Den Lille Ravbutik, Fanø
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.
Den Lille Ravbutik on Fanø is a cosy specialist amber and jewelry shop on Hovedgaden in Nordby, the island’s main village. Inside the small, light-filled space you’ll find handcrafted amber pieces, Baltic-inspired designs and seaside-themed gifts that reflect Fanø’s windswept North Sea setting. It is as much a glimpse into Denmark’s amber tradition as it is a place to pick up a beautiful, good-value souvenir from the west coast.
A brief summary to Den lille Ravbutik
- Hovedgaden 39, Fanø, 6720, DK
- +4526284454
- Visit website
- Duration: 0.5 to 1.5 hours
- Budget
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Indoor
- Mobile reception: 5 out of 5
- Monday 10 am-5 pm
- Tuesday 10 am-5 pm
- Wednesday 10 am-5 pm
- Thursday 10 am-5 pm
- Friday 10 am-5 pm
- Saturday 10 am-2 pm
Local tips
- Pop in earlier in the day rather than just before closing so you have time to compare different amber colours, shapes and settings without rushing your choice.
- If you are buying a gift, ask about simple, classic designs; these tend to suit a wider range of tastes and are easy to wear every day.
- Bring a small cloth pouch or box in your luggage so your new amber piece travels home safely without scratching against other items.
- Use the visit as a break from the windswept beach; combining the shop with a stroll along Hovedgaden makes for a relaxed half-day in Nordby.
For the on-the-go comforts that matter to you
- Restrooms
- Drink Options
- Drinking Water
- Food Options
- Seating Areas
- Trash Bins
- Information Boards
Den lille Ravbutik location weather suitability
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Any Weather
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Discover more about Den lille Ravbutik
Amber stories on a North Sea island
Step inside Den Lille Ravbutik on Fanø and you walk straight into Denmark’s long love affair with amber. The shop’s name means “The Little Amber Shop”, but its shelves tell a surprisingly big story: the tale of golden resin that washed ashore along the west coast over millennia. Pieces in warm honey, deep cognac and milky lemon tones glow softly under the lights, echoing the dunes and low evening sun outside. Amber has been traded along this coast since prehistoric times, and the owners lean into that heritage. Display cases often highlight classic Danish designs where simple silver settings allow the organic shapes and natural inclusions of each stone to stand out. It is an accessible introduction to a material that has shaped myths, trade routes and beachcombing habits all along the North Sea.From classic Danish design to modern seaside motifs
The collection here ranges from minimalist pendants and studs to bolder statement necklaces and chunky bracelets. Many pieces combine polished Baltic amber with sterling silver, while others preserve a more raw edge, letting you see the stone almost as it was found on the sand. The overall look is distinctly Nordic: clean lines, subtle curves and a focus on craftsmanship rather than flash. Alongside the timeless pieces you will also spot playful seaside motifs linked specifically to Fanø – outlines of the island, tiny sailboats, seabirds or wave patterns captured in metal and amber. These details make the jewelry feel rooted in place, ideal if you are looking for something that could only really come from Denmark’s west coast. Small gift items and simple charms provide approachable options if you want a memento without investing in a larger piece.A cosy stop on Hovedgaden
Den Lille Ravbutik sits on Hovedgaden, the main commercial street in Nordby, surrounded by traditional houses, cafés and other small shops. The interior is compact but thoughtfully arranged, with glass cabinets, wall displays and small tables that make it easy to browse at your own pace. Natural light from the shopfront windows often catches the amber, giving the whole space a warm, golden tone even on grey days. Because the shop is small, the atmosphere feels personal and unhurried. It is the type of place where you can take time comparing different shades or shapes of amber, asking questions about how to care for a piece, or simply enjoying the tactile pleasure of holding smooth, warm stones in your hand. For many visitors, it becomes a short but memorable pause during a walk along Hovedgaden.Choosing a keepsake that feels like Fanø
One of the quiet pleasures of Den Lille Ravbutik is the chance to pick out something that will later recall the sound of wind in the dunes and the rhythm of ferries crossing to the mainland. Whether you opt for a discreet pendant, a ring with a sand-toned inlay, or a bracelet that mirrors the colours of the shoreline, the pieces are designed to be worn every day rather than locked away. Prices span a broad range, from small silver-and-amber items to more elaborate statement pieces, making it realistic to find something for different budgets. Staff are used to helping visitors match colours to skin tone or choose gifts for people back home, and the clear displays make comparisons straightforward even if you are not a jewelry expert.Practical visit details
Opening hours typically follow a straightforward pattern: mornings through late afternoon on weekdays, with a shorter window on Saturdays and closure on Sundays outside peak seasons. This makes the shop an easy addition to a day spent exploring Nordby, wandering the harbourfront or heading towards the island’s wide beaches. Expect to spend anywhere from a quick fifteen minutes to an unhurried hour here, depending on how deeply you dive into the displays. Combined with the other independent shops on Hovedgaden, Den Lille Ravbutik forms part of a gentle, pedestrian-friendly experience that balances Fanø’s windswept nature with a touch of crafted, indoor warmth.Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
Fano Bed and Boats
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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
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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
0.3 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
2.8 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
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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
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Denmark
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Namaste Esbjerg
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Vadehavskysten
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Begravet bunker
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A preserved German WWII bunker revealing the hidden lives of occupation soldiers beneath Danish soil.
Hjerting Badehotel
9.1 km
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Sønderho Church
11.5 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
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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
21.0 km
Discover Copenhagen's Black Diamond: A fusion of modern architecture and cultural heritage on the waterfront.
Queen Dagmar of Bohemia
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Unmissable attractions to see
Galleri Kirsten Rudiengaard
0.2 km
Intimate island gallery in Nordby showcasing the atmospheric coastal paintings and personal studio world of Danish artist Kirsten Rudiengaard.
Fanø Museum
0.2 km
Step into an 18th-century skipper’s home in Nordby and discover how Fanø’s seafaring families lived, worked and kept island traditions alive by the North Sea.
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.
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.
Fanø Bryghus
1.1 km
Denmark's westernmost craft brewery, where sea-inspired beers and vibrant community meet.
Hotel Fanø Bad
1.2 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.
Nördlich Odden (Let flakbatteri)
1.7 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.
Fanø Vesterland Festival
1.9 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.
Skovhaven Torp Plantage
2.3 km
A sheltered woodland garden with fairy-tale sculptures, forest lake, and picnic areas perfect for families.
Gedenkstein
2.4 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
2.9 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.
Danland Fanø
2.9 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
2.9 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.
Club Fanø
3.0 km
Island adventure hub offering seal safaris, beach sports, and coastal experiences on Denmark's famous Fanø.
Club Fanø Rindby
3.0 km
Fanø's premier hub for kite sports, beach adventures, and Nordic coastal experiences with expert instruction and welcoming spirit.
Essential places to dine
Den Lille Cafe
0.0 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.
Konsulen nordby
0.1 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
0.1 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.
Pandekagehuset Fanø
0.2 km
Cosy island creperie in Nordby serving generous sweet and savoury pancakes with a hygge-filled courtyard and relaxed Fanø village atmosphere.
Haven Fanø
0.2 km
Cosy 1849 island house turned boutique hotel, café and garden retreat, serving organic breakfasts and Fanø’s own flavours in the heart of Nordby.
Seaside Food
0.2 km
Fresh panini sandwiches with local seafood and island ingredients, served casual and quick by the Wadden Sea.
Fanø Pizza
0.2 km
Straightforward Danish-style pizza and takeaway favorites in Nordby, offering an easy, kid-friendly dinner option after a day exploring windswept Fanø.
Cafe Nord
0.3 km
Harbourfront Danish home cooking on Fanø, serving traditional fish dishes, smørrebrød and cakes in a relaxed café-restaurant by the Nordby ferry.
Restaurant Aroma - Fanø øko Øl
0.3 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
0.4 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.
Rudbecks Fanø
0.5 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.
VadeMad
1.1 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
1.1 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
2.4 km
Authentic Italian pizzeria with indoor playground, celebrating local Fanø ingredients and family moments.
Kellers Badehotel
2.7 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
Den lille Ravbutik
0.0 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
0.0 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.
Toves Gavebod
0.0 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.
AGAVANZA
0.0 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.
Huset Fanø
0.1 km
Curated Danish design and local artistry in the heart of Fanø's charming Nordby.
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.
Fanø keramik
0.1 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 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.
Rikke Sandford
0.2 km
Intimate Fanø boutique for Scandinavian children’s clothing, offering carefully curated outfits, shoes and accessories for girls in a cosy, owner-run setting.
GOLDSCHMIDT ART GALLERI
0.2 km
A small, intimate gallery on Nordby’s main street, Galleri Goldschmidt captures Fanø’s coastal light and village life in contemporary paintings steps from everyday island bustle.
SALT
0.3 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
0.4 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.
Westwind
0.4 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.
Kulturfabrikken, frkToft
0.4 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.
Fanø Brugsforening
0.6 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.
Essential bars & hidden hideouts
Hjørnekroen
0.2 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.
Dokken City Beach
2.9 km
A pocket of sand, deckchairs and drinks on Esbjerg Harbour, Dokken City Beach turns the working waterfront into a relaxed urban seaside escape.
Kabyssen
3.0 km
Fanø's cherished community bar serving authentic Danish island hospitality with live music and genuine warmth.
Havkatten
3.4 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
3.5 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
3.7 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
3.7 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
3.7 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
3.7 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.
Corners Pub
3.7 km
A cozy neighborhood pub where cold beers and warm hospitality define the Danish experience.
Dowdi Pub Bar
3.7 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
3.7 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.
Kasket Karl
3.7 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
3.7 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
3.7 km
Historic Danish bar where 130+ years of tradition meets contemporary hospitality on Esbjerg's vibrant Skolegade.
For the vibe & atmosphere seeker
- Relaxing
- Tranquil
- Unique
- Casual
- Boutique
For the design and aesthetic lover
- Minimalist Designs
- Colorful Aesthetics
- Modern Designs
- Vintage Styles
For the architecture buff
- Modern
- Landmarks
- Heritage Neighborhoods
For the social media creator & influencer
- Instagrammable
- Photo Spots
- Selfie Spots
- Aesthetic Corners
- Architectural Shots
For the eco-conscious traveler
- Low Impact
- Public-Transport Accessible
- Locally Managed
For the kind of experience you’re after
- Cultural Heritage
- Photowalk
- Adventure Photo Shoot
- Roadtrip Stop
- Day Trip
- Weekend Getaway
For how adventurous you want the journey to be
- Easy Access
Location Audience
- Family Friendly
- Senior Friendly
- Child Friendly
- Teen Friendly
- Solo Friendly
- Couple Friendly
- Solo Female Friendly
- Vegetarian Friendly
- Vegan Friendly
- Business Friendly