The Hindsgavl Peninsula

Hindsgavl Halvøen - smukt omringet af Lillebælt

Through centuries of history, people of all kinds have been here; nobles on horseback, royals waiting on the gangway, families on excursions and troubled souls in need of healing.

Nowadays, the peninsula is favoured by conference guests and families who make pilgrimages from far and wide to exchange opinions, connect and nurture relationships.

Oplev de små bugter lange FænøSund-Middelfart

100th anniversary

2021 was the 100th anniversary of Middelfart Municipality's purchase of the Hindsgavl Peninsula. Nowadays it is a completely unique, recreational area of nature that is open to everyone. After the municipality took ownership, there was a gradual reorganisation of traditional forestry and agricultural operations. The land purchase aimed and still aims to preserve and strengthen nature and cultural history and to give people better opportunities to use and experience both. The peninsula has developed into a sustainable nature park and deer park with room for all and with respect for nature and a Danish history that has left its mark all the way back to the 17th century.

Come and experience the Hindsgavl Peninsula

Experience its walks, cultural heritage or leisure activities. The Hindsgavl Peninsula has it all: open plains, old beech forests, damp meadows and steep slopes. The area has large and varied animal and plant populations as well as many exciting stories and activities.

Smuk vandrerute på Hindsgavl Halvøen i Middelfart

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The Hindsgavl Trail

The trail is a 10 km long experience in nature. So come and experience a varied population of animals and plants, steep slopes and the fantastic Little Belt up close.

Vasnæs Batteri - Hindsgavl Halvøen - Middelfart

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The Vasnæs Battery

An artillery battery was built at the Little Belt’s narrowest point in the 1800s, which came to play a role in the wars of 1808, 1848-50, and 1864.

Forår ved Volstedet på Hindsgavl Halvøen - Middelfart

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The old castle at Gammel Slot

At the large ramparts in the meadow to the west of the present Hindsgavl Slot castle are the remains of the original castle at Hindsgavl, which was built as a royal stronghold.

Oplev de smukke dyr i Hindsgavl Dyrehave i Middelfart

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Hindsgavl Deer Park

In a manor landscape that dates back to the 13th century, you can enjoy the deer park with its large population of red and fallow deer grazing in the forest and on the plain.

Slotsparken ved Hindsgavl Slot i Middelfart

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Hindsgavl Castle Park

The Hindsgavl Slot castle estate has an old manor park of 40,000 m2, which also has the "Sorgenfri” tea house, which features rhyme by H.C. Andersen, who was a keen visitor at Hindsgavl.

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Hiking on Hindsgavl

Experience one of the most beautiful coastal areas in Denmark with a unique recreational nature area – slopes, forests, beaches and open plains with picnic facilities and walks from 6 - 10 km.

Things to do locally

Her finder du f.eks en tarzanbane, bålplads og madpakkehus-Naturcenter Hindsgavl-Middelfart

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Nature playground and “Tarzan” rope course

Naturcenter Hindsgavl has a nature playground, a “Tarzan” rope course, and the possibility of campfire food beside the nature centre building. There are tables and benches for free use in the centre's lunch area and access to toilets.

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Experience the Hindsgavl Peninsula from the water

Rent a boat and head out at your own tempo. Pack a picnic basket and sail out on Fænøsund where you will soon find a nice and sheltered spot and enjoy the beautiful view with the most fantastic autumn colours.

Utrolig smuk udsigt fra shelterpladsen ved Søbadet - Middelfart

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Open air sleeping!

Sleep with your toes at the water's edge of the Little Belt and with the forest as your pillow – experience the little whales at dusk.

Bridgewalking

You can go all the way to Sydney or come to the Little Belt. You can walk over a bridge in both places. Experience the height. The rush in your body. The spectacular, unfiltered view.

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Whale safari

Whale safari on the Little Belt – with one of the densest whale populations in the world. Here you can experience porpoises, one of the world's smallest whales, up close.

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CLAY Museum of Ceramic Art Denmark

Experience the biggest collection of ceramics and porcelain in Northern Europe and explore how Danish Design History has evolved during time.

Nearby

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Shopping in Middelfart – narrow alleys, secret oases and back yards are characteristic of Middelfart.

Hjemmelavet chokolade og kaffe - så bliver det ikke bedre - Kring - Middelfart

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If you need to take a rest, then visit one of the many restaurants in Middelfart or grab a cup of coffee and a piece of chocolate.

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