One of the upsides of our restricted sailing waters this summer has been the chance to visit lots of little harbours and islands and take the time to visit them, as they are not just an overnight stop on a longer passage. They do all have their own special character, and now that it is the end of the summer they are much less crowded.
Vejrø is a very special location. It is a private island, but open to sailors, for a harbour fee of course. The owner seems to be some sort of mega-wealthy businessman, for whom the island is his sustainable organic hobby. All very eco-friendly, apart from his private airstrip 🙂
The facilities for visitors are top class, and include fire pits ashore and a supply of wood to build a fire then a grill to swing over the fire to cook, and sit around on benches into the wee small hours.
There are island steaks, venison and veggieburgers to purchase if you haven’t brought enough. Normally there is a restaurant, with all the food grown and raised on Vejrø.
Free bikes allow a trip round the island paths dodging wild hare and pheasant, with the occasional glimpse of shy deer, and wild berries to pick.
We stopped at the kitchen gardens, and were given a tour by Simon, the head gardener, who was keen to show off all the top of the range kit that he had to control light and water and manage the produce on a rotation basis. There is even a bee garden for local honey. It was fascinating.
Next day we were off to Agersø, where we know the harbour cafe serves delicious fish and chips, with ice-cream to follow for the very greedy.
The whole shebang looks just delightful; you’re clearly making the most of your time in the Baltic!
So whilst anticipating those fish ‘n chips with ice cream to follow, think of us poor landlubbers who’ve just descended the ladders from September gutter-clearance and top windows cleaning – think I’d prefer yarning round a firepit with the smell of island grilled venison gently drifting on the breeze ….