Omø Postal Codes: 4245 | Slagelse, Sjælland

Key Facts

Omø is a small Danish island located in the Great Belt, the strait between the main islands of Zealand (Sjælland) and Funen (Fyn), within Slagelse Municipality in the Region Zealand. Situated approximately 15 kilometers south of the town of Slagelse, Omø covers an area of about 4.5 square kilometers and has a population of around 160 permanent residents. The island is characterized by its flat, agricultural landscape and is accessible by ferry from the harbor in Bøgeskov on Zealand. Historically, Omø has been an important navigation point in the Great Belt, and it features a distinctive white lighthouse built in 1894 that guides maritime traffic. The island is divided into two main settlements: Omø By, the primary village, and the smaller hamlet of Vesterby. While administratively part of Slagelse Municipality, Omø maintains a distinct island identity with its own local community activities and cultural heritage. For detailed postal code information and addressing within Omø's limited residential areas, specific locality data can be accessed through municipal services.