Omø Ferry

Omø Ferry – Sail to the Great Belt's Most Remote Small Island

The ferry to Omø departs from Stigsnæs Ferry Harbour via Agersø and takes you out to the outermost of the two small islands in the Great Belt south of Zealand. Omø is the little neighbour that makes even less fuss than Agersø – and that is precisely the point. Here, silence is the main attraction, and the ferry ride is the natural prelude to an island where time moves at its own pace. The ferry is operated by Slagelse Municipality as part of the Agersø-Omø Ferries.

The Crossing to Omø

The route to Omø runs from Stigsnæs via Agersø, and the total sailing time is about one and a half hours with a stop at Agersø along the way. You can also take the ferry directly from Agersø to Omø if you are already on the island. Along the way, you pass through the narrow strait between the two islands with views across the Great Belt in every direction. On calm summer days, the crossing can feel almost meditative – the water is glassy, gulls follow the ferry, and the horizon opens slowly.

Omø – the Quiet Island

Omø is one of Denmark's smallest inhabited islands with a handful of permanent residents and a landscape that feels virtually untouched. The island is flat, open and surrounded by sea on all sides, and the small harbour is one of the most idyllic arrival points in the Danish archipelago. Here, fishing boats sit alongside leisure craft, and the small shop by the harbour is the island's natural gathering point. Omø has preserved its character as a place that lives from and with the sea.

Beaches and Nature

Omø offers some of the most undisturbed beaches in the Great Belt area. The northern coast has sandy beaches with shallow water that are well suited to families with children, while the southern part of the island is wilder and more windswept, with rocky reefs and salt meadows. The island is surrounded by abundant birdlife, and the salt meadows attract waders, terns and brent geese in large numbers. For birdwatchers, Omø is one of the best spots in the region.

The Rhythm of the Island

Visiting Omø is about adapting to the island's slow rhythm. There are no sights in the traditional sense, no museums or attractions – but there is open space, sky and the particular calm that can only be found in places where you can walk in any direction and reach the sea. A walk around the island takes a couple of hours and offers changing coastal landscapes. Many visitors bring their bicycle on the ferry and use it to explore the island's roads and paths.

Combine with Agersø

Omø and Agersø share a ferry route, and a day trip to both islands is an obvious excursion. The two islands complement each other well – Agersø is slightly larger and more established with an active village community, while Omø is the more remote and contemplative of the two. Many guests hop off at Agersø on the way out and catch the next ferry onwards to Omø, or vice versa. It makes for a full day of genuine Danish island experiences across two very different islands.

Experiences in the Area

Stigsnæs Ferry Harbour lies in the southern part of Slagelse Municipality, close to Skælskør with its colourful half-timbered houses and cosy harbour atmosphere. To the north you can visit Trelleborg, the well-preserved Viking ring fortress, and along the coast between Korsør and Skælskør you will find quiet bathing beaches and lovely nature areas. For more experiences and inspiration in the region, visit destinationsjaelland.dk.