archipelago
Update:
As of January 1 2025 we’re at 102 out of 130 islands, which is 82% completion.
Islands that we lack to visit are:
Hjelm, Kyholm & Lindholm, Vejrø in Kattegat, Langli, Mejlø & Bogø, Lindelse Nor Islands, Store Egholm, Halmø, Hesselø Musholm, Rågø & Rågø Kalv. Guldborg Sund Islands and Tærø.
The Ø-dyssey is ongoing!
Below map shows the selected islands on a map of Denmark
Selecting the 130 unique islands to visit in our Ø-dyssey
For this project we did a careful and meticulous selection of 130 unique must-see island destinations in the Danish Archipelago. The islands are distributed all over the Danish archipelago. 75 of the islands are populated, ranging from one resident on Hirsholm, eight on Hjortø, 22 on Barsø, 202 on Strynø, and more than 3000 on Thurø. Thus with around 75 populated islands, we will also visit 55 non-populated islands in the Ø-dyssey.
Transport-wise the 130 selected islands can be distributed into 5 categories:
> 36 of the islands on our list can be reached by public ferry year round.
> 29 islands can be reached by car or bicycle as they are connected to the mainland or larger islands by a bridge or a dam.
> 18 islands can be reached by seasonal small public or private boats or ferries that typically run less frequently, and typically in the Summer months.
> 3 islands can be reached by walking, either on a very long bridge or over a sand bar
> 44 islands can only be reached by arranging some kind of private transport.
On many of the islands we are sleeping in the open nature for several days, and we are circumnavigating and crisscrossing each island. Some of the islands we are visiting many times, and over different seasons, from Winter to Summer. Altogether, this journey will take around 300-350 days. The shared dream of two islomaniacs come true, and our kids will get a lot of fresh air and have great fun. As many people have asked us: ‘you’ve seen the world, but have you seen your own country?’. To this question we can truly answer yes, as we’ve soon visited and explored all key islands in our entire archipelago.
De-selecting a range of smaller islets that are less unique
The most comprehensive island list compiled from maps and Danish libraries informs us that there are a bit more than 300 islands in Denmark if all sandbanks and holms are included. For our Ø-dyssey we’ve done a meticulous selection of 130 “real islands” which are all unique in their appearance, geography and natural make-up, or their culture in terms of human population or remains thereof. The remaining very small islets, which typically very few people have ever heard of, has been collected in our B-List of islands. They are all tiny islets, reefs and sandbanks in the Danish archipelago. 130 of these small islets are listed in our ‘Other islets & reefs’ page, and we try to visit them if we are nearby with a kayak, a SUP, or a boat. Thus, in total we have collected 260 islands in our comprehensive analysis of the Danish Archipelago. A set of 130 islands have been deemed unique (and of significant size) and will be visited, and another set of 130 islets are too small and all less than 0,02 square kilometers in size.