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Fast ferry to Samsø
Aarhus – Samsø

Ferry to Samsø
Hou – Samsø

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Welcome to
SAMSØ REDERI

Do you need a ferry to Samsø? Then you have come to the right place. Since 2014, Samsø Rederi has connected Jutland and Samsø.

Ferry to Samsø from Hou
Our ferry PRINCESS ISABELLA sails on the route Hou – Sælvig. She has room for 600 passengers and 160 cars. The crossing time is 60 minutes and the coffee is organic and good.

Fast ferry to Samsø from Aarhus
The newest member of our family is our new fast ferry LILLEØRE, which sails on the route Aarhus – Sælvig. We dock in the heart of Aarhus at Dokk1. Only 100 meters from the light rail and the whole city within reach. The fast ferry has room for 300 passengers and 85 bicycles. The crossing time is 60 minutes and the coffee is as good as on ISABELLA.

Welcome onboard our ferry to Samsø.

When does your ferry to Samsø go?

Timetable

Crossing time 60 minutes​

Aarhus - Sælvig

Departures August 29th – October 23rd 2022

Departures from Aarhus

MONDAY – FRIDAY

08.30
11.00
16.30

SATURDAY – SUNDAY

08.30
11.00
20.00

On the first Saturday of the month the departure is 23.30 instead of 20.00

Departures from Sælvig

MONDAY – FRIDAY

06.30
09.45
15.15

SATURDAY – SUNDAY

07.15
09.45
18.45

See timetabel for the fast ferry
Aarhus - Sælvig for all of 2022

Hou - Sælvig

Departures July 25th – November 6th 2022

Departures from
Hou

MONDAY – SATURDAY

07.00
09.30
12.00
14.30
17.00
19.30
22.00

SUNDAY

09.30
12.00
14.30
17.00
19.30
22.00

A delay may occur at the departure at 19.30 of up to 10 minutes due to bunkering of LNG – Narual gas.

Departures from Sælvig

MONDAY – SATURDAY

05.45
08.15
10.45
13.15
15.45
18.15
20.45

SUNDAY

08.15
10.45
13.15
15.45
18.15
20.45

See timetable for the ferry
Hou - Sælvig for all of 2022

When you go to an island you sail...

The crossing is an adventure of it's own

We make sure that both children and adults have a wonderful crossing. Onboard our ferry to Samsø you can enjoy a meal and a fantastic and organic coffee.Play area The ferry PRINSESSE ISABELLAYou are allowed to be a little royal ...On June 6th, 2015, Princess Isabella of Denmark christened our ferry that sails on the route Hou - Sælvig. It was the princess' first official act.Princess IsabellaAt the christening June 6th, 2015Our fast ferry to Samsø from Aarhus takes you comfortably and quickly from the city of smiles to beautiful Samsø. You are very close to the water and can see the island approaching all the way.Our fast ferry to Samsø at Dokk1 in AarhusThe route Aarhus - SælvigWe have always been fascinated for us to sail. Sailing to Samsø is no exception. On board our ferries you can lower your shoulders and get in the "island mood" - the adventure has begun. View from the sun deckThe route Hou - SælvigEvery year, the ferry PRINCESS ISABELLA carries over 500,000 passengers between Hou and Sælvig. The ferry has room for 160 cars and 600 passengers.The ferry PRINSESSE ISABALLAThe route Hou - Sælvig

Where does the fast ferry to Samsø dock in Aarhus and where is Hou?

Find your way to the harbours

About Samsø

The island and the surrounding sea invite to a wonderful mix of deep relaxation in tranquil surroundings and super holiday activities.

The beaches vary from wide child-friendly beaches with shallow water, over to the slightly deeper, and in some places more rocky beaches. Here, on the other hand, there are often good fishing opportunities. Everywhere the water is clear and with the long coastline of 120 km it means that the beaches are never crowded.

Despite a size of just 114 km2, there is still on this small area an indescribably beautiful and completely varied nature, which offers many experiences and opportunities. The landscape and the short distances make it ideal for example for bike vacations.

All you need to know about Samsø

VisitSamsø is your guide to a great holiday on Samsø

VisitSamsø is our tourist information and on their website, you can find all the information you need to have a great holiday. You will also find here a place to sleep, a place to eat and an overview of the island’s many adventures

In their calendar you can find out what exactly happens when you are visiting. We also encourage you to visit the tourist information office in Tranebjerg . That way you get the best starting point for your holiday after you have taken a ferry to Samsø.

Go to VisitSamsø here

Nature

The nature on Samsø is a collection of all of Denmark's natural forms, every time you round a corner a new landscape reveals itself.Read more

Fishing

As a fishing destination, the island has a lot to offer. You can some across teasing mullets in Stauns Fjord, the hornfish out on Issehoved and the sea trout shoals pass by Vesborg Lighthouse on the south coast.Read more

About Samsø

We have more than amazing scenery and great potatoes.Read more

Energy Island

In 1997, Samsø was named Denmark's Renewable Energy Island. With the appointment came a concrete task, which was to prepare a 10-year energy plan for the island with the aim of getting the island to change its energy supply from fossil energy to renewable energy. As many probably know, the project succeeded.Read more

The taste of Samsø

All over Denmark, Samsø is known for its potatoes, but the island's pantry is so much more than that. The mild climate provides formidable conditions for a wealth of vegetables, fruits and berries, which the chefs proudly conjure up in the kitchens of the many restaurants.Read more

Tourist Information

VisitSamsø's Tourist Information in Tranebjerg offers you the good tips for Samsø. Both online and offline.Read more

Samsø for children

Holiday with children? Then go to the island in the middle of Denmark. You find child-friendly beaches, lots of activities, troll legends and adventures are waiting.Read more

Bicycle holiday

See the island from the bicycle saddle. There are good cycle paths all the way from "the capital" Tranebjerg to Nordby. On Samsø every kilometer also feels shorter. With as many as 22 villages around the island, it is never far to the next.Read more

History

Being the island in the middle of the kingdom, Samsø has been a central point in Denmark since the Viking Age. But already from the Old Stone Age, when the island "detached" from the mainland, there have been a number of settlements, as numerous archaeological finds testify. On your trip around the island you can see many signs in the landscape of early culture.Read more

For adults

Here there is time to hold hands, eat good food, go to concert and much moreRead more

Get around on Samsø

114 km2, 28 km long, 500 meters at the narrowest point and 7 km at the widest point. It is a manageable size for you who want to experience all of the island in the middle of Denmark.

Get around the island

How do you get around and see the island?

There are many opportunities to get around once you have arrived by ferry to Samsø.

Bring your bike on board or rent a bike at the harbour when you arrive or book it in advance.

You can also rent cars or take the telebus. During the summer holidays you can even take a free summer bus that runs around most of the island. 

Get around easy

Getting around must be easy

Do you want to rent an electric bike, a car, take the bus, go by taxi. Read about the possibilities.

On bicycle

You can take your own bike with the ferry, but you can also rent a regular bike or an electric bike on the island.

You can book a bike in advance or by self-service rent at the harbour when you arrive.Read more

By car

You can not take your car with the fast ferry from Aarhus. If you want to bring your own car to Samsø, you can take the ferry from Hou.

However, you can rent an electric car on Samsø

Read more

By bus

On Samsø, most of the public transport is covered by telebuses. You will be driven from address to address.

You must order the telebus at least 2 hours before you need to use it. However, only 45 minutes before, if you arrive with the ferry to Samsø. Read more

By taxi

You can also get around by taxi on Samsø. There are cars with room up to 8 people.

Read more

Get around on the iron horse

Take you bike on the ferry to Samsø
or rent one on the island

Samsø is ideal to see from the bicycle saddle. There are good cycle paths all the way from the capital Tranebjerg to Nordby. With as many as 22 villages around the island, it is never far to the next village and in many of them it is possible to get a refreshment.

Most of the island is relatively flat, so the altitude meters will not knock you out. The only place the altitude is really challenged is up to the island’s highest point Ballebjerg. But the “mountain” is worth the trip, with great views and wonderful walks in the area.

VisitSamsø has a lot of inspiration to get around by bike on Samsø.

Ø-HJUL

Rent an electric bike

EASY AND CONVENIENT

When you have booked your car, you receive a code for the bike lock. In addition, there will be a sign with simple instructions for picking up and returning the electric bike – easy and convenient.

Book your electric bike at Ø-HJUL here
Samsø Cykeludlejning

Rental of adult and children’s bicycles, MTBs, electric bicycles, cargo bikes, tandems, trailers and highchairs.

The bike rental store is located in Mårup, where personal service is provided. Bicycles are delivered to the holiday address, campsite, hotel and upon arrival with the ferry to Sælvig Harbour Ballen Harbour.

Rent your bike at Samsø Cykeludlejning here

Getting around by bus

Order a telebus or take the free summers

Getting around by bus is easy. All year round you can order a telebus, which will take you from address to address

During the summer holidays you can take a free summerbus that goes around most of the island. Take it from the harbour
when you have arrived with the ferry to Samsø.

Telebus

Order a telebus

If you need a bus you can order a telebus. The telebus goes from address to address. 

You must order the telebus at least 2 hours in advance. However just 45 minuttes before, if you arrive withe the ferry to Samsø.

The telebus runs:
Weekdays 7.00 – 22.00
Saturday 7.00 – 20.00
Sunday & holidays 7.00 – 22.00

It also covers all departures and arrivals of the ferries.

You can order by phone by calling Samsø Bus at +45 7210 8010 or send an email at: samsoebus@info.dk.

Phones are open:
Weekdays 7.00 – 22.00
Saturdays 8.00 – 20.00
Sundays 8.00 – 22.00

Emails are answered weekdays from 7.00 – 16.00

Read more about the telebus here

Free summerbus

All summer you can ride for free by bus on Samsø

During the summer holidays, free summer buses runs every day. They cover pretty much the island and are a great way to get around and also get an overview from the window.

Read more about the summerbus here

Rent a bus

Rent a bus if you are visiting with a large group

If you are a larger group, you can rent a bus during the summer period.You order the bus at +45 3064500 or at turistbusserdk@mataxi.dkRent a bus at +45 3064500

Guides

Do you need a guide?

Get a local guide to show you the island.

Contact VisitSamsø to learn more

Get around by car

Rent an electric car or take the car with you on ferry from Hou

By car you can reach the whole island in a short time and decide the pace yourself.

You can not take the car with the ferry from Aarhus, but you can rent electric cars at the port or take the ferry with the car from Hou.

lejbilsamso.dk

Rent an electric car at the harbour

Lejbilsamso.dk has electric cars around the island, also at Sælvig harbour where the ferries dock. You order the car on an app on the phone, easily and conveniently.

Visit lejbilsamso.dk here

Take your car on the ferry

The ferry from Hou to Sælvig has room for 160 cars.

If you want to bring your own car, you must take the ferry from Hou by Odder. We have 14 daily departures.

See timetable for the ferry here

Charging your electric car on the island

Get fully loaded

You can charge your electric car at several locations on the island.

See where you can charge your car here

Get around by taxi

Call for a cap

There are taxies with room for up to 8 people

MA Taxi Samsø

MA Taxi Samsø

Order your cap at +45 21867000

Get in touch with Samsø Rederi

We are ready to help you

Call us at +45 70225900

Phones are open:
Weekdays 08.00 – 21.30
Saturdays 08.00 – 19.00
Sundays 08.00 – 21.30

We answer you email everyday
06.00 – 22.00

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