Scan Magazine | Activity of the Month | Denmark
Activity of the Month, Denmark
Cod and castles Spend the day fishing and watching wildlife or enjoy the spectacular sunset over Hamlet’s home, Kronborg Castle. Whether you are a local or a tourist, young or old, a seasoned angler or fresh-faced novice, Elida Fishing offers spectacular experiences on the Danish sea. By Signe Hansen | Photos: elidafishing.dk
With four boats setting off from Elsinore and Rungsted harbour, Elida Fishing offers daily fishing trips all year round. The boats, which vary in size, can also be hired for company and group events of all sorts. “Today we are Denmark’s biggest player within saltwater angling. But we do a lot of other things too: company trips, nature tours and, during summer, we set out every Friday and Saturday night to see the sun set over Kronborg – and if we are lucky we are joined by a pod of porpoises,” says Carsten Nielsen,
deputy manager of the company, which was founded in the late ‘70s by Peter Ølgaard. The tours are popular with loyal angling enthusiasts, but novices, tourists and children are also more than welcome, and all necessary equipment can be hired on the boat. “Everyone who works in our company is a seasoned angler; no one has less than ten years’ experience, and we are all here to help with tips on how to handle the equipment and the catch
and how to prepare the fish when back on land,” says Nielsen, who is known by most people as Carsten ‘Fish’. “To us, the most important people to reach are those who have never been out on the sea and experienced its wildlife before. There are loads of birds and a large population of porpoises; if you want to go just for the nature and the experience that’s fine too, but of course we do recommend that you try giving the fishing rod a throw or two.” Scheduled boats leave from Elsinore and Rungsted harbour every day, with several daily departures including evening sunset tours during weekends and the summer months. Boats can also be hired for private tours tailored to suit the individual company, group or person’s needs. Price: Adults: 280DKK; children: 230DKK; seniors (Monday and Tuesday): 180DKK.
For more information or to book, call +45 45 57 07 24 or +45 20 32 07 24 or visit www.fishing.dk
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