Timeline
15:08
Check transport routes to Saltholm. The context notes it is an island off Amager, so you will need to verify ferry or boat connections locally.
15:38
Arrive on Saltholm and find a flat, open area. The island is described as incredibly flat and covering 16 km², offering wide views away from the city.
16:08
Watch the sunset. On 15 January, the sun sets at 16:08 toward the SW. In spring (April), it sets at 20:14 toward the WNW. In summer (July), it sets at 21:43 toward the NW. In autumn (October), it sets at 18:09 toward the WSW. The golden light begins roughly 10 minutes before sunset.
16:53
End your visit by enjoying the peace. Saltholm is known for being hard to reach for locals, making it ideal for solitude after the light fades.
Local tip
Since no food shops or viewing spots are listed, bring your own snacks and water. Check ferry schedules in advance as transport details are not provided.
Check before you go
- Verify ferry or boat transport to Saltholm from Amager.
- Bring warm clothing as evenings can be cool.
- No facilities are listed on the island, so self-sufficiency is required.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Copenhagen (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).