Sjællands Odde works for families after a quiet base with the Mols Linien car ferry to Aarhus on hand. The homes are scattered over several kilometres, so expect to drive for most shopping and meals out.
Sjællands Odde is the north-western end of the Odsherred peninsula, best known for Odden harbour, where the Mols Linien car ferry leaves for Aarhus every two hours on a crossing of about 1 hour 20 minutes. Down at the harbour, Den Gyldne Hane is a restaurant specialising in seafood. Our homes are scattered over about nine kilometres rather than gathered in one village, so think of the Odde as a spread-out area around a ferry port, not a resort. Most sleep six, about a quarter take eight or more, and nearly all have a fireplace, which makes them workable in the cooler months. A minority have a sauna. Evenings are mostly spent at the house, so plan meals around it.
The ferry port for Aarhus, with Mols Linien sailings every two hours and the seafood restaurant Den Gyldne Hane by the quay.
Reached by the Mols Linien car ferry from Odden in about 1 hour 20 minutes, with sailings every two hours for the return.
A castle more than 800 years old near Hørve, now a hotel with a restaurant and a bistro, set within the Odsherred geopark.
Copenhagen Airport has direct flights from Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted, and from Manchester, Edinburgh and Bristol among other UK airports; hire a car there for the onward drive. Coming from Jutland, the Mols Linien ferry from Aarhus lands at Odden in about 1 hour 20 minutes. With homes this spread out, plan on a car.
Summer is the easiest time for a ferry day trip to Aarhus, with sailings every two hours. The homes also work in spring and autumn, since nearly all have a fireplace and some have a sauna. Out of season, ring ahead before driving out for a meal, and check the ferry timetable on any day you plan to cross.
Yes. Mols Linien runs a car ferry from Odden harbour to Aarhus every two hours, and the crossing takes about 1 hour 20 minutes. Check the timetable before you plan the day.
Not especially. They are scattered over around nine kilometres, so two homes booked for one group may be some way apart. Choose by location if you want to be near the harbour.
Den Gyldne Hane, at Odden harbour, specialises in seafood. For a wider choice expect to drive, or cook at home, so stock up before you arrive.
Yes, for families who want space and quiet. Most homes sleep six, about a quarter take eight or more, and nearly all have a fireplace. Plan on a car, as the homes are spread out.
Copenhagen. It has direct flights from Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted, and from several regional UK airports including Manchester, Edinburgh and Bristol. Hire a car at the airport for the onward drive.
Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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