Nature and Scenery

The landscape of Vest Stadil Fjord today is the result of multiple attempts at dewatering
and a nature restoration project. Before work was started in the latter half of the 1800s to
dewater the region so that it could be used as agricultural land, Vest Stadil Fjord was directly
linked to Stadil Fjord and Ringkøbing Fjord. In the 1950s, the fjord was additionally dewatered and the land was intensively farmed. However, in 1993, the Danish State purchased a large section of the area and implemented a major restoration project that involved raising the water level at the northern end of the fjord. The countryside has now returned to its original form with open water, reed banks and meadows – and many species of flora and fauna have reappeared.

Husby Klitvej (the road between Søndervig and Husby) is a good place from which to
observe the birds in the fields. There are car parks on this road and on Stadiløvej, which
runs to the east of the area. Another good spot is the car park on Skelmosevej, which runs from Husby Klitvej to Stadiløvej. From Sidselbjerg and from the sea wall by Strandgården,
there are excellent views out over the area. You can drive along the west shore of Vest Stadil Fjord, following the road between the dunes and the fjord. To the east, there is a dike with a trail for cyclists and pedestrians. There are good access conditions for wheelchair users to the hides and toilet facilities in the area. The path along the east side has a firm gravel surface, making it eminently suitable for wheelchairs.