During my month in Aarhus, Denmark, I took a lot of day and weekend trips to smaller towns in the area. One of my Danish classmates recommended Ebeltoft, and I think it was my favorite day trip! It was a small town, and I had the whole town to myself on an early Sunday morning. Ebeltoft has a pretty, old section of town with colorful houses and cobblestone streets, and it also has a beautiful waterfront and harbor! ๐
Things to do in Ebeltoft
Ebeltoft became a town in 1301, and the historic half-timbered houses date back a few centuries. They were restored in 1960, and they are still being used today! If you’re looking for more things to do in Ebeltoft other than the historic part of town, there’s also a glass museum and the largest wooden ship in the world that you can take a tour of on the marina.
Ebeltoft town hall
Ebeltoft only has 6,000 residents most of the year, but in the summer, it can increase to 60,000 because so many Danes have summer houses in the area. Even if it’s a popular holiday spot for Danes, it wasn’t crowded at all, especially early in the morning.
I stopped in a cafe for some coffee and pie and it was delicious!
Since it was Sunday morning when I was in Ebeltoft, I went to the morning service at Ebeltoft Church. Archaeological digs have shown that there were chapels on that spot dating back even before the town was established in 1301! There are still parts of the foundation from the earliest churches underneath the church today.
The Glasmuseet Ebeltoft
After church, I walked along the marina. It was a really pretty summer day, so there were lots of people swimming and sailing on the water. There wasn’t a beach to easily get into the water, but I did get to dip my toes in and the water felt nice on a hot day!
Frigate Jylland, the wooden ship that is now a museum
Ebeltoft, Denmark is easy to get to, and it’s only an hour bus ride from Aarhus (and you can see the Kalรธ Castle ruins on the way). So if you’re staying in Aarhus, Ebeltoft is an easy day trip, and I definitely recommend it! ๐
I went to Denmark but somehow did not end up here! Definately need to go back it is picture perfect. Thank you for sharing this hidden gem.
I hope you can go back! ๐
I loved this post! Iโm touring around Denmark this summer, and Iโll need to visit this town! How was it from Aarhus?
That’s awesome! I definitely recommend visiting! It was only about an hour from Aarhus
What a cute town! Just added this to my list for when we eventually go to Denmark!
I hope you can go soon! ๐
Yeah, I have been seeing your beautiful photos on IG, and now see your post. They have inspired me to add Denmark to my must travel list. Thanks for sharing and inspiring me to go.
I hope you can go soon! ๐
Wow! those pretty houses and cobbled streets are gorgeous. I’m in LOVE with that black windmill. It looks like a fairytale village, that’s popped straight out of a postcard. Thanks for sharing.
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It really is like a fairytale! It was amazing! ๐
I have this problem where I never get through my travel to-do list because I find out about a place I’ve never heard of, or something I didn’t know about, and then I immediately become obsessed with going there – this is most definitely one of those cases! Absolutely gorgeous pics.
Thank you! ๐ I have the same problem!!
What a charming little town! I love places like this. Beautiful images!!
Thank you! ๐
I’m surprised that ship is larger than the USS Constitution!
Yeah it was really big!