LIMFJORDEN UP CLOSE
Once called Europe’s best sailing waters, Limfjorden’s fjord landscape is ideal for sailing, fishing, kayaking and birdwatching. The fjord cuts straight through the Jutland Peninsula, extending from the Thyborøn Channel on the North Sea to Hals on the Kattegat. It spans some 180 kilometres and features several islands, with Mors being the largest (famous for the Morsø wood stove). Until 1825, the Limfjord was only open to the sea at its eastern end. However, a severe North Sea storm tide tore a large gap in the coast, allowing access from the west. Now the water level of the Limfjord constantly shifts, and when there are persistent western winds, water struggling to escape through the fjord’s narrow, eastern part can lead to flooding. The shallow brackish waters warm up quickly during sunny summer days, providing excellent conditions for mussels and oysters to thrive.
Destination Nordvestkysten (Northwest Coast) is a tourism organisation dedicated to attracting visitors to the Northwest Jutland region by highlighting its unique nature, culture, and adventure opportunities. In 2022, in partnership with SF Marina, Destination Nordvestkysten launched a project to add four floating cabins, located throughout the Limfjord. These cabins, each accommodating four people, were constructed entirely of wood by carpenters GJ Tømrer & Snedker ApS. They are built atop 6.8-metre-long and 3-metre-wide concrete pontoons. The pontoons are securely anchored with heavy chains and 2-tonne concrete anchors and are accessed via 5-metre-long galvanized steel walkways. The floating cabins provide kayakers and hikers with close-to-water accommodation without the environmental impact of traditional land-based construction. The pontoons do not affect aquatic flora and fauna or water flow, and they easily adapt to the rising and falling water levels of the fjord.
