Holiday Homes at Skaven Strand
You are looking for a holiday home at Skaven Strand for your next stay in Denmark? Then you have come to the right place at Esmark. Skaven Strand lies tucked away on the southeastern shore of Ringkøbing Fjord in West Jutland and counts as one of the calmest holiday home areas along the entire Danish North Sea coast.
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With us you find a carefully selected portfolio of holiday homes at Skaven Strand: from a cosy wooden holiday home for the family to a modern luxury holiday home with sauna and outdoor spa. Located directly at the shallow sandy beach of the fjord, you experience true Danish hygge, breathtaking nature and a holiday far away from mass tourism.

Why choose a holiday home at Skaven Strand?
Skaven Strand is a small fishing spot at Ringkøbing Fjord that gives you the best of two worlds. On one side you have the sheltered, child-friendly sandy beach of the fjord, awarded with the coveted Blue Flag. On the other side you reach the wild North Sea coast with its wide dune beaches at Nymindegab or Hvide Sande in only 25 minutes by car.
A holiday home at Skaven Strand means:
Access to the shallow fjord water, ideal for families with small children
Quiet location in the middle of nature, no crowds
Short walk to the fjord harbour with the cosy restaurant "Skavenhus"
Top conditions for windsurfers and kitesurfers
Many excursion options across West Jutland
Location and arrival at your Skaven Strand holiday home
Skaven Strand sits in the municipality of Ringkøbing-Skjern in West Jutland, about 8 kilometres west of Tarm and roughly 60 minutes by car from Billund Airport. If you travel by car from Germany or the Netherlands, you reach Skaven Strand comfortably via the E45 in around 2.5 hours from the Danish border.
Skaven Strand on the map
The village lies directly on the southeastern shore of Ringkøbing Fjord, embedded between Stauning to the north and Bork Havn and Hemmet Strand to the south. The exact address of the harbour is Skavenvej, 6880 Tarm.

Distances to important places
From your holiday home at Skaven Strand you reach important excursion destinations quickly and easily:
Bork Havn: around 10 km
Ringkøbing: around 25 km
Hvide Sande on the North Sea: around 45 km
LEGOLAND® Billund: around 70 km
Givskud Zoo: around 65 km
Ribe (oldest town in Denmark): around 80 km
Esbjerg: around 65 km
Skjern: around 14 km
Our holiday homes at Skaven Strand by Esmark
At Esmark we have specialised in high-quality holiday homes in Denmark for more than 60 years. At Skaven Strand you find houses for every taste and every budget in our portfolio. You can choose between classic Danish wooden holiday homes for 4 to 6 people, spacious family houses for up to 10 people and exclusive luxury holiday homes with sauna and outdoor spa.
Holiday home at Skaven Strand with outdoor spa
If you do not want to give up bathing even when the weather turns, a holiday home with a spa is the right choice for you. Many of our houses at Skaven Strand come with a heated outdoor spa, combined with sauna for maximum relaxation. These houses are especially popular among families and couples who want to enjoy a bathing holiday all year round.
Holiday home at Skaven Strand with dog
Your four-legged friend is more than welcome. We list a wide selection of dog-friendly holiday homes at Skaven Strand. The whole area around the fjord is perfect for long walks with your dog. At the beach itself a leash is required during summer, but in the low season your dog may run free.
Equipment and comfort
Our holiday homes at Skaven Strand usually come with a fully equipped kitchen including dishwasher, a cosy living area with a brændeovn (wood-burning stove), several bedrooms, a modern bathroom as well as a terrace or garden. Many houses also offer free WiFi, sauna, spa, table tennis or a billiard table.
Beach and water sports at Ringkøbing Fjord
The beach at Skaven Strand consists of fine sand and slopes very gently into the water. Exactly this makes it so popular among families with small children. Ringkøbing Fjord covers about 300 square kilometres and is the largest brackish water fjord in West Jutland, with an average depth of only 1.5 metres. In summer the water reaches comfortable temperatures of up to 17 degrees Celsius.
Surfing, kiting and SUP
Skaven Strand counts among the best windsurfing and kitesurfing spots in Denmark. The steady winds from the Atlantic, the flat water surface and the shallow depth create ideal conditions for beginners and advanced surfers alike. International surf championships have already taken place here. In nearby Bork Havn you can rent equipment or book lessons. Stand-up paddlers, sailors and kayakers also get their share at the fjord.
Fishing at Skaven Strand
Anglers have several options at Skaven Strand. Skaven Strand Put & Take is a classic put-and-take fishing lake stocked with trout, ideal for relaxed fishing days with the family. In the fjord itself you can fish for herring, garfish, flatfish and sea trout. A Danish fishing licence (fisketegn) is mandatory from the age of 18.
Nature and excursions around Skaven Strand
The surroundings of your holiday home at Skaven Strand are a paradise for nature lovers. The nature reserve Skjern Å National Park with its renaturated river delta lies right on your doorstep and is home to countless bird species. From the observation tower at the Skjern estuary you have a unique view across this bird paradise.
Skjern Å National Park
The Skjern Å is the most water-rich river in Denmark and was declared a national park after years of restoration work. On well-marked hiking and cycling trails you discover rare bird species, meandering river arms and wide salt meadows. The visit is especially rewarding in spring and autumn during the bird migration season.
Bork Havn and Bork Vikingehavn
Only around 10 minutes by car from Skaven Strand lies Bork Havn, a lively little fjord harbour with a small beach and cosy restaurants.

Right next to it Bork Vikingehavn awaits you, an authentically rebuilt Viking village that brings the life of the Vikings from more than 1,000 years ago vividly back to life.
Ringkøbing and Hvide Sande
The historic market town of Ringkøbing with its red tiled roofs, cobblestone streets and small cafés lies around 25 kilometres away.

Hvide Sande, the well-known fishing harbour at the transition between fjord and North Sea, offers a daily fish market, surf schools and one of the most beautiful North Sea beaches in Denmark.
Family excursions
With kids you should plan a day trip to LEGOLAND® Billund (around 70 km), Givskud Zoo with its safari park or the Iron Age Museum in Dejbjerg. A playground and a minigolf course right in Skaven also bring variety on rainy days.
Shopping, food and practicalities
In Skaven Strand itself you find a small seasonal harbour kiosk with basic groceries. For your weekly shopping you best drive to Tarm (around 8 km), where supermarkets such as Rema 1000 and SuperBrugsen await you. A bakery and several pharmacies are also located in Tarm.
Restaurants at Skaven Strand
At the small fjord harbour the cosy restaurant Skavenhus invites you to typical Danish dishes, from classic smørrebrød to freshly prepared fish.
Best travel time for Skaven Strand
The main season from June to August, with water temperatures up to 17 degrees, is ideal for a beach and water sports holiday. May, September and October are perfect for hikers, bird watchers and dog owners, as the beaches are mostly empty then. Even in winter Skaven Strand has its charm, especially in a holiday home with a wood-burning stove and sauna.
Esmark Feriehusudlejning – Your partner for holiday homes at Skaven Strand
We have been one of the most established holiday home rental companies in Denmark for more than 60 years. We know every single one of our houses at Skaven Strand personally and stand by your side before, during and after your stay. At Esmark you benefit from:
Personal advice in English, Danish and German
A large portfolio of handpicked holiday homes
Transparent prices without hidden fees
A local service team based in West Jutland
Discounts at many partners and local attractions
And many more advantages
Are you ready for your dream holiday at the Danish fjord?
At Esmark you find the perfect holiday home at Skaven Strand for you, your family or your friends. Browse through our complete selection now, compare prices and amenities and secure the most popular houses early.
Book your holiday home at Skaven Strand directly online or let our team advise you personally. Your West Jutland holiday at Ringkøbing Fjord is waiting for you.
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