Stavns Fjord

Stavns Fjord spans 20 square kilometers with a circular shape, containing multiple uninhabited islands surrounded by agricultural terrain and connected to Kattegat by Besser Rev sandbar.

The flooding of Stavns Fjord commenced around 7,000 years ago due to rising sea levels, with archaeological evidence indicating human presence since the Early Stone Age.

The fjord area holds numerous Bronze Age burial sites and maintains traditional seasonal fishing practices for garfish, fjord shrimp, and flounders.

Visitors can explore the fjord through boat trips, dinghies, kayaks, or by walking along marked trails on the old fjord dike from Stavns Harbour.

The waterway Hjortholmrenden threads through shallow waters where tides reach only 30 centimeters, creating specific conditions for coastal bird breeding.

Location: Samsø Municipality

Inception: 1981

GPS coordinates: 55.89800,10.65700

Latest update: March 7, 2025 13:59