The municipal bathing profile from May 2016 describes the water at Strandholm as very shallow; at the Leestrup Strand fishing spot, pike, perch and sea trout are the key species. The coastal landscape between Sivet and Leestrup Strand can also be explored as a focus in its own right. Plan your visit around what you want to do by the water: swim, fish or take in the scenery.
Strandholm: Swimming Area and Salt Meadow
The municipal bathing profile from May 2016 classifies the beach at Strandholm as a salt meadow protected under Section 3. It gives the swimming area’s width as approximately 70 metres and describes the water as very shallow: several hundred metres from shore, it is no deeper than 1 metre. This provides both an approximate width for the swimming area and a specific depth reading far from shore—two different points of reference when planning a swim.
The profile also records a large bathing jetty for the summer months. This information dates from 2016; check whether the jetty is currently available before your visit.
Fishing and Evening Wildlife Watching
You can fish for pike, perch and sea trout at the Leestrup Strand fishing spot. The spot is relatively shallow and has a varied bottom. The species give you an idea of potential fishing targets; the information about depth and the bottom also describes the character of the spot. Check the current fishing regulations, seasonal restrictions and access conditions before your visit.
The Daubenton’s bat was also recorded in a survey by Faxe Municipality: from 2022 to 2024, the earliest recording at Leestrup Strand was 95 minutes after sunset. This figure describes the earliest time during the survey period, not a fixed time when bats can be seen every evening. So if you plan to watch wildlife in the evening, treat this figure as a time reference, not a guarantee of a sighting.
Coastal Formation and Directions
A 2021 landscape description classifies the coastal stretch between Sivet and Leestrup Strand as a protected coast formed by accretion. Accretion means the formation of a coastal area through the deposition of sediment. This offers a different perspective from planning a swim or fishing trip: the landscape itself can be a reason to choose Leestrup Strand.
To reach Strandholm, take Strandholm Road from Route 209 (Præstøvej/Strandvejen), turning off at the junction near Strandhuse/Leestrup Strand. The beach is about 300 metres from the main road. As these directions come from the municipal bathing profile from May 2016, check local conditions before setting out.
When looking for a holiday apartment, your planned focus is a useful starting point. Compare the specific accommodation location with the destinations you actually intend to visit during your stay. This lets you tailor your choice to the activities you have planned.
Discover more destinations: Faxe Ladeplads, Mosebølle, Fakse, Rønnede, Karise, Haslev.
For the broader travel overview: Faxe Municipality.
