Saltholm

The island spans 16 square kilometers of mudflats and marshes, reaching only 2 meters above sea level in the waters between Denmark and Sweden.

The limestone quarrying operations on Saltholm continued until the 1930s, providing construction materials for buildings throughout the Copenhagen region.

The Danish Ornithological Society conducts regular field studies on Saltholm to monitor and document the diverse bird species inhabiting the island.

Visitors need permits to access the northern section of Saltholm, while the southern part remains closed year-round to protect nesting bird populations.

The island served as a mandatory 40-day quarantine station for travelers heading to Copenhagen during the plague outbreaks between 1709 and 1711.

Location: Tårnby Municipality

Elevation above the sea: 2 m

Website: http://www.saltholm.dk/

Website: http://saltholm.dk

GPS coordinates: 55.63333,12.76667

Latest update: September 4, 2025 09:46