Holiday Homes at Skaven Strand

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.