Villas in Højby
Højby suits families and groups who want a quiet village base in Odsherred, on the Zealand peninsula between the Isefjord and Sejerø Bay. It is a small village, so plan on driving to Nykøbing Sjælland or Rørvig for the harbour and a wider choice of places to eat.
- Villas
- 28
- From, per week
- £637
About Højby
Højby is a village of about fourteen hundred people in Odsherred, a peninsula in north Zealand between the Isefjord and Sejerø Bay. Nykøbing Sjælland, the largest town there, has a little over five thousand people, and Rørvig on the Kattegat side has a marina and a pier popular for crabbing. Our homes are tightly grouped, mostly sleeping six, with a fireplace in most, a sauna in about a third and about a third taking eight or more. Some places to eat are seasonal, such as the fish restaurant at Rørvig harbour, which opens from April to October, so check before an off-season visit.
Is Højby right for you?
- Best for
- Families and groups wanting a quiet Odsherred village base
- Not for you if
- You want shops, cafés and evening life within walking distance.
Near Højby
Rørvig
A small harbour town surrounded by water on three sides, with a marina and a pier popular for crabbing.
Nykøbing Sjælland
The largest town in Odsherred, with a few restaurants and a café looking over the fjord.
Dragsholm Slot
One of the oldest castles in Denmark, from about 1215, with a restaurant built on Danish food traditions.
Esterhøj and Veddinge Bakker
Esterhøj rises to 89 metres, with the Reunion Stone on top; both hills look over Sejerø Bay.
Gniben
The westernmost point of Zealand, and one of the natural sights of Odsherred to aim for.
Getting to Højby
Fly to Copenhagen, which has flights from several London airports, then drive across Zealand. The Hundested to Rørvig car ferry is the fastest and cheapest route from Copenhagen, but it runs only in daytime, until about 18:00 off season. A car is the practical way to get around Odsherred.
When to go to Højby
Summer is the time for crabbing from the pier at Rørvig, and the flea market at Vig runs every Saturday from Easter to mid-October, plus Wednesdays in June, July and August. The Hundested to Rørvig ferry runs only in daytime, until around 18:00 off season. On a clear day in any month, Esterhøj gives a view over most of Odsherred.
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Højby villa holidays: questions answered
Where is Højby?
Højby is a village of about 1,400 people in Odsherred, on the north Zealand peninsula between the Isefjord and Sejerø Bay.
What is Rørvig like for a day out from Højby?
Rørvig, a few kilometres from Nykøbing Sjælland, is surrounded by water on three sides. It has a marina, a pier that is excellent for crabbing and a walk to the Kattegat with plenty of wildlife.
How do you reach Højby from Copenhagen?
The Hundested to Rørvig car ferry is the fastest and cheapest route, but it runs only in daytime, finishing about 18:00 off season. The alternatives are the train through Hillerød or the road south of the fjord via Roskilde and Holbæk.
What is Dragsholm Slot near Højby?
One of the oldest castles in Denmark, dating from about 1215, in Odsherred. Its restaurant bases its cooking on Danish traditions and the history of the place.
Is Højby a good place for a large group?
Yes, if you want space. Many homes sleep six, and about a third take eight or more. They are grouped close together, so two homes for one party need not be far apart.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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