Pop-Up event in Oddesund – discover one of the hidden gems near the Limfjord
Join us for Pop-up event at Oddesund Harbour from 29 August to 12 September 2026, with nature experiences, cultural history and a wide range of activities. Hike the new Panorama Route, join an oyster or seal safari, discover fascinating stories from the past and much more.

Discover Oddesund – before everyone else does
There are places everyone knows. And then there are places that still feel like a well-kept secret.
Oddesund is one of them.
At Oddesund, where the Limfjord is at its narrowest, you’ll discover a landscape rich in stories, spectacular nature and authentic harbour life. For two weeks, a special pop-up event brings the area to life, giving you the chance to try new activities and discover the cultural heritage that has shaped this place for more than 1,000 years.
Experience Days in Oddesund – discover the hidden gems of the Limfjord
Explore Oddesund, one of the Limfjord’s hidden gems, as Pop-up Oddesund invites you to enjoy experiences on land, by the water and out on the fjord.
Here, you can experience the Limfjord up close in a place where wild nature, cultural heritage and authentic harbour life come together. Try activities on the fjord, join a guided tour, delve into the stories of the area, or simply find a quiet spot at Oddesund Harbour and enjoy the view across the Limfjord.
Pop-up Oddesund also gives you the opportunity to experience the area while new ideas and activities are being tested. So you won’t simply be a visitor – you’ll be among the first to discover what the Oddesund of the future has to offer.
Find your next experience below and discover Oddesund for yourself. For a quick overview of everything on offer, see the full programme here: Programme for Experience Days in Oddesund
Saturday, 29th August
The program may change.
Sunday, 30th of august
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Friday, 4th of september
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Saturday, 5th of september
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Sunday, 6th of september
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Saturday, 12th of september
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Activities during Experience Days in Oddesund
In addition to the experiences featured in the programme, Experience Days in Oddesund offers a variety of activities around Oddesund Harbour. Delve into the history of the area, challenge your family to a game of chess or get creative with the iconic Oddesund Tower as your inspiration.
See the full programme here: Programme for Experience Days in Oddesund
Discover local stories at Havnehuset
Take a break at Havnehuset by Oddesund Harbour, settle in with a cup of coffee and experience Oddesund through the eyes of the people who know the area best.
Here, you can watch short films featuring stories about Oddesund, told by local residents. Learn more about life by the Limfjord and the fascinating history of the area – from everyday life around the harbour to Oddesund’s role during the Second World War and its importance as a vital link across the Limfjord.
While the adults immerse themselves in the stories, children can get creative and colour in their very own version of the Oddesund Tower.
Location: Havnehuset at Oddesund Harbour
Challenge your family to giant chess at Oddesund Harbour
Who is the chess champion of the family? On the terrace in front of Havnehuset, you’ll find a giant chess set where the whole family can compete against each other while enjoying views of the Limfjord.
Challenge the children, grandparents or your travel companion and see who can be the first to checkmate their opponent.
Throughout history, Oddesund has been a place that needed to be defended. During the Second World War, the area played an important defensive role, with bunkers and observation posts positioned along the fjord. Fortunately, today the battle is much more peaceful – now, the only challenge is to defend your king.
Take your place at the board, plan your strategy and let the battle to become Oddesund’s chess champion begin.
Location: The terrace in front of Havnehuset at Oddesund Harbour
Colour your own Oddesund Tower
Should the Oddesund Tower be red, blue or green – or perhaps feature every colour of the rainbow?
At Havnehuset, children and creative minds can colour their own version of the distinctive Oddesund Tower. It’s a fun and free activity where imagination can run wild – and children can take home their very own souvenir from Experience Days in Oddesund.
Location: Havnehuset at Oddesund Harbour
The Panorama Route at Oddesund
The Panorama Route at Oddesund
The Panorama Route is a temporary experience trail along Oddesund’s west coast, created for those who want to get closer to the area’s history and nature. The route is marked with trail markers at each point of interest, where QR codes unlock additional content – stories, impressions and voices from the past.
As part of the pop-up event, the route offers a special guided experience from 28 August to 13 September, bringing the past to life at each stop. The route begins at the Oddesund Tower and takes you through a landscape that holds far more than meets the eye.
Getting started
The route can be enjoyed on foot or as a run. It’s ideal for an afternoon, an early morning or a full day with plenty of time for breaks and exploration. Along the way, you’ll find trail markers with QR codes – scan them to delve deeper into the stories and atmosphere of each location.
The route is marked with brown trail markers. Bring a smartphone to access the QR codes and digital content. The route is suitable for walking, with easy to moderately challenging terrain.
Practical information
- Date: 29 August – 12 September 2026
- Location: Oddesund Harbour near Thyholm
- Free admission to the area
- Some activities require a ticket
- Parking available at the harbour
- Three toilets are available in the harbour buildings (the red buildings at Oddesund Harbour)
The project is supported by the following partners










