Hotel Havnebakken, Vesterø Havn
Small seaside hotel on a low hill above Vesterø Havn, pairing bright Nordic rooms and local seafood dining with big harbour views and easy access to Læsø’s beaches.
Perched on a low hill above Vesterø Havn on the island of Læsø, Hotel Havnebakken blends small-hotel intimacy with classic Danish coastal charm. Rooms and annex accommodations are simple, bright and Nordic in feel, with some enjoying sweeping views over the ferry harbour and Kattegat. A well-regarded restaurant focuses on fresh local seafood, while beaches, marina life and island cycling routes lie just a short stroll from the front door.
A brief summary to Hotel Havnebakken
- Havnebakken 12, Vesterø Havn, 9940, DK
- +4598499009
- Visit website
- Duration: 1 to 48 hours
- Mid ranged
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Mixed
- Mobile reception: 4 out of 5
Local tips
- If a view matters to you, request a harbour-facing room in the main building; the surcharge is worthwhile on clear days and long summer evenings.
- Book dinner in advance in high season, especially if you want to try seafood specialities like Læsø scampi, as tables can be limited.
- Pack a windproof layer even in summer; the short stroll between annex rooms, restaurant and harbour can feel breezy when the Kattegat wind picks up.
- Use the hotel as a cycling base: bring or rent bikes to explore the saltworks, seaweed-roofed houses and long beaches without relying on local buses.
- Light sleepers may want earplugs in peak months, when early ferries and harbour activity start before breakfast time.
For the on-the-go comforts that matter to you
- Restrooms
- Drink Options
- Drinking Water
- Food Options
- Seating Areas
- Sheltered Areas
- Trash Bins
- Information Boards
- Visitor Center
Hotel Havnebakken location weather suitability
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Clear Skies
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Windy Conditions
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Mild Temperatures
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Cold Weather
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Hot Weather
Discover more about Hotel Havnebakken
Harbourfront hideaway on laid-back Læsø
Hotel Havnebakken sits above the compact ferry harbour of Vesterø Havn, giving it a front-row seat to island life on Læsø. From the main building and terrace you look out over fishing boats, the Læsø ferry docking and the low, dune-backed shoreline that gives this part of the Kattegat its almost Mediterranean brightness on sunny days. The hotel is small in scale, which adds to its intimate, informal feel. The interior leans into classic Danish seaside simplicity: pale woods, white walls and big windows to pull in as much daylight as possible. You are here more for the sense of place than for grand hotel grandeur; Havnebakken works as a relaxed base where you can drop your bags and step straight out into harbour promenades, beach walks and the easy pace that defines Læsø.Rooms with a maritime outlook
Guest rooms are spread between the main building and an annex a short way from the hotel. In the main house, several rooms face the water, offering a memorable outlook over the harbour basin and open sea, especially atmospheric at sunrise and on long summer evenings when the sky barely darkens. Annex rooms often come with access to small terraces, catching afternoon sun and sea breezes. Furnishings are functional rather than fussy: good-quality beds, light textiles and practical storage, generally without excess decoration. Bathrooms are compact and straightforward. The overall impression is of a bright, no-nonsense coastal stay where natural light and fresh air do much of the aesthetic work, and where you are encouraged to spend as much time outdoors as possible.Seafood-forward dining with local flavour
Havnebakken’s restaurant is one of Vesterø Havn’s culinary anchors, known for making the most of the island’s fishing fleet. Menus typically highlight Læsø’s famous scampi, pan-fried plaice and other seasonal fish, often accompanied by simple, well-prepared sides that let the ingredients shine. Portions and presentation aim at bistro comfort rather than fine-dining formality. Breakfast is a classic Danish spread with breads, cheeses, cold cuts and often house-baked items, setting you up for a day of exploration. In the evening, the dining room and terrace feel closely connected to the harbour outside; you eat to the background rhythm of rigging ticking, gulls and the occasional ferry horn.Gateway to beaches, bikes and salt meadows
From the hotel, it is only a short walk down to one of Læsø’s most family-friendly bathing beaches, with shallow, clear water and pale sand that seems to glow in low sunlight. The tranquil marina next door offers an easy introduction to the boating culture that sustains the island, and you can watch yachts arrive from the mainland and Sweden throughout the day. Beyond the harbour, quiet roads and cycle paths lead inland to seaweed-roofed farmhouses, the salt meadows of Rønnerne and long, windswept stretches of coast. The hotel works well as a base for day-long bike excursions, birdwatching or simply drifting between café, beach and dunes, returning in the evening to the comfort of a hot shower and a harbour-view drink.Island atmosphere in all seasons
Summer brings long days, busy ferry traffic and a gently lively mood around Havnebakken, as visiting sailors, families and cyclists fill the harbourfront. Outside peak months, the tempo drops noticeably. The same views become more contemplative, with low winter light over the water, bracing walks on near-empty beaches and the pleasure of returning to a warm, wind-sheltered room. Whatever the season, the hotel’s greatest strength is how closely it is woven into its setting: you are never more than a few steps from the sea, from the scent of salt and seaweed, and from the simple routines of a small Danish island port.Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
The Lady From The Sea
23.8 km
A towering harbour figurehead where Ibsen’s sea‑bound heroine, medieval Mary and hundreds of children’s symbols merge into one evocative coastal landmark.
Port of Frederikshavn
27.5 km
A deep-water working harbour where ferries, shipyards and offshore giants share the waterfront, shaping the maritime heart of Frederikshavn.
Frederikshavn St.
28.2 km
Compact, coastal rail terminus linking Frederikshavn’s harbor, ferries and town center, and a relaxed stepping stone to beaches, bunkers and northern Jutland landscapes.
Frederikshavn Church
28.2 km
Frederikshavn’s red-brick landmark church, blending National Romantic architecture, a Michael Ancher altarpiece and war graves into one evocative town centre stop.
Fisketorvet
28.2 km
A modest central square in Frederikshavn where everyday small-town life, summer tourist hosts and a hint of maritime character quietly meet by the harbor.
Frederikshavn Sogn
28.4 km
A grand Romanesque church and living parish at the heart of a North Jutland port town, where seafaring history, sacred art and everyday Danish life meet.
Cafe' Feen
28.4 km
Aalborg’s beloved Kildeparken blends music, art, and green tranquility, offering a vibrant escape in the city center for relaxation, exploration, and community events.
Bunker Ved Palmestranden
29.6 km
Second World War bunkers half-buried in the dunes behind Frederikshavn’s palm-lined city beach, blending coastal history with a relaxed seaside setting.
Mindesten for Laurits Thomsen
33.2 km
A modest roadside stone in rural Vendsyssel, the Mindesten for Laurits Thomsen quietly links a single life story with the open fields and farm roads of Gærum.
Skagen Havn
50.7 km
A bustling North Sea harbour where fishing fleets, cruise liners and a cosy marina meet under Skagen’s famous northern light.
Enjoy Skagen
51.3 km
Esbjerg Museum reveals the city’s story through immersive exhibits on maritime legacy, archaeology, and daily life—offering an interactive journey into Danish west coast history.
Galleri Bo
51.4 km
Explore Denmark's vibrant west coast heritage at Esbjerg Museum, where local history, archaeology, and immersive exhibits bring Esbjerg's dramatic story to life.
Brøndums Hotel
51.6 km
Discover Esbjerg’s transformation from Viking outpost to modern port through atmospheric exhibits, lifelike street scenes, and powerful wartime stories at Esbjerg Museum.
Skagen Station
51.6 km
Denmark's northernmost railway station, where historic yellow architecture meets the gateway to two seas.
Kiosk v / The Buried Church
51.8 km
Delve into Esbjerg’s evolution from coastal hamlet to harbor city at this immersive museum, blending archaeology, wartime history, and lifelike local scenes in Denmark’s West Jutland.
Unmissable attractions to see
Læsø Turistbureau
0.2 km
Denmark's sunniest island's welcoming gateway to salt heritage, seaweed roofs, and pristine natural landscapes.
Hotel Strandgaarden - badehotel
0.8 km
Historic seaside hotel on tranquil Læsø, a short stroll from one of the island’s finest beaches, blending 18th-century charm with relaxed modern coastal living.
Holtemmen
2.7 km
A windswept north-coast mosaic of dunes, bog and botanically rich heathland, where Læsø’s wild nature reveals its most delicate details beside the Kattegat.
Højsande Holtemmen
3.7 km
Protected dune landscape where 24-meter sand dunes, rare plants, and Stone Age cliffs reveal Læsø's wild and ancient character.
Kærene
3.8 km
Denmark's pristine protected wetland where heathland, small lakes, and rare bog plants create an unspoiled natural sanctuary.
Læsø stenen
4.6 km
Discover the rich heritage of Læsø through maritime tales, saltworks history, and iconic seaweed-roofed traditions at the heart of charming Byrum village.
Læsø Vestkyst
5.0 km
Wind-shaped dunes, wide sand and big Kattegat horizons make Læsø Vestkyst a quietly spectacular, protected stretch of wild Danish west coast.
Læsø Airfield
5.4 km
Compact island airfield in the heart of Læsø, where short hops, big skies and salty island air turn arrival and departure into part of the holiday.
Storhavens Gårdbutik
6.3 km
Cosy Læsø farm shop and visitor yard where homemade ice cream, woollen treasures and friendly animals turn a simple stop into a relaxed island experience.
Horneks Odde
6.3 km
Windswept headland on Læsø’s north coast where seaweed-roofed lobster huts, open seascapes and quiet wildlife watching bring the island’s maritime past to life.
Hotel Nygaard
6.6 km
Historic island farmhouse turned cosy country hotel, with Nordic cuisine, green gardens and apartment-style rooms in the tranquil heart of Læsø.
Læsø Museum, Museumshuset
6.7 km
Compact but rich in stories, Læsø Museum’s Museumshuset gathers maritime heritage, a spectacular silver treasure and local island life under one welcoming roof.
Thorvald Hansens tårn
6.8 km
Hand‑built in the 1920s by a determined village craftsman, this 17‑metre red brick tower crowns Byrum’s hilltop with far‑reaching views across Læsø and the sea.
Østre Foldgårdsø
7.0 km
Wild inland dunes, quiet heathland paths and layered island history meet in this protected corner of Læsø’s dune plantation, far from roads and noise.
Norde Rønner Fyr
7.2 km
A remote 1880 lighthouse on tiny Spirholm, guarding the reefs north of Læsø with raw seascapes, birdlife and a powerful sense of maritime isolation.
Essential places to dine
Restaurant Havnebakken
0.0 km
Harbourfront restaurant on Læsø serving local seafood and Danish comfort dishes in bright blue-and-white interiors with sweeping views over Vesterø Havn.
Den lille Deli
0.0 km
Harbourfront café on Læsø serving rotisserie chicken, seaside classics and local treats with sunset views over Vesterø Havn and a relaxed island atmosphere.
Carlsens Hotel
0.1 km
Historic harbor hotel where Læsø's maritime traditions meet contemporary Danish hospitality.
Majids Pizzaria
0.1 km
Harbourfront pizzeria in Vesterø Havn serving hearty pizzas and classic fast food just steps from Læsø’s marina, ferry quay and broad sandy beach.
Grill-Cafeen Læsø v/ Bent Frimodt Andersen
0.1 km
Unfussy harborfront grill in Vesterø Havn serving classic Danish comfort food just steps from the ferry and the beach on the tranquil island of Læsø.
VesterØL
0.1 km
An intimate harbourfront restaurant at Vesterø Havn, pairing creative Nordic cooking and island seafood with expert beer and wine in a cosy coastal setting.
Læsøfærgens Bistro
0.2 km
Relaxed ferry‑terminal bistro at Vesterø Havn, serving classic Danish comfort food, breakfast to hot dishes, with long hours and views over Læsø’s busy harbor.
Hummerens Hus Restaurant
0.2 km
Læsø's premier harborfront seafood destination, celebrating island lobster and Nordic culinary tradition.
Cafe Læsø
0.3 km
Harbourfront brasserie in Vesterø Havn serving locally inspired seafood and hearty steaks with relaxed Baltic island charm and views across the marina.
Restaurant Bakken
6.7 km
Casual island brasserie in the heart of Byrum, serving hearty, homey café dishes and local flavours to beach‑tired families and relaxed evening diners.
Orangeriet
7.1 km
A light‑filled glasshouse lounge at Østergård Kultur B&B, where Nordic breakfasts, quiet reading corners and intimate gatherings meet Læsø’s open countryside.
Modvind
12.4 km
Cozy harborfront inn and pizzeria where homemade food, sea views and laid-back island life come together in the heart of Østerby on Læsø.
Røget Læsø Fjæsing
12.5 km
Harborfront seafood and smoked-fish specialties in a modest, maritime eatery at Østerby Havn, bringing Læsø’s daily catch straight from local boats to your plate.
Frøken Madsen's Spisehus
24.9 km
Candlelit nostalgia and classic North Jutland cooking in a homely old-town restaurant by the river in charming Sæby.
Cafe Fru Olsen
26.9 km
Cozy Danish comfort food and homemade pastries in a family-friendly café with genuine hygge.
Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
Mormor's Kræmmerhus
0.1 km
Nostalgic ice-cream cafe and cosy gift shop perched above Vesterø Havn, serving classic Danish summer treats with harbour views on tranquil Læsø.
Langhorn Vin
0.2 km
Intimate harbourfront wine shop and bar on Læsø, pouring characterful bottles in a relaxed, maritime setting just steps from the Vesterø ferry and marina.
Lykke Læsø
0.2 km
A calm harbour-side boutique on Læsø blending Nordic fashion, soft knitwear and coastal-inspired home décor into a relaxed island shopping pause.
Vesterø Brugsforening A.m.b.a
0.2 km
Vesterø Brugsforening is Læsø’s welcoming supermarket and community hub, offering local produce and essentials in a lively harbor setting at Vesterø Havn.
OK Tank Vesterø Havn
0.2 km
Essential fuel and provisions hub at Læsø Island's primary harbor gateway.
Dagli'Brugsen
0.2 km
Harbour-front supermarket on Læsø, combining fresh bread, groceries, fuel and island essentials just steps from the ferry, marina and broad sandy beach.
Bobbyline
0.4 km
Harborfront clothing and coastal layers in the heart of Vesterø Havn, where relaxed island style meets the everyday life of Læsø’s main port.
XL-BYG Læsø Tømmerhandel A/S
1.0 km
Læsø's premier building materials and timber supplier serving island construction and renovation needs.
Læsø Håndarbejde v/Marianne Ishøy
2.0 km
A cosy island craft shop where Læsø’s wool traditions meet handcrafted jewelry, gemstones and personal stories in the heart of Vesterø Havn.
Læsø Økologi
2.7 km
Small island farm shop in Vesterø Mejeriby, showcasing organic produce and local flavours that capture the quiet, culinary character of Læsø.
Læsø Mølle
2.7 km
Small but essential organic store in Vesterø Mejeriby, offering island staples and local flavours for cottage kitchens, picnics and everyday Læsø life.
Læsø Antik & Retro
5.3 km
Discover Læsø Antik & Retro, where vintage treasures, homemade treats, family fun, and the heartwarming spirit of Danish island life come together in one unique venue.
Spinderiets Butik
5.7 km
Intimate island yarn shop and knitwear boutique, showcasing more than a century of Læsø wool tradition in the heart of Byrum’s quietly charming main street.
Læsø Tang
6.0 km
Intimate Læsø farm shop and seaweed kitchen where Nordic coastal tradition, vegetarian cooking, and sustainable island produce meet in every jar and plate.
Tofteladen I/S
6.0 km
Intimate island culture boutique on Læsø, blending handcrafted design with seaweed delicacies from the surrounding sea in a cosy farm shop setting.
Essential bars & hidden hideouts
Bergs Kartofler
0.8 km
Tiny harborfront stand bar on Læsø’s Vesterø Havn, serving simple drinks, sea views and a slice of everyday island harbor life in an easygoing setting.
Læsø Mejeri
6.7 km
Unpretentious island creamery and bar in Byrum, where Læsø’s local milk, cheeses and everyday life come together in a relaxed, village setting.
John Bull
28.1 km
English-style harbor pub blending maritime character with classic pub hospitality in Frederikshavn's waterfront district.
Freddy´s Bar
28.2 km
Cozy harbourfront bar in Frederikshavn with live music, a generous beer selection, and laid-back Danish pub vibes just steps from the ferry terminal.
JOY´S PUB
28.2 km
Cozy harborfront neighborhood bar in Frederikshavn with affordable drinks, local atmosphere and occasional live music on late-opening weekend nights.
Two Step Up v / Brian Jensen
28.2 km
Frederikshavn's legendary late-night bar where locals and travelers unite over live music and Danish drinks until dawn.
Frederikshavner Kroen
28.2 km
No‑frills Danish pub in central Frederikshavn, pouring cheap beer, late‑night drinks and plenty of local atmosphere in a compact, well‑worn bar room.
Peder Wessel v/Lisbeth Wagner
28.2 km
Traditional, inexpensive neighbourhood bar on central Søndergade, offering no-frills drinks, cosy maritime character and an easygoing slice of Frederikshavn nightlife.
Flying Hirsch
28.2 km
High-energy after-ski bar in central Frederikshavn, serving playful drinks, loud music and alpine party vibes late into the night.
Lygten I/S
28.2 km
Old-school Danish "brown" beer hall in central Frederikshavn, serving inexpensive drinks, thick pub atmosphere and local colour from early morning to late night.
Bangsbo Brewing Company
28.2 km
Intimate nanobrewery crafting rotating small-batch Danish beers in a welcoming taproom.
Ship Inn ApS
28.3 km
Unpretentious neighborhood bar in central Frederikshavn, serving inexpensive drinks and harbor-town vibes in a compact, maritime-flavored setting.
Café Pitstop Frederikshavn
28.4 km
Relaxed café-bar hybrid on Skippergade blending sports, karaoke and pub vibes in a down-to-earth local hangout in Frederikshavn.
Sportsbaren Frederikshavn
28.4 km
Lively central Frederikshavn sports bar with wall-to-wall matches, cold beers, betting, slot machines and pool in a relaxed, down-to-earth Danish pub atmosphere.
Munken v/Aase Pedersen
28.5 km
Traditional Danish bar in the heart of Frederikshavn, offering straightforward drinks, long opening hours and a cosy glimpse into local everyday pub life.
For the vibe & atmosphere seeker
- Relaxing
- Tranquil
- Scenic
- Casual
- Unique
For the design and aesthetic lover
- Minimalist Designs
- Modern Designs
- Rustic Designs
For the architecture buff
- Modern
- Viewpoints
- Parks & Gardens
- Heritage Neighborhoods
For the view chaser and sunset hunter
- Iconic Views
- Panoramas
- Waterfront
- Sunset Spots
For the social media creator & influencer
- Instagrammable
- Photo Spots
- Selfie Spots
- Reel-Friendly
- Architectural Shots
For the eco-conscious traveler
- Low Impact
- Public-Transport Accessible
- Locally Managed
For the kind of experience you’re after
- Photowalk
- Adventure Photo Shoot
- Nature Escape
- 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