Reersø is a cosy and quiet holiday area, surrounded by lovely nature, on the western coast of Sealand.
 The village Reersø on the peninsular of the same name has an idyllic village environment with old farms thatched roofs, which are situated close against each other and haven't changed since the 18th. century. Enjoy the quiet atmosphere by the small harbour and the lovely nature, which invites walks. The holiday house area is situated about 9 km from the small tourist town Gørlev and about 26 km from the larger town Kalundborg. In both of these towns you will find good shopping possibilities, but it is also possible to buy groceries within a radius of 4 km from the holiday area. Denmark's fourth largest lake 'Tissø' is situated 23 km from Reersø.
Beach
The beach of Mullerup (5 km) is a lovely, sandy beach with Blue Flag.
On the northern side of the peninsular Reersø you will find a small bay 'Reersø Nordstrand' with an extremely good bathing beach with white, fine sand. A beach volley course is also available here (6 km).
The beach of Bjerge (13 km) is divided into 'Bjerge Sydstrand' (the southern part of the beach) and 'Bjerge Nordstrand' (the northern part of the beach). They are both lovely and sandy bathing beaches with clear water and Blue Flag. 'Bjerge Sydstrand' is especially suitable for children, as no undercurrent appear here and as the sandy bottom is only slightly sloping. By low tide small, sandy islands arise on the beach.
In the southern part of 'Bjerge Sydstrand' a beach volley course and a playground are available.
Besides swimming, beach volley, walks and beach activities, the conditions here are also good for windsurfing, sailing and angling.
Nature
The holiday house area is surrounded by forests and preserved areas, and the coast is characterized by dunes, sand and salt meadows.
The peninsular Reersø has a quite unique nature. You will get the best impression by walking around the island, and by that you cover about 9 km. In the eastern part you will find 3 wetlands; 'Flasken', 'Skiften' and 'Vejlen', where you will find a rich bird life and an interesting vegetation. Use the gazebo in order to observe the birds. High dunes and a stony beach characterize the western part. From here you can enjoy the magnificent view of the Great Belt. The peninsular Reersø is also famous for it's tailless cats, which are quite rare in Europe.
Tissø is Denmark's fourth largest lake with an area of 13 square kilometres. The lake is situated 23 km from Reersø, and here the nature is characterized by fields and level moraine landscapes towards west and elevated, hilly and varying landscapes towards east. The area has a rich bird life.
Activities
The western part of the peninsular Reersø is suitable for fishing, but also the stream 'Halleby Å' and the canal 'Sukkerkanalen', which both flows from the lake 'Tissø' to the beach of Bjerge, offer good fishing possibilities. Furthermore, a number of good fishing spots are available along the shore, and the spot by the cliff 'Bjerge Klint' is a very recommendable spot - especially by low tide. In the lake 'Tissø' you are able to catch freshwater fish.
Golf players can try out the courses in Korsør (30 km), Kalundborg (33 km) and Sorø (42 km).
Because of the long and good beach, the area invites various forms of activities on the beach and on the water.
Worth a visit
The versatile agricultural museum 'Fløjgården' contains a large, private collection of agricultural machines from the period 1850-1950, all together 2,000 objects. The heavy, Belgian draught horses of the farm work at special occasions - hitched to old carriages and implements (2 km).
On the peninsular Reersø you will find the small and interesting 'Reersø Museum' - a pensioner's house from the 18th. century (5 km).
The monuments in the marsh 'Mullerup Mose' indicate the spots, where finds from the hunters and fishermen of the stone age changed Denmark's history (7 km).
Around Bjerge (13 km) you will find more passage graves, like i.a. 'Regnarshøj' by Bjerge and 'Rævehøj', from which you can enjoy a magnificent view of the Great Belt.
At the eastern shore of Tissø no less than 7 manor houses with beautiful avenues, surrounded by fields and forests, are situated - i.a. the 3 mediaeval houses 'Søbygård', 'Kattrup' and 'Selchausdal' (14 km).
Excursion spots
Visit the vivid commercial town Kalundborg with the interesting harbour environment, the quite unique mediaeval quarter with narrow streets and well-preserved, half-timbered houses, Denmark's only church with 5 towers, the many exhibitions, the cosy town centre as well as 'Kalundborg Museum' (26 km).
The garden 'Birkegårdens Haver' by Tågerup is a scenic experience and a joy for both the eye and the nose. See an English, a Japanese and a Danish garden as well as a fold with domestic animals (28 km).
Go on a ferry trip from Havnsø (43 km) to the island Sejerø, which has a scenic nature, more grave mounds and a monolith.
In the zoo 'Odsherreds Zoo Dyrepark' by Asnæs you can experience 600 animals, divided on 100 species (55 km).
The amusement park 'Sommerland Sjælland' offers more than 60 activities for the whole family, like a cosy canoe trip, a wild ride in the roller coaster or a visit to the largest water world in Sealand (71 km).
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