A fishing settlement with a long history, a beach open to the general public, and walks in a forest right by the Great Belt shape Nordenhuse. When choosing where to stay, history, time by the water and outdoor activities are all options. Specific points of distinction include historical names, the conditions along a cycling stage and seasonal fishing advice.

A fishing settlement with a history of its own

Nordenhuse is one of the fishing settlements on the coast of the Great Belt dating from the 16th century. The settlement was first mentioned in 1579 under the name Agetved. From 1664, the fishing colony was known as “Nørre Fiskerhusene”. This sequence of dates marks two stages in the settlement’s history: first its mention as Agetved, then the name Nørre Fiskerhusene. Those interested in the development of this coastal settlement can trace its history through these two names.

Beach and protected coastal area

Nordenhuse Beach is open to the general public. Immediately north of Nordenhuse lies the Strandskovgård protected area on the Great Belt between Nyborg and Kerteminde. Its coast was opened to the public in 1939 via a path starting from Strandskovgårdvej. The two details refer to different places: public access applies to Nordenhuse Beach, while the history of access in 1939 concerns the coast of the protected area.

Walks in Præsteskoven

The forest of Præsteskoven, close to Nordenhuse, lies right by the Great Belt and is suitable for walks. It covers about 11.0 hectares and has a diverse mix of beech, ash and maple trees, as well as a few stands of conifers. The walking trail through the forest passes an old forester’s house and the forest’s oldest beech trees, which are about 150 years old. The tree species, forester’s house and old beeches provide specific landmarks along the walk. This makes a forest walk an activity in its own right alongside the beach and cycling when planning your trip.

Cycling and a swimming break

The 34 km Kerteminde–Nyborg stage of the Herregårdsruten offers the option of a swimming break in Nordenhuse. The stage follows paved roads unless you take the detour into the forest at Lundsgaard Gods. The distance and surface are two separate planning considerations: the route is 34 km long, while the forest detour is the stated exception to the paved stage. This helps you assess the cycling option both by its distance and by the possibility of taking the forest route.

Fishing and practical information

The Nordenhuse fishing spot has a sandy coast with sandbars. Fishing is particularly worthwhile at high tide. The spot can be especially productive from February to early April; conditions vary from year to year. For planning when to fish, keep two pointers in mind: high tide as a particularly worthwhile time, and February to early April as a period when fishing can be especially productive.

Cyclists can find a bicycle service station in Nordenhuse in the parking area by Præsteskoven forest. The small repair station is for inflating tires, adjusting and tightening bicycle parts, and carrying out other simple repairs. It adds a practical repair option in the settlement to the information about the cycling stage.

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For the wider travel overview: Nyborg Municipality.