Safis Kokedameri
A tiny kokedama-focused garden in Ebeltoft where plants become living design pieces and a calm pause between town streets and the wilds of Mols Bjerge.
Safis Kokedameri in Ebeltoft is a small, characterful garden and nursery dedicated to kokedama and creative plant design. Tucked within the coastal town’s wider green landscape, it offers a calm, intimate setting where moss-wrapped plants, hanging arrangements, and seasonal greenery are displayed like living sculptures. This is a niche stop for plant lovers, design-minded travelers, or anyone wanting a slow, sensory pause between exploring Ebeltoft and nearby Mols Bjerge.
A brief summary to Safis Kokedameri
- Ebeltoft, 8400, DK
- Duration: 0.5 to 1.5 hours
- Free
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Outdoor
- Mobile reception: 4 out of 5
Local tips
- Plan a short visit of 30–60 minutes; the garden is compact but rewards slow, careful looking at the plant arrangements.
- Bring a small tote or backpack with space if you hope to purchase kokedama or plants, which are easier to carry upright.
- Wear shoes you do not mind getting slightly damp or earthy, as some areas can be moist from watering and potting work.
For the on-the-go comforts that matter to you
- Trash Bins
Getting There
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Car from central Ebeltoft
Reaching Safis Kokedameri from central Ebeltoft by car typically takes about 5–10 minutes, depending on its exact position within the town. Local streets are paved and easy to drive, and parking is usually on nearby residential roads without payment, though spaces can be limited in peak holiday periods. Fuel costs are the only expense for most visitors, with no dedicated parking fees expected.
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Local bus within Ebeltoft area
If you are already staying in the wider Ebeltoft area, you can use regional buses that circulate between residential districts and the town center. Journey times are usually 10–20 minutes, with services running roughly every 30–60 minutes during the day. A short bus ride within the town typically costs the equivalent of about DKK 20–30 one way, paid by card or travel card on board or via local ticket apps.
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Taxi from Ebeltoft town center
Taxis are a convenient option if you prefer door-to-door transport. A ride from the historic center of Ebeltoft to Safis Kokedameri generally takes around 5–10 minutes. Fares for such a short urban trip are commonly in the range of DKK 80–130, depending on time of day and any waiting time. Taxis should be booked in advance by phone or app, particularly outside high season.
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Walking from nearby accommodation
If you are staying in a guesthouse or holiday home within Ebeltoft’s residential districts, Safis Kokedameri may be reachable on foot in about 15–30 minutes. Expect pavements, gentle gradients, and occasional cobblestones closer to the old town. Walking is suitable for most visitors with average mobility, but those using wheelchairs or strollers should be prepared for some uneven surfaces.
Safis Kokedameri location weather suitability
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Mild Temperatures
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Clear Skies
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Any Weather
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Rain / Wet Weather
Discover more about Safis Kokedameri
A tiny green world in coastal Ebeltoft
Safis Kokedameri is a small garden space and nursery in Ebeltoft that revolves around one simple idea: plants as living objects of design. Tucked behind ordinary houses and hedges, it feels more like stepping into someone’s creative studio than into a conventional garden center. The focus here is kokedama – Japanese-inspired moss balls used as natural planters – and other thoughtful ways of displaying greenery. The setting reflects the relaxed pace of the town. Ebeltoft’s cobbled streets and timbered buildings feel close by, yet Safis Kokedameri seems a world apart, defined by soil, moss, and the quiet concentration of plant work. Even on a brief visit, you notice how the arrangement of pots, hanging spheres, and shaded corners turns a modest plot into a tiny oasis.Kokedama craft and plant artistry
The heart of Safis Kokedameri is the transformation of ordinary plants into sculptural pieces. Moss-wrapped root balls are suspended from wooden beams, perched on stones, or grouped in trays, creating a layered, textural display. This technique highlights root structure, foliage form, and the play between rough twine and soft moss. You might see hardy indoor plants adapted to kokedama, alongside seasonal outdoor species suited to Denmark’s coastal climate. The overall impression is one of experimentation: some spheres are compact and precise, others deliberately loose and wild. For visitors interested in design, it offers ideas that translate easily back home, even to a small city apartment.Atmosphere of calm in a working nursery
Despite its artistic flair, Safis Kokedameri remains a working nursery. Bags of soil, trays of cuttings, and buckets of water remind you this is a place of daily routine and care. That practicality gives the garden a grounded charm. You may catch the scent of damp earth, hear snipping shears, or see newly wrapped moss balls drying in a shaded corner. The atmosphere tends toward quiet and unhurried. It is the sort of place where you might linger over a single shelf, examining how different shades of green play off one another. The garden’s modest scale makes it unintimidating; even those with little gardening experience can engage with the space without feeling overwhelmed.A pause between town and national park
Ebeltoft sits on the edge of Mols Bjerge National Park, an area known for rolling hills, heathland, and coastal views. Safis Kokedameri fits neatly into this context as a miniature counterpart to the region’s larger landscapes. After vistas of sea and hills, the fine detail of moss, roots, and leaves offers a different kind of encounter with nature. Because the site is compact, it works well as a short stop woven into a broader day of exploration. A visit here can bridge time between a morning in Ebeltoft’s old town and an afternoon in the national park, adding a gentle, hands-on note to a day otherwise dominated by scenery and history.Who will enjoy visiting Safis Kokedameri
Safis Kokedameri is best suited to travelers drawn to plants, interiors, and small-scale craft. Couples and solo visitors with an eye for detail will find it particularly appealing, as will anyone looking for a quiet interlude away from busier sights. Children with patience and curiosity about nature may enjoy spotting unusual plant shapes, though there is no playground or structured activity. The experience is low-key rather than dramatic, and that is its strength. Where large attractions rely on spectacle, Safis Kokedameri invites you to slow down, look closely, and perhaps leave with a living memento of your time in Ebeltoft.Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
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Aarhus waterfront
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Endless Connection
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Herman Sallings Plads
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KØN - Gender Museum Denmark
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Aarhus Cathedral
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Store Torv
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Unmissable attractions to see
Kvalitetssti Mols Bjerge, Bjergetapen
0.3 km
Denmark’s “mountain stage”: a demanding, day-long loop through the heather-clad hills, ravines and far-reaching views of Mols Bjerge near Ebeltoft.
Mols Bjerge stien
0.6 km
An Ice Age–sculpted long-distance trail of low Danish “mountains”, wide views, rare nature and historic sites winding through Nationalpark Mols Bjerge.
Mols Cross Club
1.0 km
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Kvalitetssti Langemosestien
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Mols bjerge besøgscenter
1.4 km
Free, informative gateway to Mols Bjerge National Park, where ice‑age hills, grazing herds, and hands‑on exhibits meet just outside coastal Ebeltoft.
Molslaboratoriet, Naturhistorisk Museum
1.5 km
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Svampedam
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Det magiske klatretræ
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Molskroen
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Mols Bjerge
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Tipi Tur
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Tremosegaard
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Natomolen
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mounds from the bronze age
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Strand Bogens
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Essential places to dine
Restaurant Skovmøllen Femmøller
0.6 km
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MolsCafeen
1.6 km
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Labacate Café
2.1 km
Brazilian warmth, specialty coffee and artisan sourdough in a cozy coastal café just steps from the beach in Femmøller near Ebeltoft.
Molsboden
2.2 km
A small red beach stand at Femmøller Strand serving burgers, ice cream and local drinks, perfectly placed between Ebeltoft’s calm bay waters and the hills of Mols.
Molskroens Isbod
2.2 km
Casual seaside ice cream stand near Mols Bjerge and Ebeltoft, serving classic Danish soft ice and scoops to beachgoers, walkers and cyclists on sunny days.
Molskroen Strandhotel og Molskroens Brasserie
2.3 km
A coastal Danish strandhotel pairing sea views, Nordic comfort and refined local cuisine on the edge of Mols Bjerge National Park near Ebeltoft.
Restaurant Moment
4.8 km
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Restaurant Mols Bjerge
6.0 km
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Knebel Bro Pizza Grill
7.5 km
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Karens Brasserie
7.7 km
Comforting Danish home cooking and generous brunches by Ebeltoft’s harbour, where casual brasserie dining meets views towards the historic frigate Jylland.
Restaurant Stockfleth
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Lundbergs Spisehus
7.8 km
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Raadhus Caféen
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Manzana Tapas Bar
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Restaurant Mellem Jyder
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Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
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Nixn
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Huset Frost
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It’s a Flower Thing
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Havstok
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Is På Toppen - Outdoor Cykel- og Vandrecafe
3.3 km
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Troldhedesten
5.0 km
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EnergyBar.nu
5.0 km
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Garn10
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Miss A - Gaveideer og indretning til dit hjem
6.2 km
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Mols Haven
7.4 km
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WestWind Ebeltoft
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Mols Bolsjer A/S
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Nordic Bar Group
10.5 km
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Bundgaards Vinimport/ Molshonning v/ Ole Bundgaard
12.8 km
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Essential bars & hidden hideouts
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Umage Ølbar
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Stockfleths Østers & Bobbelbar
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Toldboden
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Brewpub på Maltfabrikken
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Klub K
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Sir Henry Bodega
7.9 km
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8.0 km
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Den Skæve Bar
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Mejeriets Bar
8.6 km
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Bodega Kringlen v/Annelise Dalgaard
9.0 km
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Mørke Roadhouse
16.5 km
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Byportene Bodega
17.8 km
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K
23.4 km
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Peder Wessel
23.5 km
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For the vibe & atmosphere seeker
- Tranquil
- Relaxing
- Scenic
- Unique
- Casual
- Boutique
For the design and aesthetic lover
- Minimalist Designs
- Modern Designs
- Rustic Designs
For the architecture buff
- Parks & Gardens
For the social media creator & influencer
- Photo Spots
- Aesthetic Corners
- Architectural Shots
- Instagrammable
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
- Mindfulness
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