How many summer houses are there in Denmark?
The numbers behind the Danish sommerhus.
Short answer
Denmark has about 220,000 summer houses, counted in 2024. The largest number is in Odsherred Municipality with about 24,000, followed by Gribskov with just under 15,000 and Ringkøbing-Skjern and Syddjurs with about 10,500 and 10,400. On Zealand about one house in five on its own plot is a summer house, and on Fanø the share is 74 %. In 2022 about 7,1 % of Danish families owned a summer house.
Why
- In North Zealand and in West and South Zealand about a quarter of all houses are summer houses.
- One summer house can have several owners, so there are about 224,000 ownership shares.
- About a third of summer house owners are pensioners.
Details
In 2022 about 14,4 % of all summer houses, some 31,580 houses, were let out to holiday guests.
Tip
If you want a wide choice of houses, look at Odsherred, Gribskov or the West Jutland coast, where most summer houses are.
What may differ
The count changes a little each year as houses are built, demolished or turned into year-round homes.
Common misconception
Most summer houses in Denmark are let out to tourists.
What actually happens
Only about one in seven summer houses was let out in 2022; most are used by their owners and families.
People also ask
- Which municipality has the most summer houses?
- How many Danes own a summer house?
- How many summer houses are rented out in Denmark?
Sources
This answer is for reference only. Prices, rules and booking terms change, so check with the place you book and the official sources.
AccommodationRelated questions
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Where can a school class or group stay overnight in Copenhagen?
Hostels with group and school camp offers are a common option for classes visiting Copenhagen.
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Do you need a permit or registration to rent out your home to tourists in Denmark?
A private person who lets a home to holiday guests on a non-commercial basis needs no permit, as long as the yearly day limits are kept.
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How much can you earn tax-free renting out your home in Denmark in 2026?
For short-term rental of a home or room you live in (under 4 months), the tax-free allowance in 2026 is 35,100 kr.
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What are the Airbnb rules in Copenhagen?
In Copenhagen you may let your whole home for holiday purposes for up to 30 days per calendar year, or up to 70 days if the rental goes through an intermediary such as Airbnb.