Læsø Museum, Hedvigs Hus

A lovingly preserved seaweed-roofed farmhouse where Læsø’s rural past, drained fields and simple island interiors tell the story of life shaped by sea and soil.

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Set among fields just outside Byrum, Læsø Museum’s Hedvigs Hus is a beautifully preserved farmhouse that showcases the island’s signature half-timbered walls and thick seaweed roof. Bought by Læsø Museum in the 1990s to save it from demolition, the long, low building and its surrounding cultivated land recreate everyday rural life when islanders followed their produce from field and sea to table. Inside, simple furnished rooms, a stable and working plots outside offer an intimate glimpse of traditional life on this sunlit Kattegat island.

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Linievejen 36, Læsø, 9940, DK
+4591938088
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Duration: 0.5 to 1.5 hours
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Mobile reception: 3 out of 5

Local tips

Check current seasonal opening days and hours in advance, as Hedvigs Hus typically opens only on selected days in summer and autumn holidays.
Wear sturdy shoes; the surrounding fields, ditches and paths can be uneven or damp after rain, especially when exploring the wider grounds.
Combine your visit with the main Læsø Museum in Byrum and other seaweed-roofed houses to gain a broader understanding of the island’s architecture.
Bring a light jacket or windbreaker, as the exposed rural setting can feel breezy even on otherwise warm and sunny days.
Allow time to walk around the exterior and drainage ditches, which reveal how the land was reclaimed and cultivated around the farmhouse.

Getting There

Bus from Vesterø Havn ferry

From the Vesterø Havn ferry terminal, take the island bus toward Byrum and continue to the nearest stop serving Linievejen. The ride typically takes 15–25 minutes depending on intermediate stops, and a single adult ticket usually costs about 20–30 DKK. Services run more frequently in summer than in winter, and timetables can be reduced in the evenings, so it is worth checking departure times in advance.
Taxi from ferry terminal

Taxis are available on Læsø and offer a straightforward transfer from the ferry terminal to Hedvigs Hus in the Linievejen area. The journey generally lasts around 10–15 minutes, depending on traffic and seasonal activity, and fares are commonly in the range of 80–150 DKK for the car. It is advisable to book ahead during busy summer days or outside normal business hours.
Bicycle from Byrum

If you are staying in or near Byrum, cycling to Hedvigs Hus is an enjoyable option on Læsø’s relatively flat roads. Allow around 10–20 minutes by bike, depending on your pace and wind conditions. Many accommodations and local shops rent bicycles, with daily prices typically starting from about 75–150 DKK. Surfaces are mostly paved or good gravel, but be cautious of occasional agricultural traffic.

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A seaweed-roofed farmhouse saved in time

Hedvigs Hus sits quietly on Læsø’s flat landscape, yet it tells one of the island’s most important stories. In the early 1990s the old house was under threat, its timber frame and heavy seaweed roof suffering from age and disuse. Læsø Museum stepped in and bought the property in 1994, determined to preserve a classic example of the island’s vernacular architecture rather than let it vanish under the excavator. From the outside, the building appears as a single long structure aligned with the wind, walls whitewashed between a dark timber grid. Above, the thick, undulating roof of dried seaweed immediately catches the eye. This distinctive roofing, made from eelgrass gathered along the shoreline, once defined Læsø’s skyline and is now a rare sight, making Hedvigs Hus an important survivor.

Living with the rhythms of field and sea

The house was conceived as a place to explain how people on Læsø once lived when daily life was shaped by hard work, careful use of resources and close ties to the surrounding landscape. Exhibits and interpretation focus on a time when families followed raw materials from field and sea all the way to the table or the workshop bench, leaving little to waste. Rooms are arranged to show practical routines rather than grand gestures: tools by the door, work clothes by the hearth, containers ready for fish, grain and vegetables. The narrative running through the buildings and adjoining land highlights how islanders balanced farming with fishing, salt production and household crafts, creating a self-reliant community on an exposed Danish outpost.

One long building of home and stable

Stepping inside, you move along a linear floor plan that reflects the house’s dual purpose. At one end, the stable still anchors the building, reminding you that animals were once sheltered under the same sweeping roof as the family. Timber details, stone floors and simple partitions keep the structure’s origins visible, even as it now functions as a museum setting. Towards the opposite end, the living quarters unfold as modest, low-ceilinged rooms. Here, a central hearth, wooden furniture and small-paned windows create a sense of intimacy. The layout encourages you to imagine the house in full use—children darting between rooms, adults tending the fire, and the constant movement between indoor tasks and outdoor chores.

Drained land and cultivated plots

Hedvigs Hus is not only the building itself; it belongs to a parcel of land of roughly six hectares, shaped by human hands over time. Ditches were dug across this formerly wet ground to drain and reclaim it, allowing crops and pasture to take root. These channels still structure the landscape around the house, tracing the effort needed to wrest productivity from marshy soil. Today, the grounds are tended by a volunteer group associated with the museum. Their work keeps traditional plant varieties and cultivation methods visible, turning the fields into a living appendix to the indoor displays. Walking around the property, you sense how the house, stable, drainage ditches and plots form a single coherent unit of historic rural life.

Seasonal openings and island context

Hedvigs Hus usually opens on selected days in the summer season and during autumn holidays, often on specific weekdays and limited daytime hours. This seasonal rhythm fits its role as an outlying historic site within the wider Læsø Museum network, complementing the main museum house in nearby Byrum with an open-air glimpse of the countryside. Combining a visit here with other island highlights—such as the salt works or additional seaweed-roofed farmsteads—creates a fuller picture of Læsø’s cultural heritage. Hedvigs Hus stands as a tangible reminder that the island’s beauty is not only found in beaches and light, but also in the quiet persistence of buildings and landscapes that once underpinned everyday survival.

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A seaweed-roofed farmhouse saved in time

Living with the rhythms of field and sea

One long building of home and stable

Drained land and cultivated plots

Seasonal openings and island context

Iconic landmarks you can’t miss

The Lady From The Sea

Port of Frederikshavn

Frederikshavn St.

Frederikshavn Church

Fisketorvet

Cafe' Feen

Frederikshavn Sogn

Bunker Ved Palmestranden

Mindesten for Laurits Thomsen

Vinga

Vrångö

Fotö

Kastor Boat Trips

Styrsö

Donsö

Unmissable attractions to see

Rhododendronstien

Læsø Marina Park

Galleri Trollebo

Fiskerihavnens forpost

Nordmarken

Læsø Fiskesø

Danzigmann

Bløden Hale og Danzigmand

Østre Foldgårdsø

Horneks Odde

Læsø stenen

Læsø Airfield

Højsande Holtemmen

Hotel Nygaard

Kærene

Essential places to dine

Modvind

Røget Læsø Fjæsing

Orangeriet

Restaurant Bakken

Den lille Deli

Restaurant Havnebakken

Carlsens Hotel

Majids Pizzaria

Hummerens Hus Restaurant

Grill-Cafeen Læsø v/ Bent Frimodt Andersen

Cafe Læsø

Læsøfærgens Bistro

VesterØL

Frøken Madsen's Spisehus

Fisk Og Grill

Markets, malls and hidden boutiques

Min Købmand Læsø

HUSET PALSGAARD

ThorsenFisk

Læsø Tang

Tofteladen I/S

Læsø Uldstue ApS

Folkekirkens Nødhjælp Genbrug

SuperBrugsen

Læsøshoppen

Læsø Slagteren

Spinderiets Butik

Læsøfruerne