Vejrø Resort: Taste the luxuries of island life

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.

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 unique to offer. Also, the island is a popular destination for hunting and fly-in,” CEO of Vejrø Resort, Charlotte Cederbye, states.

Gaia, Vejrø’s new gourmet restaurant, celebrates the beauty and diversity of the island with a farm to table concept.

The island has its own sustainable energy and water supply, and a biological micro-treatment 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 with a landing strip for small flights, a helicopter pad and a flexible boat transport from Kragenæs Harbour, it has gradually been opening up to the public and is now fully in business.

Today, the island’s original buildings are turned into exclusive guest accommodations named after their previous use. The agricultural production has also been brought back to life and now provides the island’s restaurants with most of their produce. This means guests can see what they find on their plates when walking around the island, from the fruit and vegetables grown in the resort’s large conservatories to the endearing Galloway cattle enjoying the joy of regenerative agriculture and the game living its best life in the island’s forest.

Soon, a new boat transfer will make it even more accessible for guests from Copenhagen and the rest of Zealand to enjoy Vejrø. “Sailing from the port of Karrebæksminde, our new boat is a hydrofoil boat, 100 per cent powered by electricity from the island. It will be the first of its kind in Denmark,” Cederbye says.

A unique treat for your employees

Vejrø Resort is open for individual guests in summer, but it is also possible to book the entire island for private parties, meetings and teambuilding events throughout the year. Many companies take advantage of the island’s setup to create memorable teambuilding events, combining wild experiences such as hunting or clay-pigeon shooting with a gourmet dinner and a night in a luxury hotel room. “Our island provides a completely different experience. The small size of the island, the wild nature and informal atmosphere mean that you relate to each other in a different way. At the same time, the undisturbed surroundings, sea, and open sky ensure that everyone feels at peace and in no rush to get back home,” explains Cederbye.

On top of the individually arranged activities, guests can explore the island on foot or by bicycle and enjoy leisure activities such as pétanque, swimming and yoga.

Web: www.vejroe.dk