A coastal pasture covering just under 75 hectares and a listed complex of buildings show two sides of Brydegård: its landscape and architectural history. On Feddet, beaches, nature and traces of older routes add to the picture. If you are planning a stay, you can focus on the coast and nature watching or on the historical themes.

Coast, beach and nature on Feddet

Brydegaard Fed stretches between Helnæs and Aa Strand. Feddet is an open area for visitors throughout the year and is of great local importance. The coastal pasture covers just under 75 hectares and has numerous natural values. These include habitats for three red-listed butterfly species: Grøn Køllesværmer and Okkergul Pletvinge, both in the VU (Vulnerable) category, and Seksplettet Køllesværmer, in the NT category.

At the beach on Feddet, near the off-leash dog forest, the water is shallow, and the beach and seabed are mostly sandy. Brydegaard Beach is a popular swimming beach used by locals and visitors. The off-leash dog forest on Feddet is not fenced—a specific point to bear in mind when planning a stay with a dog.

Water activities are also part of the area: kayaking takes place in the coastal and natural area near Brydegaard in Helnæs Bay on the Little Belt. There are also two boat launch sites on Feddet. These details describe different aspects of the coastal area without setting out a fixed itinerary for your stay.

Architectural history and older routes

The listed Brydegård complex comprises a main residence, a stone house dating from around 1800, a gatehouse, two farm buildings dating from around 1890, and a forge dating from around 1850. It was listed in 1992. Brydegård at Brydegaardsvej 10 is also a listed building.

Feddet also preserves traces of earlier routes. Oldtidsvejen is a protected archaeological site in the northeastern part of section 91a and consists of the remains of the old road from Helnæs to Hagenskov. A stone-paved road can also be seen on Feddet; it probably dates back to the Middle Ages. Feddet served as a historic route between Brydegård and Aa for churchgoers; this should be understood as a historical connection, not as a statement about a current route.

The cultural landscape also includes an old stejleplatz (fish-drying rack) with a tar pot on Feddet, used by fishermen from Brydegård and Brunshuse. Details like these add the history of the area’s use to the picture of the coastal landscape. A visit can therefore focus not only on beaches and water, but also on buildings, routes and traditional fishing.

Practical information

For a break, Restaurant Gl. Brydegaard offers food prepared from scratch. The focus is on local ingredients, organic practices and animal welfare. For the return trip from Damsbo Beach to Gl. Brydegård, you can book a Flextur (flexible transport service); the booking must be made no later than two hours before arrival. Bear this deadline in mind when planning and check availability in good time before your journey.

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