Ebeltoft Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal town with red-roofed houses, a windmill, and a large ship with tall masts.
A town with a prominent windmill, red-roofed buildings, and a mix of modern and traditional architecture.
A cobblestone street with a cyclist, traditional half-timbered houses, and a no parking sign.
A lighthouse on a rocky pier with a clear view of the water and distant hills.
A cobblestone street lined with red and white buildings, a market with umbrellas, and a clear blue sky.

Go hiking in the Mols Bjerge National Park, soak up the history of cobbled streets bordered by hollyhocks, visit the longest wooden ship in the world or enjoy the thrills and spills of Djurs Sommerland.

Enjoy a fascinating family holiday or a romantic weekend break in Ebeltoft. This old market town oozes atmosphere with its narrow cobbled streets and idyllic timber-framed houses, flanked by red and yellow hollyhocks. A trip to Ebeltoft not only offers the romantic charm of the town, but also lots of action and unique scenery. Come and see the cannon show on one of the world’s biggest wooden ships and the town’s very own landmark, Fregatten Jylland, or visit Glasmuseet Ebeltoft, to watch the fascinating art of glass-blowing. Check out Denmark’s first rock museum, Memory Lane Rockmuseum in the Fuglsøcentret.

Ebeltoft is on the tip of Djursland and is the oldest market town in the region. That makes it a living page out of the history books, and the passing of time can clearly be seen in this idyllic little town. Ebeltoft can also boast of being in one of the country’s most beautiful national parks, Mols Bjerge. This is where you can hike, bike, fish and swim, or just enjoy the view from the top of the highest hill in the park, Agri Bavnehøj.

If you’re looking to take a beach or family holiday in Ebeltoft, you won't be disappointed. Enjoy the safe, sandy beaches bordering the sheltered Kattegat, or spoil the kids with a trip to Djurs Sommerland. If you love animals, there’s also plenty to choose from here. Visit Ree Park Safari, Skandinavisk Dyrepark, Munkeholm Zoo, Randers Regnskov and Kattegatcentret.

If you need the rush of the big city during your stay in Ebeltoft, no worries, it’s only an hour by road to the nearby city of Aarhus. You can also enjoy a bit of shopping in Grenaa. A ferry sails from here to the island of Anholt, an unspoilt gem complete with its own desert and seal reserve.

During the Danish school holidays, you can take the National Park bus for a stimulating three-hour guided sightseeing tour. If heading for Anholt, remember to plan accommodation on the island for the night, as the ferry only sails once a day. Look forward to a unique night in the middle of the Kattegat!

Take the ferry to Ebeltoft for magnificent scenery, lots of activities for the whole family, child-friendly beaches and of course, the charming and romantic little market town itself. In other words, Ebeltoft can fulfil just about any holiday need.

Where to stay in Ebeltoft

Find the best Ebeltoft areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Ebeltoft
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Øer Strand

Though Øer Strand may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ebeltoft Museum and Fregatten Jylland.

Lyngsbæk Strand

Lyngsbæk Strand might not have many top sights, but Mols Bjerge National Park and Mols are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Egsmark Strand

If you're spending some time in Egsmark Strand, Mols Bjerge National Park and Ornbjerg Molle are top sights worth seeing.

Handrup Strand

While Handrup Strand may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mols Bjerge National Park and Ebeltoft Beach.

Vibæk Strand

While Vibæk Strand isn't home to many top sights, Ebeltoft Beach and Fregatten Jylland are some notable places to visit nearby.

Strandhotellet

Strandhotellet

3 out of 5
Hovedgaden 31A Ebeltoft
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,659 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
฿4,659
฿5,824 total
25 Jul - 26 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Ebeltoft. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (283 reviews)
"When I arrived I was greater not by hotel staff but by staff at the restaurant. They had no idea what was going on or how to check me in. They did not even seem to want me there. I was given my room and told they did not know about food or taxis to the airport. When I tried to eat at the restaurant ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Strandhotellet
Molskroen

Molskroen

3 out of 5
Hovedgaden 16 Ebeltoft
The price is ฿8,895 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿8,895
฿11,119 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Ebeltoft. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Mols Bjerge National Park and Bogens Strand are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (204 reviews)
"Nice location Breakfast ok Rooms toooo small for that price"

Reviewed on 25 May 2025

Molskroen
Basballegaard Bed & Breakfast

Basballegaard Bed & Breakfast

3.5 out of 5
Kølbakken 15 Ebeltoft
The price is ฿6,526 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
฿6,526
฿8,157 total
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in Ebeltoft. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Mols and Bogens Strand are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (58 reviews)
"Really enjoyed our stay. Our room was comfortable, clean, and beautiful. Communication with the host was fantastic. Location to the various sites in Mols Bjerge was really good. Highly recommend!"

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Basballegaard Bed & Breakfast
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Landal Ebeltoft

Landal Ebeltoft

2 out of 5
Øerkrogvejen 2 Ebeltoft Midtjylland
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Ebeltoft. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and tennis courts. Popular attractions Gåsehage Beach and Vindmolle ...
Landal Ebeltoft
6 Person Holiday Park Home in Ebeltoft

6 Person Holiday Park Home in Ebeltoft

2.5 out of 5
Ebeltoft Midtjylland
Stay at this holiday home in Ebeltoft. Enjoy free parking, a sauna and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Gåsehage Beach and Vindmolle Parken are located ...
6 Person Holiday Park Home in Ebeltoft
Holiday Home on a Holiday Park in Ebeltoft

Holiday Home on a Holiday Park in Ebeltoft

3 out of 5
Ebeltoft Midtjylland
Stay at this holiday home in Ebeltoft. Enjoy free parking, a sauna and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Gåsehage Beach and Vindmolle Parken are located ...
Holiday Home on a Holiday Park in Ebeltoft
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