Gentle waves, sea air and cosy market towns await you here

Fancy a trip out? You get a real sense of freedom under open skies when you discover the Little Belt Straits on the water or from the land.

There are many different trips and experiences on and around the Little Belt Straits

Whatever you choose to spend time on here, you are sure to have a fantastic day out in Naturpark Lillebælt filled with memorable experiences in stunning natural surroundings. Take your family and friends on a Little Belt boat trip. Create memories for life.

June - August

Tide, Town and Ties

Aventura

Enjoy a Little Belt boat trip as well as ‘stop and shop’ ashore in Fredericia or Middelfart. There is plenty of time to discover the destination and enjoy lunch.
April - September

Whale Safari on Mira III

Mira III

A couple of hours of relaxation on the straits. We can almost guarantee that you will meet the world’s smallest species of whale: the porpoise.
May - September

Whale Safari on MS Sabine

MS Sabine

Eye to eye with the world’s smallest whales.
June - august

Fish tapas and whale safari

MS Marianne

Enjoy delicious fish tapas on the straits while watching for porpoise and enjoying the view.
May - August

Whale Safari on MS Marianne

MS Marianne

Join MS Marianne on an unforgettable whale watching in the Little Belt.
May - September

Evening trip on the Little Belt

MS Marianne

Round off a great day on the water, watching the sun go down over the straits. The skipper tells you about the area, bridges, etc. during the trip.
May - September

Whale safari with lunch

MS Marianne

Enjoy Danish open sandwiches on the straits as you keep your eyes peeled for porpoise. Everyone enjoys a great view from a comfortable seat.
May - September

Whale safari with wine-tasting

Mira III

Tickle all your senses! Taste a choice of fine wines and enjoy the natural environment as we sail in the straits.
May - September

Evening boat trip with underwater drone

MS Sabine

Join us and discover life underwater with our underwater drone. This trip includes refreshments provided by a local butcher.
May - September

Brandsø Island nature cruise

MS Sabine

Join us on a boat trip to Brandsø Island. Our nature guide shows us many exciting things, including wild horses. The skipper serves coffee and cake.
May - September

Little Belt fishing trip

MS Sabine

Do you have a fishing licence? Join us! Depending on the wind and weather, we fish for flatfish, cod, coley, mackerel, etc.
May - October

Whale Safari on MS Fortuna

MS Fortuna

An intimate and personal encounter with Mother Nature.
All year

Book a boat with a skipper

Mira III

Why not take your colleagues, family or friends (up to 50 people) on a private sailing trip? Book a boat. The skipper plans a trip to meet your wishes

Book a boat with a skipper

MS Marianne

Explore the Little Belt Straits and create memories for life. Book your own boat (up to 12 people).
May - October

Book a boat with a skipper

MS Sabine

Enjoy the freedom of a private boat trip on the Little Belt Straits (up to 12 people).
May - September

Hire a sea kayak in Middelfart

Strib Kajakudlejning

Do you have a European paddle pass? If so, you are all set to enjoy the straits at your leisure.
May - September

Hire a sea kayak in Fredericia

Get Outdoor

Indulge in the ultimate kayak adventure.
May - September

Hire a standup paddleboard in Middelfart

Gamborgen

Come to Fredericia and Middelfart where a unique experience awaits you. Try your hand at SUP and explore the awesome Danish coastline.
May - September

Hire a standup paddlebaord in Fredericia

East Coast Surfers

It’s awesome! Get a buzz on an SUP on Fredericia’s exciting natural waterways.
May - September

Hire a canoe in Middelfart

Gamborgen

Take a nice round-trip to Svinø on Gamborg Fjord, enjoy your own packed lunch on Svinø beach, and top off your day with a wonderful swim in the fjord.

Discover playful marine mammals

When you join a Little Belt whale safari in Naturpark Lillebælt, you can experience charming porpoise, popularly known as Little Belt dolphins, in their natural habitat. Watching these playful creatures as they leap from the water and encircle the boat is an unforgettable experience. You also learn about porpoise behaviour, habitats and their role in the Little Belt ecosystem. Grab this unique opportunity to get closer to nature and marine wildlife.

Fredericia, a fortress town

Inside the ancient gates and military embankments, Fredericia is a veritable treasure chest, full of surprises. The ancient fortress town lies in an area of outstanding natural beauty.

Fredericia is a hive of summer activities, offering everything you could wish for to live the good life. The historical town centre, the decadent yacht harbour flanked by bathing beaches and an astonishing 18 kilometres of paths on Northern Europe’s largest complex of military embankments – together, these attractions are the perfect location for unforgettable summer days.

Here you can experience everything from street food to a Michelin-starred restaurant, cool concerts, quality theatre and guided tours of the town’s historical courtyards – and much more besides.

Summer in Fredericia | VisitFredericia >>

Middelfart, a historical market town

Middelfart is at once a modern and a well-preserved historical market town with cobbled streets. It is almost surrounded on all sides by coastline and boasts a cultural and historical heritage that dates back to 1231.

Discover the magical atmosphere – Enjoy shopping close to the coast, or lunch at one of many cafés and restaurants with views across the Little Belt Straits or stroll along the harbour promenade. Enjoy the Ceramics Route that unites art and culture in an urban setting.

Along a 117-kilometre stretch of coastline, you can marvel at outstanding natural features, including deer on the savannah and Denmark’s largest nature park.
Welcome to the European Destination of Excellence 2022.

Read more about Middelfart here >>

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