Haven Fanø – Boutique Hotel, Café and Garden Haven in Nordby
Cosy 1849 island house turned boutique hotel, café and garden retreat, serving organic breakfasts and Fanø’s own flavours in the heart of Nordby.
Haven Fanø is a small, characterful boutique hotel, café and to‑go eatery set in an 1849 house in the heart of Nordby on Fanø. Three cosy TV‑free rooms, an enclosed south‑facing garden and a light‑filled café create a relaxed island refuge. Mornings bring organic breakfast, while daytime menus highlight local specialties such as Fanø ham and salmon, colourful salads, vegetarian dishes and homemade cakes, all enjoyed indoors or in the leafy courtyard.
A brief summary to Haven Fanø
- Valdemarsvej 7, Fanø, 6720, DK
- +4529354646
- Visit website
- Duration: 1 to 4 hours
- Mid ranged
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Mixed
- Mobile reception: 4 out of 5
Local tips
- Try at least one dish featuring Fanø ham or Fanø salmon to experience the island’s signature flavours in a casual setting.
- Plan a leisurely brunch and aim for a garden table on a calm day; the enclosed courtyard is especially pleasant in mild weather.
- If you stay overnight, make use of the TV‑free rooms to fully unplug; bring a book or journal instead of streaming devices.
- Use the to‑go menu to stock up on sandwiches and cake before heading out for beach walks or cycling trips across Fanø.
- In the evening, enjoy the informal trust bar in the café or garden and note down your drinks as requested by the hosts.
For the on-the-go comforts that matter to you
- Restrooms
- Drinking Water
- Food Options
- Seating Areas
- Sheltered Areas
- Trash Bins
- Information Boards
Haven Fanø location weather suitability
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Any Weather
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Rain / Wet Weather
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Clear Skies
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Mild Temperatures
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Cold Weather
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Hot Weather
Discover more about Haven Fanø
A 19th‑Century House at the Heart of Nordby
Haven Fanø sits quietly on Valdemarsvej in central Nordby, inside a low, charming house dating back to 1849. Thick walls, creaking floors and small‑paned windows speak of its age, yet the interiors feel fresh and contemporary. The scale is deliberately intimate: just a handful of guest rooms upstairs and a café and shop on the ground floor, so the whole place feels more like a stylish island home than a hotel. The location places you right in Nordby’s historic core, within easy wandering distance of the harbourfront streets, shops and cultural spots. Step outside and you are immediately in the rhythm of a small North Sea island town, with sea air, cobbled lanes and bicycles passing by.Slow‑Living Rooms Without Screens
Up the narrow staircase are only a few guest rooms, each simply furnished with an eye for Scandinavian comfort rather than glamour. There are no televisions in the rooms; instead, you get soft textiles, carefully chosen lighting and the quiet of the old house. Windows frame rooftops, gardens and glimpses of the surrounding village, reminding you that the island’s nature and sea are the real attractions. Staying here is about slowing down: reading in an armchair, listening to the wind outside or coming back from a beach walk to a warm shower and a pot of tea. The modest scale and low room count mean the atmosphere remains calm even in high season, with plenty of personal space.Café Culture with Local Fanø Flavours
On the ground floor, the café and to‑go spiseri form the social heart of the house. Mornings start with organic breakfast, served between set hours, featuring good bread, cheeses, yoghurt, granola and small seasonal extras. Later in the day, the menu shifts to sandwiches and light dishes built around island ingredients such as Fanø ham, Fanø salmon and regional cheeses. You can expect colourful salads, weekly soups, vegetarian options with grains and seeds, as well as brunch plates, pastries and homemade cake. Coffee is taken seriously, alongside homemade lemonade, smoothies, hot chocolate and a short list of wines and local‑leaning drinks. Everything can be enjoyed on site or packed up to take with you on a beach or dune walk.The Enclosed Garden and Trust Bar Evenings
Behind the house, an enclosed south‑facing garden provides a sheltered outdoor room protected from North Sea breezes. Here you find simple tables and chairs, flowers, and corners to linger over coffee or a glass of wine. In good weather, it becomes an extension of the café, with brunch and lunch served under open sky. In the evenings, overnight guests are welcome to use the garden or the café space as a lounge. A self‑service “trust bar” in the fridge invites you to help yourself to drinks and note down what you take. It is a small but telling detail, reflecting an easygoing, home‑like feeling and the relaxed sense of community that fits Fanø’s character.Design Details, Boutique Shop and Island Mood
Haven Fanø also doubles as a small shop, with carefully selected items that echo the house’s style: textiles, ceramics, and island‑inspired pieces that fit in a cabin or city apartment alike. The overall aesthetic blends vintage bones with modern Nordic touches, white walls with warm woods, and a minimal yet welcoming approach to decoration. What truly defines the place is the mix of island calm, thoughtful food and personal scale. Whether you drop in for a latte and a slice of cake, pick up a sandwich packed with Fanø specialties, or stay a few nights, Haven Fanø wraps you in an atmosphere that makes it easy to slow down and let the Wadden Sea landscape set the pace of your day.Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
Fano Bed and Boats
0.1 km
Charming seaside bed & breakfast and boat rental in Nordby, Fanø—offering cozy rooms and authentic maritime experiences on Denmark’s storied North Sea island.
Fanø Krogaard
0.4 km
Experience the timeless charm of Fanø Krogaard, a historic inn blending Nordic cuisine, island tradition, and warm hospitality in the heart of Nordby harbour.
Fanø Tourist Office
0.5 km
Centrally located on Fanø, the Tourist Office is the ideal starting point for discovering authentic island charm, local culture, and practical travel advice.
FanøFærgen, Esbjerg
3.0 km
Compact harbor terminal in Esbjerg serving the fast 12‑minute Fanø ferry, linking mainland bustle with island calm in the Wadden Sea UNESCO landscape.
Esbjerg Water Tower
3.6 km
Historic red-brick water tower on a Bronze Age mound overlooking Esbjerg’s harbour, blending medieval-inspired architecture with the story of a young, ambitious port city.
Dronning Louise
3.9 km
Urban beachfront serenity meets Danish royal heritage at Marselisborg Strand, Aarhus’ favorite local escape for swimming, sunbathing, and seaside strolls year-round.
Denmark
3.9 km
Marselisborg Strand is Aarhus’s urban beach escape, offering sandy shores, a classic pier, family-friendly facilities, and beautiful views right at the city’s edge.
Namaste Esbjerg
4.0 km
Marselisborg Strand is Aarhus’ vibrant urban beach, blending sandy coastline, tranquil bay views, and easy access to city highlights and lush forest parks.
Vadehavskysten
4.2 km
An iconic copper bridge tower turned cultural gem, offering harbor panoramas, intimate events, and a taste of Copenhagen’s creative spirit on Knippelsbro.
Begravet bunker
6.1 km
A preserved German WWII bunker revealing the hidden lives of occupation soldiers beneath Danish soil.
Hjerting Badehotel
9.3 km
Picturesque sandy beach blending serene sea views, lush forests, and family-friendly facilities just minutes from Aarhus city center.
Sønderho Church
11.3 km
An 18th‑century island church filled with Denmark’s largest flotilla of votive ships, anchoring Sønderho’s seafaring history in a tranquil Wadden Sea village.
Æ Kåver
11.6 km
Reborn wooden seamark on Fanø’s southern edge, Æ Kåver recalls 17th‑century seafaring in a wild Wadden Sea landscape of wind, sand and wide horizons.
Kammerslusen Ribe
20.9 km
Discover Copenhagen's Black Diamond: A fusion of modern architecture and cultural heritage on the waterfront.
Queen Dagmar of Bohemia
25.6 km
A contemplative statue on Ribe’s former castle hill, honouring the gentle 13th‑century Queen Dagmar where her life and legend became entwined with Denmark’s history.
Unmissable attractions to see
Fanø Skibsfarts- & Dragtsamling
0.3 km
Maritime museum preserving Fanø's golden age of sailing ships and island traditions.
Fanø Lokalhistorisk Forening
0.3 km
Small but rich local archive where Fanø’s seafaring past, village life and family stories are preserved in photos, papers and quiet, absorbing detail.
Galleri Kirsten Rudiengaard
0.4 km
Intimate island gallery in Nordby showcasing the atmospheric coastal paintings and personal studio world of Danish artist Kirsten Rudiengaard.
Fanø Bryghus
0.9 km
Denmark's westernmost craft brewery, where sea-inspired beers and vibrant community meet.
Kikkebjerget
0.9 km
Slotsgaden in Møgeltønder: A fairytale street of thatched cottages, noble vistas, and rural calm leading to the historic Schackenborg Castle in southern Denmark.
Hotel Fanø Bad
1.0 km
Unpretentious beachside base on Fanø’s dune fringe, where simple rooms, sea air and vast North Sea sands set the tone for slow, outdoorsy island days.
Fanø Vesterland Festival
1.6 km
Step into the historic world of duck decoy trapping at Sønderho Gl. Fuglekøje, where Fanø’s coastal landscape and folk ingenuity come vividly to life.
Nördlich Odden (Let flakbatteri)
1.9 km
Evocative WWII bunkers and flak remains hidden in Fanø’s dunes, where Atlantic Wall history meets the wide skies and shifting sands of the Wadden Sea.
Skovhaven Torp Plantage
2.1 km
A sheltered woodland garden with fairy-tale sculptures, forest lake, and picnic areas perfect for families.
Gedenkstein
2.1 km
Experience Fanø's historic waterfowl trapping site amidst serene heathland, offering deep insights into Danish hunting heritage and the ecology of the Wadden Sea.
Mindesten for Det Økumeniske Kirkemøde 1934
2.7 km
Set off across wild tidal flats from Fanø’s tranquil south end to witness unforgettable seal colonies and the windswept beauty of the Wadden Sea coastline.
Club Fanø
2.7 km
Island adventure hub offering seal safaris, beach sports, and coastal experiences on Denmark's famous Fanø.
Club Fanø Rindby
2.7 km
Fanø's premier hub for kite sports, beach adventures, and Nordic coastal experiences with expert instruction and welcoming spirit.
Danland Fanø
2.7 km
Unfussy seaside holiday apartments with pools and dunes-on-the-doorstep access to Fanø’s wide North Sea beach and Wadden Sea landscapes.
The Beach on Fanø
2.8 km
A vast, wind‑shaped ribbon of sand where you can drive on the shore, chase kites across tidal flats, and feel the full, wide‑open spirit of Denmark’s North Sea coast.
Essential places to dine
Haven Fanø
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Cosy 1849 island house turned boutique hotel, café and garden retreat, serving organic breakfasts and Fanø’s own flavours in the heart of Nordby.
Fanø Pizza
0.0 km
Straightforward Danish-style pizza and takeaway favorites in Nordby, offering an easy, kid-friendly dinner option after a day exploring windswept Fanø.
Pandekagehuset Fanø
0.0 km
Cosy island creperie in Nordby serving generous sweet and savoury pancakes with a hygge-filled courtyard and relaxed Fanø village atmosphere.
Restaurant Aroma - Fanø øko Øl
0.1 km
Cosy island restaurant and organic microbrewery in a historic skipper’s villa at the heart of Nordby, pairing house‑brewed Fanø beers with relaxed European plates.
Tacobørsen
0.1 km
Colorful Mexican-inspired street food on Fanø’s main street, perfect for easy takeout, casual meals and beach picnics between dunes, harbor walks and village strolls.
Den Lille Cafe
0.2 km
A snug, inexpensive cafe on Fanø’s main street where simple Danish cooking, warm lighting and local conversation create an easygoing island living-room feel.
Rudbecks Fanø
0.3 km
Cosy family-run café, deli and wine bar on Fanø’s main street, celebrating local organic produce, Fanø salmon and cheeses in a warm, relaxed village setting.
Konsulen nordby
0.3 km
Intimate, candlelit dining on Nordby’s historic main street, where simple Scandinavian comfort meets the relaxed rhythm of island life on Fanø.
Jimmy's Køkken
0.3 km
Casual pizza and grill in the middle of Nordby, serving hot, hearty favourites to locals and island visitors from lunch through to the evening.
Seaside Food
0.5 km
Fresh panini sandwiches with local seafood and island ingredients, served casual and quick by the Wadden Sea.
Cafe Nord
0.5 km
Harbourfront Danish home cooking on Fanø, serving traditional fish dishes, smørrebrød and cakes in a relaxed café-restaurant by the Nordby ferry.
VadeMad
0.8 km
Casual food‑truck dining paired with island‑brewed craft beer, set in the laid‑back courtyard of Fanø Bryghus just a short stroll from the Wadden Sea.
Restaurant Dino
0.9 km
Casual island restaurant in Fanø Bad serving pizzas, Bosnian specialities and Danish comfort food just steps from the North Sea dunes.
Axel's Kitchen
2.2 km
Authentic Italian pizzeria with indoor playground, celebrating local Fanø ingredients and family moments.
Kellers Badehotel
2.5 km
Historic beachfront hotel on Fanø combining coastal Danish charm, gourmet dining, and immersive island hospitality with sweeping North Sea views and a storied heritage.
Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
Rikke Sandford
0.1 km
Intimate Fanø boutique for Scandinavian children’s clothing, offering carefully curated outfits, shoes and accessories for girls in a cosy, owner-run setting.
Fanø Boghandel
0.1 km
Compact island bookstore and post office in the middle of Nordby, mixing books, games and stationery with the practical pulse of Fanø’s daily life.
SALT
0.1 km
A small-but-stylish fashion and lifestyle shop in Nordby’s former bank building, SALT blends island charm with Scandinavian design on Fanø’s main street.
Christel Seyfarth Butik
0.1 km
A vivid studio-store on Fanø where bold fair-isle inspired knitwear, quality yarns and island traditions come together in a richly coloured creative universe.
Fru Sørensen
0.1 km
Intimate Nordby gift shop where Scandinavian design, cosy homewares and Fanø’s gentle maritime spirit come together on the island’s historic main street.
Huset Fanø
0.2 km
Curated Danish design and local artistry in the heart of Fanø's charming Nordby.
Westwind
0.2 km
Coastal clothing hub on Nordby’s main street, equipping you with practical sports and leisure wear for Fanø’s ever‑changing North Sea weather.
Toves Gavebod
0.2 km
A tiny, time‑honoured gift shop on Nordby’s main street, filled with woven textiles, hornware and handmade pieces that capture the quiet craft spirit of Fanø.
Kulturfabrikken, frkToft
0.2 km
Playful island ceramics with vintage prints, crooked edges and plenty of humor, crafted and displayed in a characterful studio-shop on Fanø’s main street.
Den lille Ravbutik
0.2 km
Cosy island amber shop on Fanø’s main street, blending Danish design with North Sea heritage in warm, well-priced jewelry and seaside-inspired keepsakes.
Fanø-Ring
0.2 km
A tiny Nordby shop where Denmark’s first sea mark is reimagined as a modern ring, turning Fanø’s maritime history into a wearable island keepsake.
AGAVANZA
0.3 km
Handcrafted Danish silver jewellery from Fanø, where minimalist design and subtle maritime inspiration create timeless pieces that carry the spirit of the North Sea.
Fanø keramik
0.3 km
Intimate island pottery studio on Nordby’s main street, where hand-thrown stoneware captures Fanø’s dunes, sea tones and understated Nordic everyday life.
Fanø Brugsforening
0.3 km
Fanø’s friendly SuperBrugsen co-op in Nordby, keeping islanders and visitors stocked with fresh food, Danish staples and everyday essentials near the harbour.
SuperBrugsen
0.4 km
Fanø’s central supermarket hub, blending everyday Danish island life with convenient shopping for self-catering holidays and beachbound visitors in Nordby.
Essential bars & hidden hideouts
Hjørnekroen
0.4 km
Cosy corner bar in Nordby where Fanø’s island life, live music nights and classic Danish bodega charm come together over draught beer and easy conversation.
Kabyssen
2.7 km
Fanø's cherished community bar serving authentic Danish island hospitality with live music and genuine warmth.
Dokken City Beach
3.1 km
A pocket of sand, deckchairs and drinks on Esbjerg Harbour, Dokken City Beach turns the working waterfront into a relaxed urban seaside escape.
Havkatten
3.6 km
Old-school Esbjerg harbour bar with 80s tunes, pool, darts and everyday prices, offering a relaxed window into the city’s down-to-earth nightlife.
Horns Rev Bodega & Bar
3.7 km
A no-frills Danish bodega in central Esbjerg, where wood-panelled warmth, affordable drinks, and local camaraderie capture the city’s everyday pub culture.
Pioner Bar Esbjerg
3.9 km
Late-night Esbjerg bar on Torvet with cheap cold beer, classic party hits from the ’80s to today, and a lively dance floor packed with locals and visitors.
SoHo - Bar & Cocktails
3.9 km
Adults-focused cocktail bar tucked inside Esbjerg Street Food’s old theatre hall, pairing crafted drinks, modern design and a lively, central city atmosphere.
HomeRun Esbjerg
3.9 km
Lively gastro sports bar above Esbjerg’s main square, with wall-to-wall screens, bar games, casual bites and late-night energy on weekends.
Pappi's pub
3.9 km
Unpretentious, drinks-first bar on Kongensgade offering a simple Danish pub vibe, easy prices and a central stop-off point in the heart of Esbjerg.
Dowdi Pub Bar
3.9 km
Old-school brown pub in central Esbjerg with inexpensive beers, wood‑panelled charm and a relaxed, local crowd from daytime regulars to late‑night lingerers.
James Bond Esbjerg
3.9 km
Late-opening dance bar on Skolegade in Esbjerg, where a mature crowd sings along to classic hits and keeps the party going until early morning.
Corners Pub
3.9 km
A cozy neighborhood pub where cold beers and warm hospitality define the Danish experience.
Kasket Karl
3.9 km
Legendary Esbjerg pub on Skolegade, pouring beer and hosting darts, dice and laid‑back evenings since 1975 in a warmly lit, unpretentious setting.
Vinbaren
4.0 km
Intimate, dimly lit and disarmingly casual, Vinbaren is Esbjerg’s brown-bar style wine hangout for late-night chats, cheap pours and the occasional close-up concert.
Industrien
4.0 km
Historic Danish bar where 130+ years of tradition meets contemporary hospitality on Esbjerg's vibrant Skolegade.
For the vibe & atmosphere seeker
- Relaxing
- Tranquil
- Scenic
- Fun-filled
- Unique
- Casual
- Boutique
- Romantic
For the design and aesthetic lover
- Minimalist Designs
- Vintage Styles
- Modern Designs
- Rustic Designs
For the architecture buff
- Historic
- Landmarks
- Heritage Neighborhoods
For the view chaser and sunset hunter
- Iconic Views
- Sunset Spots
For the social media creator & influencer
- Instagrammable
- Photo Spots
- Selfie Spots
- Aesthetic Corners
- Reel-Friendly
- Architectural Shots
For the eco-conscious traveler
- Low Impact
- Public-Transport Accessible
- Locally Managed
For the kind of experience you’re after
- Mindfulness
- Cultural Heritage
- Photowalk
- Adventure Photo Shoot
- Weekend Getaway
- Day Trip
- Roadtrip Stop
For how adventurous you want the journey to be
- Easy Access
Location Audience
- Family Friendly
- Senior Friendly
- Child Friendly
- Teen Friendly
- Wheelchair Access
- Solo Friendly
- Couple Friendly
- Solo Female Friendly
- Vegetarian Friendly
- Vegan Friendly
- Business Friendly
- LGBT Friendly