The quiet holiday area of Helberskov is situated a few kilometres north of Als Odde, where Mariager Fjord merges with the Kattegat sea.

The village of Helberskov is a beautiful example of a preservation-worthy village environment, which bears the marks of a more than 200 years old architectural style. The pretty half-timbered farms from the 17th. and the 18th. century are situated around the village pond. This cosy nature area is situated about 8 kilometres south of the popular holiday town of Øster Hurup with the lovely beaches, various leisure activities, good shopping possibilities as well as many restaurants.

Beach
It is possible to swim by the Kattegat shore around Als Odde, and the conditions for windsurfing are very good here, but if you wish to swim by the white, sandy beaches with calm, shallow water and dunes, you can go to Øster Hurup, which is situated about 8 km towards north. The beach has the Blue Flag and is very suitable for children because of the small waves and the shallow water. The beach is also a popular place for bathing, sunbathing, windsurfing and other beach activities.

Mariager Fjord

Nature
The nature around Helberskov has a rich animal life with for example roe deer, pheasants, foxes and various birds. From Bjerget (the mountain) in Helberskov you can experience the magnificent view of Mariager Fjord and the Kattegat Sea. The coast by Helberskov and around Als Odde consists of wide and level salt meadows with many wading birds. The areas south-west of Als Odde, towards the fjord, lay only about 1 metre above sea level. The national park of Lille Vildmose is the largest marsh area in Denmark and contains lakes, farm areas and the forests Høstemark Skov and Toft Skov. Further inland you can experience the largest forest area in Denmark. Rold Skov has an undulating terrain, many forest lakes, springs, varying forest, a rich animal life and a number of walking paths. The forest is definitely worth a visit.

Activities
With the Mariager Fjord towards the south and the Kattegat towards the east, the area surrounding Helberskov invites to water activities. Anglers have good possibilities for a haul from the pier in Als Odde, in Mariager Fjord as well as in the streams and Put & Take fishponds of the area. By the pier in Als Odde you can also rent a boat and go fishing on Mariager Fjord. Besides fishing, sailing and water skiing are popular activities in the area. The area is ideal for hikes and bicycle trips. As the area is level, it is very comfortable for bicyclists. Lovely nature experiences await you along the marked bicycle routes, which lead you through the scenic landscapes of eastern Himmerland and around Mariager Fjord. The holiday town Øster Hurup offers a subtropical water world, which is open all year round, as well as a minigolf, tennis courts and bicycle and horse rental (8 km). Golf players can try out the scenic course by Rold Skov Golfklub.

Attractions

Als Hjemstavnsmuseum

Visit some of the many galleries, art workshops and regional museums in the area around Hadsund (14 km). By Mariager Fjord you can see the beautiful mill Havnø Mølle with the thatched roof. The mill is northern Jutland's largest preserved windmill and you have a magnificent view of thefjord from here. The regional museum Als Hjemstavnsmuseum is established in a half-timbered house with a thatched roof and shows a farmhouse from the period 1750-1830 with furniture. Willestrup Barokhave from the year 1750 by the domain of Willestrup is a beautiful manor house garden with fountains, roses and bulbous plants. The stream Willestrup Å flows through the garden. The regional museum Hadsund Egns Museum is scenically situated and contains exhibitions, which informs about the history of the region. The well-preserved properties Ravnborg, Wiffertsholm, Porsgården and Fredenslund are all worth a visit.

Discoveries

Danmarks Saltcenter

Experience Mariager the town of the roses, see the beautiful old half-timbered houses and the cobbled streets, and enjoy the idyllic surrounding nature landscape. Here you will also find the Salt Museum Danmarks Saltcenter, where you can experience the magic of the salt (27 km).
The large forest Rold Skov offers an undulating terrain, forest lakes, springs, varying forest, a rich animal life and many walking routes (38 km). In the lime stone mines Thingbæk Kalkminer by the forest Rold Skov an underground sculpture museum has been established in the old mine passages.
The Viking centre Fyrkat by Hobro consists of the preserved castle mounds Fyrkat as well as reconstructions of a castle house and a Viking farm with nine houses, built shortly before the year 1000 (42 km).
In Randers Regnskov (the rain forest of Randers) you can experience jungle paths, rocks, crocodiles and waterfalls. The rain forest lives up to its name (45 km).