Saltbæk Vig

Saltbæk Vig contains a large lagoon system extending over 16 square kilometers within the Sejerø Bay region of western Zealand.

During the 1800s, multiple attempts to drain this water body for agricultural purposes resulted in maintaining the water level at 1.2 meters below sea level.

The area received official protection status in 1992, becoming part of the European Union habitat network as site number 135 with restricted public access.

The conservation area spans 2,660 hectares within the land canal, providing essential habitats for numerous bird species throughout different seasons.

The mixture of fresh and salt water in Saltbæk Vig creates specific conditions that support rare plant species and multiple bird populations.

Location: Kalundborg Municipality

GPS coordinates: 55.72730,11.17584

Latest update: March 4, 2025 01:25