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Taste the luxuries of island life
Hotel Blæsenborg is located in the charming and beautifully restored main building of the island.
Many might associate a private island getaway with long flights, unsustainable practises and over-the-top luxury, but it can be quite the opposite. In Southern Denmark, Vejrø Island, previously a depopulated island, has been turned into an exclusive island resort with beautiful nature, charming restored buildings and regenerative farming. Here, guests can live, breathe and taste the true luxuries of island life – peace, nature and time. By Signe Hansen |
Photos: Vejrø Resort
Previously the home of a small agricultural community, Vejrø Island, a 155-hectare island north of Lolland, has been turned into a one-of-a-kind island resort with a hotel, luxury guest houses, a marina, conference facilities, a restaurant and a seaside café. “The real luxury of our island is its beautiful, varied nature and animal life, the peaceful vibe, and the versatile options for making a stay exceptionally memorable. Whether you come here to treat your loved one to a getaway, are looking for a spectacular wedding scene, or scouting for an unusual yet perfect meeting setup, Vejrø has something 78 | Issue 178 |
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unique to offer. Also, the island is a popular destination for hunting and fly-in," CEO of Vejrø Resort, Charlotte Cederbye, states. The island has its own sustainable energy and water supply, and a biological microtreatment plant. In other words, this small,
organic destination is like nothing else in Denmark, combining green innovation with subtle luxury and the distinct laidback charm of an island hideaway. Last year, the fine-dining restaurant Gaia opened, adding another dimension to the island’s serene nature and charm. The restaurant is created as a celebration of the beauty and diversity of the island’s landscape and centres on a farm to table concept. A taste of island life Originally the home of about 60 people, Vejrø’s original structures include not just homes but also a school, church, grocery store, and lighthouse. However, as the island was depopulated, the buildings were left to decay, and it was not until 2005 when Kim Fournais, founder and CEO of Saxo bank, bought the island and it was brought back to life. Still, for a long time, Vejrø was an island for sailors and others in the know, but