Snaptun - Experiences at the small harbour in Horsens Fjord
As a blue oasis in a green landscape, Snaptun is beautifully situated next to Horsens Fjord. Here it is buzzing every day with sailors, ferry guests and nature lovers who use the harbour as a cosy pit stop or a reason-to-go in itself.
The maritime centre of the fjord
Try to say the word one more time; Snaptun. You can almost feel, see and hear how the town’s waterfront location has shaped it and created a breathing space and refuge - both for those who make a living from the waterfront location and for those who head for the water as soon as they have time off.
At Snaptun, you have quick and easy access to the area’s islands. At the same time, you have a varied range of experiences on your doorstep. And not least, you have a fun harbour where you can relax with a cold ice cream in the sun to the sound of sailboat masts.
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Small marina in Horsens Fjord near the ferry port in Snaptun. The harbor is intimate and cozy, equipped with nice facilities, a café, and easy access to beautiful nature. From the marina, it's only a five-minute ferry ride to the island of Hjarnø.
Hjarnø Færgefart operates the car ferry that sails between the ferry port Snaptun and the island Hjarnø in Horsens Fjord. Read more and find information on booking and timetables here.
The Endelave ferry has several daily departures to Endelave - the lovely island on the East Jutland coast. Learn more about the ferry and booking here.
During the summer you can sail across Horsens Fjord on the small bicycle ferry between Alrø, Hjarnø - Snaptun. Find more information here.
The harbour in Snaptun in East Jutland hosts the popular and festive annual Mussel Festival. Here, you can indulge in a large buffet featuring several tons of well-prepared mussels. The event is filled with great atmosphere and welcomes everyone – families and groups of friends alike.
Island hopping from Snaptun
Ferries depart from Snaptun Harbour to Endelave and Hjarnø. From Hjarnø, you can continue to Alrø during the summer season – on foot or by bicycle via the small bicycle ferry.
With nature on your doorstep
Almost in the immediate vicinity of the harbour is Tønballe Forest. You can reach the forest via a path along the water that starts at the harbour. In Tønballe Forest there are several places where it slopes down towards the sea and there are lovely views of the fjord and its islands. The very best view is from the viewing tower as you pass by on your way. The beautiful forest also offers forest fitness and a dog forest. The path along the water is referred to as the “war path”, as here on the coast there have been several redoubts from which Horsens has been protected from uninvited Swedish and English ships. Among other things, you will pass a cannon resting on top of a slope. Today, however, Swedes and English should not fear anything - they are more than welcome in Snaptun!
You can follow the short routes around Snaptun and Tønballe Forest via this digital map.
Tønballe Forest near Snaptun offers beautiful hikes, historical spots, and viewpoints. This ancient coastal forest is perfect for a green outing
Along the coast of the small harbour town of Snaptun, you'll find the remnants of several fortifications and batteries that once protected Horsens Fjord from enemy ships during wartime.
This narrow peninsula in Horsens Fjord is perfect for short walks along the coast. Follow the beach to the northern point where there is a stunning view over the inlet and its islands.
The dog park in Tønballe Forest near Snaptun is a former Christmas tree plantation where your dog can run freely in a varied, exciting, and mud-free area.
A hotspot for hikers and cyclists
Some popular hiking and cycling routes pass through Snaptun. Therefore, you will often see outdoor types with backpacks and hiking boots in the harbour area. Some take a break in the town while waiting for the ferry, while others start or end their trip here. The coastal path between Snaptun and Juelsminde is among the country’s most beautiful coastal routes, while the trip around Horsens Fjord has also rightly become a popular attraction. The Hjarnø ferry and the bicycle ferry between Hjarnø and Alrø make it possible to get all the way around the fjord.
The Coastal Trail Snaptun - Juelsminde
Breathtaking hike on the east coast of Jutland with lovely coastlines, beautiful forests, maritime ports and magnificent mansions.
Fjordmino - the Horsens Fjord trail
Take this signposted walking route around Horsens Fjord, which offers great nature experiences and island hopping with visits to Hjarnø and Alrø.
The bicycle route around Horsens Fjord
Embark on this beautiful cycling route around one of Denmark's most stunning fjords. Along the way, you'll encounter plenty of beautiful scenery and an island-hopping experience with visits to Hjarnø and Alrø using the small bicycle ferry.
The East Coast Route – from fjord to fjord to… fjord
Kulturringen Hjarnø – Rosenvold
Lovely signposted cycling route that follows the diverse coastline of the entire Juelsminde Peninsula. Marinas, beautiful beaches, the holiday town of Juelsminde, and the dramatic coast of Vejle Fjord are part of the menu on this 35-kilometer-long route.
Kulturringen Rosenvold - Hjarnø
Bike from fjord to fjord on this signposted cycling route through hilly East Jutland terrain. From the beautiful coast of Vejle Fjord, through forests and fields, reaching the endpoint at the port town of Snaptun, where the ferry to Hjarnø awaits.
Bus 104 has many daily departures on the line between Horsens and Juelsminde with stops at the harbour in Snaptun. This makes it possible to be transported to the start of the hiking or cycling trip in Snaptun and back again. And then the bus also stops only a few steps from the town’s ferry services.
Go island hopping from Snaptun
Accommodation near Snaptun
Museums near Snaptun
Visit this museum of agricultural and village history near Horsens. Explore the historical buildings and visit the working workshops where past activities are kept alive.
Come to the countryside and see the world's largest collection of Ferguson tractors at this museum between Horsens and Juelsminde.
