Sunday, January 04, 2009

Daytrip to Læsø. The 20km long island of Læsø - situated between Denmark and Sweden - can be reached by ferry in 1 1/2 hours from Frederikshavn. I was surprised to see how innovative the island is now using its salt - historically the most important business of the island - for creating some unique Læsø branded attractions and products.

The new Læsø Spa integrates an existing old church tower in a modern nordic architecture, with salt pool, and sea view. In Læsø Saltsyderi you can experience how salt has been extracted for centuries on the island. And a number of small manufacturers produce some really excellent local food product, which you can also enjoy in restaurants on the island: Spegeriet and Smagen af Læsø.