Egholm Island

Address: Egholm, Limfjorden (off Aalborg), North Jutland Region, Denmark

Hours: Open 24 hours (island)

Egholm is a small island in the Limfjord off the coast of Aalborg in North Jutland, Denmark. It is a low-lying, inhabited island used mainly for residential and agricultural purposes.

The island offers quiet rural roads, coastal paths and views across the Limfjord toward Aalborg. Typical visits are short excursions by local ferry or private boat with opportunities to walk or cycle around the shoreline.

Egholm has been used for farming and small-scale settlement for centuries and has long maintained close economic and transport links with nearby Aalborg. Its pattern of land use has remained largely agricultural with limited development.

Located in the Limfjord just off the northern shore of Aalborg, the island is a short ferry crossing from the city and sits within the sheltered inland sea that separates the Jutland peninsula.

• Ferry link: A short vehicle-and-foot ferry connects the island to Aalborg, with crossings taking only a few minutes at the local landing point.
• Visitor note: The island is small and largely agricultural and residential, with limited services-good for cycling and short day visits from Aalborg.

From Aalborg city centre walk to the harbour (Aalborg Havn). The local ferry to Egholm departs from the small quay near the marina; crossing takes about 5-10 minutes. The ferry timetable varies by season - check Aalborg municipal transport information for current schedules.

• Catch the small car-and-pedestrian ferry from Aalborg - it's a five- to ten-minute hop and runs frequently in summer; check the local timetable at Aalborg Harbour.
• Walk the island's single paved lane: most of Egholm's points of interest - the harbour, the village green, the sailing club - are within 10-20 minutes of the ferry landing.
• Respect private property. Many houses are occupied year-round; the island keeps a lived-in, village feel rather than tourist infrastructure.