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Denmark - Ferieideen.dk
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Lots of inspiration for great holiday adventures at
the Top of
Denmark
SKAGEN FREDERIKSHAVN SÆBY HJØRRING SINDAL LØKKEN LØNSTRUP HIRTSHALS TVERSTED
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THE LAND OF LIGHT
Enjoy your holiday at
the Top of
Denmark
THE LAND OF LIGHT
At the Top of Denmark you’ll be met by
hospitable locals, attractive landscapes
and fantastic white sandy beaches. You’ll
find exciting activities to occupy the whole family, in addition to which you’ll be
able to delight in the art, gastronomy and
wellness on offer in the region.
For generations, the northern tip of Denmark
has been a popular holiday destination, with its
distinctive scenery, broad sandy beaches and
proximity to the sea, which can be seen, heard
and tasted as the salt is carried inland by the
wind. The reflections of the sunlight on the sea
have also given rise to the region’s sobriquet,
the Land of Light.
Further inland, you experience a completely
different atmosphere as the coastal landscape
gives way to forest and fertile farmland. Cattle
graze on rich pastures, and watercourses meander through the countryside. The region is
criss-crossed by bridle paths and footpaths – a
paradise for enjoyable bike rides and delightful
picnics.
Regardless of whether you arrive by car, by bike
or on public transport, or whether you’re staying
at a hotel, a holiday home or a campsite, you’ll
meet people for whom it’s a point of honour to
be welcoming hosts, thus ensuring that your
particular holiday will be absolutely perfect.
Look forward to a holiday at the Top of Denmark! Depending on your mood and interests,
you can choose to relax on the beach, get out
and about in the countryside or experience art
and culture in the region’s towns and cities.
Information online
Download our “Toppen af Danmark” app and get
access to the latest information. Or go to our website, toppenafdanmark.dk, which is also available
in a mobile version.
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We‘re also on Instagram with #toppenafdanmark and #elskervoresnatur.
Share your holiday adventures with your friends – we
look forward to seeing you at the Top of Denmark!
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Powerful forces of nature�����.................. 4
The lighthouses along our coasts.......... 6
Good stories������ ........................................10
Miles of beaches���������������� ......................12
Fun and games for kids���� .....................14
Events������������������� ......................................17
Music at the Top of Denmark................19
Get on your bike���� ...................................20
Sport is fun��������� ......................................22
Løkken��� .....................................................24
Lønstrup��� .................................................26
Hjørring & Sindal��� ..................................28
Hirtshals��� .................................................30
Tversted��� ..................................................32
Skagen��� ....................................................34
Frederikshavn��� ........................................36
Sæby��� ........................................................38
Activities during your holiday��������������� 40
Out and about in the countryside����� ..48
Mountain bike �� ........................................52
Take your dog on holiday..............��������� 54
Fishing�� ......................................................56
Birds���� ........................................................61
Art and galleries������������������������� ..............62
Art museums.��� ........................................70
Churches & abbeys����������������������������� ....72
Museums.....................................................74
Bunkers...................................................... 77
Local ingredients......................................78
Restaurants & cafés...............................82
Camping��� ..................................................86
Overnight accommodation.������������������ 88
Holiday home rental.................................94
Transport��� ................................................96
Tourist offices��������� ..................................98
Useful information....................................98
Map ..............................................................99
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POWERFUL FORCES OF NATURE
Powerful forces
of nature
There aren’t many places in Denmark where you can find genuine untouched
landscapes, but one of the few places is indeed the Top of Denmark. The forces
of nature here are so powerful that we’ve been unable to shape and form the
countryside as we have throughout most of the rest of the country with the
establishment of fields, plantations, towns and roads.
On the headland of Skagens Odde with
the migrating dunes at Råbjerg Mile
and much of the west coast down past
Rubjerg Knude, the landscape has been
shaped by the westerly wind and ocean
currents, with the wind ensuring that
this landscape is in a constant state of
flux.
Råbjerg Mile is one of Europe’s biggest migrating dunes and has an area
of one square kilometre and a height
of up to 40 metres. The dune contains
around 4 million cubic metres of sand
and migrates at a rate of 15-20 metres a year across the headland. It engulfs everything in its path and leaves
a sand-blasted stony plain in its wake.
Any dry sand right down to the ground
water is blown away, so the plain is
pocked by several shallow lakes.
WHERE NATURE HAS PREVAILED
During the 17th and 18th centuries,
dune plantations were established
around Hirtshals and Skagen to arrest
the migration of the sand. In one area,
however, such measures remained unsuccessful – at Rubjerg Knude south
of Lønstrup. Here nature has gained
the upper hand. The westerly wind hits
the coastal cliff almost every day of
the year, loosening the grains of sand,
which are then carried over the edge
and deposited on the top. The mound of
sand gets higher every year, and even
the lighthouse on the summit is now
partly buried. A little further north, the
POWERFUL FORCES OF NATURE
church at Mårup is now at the edge of
the abyss. Parts of the churchyard have
crashed into the sea, and the church
has been dismantled, leaving only the
foundations marking the original outline of the church.
A FOOT IN EACH SEA
The entire region at the Top of Denmark
has been shaped by the wind and the
sea. The absolute tip at Skagen’s Gren
is a piece of Denmark that isn’t easy to
pin down. It’s constantly moving, depending on the direction of the wind and the
ocean currents, and can point in all directions from north to east. It’s also where
the two seas, Skagerrak and Kattegat,
meet. It’s a unique experience to wade out
and stand with a foot in each sea.
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LIGHTHOUSES
The lighthouses
along our coasts
Constructed at a time when sailing on the oceans was exceptionally
perilous, the region’s lighthouses bear witness to exciting stories of
shipwrecks and human fates. They are impressive structures, and if
you venture up to the top, you’ll be rewarded by fantastic views.
LIGHTHOUSES
Denmark is an island nation and shipping has had great
importance ever since the Viking Age. Low coasts and
sandbanks made navigation hazardous at night and in
poor visibility, as evidenced by the thousands of wrecks
along the coasts, with more than 10,000 wrecks being
registered by the Danish Agency for Culture. The waters
around the Top of Denmark were particularly difficult to
navigate due to the low coasts and submerged sandbanks.
The first Danish beacon was erected in Skagen in 1561 and was
replaced by a bascule light in 1627.
During the course of the 16th century a lively maritime
trade arose between North Jutland and southern Norway.
The vessels that sailed between the two countries were
flat-bottomed and could land directly on the beach at
Løkken, Lønstrup and Tornby. Grain and butter were exported to Norway, with timber and iron traded in return.
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LIGHTHOUSES
The lighthouse on the islands of Hirsholmene guides ships
around the treacherous stone reef on the approach to
­Frederikshavn.
Later, this foreign trade was plied by larger ships
from bigger ports on the east coast of Jutland and
Denmark’s islands. Denmark was one of the world’s
great seafaring nations, and all ships had to navigate
around Skagen’s Gren in order to head out onto the
world’s oceans. However, the large, deep-draught
ships were vulnerable to the treacherous sandbanks
that were constantly moving depending on the wind
and the currents. Rounding Skagen’s Gren at night
was extremely perilous, and many didn’t make it.
The numerous wrecks provided a welcome source of
income to the local fishermen and farmers, who – at
the same time – risked their lives to save thousands
of stranded sailors.
As technology progressed, beacons and lighthouses
were developed to guide the seafarers.
The lighthouse at Rubjerg Knude Fyr was erected more than 200 m inland, but the
coast has gradually been eroded. It is expected that the lighthouse will crash into
the sea within the next 10-15 years.
RUBJERG KNUDE FYR
Height: 23 m
Built: 1900
Decommissioned: 1968
Open to the public. New
steps and kaleidoscope.
Expected to be consumed
by the sea in 10-15 years.
HIRTSHALS FYR
Height: 35 m
Built: 1863
Decommissioned: No
Current use: Still in service,
public access.
The first Danish beacon was constructed in Skagen
in 1561 on the orders of King Frederik II. It was basically just a fire and not particularly effective. In 1627
it was replaced by Vippefyret. This bascule light was
a construction in which an iron basket containing
burning coal could be raised some 10 m into the air.
SKAGEN WEST FYR
Height: 25 m
Built: 1956
Decommissioned: No
Current use: Still in service,
no public access.
SKAGEN FYR
Height: 46 m
Built: 1858
Decommissioned: No
Current use: Still in service,
buildings fitted out as a bird
experience centre.
LIGHTHOUSES
The grey lighthouse in Skagen is still in service, but the buildings have been converted into a bird experience centre. It’s possible to
climb up the 46-m-high lighthouse.
Over the next 300-400 years numerous increasingly tall lighthouses were erected along the Danish
coasts, in addition to which lightships were placed
at dangerous locations in the open sea. Today, modern navigation technology has made lighthouses
less critical for shipping, and many of them have
been taken out of service. The lighthouses have as
far as possible been preserved as culture historical
DET HVIDE FYR, SKAGEN
Height: 21 m
Built: 1747
Decommissioned: 1858
Current use: Exhibitions and
events.
attractions, and are used as observation towers or
similar. At the Top of Denmark from Rubjerg Knude
in the west around Skagen’s Gren to the islands of
Hirsholmene off the coast of Frederikshavn there are
no less than eight lighthouses, four of which remain
in service. There‘s public access to four of the towers
and the bascule light in Skagen.
VIPPEFYRET, SKAGEN
Height: 10 m
Built: 1627
Decommissioned: 1747
Current use: Monument, lit
every year on Midsummer’s
Eve.
HIRSHOLMEN GL. FYR
Height: 12 m
Built: 1838
Decommissioned: 1887
Current use: Observation
tower.
HIRSHOLMEN FYR
Height: 27 m
Built: 1887
Decommissioned: No
Current use: Still in service.
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GOOD STORIES
Good stories
told live
Experiences acquire a greater resonance when told by a living person.
With stories told by passionate locals, you have the chance to get involved
and become part of the experience itself.
Bangsbo Fort, Frederikshavn
Hunting for amber, Sæby
We’ve put together almost
1700 events in our “Good
stories” brochure – pick it
up at the tourist office!
Summertime in the country, Mosbjerg
GOOD STORIES
Sæby Church
At the Top of Denmark we’ve turned live storytelling into an
art, one which we’re improving at all the time. New storytellers are engaged every year, and in 2016 we can present
even more events featuring good stories – many of them
also in English or German.
Good stories describe both heroes and villains – including
the rescuers in Skagen and Børglum’s notorious bishop,
Stygge Krumpen. They also provide an insight into everyday life today and during the past. Visit the smallholder’s
family from 1930 at the smallholding in Mosbjerg, which
is occupied during the summer months, or go on a guided
Guided tour - Hirtshals fish auction
tour of Sæby and hear about the town’s history as it developed from an abbey town in the Middle Ages to a popular
spa resort and centre for Danish poets at the end of the
19th century.
Almost 1700 events with good stories are available during the course of the year. Some are for children, others
for adults. Some are for the whole family, others aimed at
enthusiasts. The majority are local events, but guests are
very welcome. Enquire at the tourist office or check online
at toppenafdanmark.dk!
Drachmann evenings, Skagen
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THE BEACHES
Miles of
lovely white
sandy beaches
Broad white sandy beaches are one of the characteristic
features of the Top of Denmark. They’re perfect for bathing and
fun and games when the sun shines, whilst bracing walks, windsurfing
and fishing can all be enjoyed on other days.
Plenty of fresh air and salt on your cheeks are guaranteed.
A day on the beach is one of the highlights of any
holiday, whether you like bathing, sunbathing,
relaxing, games in the dunes or a good picnic
basket. Outside the bathing season the beach is
also a great experience, with activities including
bracing walks, windsurfing or fishing.
On the Skagerrak coast from Løkken to Skagen
you find the broadest sandy beaches with plenty of space for playing games and for relaxing.
In most places it is permitted to drive your car
onto the beach, as long as you pay attention to
the other guests there. If you drive a little further
away from the ramps, there’s usually plenty of
space for playing ball games or flying kites.
The water is of high quality at all the beaches at
the Top of Denmark. In the Municipality of Hjørring, the Blue Flag beaches have white flags, but
they mean the same, i.e. a symbol of high-quality
bathing water and good facilities for guests. On
the Skagerrak coast there are often big waves,
which are popular with many guests. However,
there can be under­currents – and so you need
to be careful. If you’re not a strong swimmer,
it’s recommended that you only go out to the
first sandbank. Children shouldn’t bathe alone.
On the east coast the beaches have shallower water and smaller waves. You can also find
lovely sandy beaches and dunes here. On the
east coast shells tend to be washed up onto the
beach, so there are good chances of finding amber. Generally speaking it’s not possible to drive
your car onto the beach. Instead it must remain
behind the dunes.
On the beaches at Løkken, Tornby, Tversted and
on the palm-lined beach in Frederikshavn there
are manned lifeguard stations during the bathing season. During the winter months – 1 Octo­
ber until 1 April – you can let your dog off the
leash on the beach, whilst during the summer it
must be kept on a lead.
THE BEACHES
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FUN ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN
Fun and games
for the kids
During the holidays the family has time to do things together
– often spanning several generations. Such experiences are
exciting and take place on the children’s terms.
Mum and dad – and perhaps also granddad and grandma – can also join in.
Fun-Park Hirtshals
Bolcheriet
FunHouse
FUN ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN
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Nordsøen Oceanarium
Children and animals are a sure-fire combination, and a day in one of the funparks is a great experience for the whole family, with fascinating animals, some
of which you can pat and stroke, pony-riding and lots of opportunities to play. If
the weather is more conducive to indoor activities, a fun-house, the swimming
baths or a bowling centre are obvious alternatives.
Skiveren miniature golf centre
If you’re a sporty family, you may wish to rent bikes or canoes and enjoy a lovely
day in the countryside. A picnic in the forest or a walk along the beach to find
amber or conches are great ways of doing things together. If an element of
competition is required, there are several good miniature golf courses in the
area, or you can play football golf, which is a challenge for both older children
and adults alike.
Nordsøen Oceanarium in Hirtshals is both educational and exciting. Here children meet flatfish that can be patted and stroked and seals that display their
acrobatic skills to get hold of a herring at feeding time. Pay a visit to the crab
coast and try to catch a living crab.
One of the best attractions in Løkken and Skagen is a visit to Bolcheriet to see
sweets being made. The kids will also love to go ghost hunting at the historic
manor house at Sæbygård Slot.
A few kilometres south of Løkken you find Fårup Sommerland, which is bound
to be on any child’s wish-list. The amusement park has attractions and rides to
last a whole day or more.
Family Farm Fun Park
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EVENTS
Exciting events
throughout the year
Regardless of whether you’ve travelled specifically to experience them or whether you just happen to be in the area when they
take place, the year’s different events always provide an extra
dimension to your holiday. There’s always something going on at
the Top of Denmark – from intimate happenings to major events.
Major events: Historical plays, enjoyable
harbour festivals, music festivals and
sports events. Small gems: Song evenings, lectures or walks to experience the
nightingale. The Top of Denmark offers a
wealth of exciting activities.
You may have heard of some of the events,
or even experienced them yourself – Days
of Tordenskiold in Frederikshavn, or the
Fish Festival in Hirtshals. Other events
may entice you to experience something
completely new – the winter bathing festival at Skagen’s Gren, for example, or
Stygge Krumpen Days in Hjørring and the
antique fair in Løkken.
A selection of the biggest events in 2016
appears on the back page of this magazine, but you can find a lot more events on
our website, www.toppenafdanmark.dk, or
by downloading our “Toppen af Danmark”
app from Google Play or at App Store. This
app also contains a section with activities
specially designed for children.
New events are always taking place, so
we recommend that you drop by the local
tourist office on arrival in the region.
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Markets in 2016
24.03-25.03:
ARTS & CRAFTS MARKET
at Seamen’s Church in Hirtshals
05.05-08.05:
SINDAL MARKET
11.06-12.06:
MARKET AT TORNBY
GL. KØBMANDSGAARD
17.06-18.06:
HJØRRING CATTLE SHOW
24.06-26.06:
MARKET AT BØRGLUM KLOSTER
26.06-07.08:
FLEA MARKET AT TORNBY
GL. KØBMANDSGAARD (every Sunday)
29.06-03.08:
MARKET IN LØKKEN (every Wednesday )
30.06-03.07:
LYNGSÅ MARKET, SÆBY
30.06-04.08:
FLEA MARKET IN LØKKEN
(14.05 and every Thursday from 30.6-4.8)
19.07 + 26.07:
ARTS & CRAFTS MARKET, LØKKEN
05.08-07.08:
ANTIQUES-ART-RETRO, SKAGEN
13.08:
CHILDREN’S FLEA MARKET, HJØRRING
20.08:
ARTS AND CRAFTS MARKET, HJØRRING
Oceanos – Days of Tordenskiold in Frederikshavn.
Medieval Days at Voergaard.
World ballet in Skagen.
Winter bathing festival at Skagen’s Gren.
Fish Festival in Hirtshals.
Stygge Krumpen Days in Hjørring.
Antiques fair in Løkken.
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Art and atmosphere in Sæby
The Lady from the Sea
Sæby Harbour
On the way from the beach
Sæby Museum
Amber polisher
Sæbygaard
Frank’s Restaurant
Galleri Lene Nürnberg
Amber polisher
Voergaard
Strandgade
Jacobs Fiskerestaurant
MUSIC AT THE TOP OF DENMARK
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Music generates
great memories
Music has great importance at the Top of Denmark and it can also enrich your holiday.
Experience your favourite music or learn about new genres and musicians!
Some people travel a long way to listen to a
particular band or a solo artist. Others prefer
festivals with a wide range of different bands.
And some just come to enjoy the company of
others facilitated by the music.
Almost all genres of music are represented
in North Jutland, so you’re sure to be able to
find interesting music to listen to. The Top of
Denmark has a great many music venues and
talented local performers, whilst a wealth of
concerts and festivals are organised throughout the year.
Amongst the biggest events are: Vendsyssel Festival, Scandinavia’s biggest classical
music festival, which features more than 50
concerts during the summer; Skagen Festival, Denmark’s oldest music festival, featuring
a wide variety of music that brings Skagen to
life during the first weekend of July; and Rock
in Frederikshavn, which presents well-known
Danish bands such as Gnags and Kim Larsen
in the middle of June.
All towns – both large and small – have their
own musical events that attract people from
Denmark and further afield. These include
Jazz and Fish in Sæby, the accordion rally in
Bindslev, Jazzy Dayz in Tversted, Løkken concert, Blues Festival in Frederikshavn and Music under the Steps in Hirtshals.
You can see a list of events at toppenafdanmark. dk or check out the major venues like
Arena Nord in Frederikshavn, Vendelbohus in
Hjørring and Kulturhus Kappelborg in Skagen.
Løkken Koncert
Skagen Festival
Jazzy Dayz, Tversted
Music under the Steps, Hirtshals
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GET ON YOUR BIKE
On your bike
in the holiday region!
On a bike there are practically no limits as to where you can go.
You can get close to the flora and fauna, see landscapes from new
angles and enjoy adventures that you’d never experience in a car.
GET ON YOUR BIKE
The cycle is an ideal means of transport at the Top of
Denmark. The region has no severe climbs, but many
good cycle paths and routes away from heavy traffic
featuring lots of attractions en route.
Hirtshals there’s a special cycle route featuring the sign
of the fish. However, the region has good and attractive
cycle routes throughout. At the tourist office you can find
informative cycle maps and descriptions of the routes.
CYCLING HOLIDAY
Set off on your bike with a sleeping bag and tent – there’s
nothing that beats such a sense of freedom! It’s easy
to get around in the region. You can stay overnight at
campsites or at one of the many camping grounds that
have been established along the cycle routes in the region. You can stay an extra day or continue on your way,
depending on your mood and what you meet en route.
TAKE A SHORTCUT!
If you’re staying at a holiday home, a campsite or hotel, cycling is a good way of getting around in the local
area and experiencing things that car drivers are unable
to. On a bike you can travel everywhere, including minor
roads and paths where vehicular traffic is difficult. You’ll
see towns and landscapes from new angles and will find
it easier to speak with the locals. On a bike you stimulate
all your senses – sounds and smells, the wind in your
hair and the sun on your cheeks.
ANCIENT ROAD HÆRVEJEN BY BIKE
Ancient Road Hærvejen’s cycle route runs through the
Top of Denmark from Jyske Ås to Frederikshavn, and at
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SP ORT ON YOUR HOLIDAY
Sport is fun
on your holiday
Perhaps you’ve travelled to the region to compete in one of the
season’s many sports events – or perhaps you just can’t imagine going on
holiday without your bike, wetsuit or running shoes. The Top of Denmark is full
of challenging terrain and surrounded by enticing waves.
Use your holiday to concentrate on
your sport – or try something completely different. Sport is a great
way of experiencing the countryside and provides a good chance
to spend time together with family
or friends. You can also sign up for
one of the season’s many events
and enjoy a great day out that can
satisfy your competitive streak. The
region boasts good running routes,
challenging MTB trails, golf courses and tennis courts. The coasts
provide an open invitation to a full
range of water sports – sail, surf
and swim as you wish!
SP ORT ON YOUR HOLIDAY
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Marathons, fun runs,
cycle races, etc., 2016
14.05: RÅBJERG MILE MARATHON
www.skagen-tourist.dk
15.05: KILDELØBET
www.fkifrh.dk
15.05: LØKKEN MARATHON
www.loekken.dk
28.05 :BØGSTEDLØBET Facebook.com/bøgstedløbet
Open water swimming is becoming ever more popular, and here
at the Top of Denmark there are
three marked training courses at
Frederikshavn and Sæby.
Sea kayak is an exciting way to
experience the coasts from the
water, at the same time as being
a great form of exercise. You can
join guided tours along the coast
or a kayak safari, which begins in
one of the streams and passes
through the mouth of the stream
out into the open sea.
Surfers are primarily focused on
Cold Hawaii at Klitmøller, but the
Top of Denmark offers equally
good surfing at Løkken, Lønstrup
and Kjul.
28.05: 24 TIMER VED HAVET
www.24timervedhavet.dk
28.05: RØDSPÆTTELØBET www.rødspætteløbet.dk
05.06: GRUNDLOVSLØBET HJØRRING
www.grundlovslob.dk
19.06: SÆBYGAARDLØBET
www.sik80.dk
24.06: COAST 2 COAST
Coast2coast.nu
10.07: VESTERHAVSMARCH
www.vesterhavsmarch.dk
21.08: SKAGENSLØBET www.skagen-ok.dk
21.08: RUBJERG KNUDE-LØBET www.rubjergknudeloebet.dk
26.08: TRÆD TIL DANMARK 2015
www.traedtil.dk
24.09: NORDIC MTB RACE
www.nordicmtbrace.dk
08.10: SKAGEN MARATHON www.skagenmarathon.dk
22.10: HAVSTRYGERLØB I HIRTSHALS
www.havstrygerne.dk
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LØKKEN
Løkken
- life on the beach and active holidays
The resort town on the North Sea coast has a range of fun adventures for the whole family,
as well as pleasant cafés and a great atmosphere.
Skagen
Tversted
Hirtshals
Hjørring
Lønstrup
Løkken
Ålbæk
Frederikshavn
Sindal
Sæby
ATTRACTIONS:
Action House, Bolcheriet©, Børglum Abbey, Løkken Museum, Event park Løkken, museum of coastal fishing at Kystfiskerimuseet, Art Gallery in Vrå, candles at Bombæk Lys,
Family Farm Fun Park and Løkken fishing park and football golf.
ACTIVITIES:
Golf, swimming, fitness, riding, go-karting, bowling, paintball, laser games, football golf,
miniature golf, cycling, angling, orienteering, aqua park, playgrounds, surfing and sea
kayaking.
OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATION:
1 holiday resort, 7 hotels, 8 campsites, 2500 holiday homes and 15 bed & breakfast.
LØKKEN
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Løkken is known and loved for
its fine sandy beach and the characteristic
white beach huts and fishing boats
on the beach near the breakwater.
For generations, holiday guests from far
and wide have travelled to Løkken to
experience the sea, the dunes and the
lovely town with sand in the streets.
Løkken is a lively town in the summer months, when a
number of events are organized for both children and
adults.
The high season also features annual events such
as Løkken Concert, Løkken Antiques Fair and the socalled “Vesterhavsmarch”, which is an organized walk
along the beach. Løkken Concert is a great day out with
performances by popular bands playing music that
suits all ages. In winter Santa Claus sails to Løkken and
a Christmas weekend is held at Børglum Abbey.
On the main square and in the pedestrian streets
you’ll find restaurants and cafés with outdoor seating
flanked by shops which help to provide a great atmosphere. Løkken offers good shopping, and at the summer’s Open-by-Night events and flea markets there’s
every chance of getting a bargain.
For families with children and youngsters a visit to
­Action House is an essential part of a holiday in Løkken. Action House has go-karts, bowling, laser games,
paintball, disco and many other activities. The kids will
also love a visit to Bolcheriet on the square, where you
can see how sweets are made the old-fashioned way.
There are also a number of attractions within a short
drive from Løkken, e.g. Børglum Abbey, candle production at Bombæk Lys near Vrå and Family Farm Fun
Park. You can also explore the town and the area in
another way by visiting our plantations and following
footpaths such as the North Sea Trail, Kløverstierne
and Hærvejen.
The most famous – or
indeed infamous
– resident at Børglum
Kloster was Stygge
Krumpen, who lived
from 1485 until 1551.
Today the abbey houses
numerous exhibitions
and attractions.
2016
Børglum
Kloster
Løkken 2016 - guiden provides
plenty more inspiration – pick up
a copy at Løkken Turistbureau.
Løkken
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LØNSTRUP
Lønstrup
– a fishing village on the edge
The sea that has provided the livelihood of Lønstrup’s population for generations
is now threatening to devour the cliff on which the town was built.
Every year the North Sea takes a bite out of the steep bluffs
surrounding the small fishing village. Several summer cottages have surrendered to the elements, whilst cultural bastions
such as Mårup Church and the lighthouse at Rubjerg Knude
have also been hit.
Mårup Church no longer exists. The church was built at the
beginning of the 13th century and at that time was situated
around two kilometres from the coast. The edge of the cliff has
moved ever closer to the church and in 2008 a decision was
made to dismantle the top of the church, leaving only the walls
in place. In 2015 the final remnants of the church were taken
down. The churchyard and the graves have not been touched
and will eventually surrender to the elements as they crash
down into the North Sea.
Rubjerg Knude is the highest and most spectacular part of the
cliff at Lønstrup. The cliff is 15 km long and runs from Lønstrup
in the north to Løkken in the south. At Rubjerg, the cliff reaches
a height of 90 metres, whilst elsewhere it has a height of 30-50
m. The world’s only lighthouse buried in the sand will probably
crash into the sea in 10-15 years’ time. It was impossible to
foresee the fate of the lighthouse when it was built in 1900 at
the highest point of the rise, approximately 60 metres above
sea level.
Realdania and the Danish Nature Agency are currently working
on a major project involving the lighthouse at Rubjerg Knude
aimed at creating better access to unique locations in the Danish landscape. A new flight of steps is being built up through the
tower to the balcony, whilst a human-sized kaleidoscope will
throw the light reflected off the sea into the tower, providing a
contrast to the days when the light from the lighthouse shone
out to sea.
The countryside surrounding Lønstrup is great for cycling and
hiking. Walk along a section of the North Sea Trail from ­Rubjerg
Knude through Lønstrup, Harrerenden and Skallerup to the
beach at Nørlev Strand. Or experience the magnificent scenery
in the area on horseback, with riding trips available in the dune
plantation and on the beach. The bridle path passes through
the countryside around Lønstrup.
In Lønstrup you’ll find a great selection of lovely places to eat.
Several cafés have live music on the programme throughout
the summer. Their menus have something to suit all tastes, but
fish and shellfish are of course particularly popular in a town
located just a few metres from the North Sea.
Rubjerg Knude Fyr
It’s once again possible to
get up into the partly buried
lighthouse at Rubjerg Knude
via a new interior flight of
steps. This Realdania project
is designed to ease access
to unique locations in the
Danish countryside.
LØNSTRUP
Lønstrup attracts a great number of artists and
craftsmen. Their galleries and open workshops
are very much part of the townscape. On the
winding high street with its well-maintained
old fishermen’s houses, you find painters,
glassblowers, potters and goldsmiths, and you can
see at first-hand such craftsmanship being
carried out. Lønstrup also has an attractive range
of shops specialising in antiques and retro items.
The Lønstrup Guide provides
plenty more inspiration – pick up
a copy at Lønstrup tourist office,
Strandvejen 90, Lønstrup
Skagen
Tversted
Hirtshals
Lønstrup
Hjørring
Ålbæk
Frederikshavn
Sindal
Løkken
Sæby
ATTRACTIONS:
Rubjerg Knude Lighthouse, Vennebjerg Mill,
Strandfogedgården wreck master estate in
Rubjerg and the boat berths.
ACTIVITIES:
Golf, swimming, wellness, riding, fishing park, cycling
and bowling.
OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATION:
3 hotels, 2 campsites, 2 bed & breakfast, 1 holiday resort
and 2500 holiday homes.
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HJØRRING
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SINDAL
Hjørring & Sindal
- active urban life, shopping and culture
A trip to the town of Hjørring should be part of your holiday, whilst the Sindal region’s lush
countryside makes the perfect setting for a picnic or other outdoor activities.
Hjørring teater- og oplevelseshus
Sindal
is a good starting
point for a canoe trip.
From Sindal you can
paddle by canoe on
the stream of
Uggerby Å all the
way out to the
sea at Tversted.
Vendsyssel Kunstmuseum.
HJØRRING
A little way inland – behind the dunes
and dune plantations – you find
a landscape that’s very different from
the coastal regions. A fertile region with
arable land, meandering watercourses and
peaceful forests. It’s also here you’ll find
the region’s metropolis, Hjørring – an exciting
cultural and commercial town.
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SINDAL
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Hjørring is Vendsyssel’s former cultural capital which
welcomes its guests with shopping, cafés, museums, theatre and lots of attractions, such as days to
­celebrate Stygge Krumpen, a popular revue and cattle show. The town has also managed to maintain its
­historic town centre, whilst encouraging development
in its surrounding neighbourhoods. In recent years
exciting buildings have been built, such as Metropol
with its shopping centre and library, another shopping
centre on the site of the former slaughterhouse and a
block of flats with energy-neutral apartments.
In the town centre you find gems such as three medieval churches, Vendsyssel Historical Museum and several open workshops. If you enjoy art, then head for the
art museum or look out for works of art on the streets
or at the squares, including P. Nørkjærs Plads, where
Professor Bjørn Nørgaard has produced his own sculptural interpretation of Nordic mythology. After a walk
round the town you can quench your thirst with a drink
at Bryghuset Vendia.
Hjørring is a very green town with lovely parks and
green areas. Christiansgave and Svanelunden invite you to relax and enjoy yourself. The park at Sct.
Knuds Kilde has an open-air stage where summer
plays are performed. At the northern edge of the town
are the hills of Hjørring Bjerge, a unique 90-hectare
area of countryside that features the dramatic landscapes shaped by the ice age. At Bellevue you’ll find an
­observation tower with a view of the entire region, as
well as a gallows mound that fortunately hasn’t been
used since 1822.
Sindal lies in a lush valley at the point where the stream
of Uggerby Å turns north as it runs out to its mouth
in Skagerrak. The stream is great for trout-­fishing and
canoeing. The forest at Tolne Skov is a popular destination, whilst at the agricultural museum in Mosbjerg
you can see what living on the land was like some 100
years ago.
Find more inspiration for your
holiday in the Hjørring Guide,
which you can pick up at Metropol,
Østergade 30.
Hjørring
guide for Hjørrin
g-området
Skagen
Hirtshals
Tversted
Hjørring
Lønstrup
Løkken
Ålbæk
Frederikshavn
Sindal
Sæby
ATTRACTIONS:
Vendsyssel Historical Museum, Vendsyssel Museum of Art,
The Print Workshop, the square at P. Nørkjærs Plads,
museum of landscape and agriculture at Mosbjerg
Landskabs- og Landbrugsmuseum, arts & crafts at
Håndværkernes Hus and the forest of Tolne Skov.
ACTIVITIES:
Angling, bowling, amusements at Hurlumhejhus, golf,
go-karting, swimming, cycling, canoeing, football golf, revue,
theatre, music festival, cinema, library and shopping.
OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATION:
5 hotels/inns, 1 hostel, 3 campsites and 12 bed & breakfast.
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HIRTSHALS
Hirtshals
- adventures by the sea
Great beaches, windsurfers, fishing vessels at the quay, screeching gulls,
busy ferries, dune plantations and a lighthouse at the very top.
Nordsøen Oceanarium
Northern Europe’s biggest aquarium
with 6 million litres of water and marine
adventures for the entire family that
last a whole day! Wave to the diver as
he feeds the sunfish and other marine
animals, get close to the seals and catch
crabs with your bare hands!
New: On 27 June the “Whale research hut”
opens, where you can learn all about the
giants of the sea.
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HIRTSHALS
Hirtshals is the perfect holiday destination
for families that love the countryside and
want to enjoy an active holiday. Here you’ll
find some of the country’s best waters for
windsurfing, lovely sandy beaches and lots
of spots for angling, both from the coast
and on boat trips. The town centre has a
pleasant shopping and café environment
Fishing and the shipping industry have always made
up Hirtshals’ livelihood. Traditional coastal fishing has
been superseded by ocean-going trawlers and seine
vessels. The Port of Hirtshals is one of the country’s
biggest commercial and fishing ports. It’s also an important commercial harbour as a nerve centre for the
ferry routes to Norway, the Faroe Islands and Iceland.
Historically, it was a hazardous sailing route, with
many vessels being lost, but from 1863 it became
considerably safer to sail to Hirtshals, thanks to the
construction of the Hirtshals Fyr lighthouse. The lighthouse remains in service and you can climb to the top
– 144 steps – and enjoy the magnificent view. Close
to the lighthouse is one of the huge batteries of guns
from the Second World War that make up Bunker
­Museum Hirtshals.
The western harbour in Hirtshals has grown with the
town thanks to Den Grønne Plads and ‘Trappen’ – the
town square and the town’s characteristic flight of
steps created by painter Dorte Dahlin and sculptor
Mogens Møller in 1997. They make up an architectural gem with fantastic viewpoints of the harbour and
the sea, from where you can let your thoughts wander
to distant skies. Many of the town’s major events are
held at the western harbour, e.g. Hirtshals Fish Festival and Music under the Steps. Popular guided tours
of the town begin at Den Grønne Plads.
Nordsøen Oceanarium has northern Europe’s biggest
aquarium – 4.5 million litres of water – and tells the
story of life in the sea that surrounds the region. You
can get close to all the exciting fish in the North Sea.
The kids will love crab coast, where they can fish for
crab and pat or stroke the back of a plaice or starfish.
The dune plantations at Tornby and Hirtshals provide
great inspiration for hiking, cycling and riding trips.
Here you can head out on Ancient Road Hærvejen,
which runs all the way down to Germany along the
backbone of Jutland, the North Sea Trail, which runs
along the coasts of many countries in Europe, or one
of the many local footbaths and routes, including
Ride­rute Nordvendsyssel, a 200-km-long bridle path.
At the dune plantation of Tornby Klitplantage you’ll
find challenging MTB tracks and at Hirtshals Golfklub
you can play 18 holes in picturesque surroundings.
DANSK | DEUTCH |
ENGLISH
Find more inspiration for your
holiday in the Hirtshals Guide,
which you can pick up at The
Tourist Office, Dalsagervej 1
Skagen
Tversted
Hirtshals
Hjørring
Lønstrup
Løkken
Ålbæk
Frederikshavn
Sindal
Sæby
Hirtshals
2016
Tversted
Lønstrup
Løkken
Sindal
Frederikshavn
Sæby
Aktiviteter · Seværd
igheder · Overnatning
· Restauranter · Shopp
ing
ATTRAKTIONS:
Nordsøen Oceanarium, Hirtshals Fyr lighthouse, Bunker
Museum Hirtshals, Hirtshals Museum, Tornby Gl. Købmandsgård,
Fun-Park Hirtshals and Herregården Odden manor house.
ACTIVITIES:
Golf, bowling, tennis, miniature golf, angling, sea fishing trips,
riding, cycling, winter bathing, windsurfing and football golf.
OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATION
5 hotels, 1 holiday resort, 1 hostel 1 motel, 3 campsites
and 12 bed & breakfast.
Skagen
Ålbæk
Hjørring
VisitHirtshals.dk
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TVERSTED
Tversted
- the classic resort town
A sizable and faithful public love Tversted for its breathtaking sunsets,
beaches, art, jazz and genuine holiday atmosphere
Tversted
Hirtshals
Hjørring
Lønstrup
Løkken
Skagen
Ålbæk
Frederikshavn
Sindal
Sæby
ATTRACTIONS:
The former electricity power station in Bindslev,
Østerklit rooftop windmill, EagleWorld, Tversted
lakes and the craftsmen’s museum at Bindslev
Håndværkermuseum.
ACTIVITIES:
Canoeing, sea kayaking and rowing with barge,
angling and nature playground.
OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATION:
1 hotel, 2 campsites, 1200 holiday homes,
12 bed & breakfast
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Ever since it became fashionable
to stay at beach hotels at the end of
the 19th century, the town on the coast
of Tannis Bay has attracted thousands of
summer guests. Today the old beach
hotel has been turned into a large, modern
holiday resort and has been augmented by
two attractive campsites and several hundred
holiday homes along the coast.
The sun, the sand and the sea are unchanged. Beach
fashions have changed a great deal, however. Holidaymakers no longer arrive by mail carriage, but in their
own car, and a lot more languages are spoken than
when Tversted was discovered as a holiday destination. But the atmosphere is the same. The town has an
atmosphere of tranquillity, relaxation and enjoyment.
Tversted is also a popular destination for most of the
local population of Vendsyssel. At least once during the
course of the summer you should come to Tversted
to enjoy the beach atmosphere, visit the craftsmen,
eat an ice cream at the blue ice-cream kiosk and see
the sunset. Many return in the autumn when there are
Jazzy Dayz in Tversted.
The countryside around Tversted is ideal for hiking,
cycling and riding. West of the town you can see how
the two watercourses, Tversted Å and Uggerby Å, cut
through the dunes as they make their way out to Ska­
gerrak. East of the town the dune plantation stretches
along the coast. The lakes of Tverstedsøerne make a
lovely destination for an excursion with a large nature
playground for children. A little further east you find
Eagle­World, where you can experience falconers working with the impressive birds of prey.
Every Sunday and Wednesday from June to August,
Tversted Bjærgelaug launches its barge, with anyone
over the age of 15 being allowed to row it. Depending
on the weather, this takes place every Sunday at 10.00
and Wednesday at 19.00. See you at the boathouse on
Tversted beach.
Det Blå Ishus
The blue ice-cream
kiosk has existed since
1920, and over the years
has satisfied many
locals and tourists with
a craving for ice-cream.
The kiosk is particularly
well-known for its tasty
meringue foam and its
extensive choice of
ice-creams.
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SKAGEN
Skagen
Skagen - art, scenery and atmosphere
At land’s end, where the two seas meet, lies the small fishing town – shaped by
the wind and the sand, brought to life by the light and the artists.
The Skagen Guide is packed
with information and inspiration
for your holiday. Pick up a copy
at Skagen tourist office,
Vestre Strandvej 10.
Skagen
Tversted
Hirtshals
Hjørring
Lønstrup
Løkken
Ålbæk
Frederikshavn
Sindal
Sæby
ATTRACTIONS:
Skagens Museum, Michael & Anna Ancher’s
House, Drachmann’s House and Kystmuseet Skagen.
ACTIVITIES:
Golf, swimming, miniature golf, cycling and wellness.
OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATION:
18 hotels, 1 hostel, 4 timeshare hotels, 1 motel
and 7 campsites.
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An ice cream at the square from
where to watch the sunset, a cup of coffee in
the museum gardens, a beer on the quay,
a glass of white wine at a preview at
one of the galleries – visiting Skagen always
provides something extra. The special
atmosphere in the town, the light which
is reflected in the sea, and the landscape
characterised by the wind and the sand
– adding even more value to your visit.
600 years ago Skagen was the region’s leading royal
borough, although the town didn’t have any streets
or squares. However, it had fishermen and shipping –
which both brought wealth. This period of prosperity
was superseded by flooding and sand migration which
almost destroyed Skagen. From the mid-19th century
things took a turn for the better again, and at the end
of the century artists discovered the unique light in
­Skagen and the great contrasts in the landscape and
the local population.
The light and the artists are still here. The scenery is
as wonderful as ever. And the town’s livelihood is still
based on fishing and shipping – and from tourism, because today Skagen has become “public property”.
Most people have something that ties them to Skagen: Perhaps a particular place that’s the essence of
their Skagen, or a season or an event, e.g. local theatre, m
­ usic festival or the Skagen rally for vintage cars
and motorbikes. You’ll almost certainly find your own
piece of Skagen that you’ll look forward to returning to.
That’s the thing about Skagen – it’s highly addictive.
The countryside on Skagen’s headland is a magni­ficent
attraction. Make sure you don’t miss out on a trip to
Råbjerg Mile, a huge migrating dune covering one
square kilometre which is swept across the country by
the wind at a rate of 15 m per year.
If you raise your head, you’re bound to spot exciting
birds, not least birds of prey. Skagen is one of Europe’s
best locations for bird-lovers.
Skagens Museum
The Museum has recently
been extended and
revamped, thus providing
even better conditions
in which the works of
the Skagen painters
can be exhibited.
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FREDERIKSHAVN
Frederikshavn
– town, beach and great scenery
Cultural events, urban life and a fantastic shopping milieu characterize
the enterprising harbour town with proud maritime traditions.
Get more information in the
Frederikshavn Guide, which is
available at Frederikshavn’s
tourist office, Skandiatorv 1.
Skagen
Tversted
Hirtshals
Hjørring
Lønstrup
Løkken
Ålbæk
Frederikshavn
Sindal
Sæby
ATTRACTIONS:
The manor houses at Bangsbo and Knivholt, Bangsbo
Fort, the former gunpowder tower at Krudt­t årnet,
Cloos tower, Botanical Gardens and Palm beach.
ACTIVITIES:
Swimming, beach volleyball, golf, cycling holiday,
angling, playland and shopping.
OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATION:
8 hotels, 1 hostel, 1 campsite, 1 sports centre, 3 watersports harbours, holiday homes and private rooms.
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Frederikshavn is used to receiving many
guests. With the region’s largest hotel
capacity, the town is well equipped to
receive both large groups of conference
guests and individual families that choose
Frederikshavn as a starting point for a
holiday in the Land of Light.
Exciting adventures await you in Frederikshavn, which,
due to the ferry routes to Norway and Sweden, has an
international atmosphere and a cultural and commercial life that far exceed that which could be expected
of a town of its size. It’s a small city with a museum of
art, attractive pedestrian precincts and exciting cafés
and restaurants.
Throughout the year Frederikshavn puts on a number
of cultural events such as outdoor rock concerts, the
celebration of Tordenskiold’s deeds in the Great Nordic
War of the 18th century and a succession of shows and
concerts in Arena Nord and Det Musiske Hus.
At the southern outskirts of the town you’ll find the
idyllic manor house at Bangsbo with its museum, bota­
nical gardens, animal park, etc. Here you can see the
well-preserved Viking ship, Ellingåskibet. The museum
also has an interesting exhibition based on World War
II – a good prelude to visiting the big gun positions in
the bunker museum, which is located at Bangsbo Fort
at the top of the impressive hills high above Kattegat.
Bangsbo Botanical Gardens and Animal Park, with its
herds of fallow deer and stags, are also well worth a
visit for the whole family.
North of Frederikshavn you’ll find the palm-lined beach,
Palmestranden, which is a beach that lies close to the
town and features beach volleyball, a barbecue and
acti­vities for both children and adults. The area also
has a delightful marina, golf course and fishing park.
On cool days you can have fun in the swimming baths
and aqua complex, e.g. at the Caribbean-­inspired The
Reef.
Krudttårnet
The town’s landmark
was built at the end of
the 17th century and the
gunpowder tower was
of strategic importance
during the Great Nordic
War at the beginning of
the 18th century, when
Tordenskiold used
Frederikshavn as a base.
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SÆBY
- the delightful town by the sea
Child-friendly beaches, good hotels and campsites, in addition to a charming
urban and harbour environment make Sæby a unique experience.
Sæby, which literally means the town by the sea, was a town
of great importance in the Middle Ages, when the Carmelite
monks built a large monastery in 1475, of which the church
of St. Maria still exists. The natural harbour at the mouth
of the stream made Sæby a nerve centre for trade and
brought wealth to the town. Some of the large merchant
houses can still be seen in Algade.
At the end of the 19th century Sæby developed into one
of the leading spa resorts in the country following the discovery of a life-giving spring, Jernkilden. During the same
period Sæby became the preferred summer residence for
the country’s leading poets and authors, including Herman
Bang, Henrik Ibsen and Holger Drachmann, in addition to
Gustav Wied, who lived here permanently.
Sæby is still a popular holiday town and home to a number
of artists and craftsmen, who contribute to the gene­ration
of life and soul in the attractive old royal ­borough throughout the year. The town has a lively square with lots of specialist shops, restaurants and a harbour where you can get
a huge variety of fish and shellfish. Sæby is a musical town
with two wind ensembles, a big-band, a Tyrolean band and
a myriad of small ensembles and young talents. There’s
often music in the streets, culminating in the Whitsun jazz
festival, “Fish and Jazz”. Holiday cottages in Sæby are
located close to the beach along the long promenade which
links the harbour and town to the beach, whilst the summer
cottages south of the town have a scenic location in the
dune heath landscape close to Lyngså’s wide, child-friendly
beaches that provide plenty of space for both games and
quiet contemplation.
Lying slightly west of the town in the beautiful Sæbygaard
Forest is Sæbygaard Manor, which has been home to many
historic individuals, including Stygge Krumpen, the Bishop
of Børglum, and no less than three admirals. Here children
and adults can meet the castle’s ghosts throughout the
summer!
Voer Å
East Vendsyssel’s longest
watercourse meets the
sea in Voerså, where it’s
possible to rent both
canoes and pedalos. The
canoes can be delivered
at any one of five different points, so your trip
can last from 5 to 25 km
SÆBY
Sæby has to be experienced – it’s really that
simple. The old cultural town at the mouth
of the stream with its monastery church,
renaissance castle and medieval town centre
has its own unique atmosphere and charm.
Sæby has attracted tourists for generations
– spa guests, artists and bonvivants.
Find more inspiration for
your holiday in the Sæby Guide,
which can be picked up at
Sæby tourist office, Algade 14.
Skagen
Tversted
Hirtshals
Lønstrup
Hjørring
Ålbæk
Frederikshavn
Sindal
Løkken
Sæby
ATTRACTIONS:
Sæby Museum, Manor house museum Sæbygaard,
Voergaard Castle, Sæby Miniature town and
Sæby Church.
ACTIVITIES:
Swimming baths, wellness, golf, tennis, miniature golf,
football golf, canoeing, bowling and fitness.
OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATION:
6 hotels/inns, 1 hostel, 1 holiday resort, 3 campsites
and 1500 holiday homes.
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ACTIVITIES
Active holidays
When you’ve had enough of lying on the beach and soaking up the sun,
you can get out and enjoy a range of activities that make for a fun and unforgettable holiday
– and the family can take part in these activities together.
ACTIVITIES
Football golf is both fun and challenging and can
be played at several places in the region. The same
applies to miniature golf. Perhaps you’d like to try
your hand at real golf, although you aren’t actually
a regular golfer. The majority of clubs have a par-3
course that’s open to all.
A canoe trip on one of the region’s more extensive
watercourses is a fun activity for the whole family. You can rent a canoe in Sindal, Uggerby and
­Voerså. Back on dry land, but still offering plenty of
fresh air, you can head off on a great riding trip at
Skallerup Seaside Resort.
10-pin bowling is possible in several towns – an
activity where everyone can join in and have fun
together. There are also several squash and badminton courts, whilst fitness centres can also be
used.
If you’re looking for more speed and action, you
can get behind the wheel as a racing driver at
­Action House in Løkken, try the Segway course in
the same town or challenge your friends to paintball or laser games. You can also learn to surf or
paddle a sea kayak – or even go on a kayak safari.
The major towns at the Top of Denmark have good
swimming baths, where there are play areas for
children and the opportunity for adults to get good
exercise. You can always finish your visit with a
Jacuzzi, sauna or massage.
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ACTIVITIES
Bolcheriet® i Løkken
Bolcheriet® is a family-owned open workshop which holds a Danish record and specialises in logo sweets. See how a sweet is
created by the professional sweet-makers.
Spoil yourself and your loved ones with
premium sweets and caramels made from
organic cane sugar and natural colours or
hand-cut “Rusty nails”. Workshop & shop
with disabled access. Visit the website &
webshop bolcheriet.dk.
LØKKEN
Torvet 1
9480 Løkken
Tel. +45 98 99 00 07
facebook.com/Bolcher
www.bolcheriet.dk
Open: 11.2-31.12:
see more at www.bolcheriet.dk.
Closed: 23.12-26.12 & 31.12
City Bike Hjørring
Hjørring Kommune offers free bike rental
several places in the district. A City Bike is
loosened from the stand with a suitable
size coin, which you get back when you
return the bike. The bike is used on your
own risk and it is important to check the
bike for damage before use. If the bike is
used when lights are demanded, you have
to bring your own lamps. Check our website for more info.
Bikerental Hirtshals
Experience Hirtshals and the region on
good quality bikes from Hirtshals
Cykeludlejning. We rent out tandems, trailers, MTBs, etc. Get a special offer for
a cycling trip in the Land of Light. The
cycles can be delivered at the ferry companies in Hirtshals and picked up at your
holiday address. We can also help with
baggage. All cycles are fitted with Kevlar
tyres to reduce the risk of punctures.
HJØRRING
Egholmvej 1-3
9800 Hjørring
Tel. +45 41 22 62 76
[email protected]
www.citybike.hjoerring.dk
HIRTSHALS
Vestergade 4A
9850 Hirtshals
Tel. +45 98 94 21 96
[email protected]
www.hirtshalscykler.dk
Open:
1.1-31.12:
Mo.-Fr. 9-17.30. Sa. 9-13.
Eventpark Løkken
Welcome to Event-Park Løkken, which offers
football golf, frisbee golf, outdoor laser
game, mega table football, as well as a new
creative workshop where children can try
their hand at new skills. They can also play at
the playground and stroke the animals. Enjoy
your packed lunch and buy tickets, sweets &
drinks. Pay by credit card. Find us on Vester
Vittrupvej between Løkken and Børglum
Abbey.
LØKKEN
Vester Vittrupvej 23
9480 Løkken
Tel. +45 29 44 66 25
[email protected]
www.event-park.dk
Open:
23.3-23.10: Daily 9-21.
See more at www.event-park.dk
or phone +45 29 44 66 25.
Bolcheriet® - SKAGEN
Bolcheriet® is a family-owned open workshop which holds a Danish record and specialises in logo sweets. See how a sweet is
created by the professional sweet-makers.
Spoil yourself and your loved ones with a
sweet greeting from Skagen. Our premium
sweets and caramels are made from organic
cane sugar and natural colours. Try our
hand-cut “Rusty nails”. Visit the website &
webshop bolcheriet.dk.
SKAGEN
Havnevej 6
9990 Skagen
Tel. +45 98 99 00 07
facebook.com/Bolcher
www.bolcheriet.dk
Open:
13.2-31.10:
See more at bolcheriet.dk
Bikerental /Frederikshavn Turistbureau
The Land of Light is best experienced on
a bike with the wind in your hair. Cycle,
for example, to Skagen and experience the
unique scenery en route. There are
cycle paths on the entire route.
More information and tour suggestions at
Frederikshavn tourist office. We have
3-gear unisex bikes.
Bikerental Løkken
Get on your bike and explore the area
around Løkken. Rent a bicycle from Løkken
Cykeludlejning at Løkken By Camping - we
have lots of suggestions for both long and
short trips in the area. In the high season
we recommend that you reserve a bike. See
prices on our website. If you wish to rent
bikes outside normal opening hours, you
can contact us by phone or mail.
Hjørring Fodboldgolf
Football golf is a fun combination of miniature golf and football. You play a round of
18 holes on a 20,000 m2 course. The holes
have challenging and fun obstacles. The
idea is to complete your round in the fewest number of shots. Competition, exercise
and lots of fun for everyone at Hjørring
Fodboldgolf - whatever your age!
Skandiatorv 1
9900 Frederikshavn
Tel. +45 98 42 32 66
[email protected]
www.visitfrederikshavn.dk
Open:
See www.visitfrederikshavn.dk
LØKKEN
Søndergade 69
9480 Løkken
Tel. +45 98 99 17 67
[email protected]
www.loekkenbycamping.dk
Open:
19.3-23.10: Daily. Opening hours
follow the shop’s opening hours
- see more on our website.
HJØRRING
Lønstrupvej 639
9800 Hjørring
Tel. +45 96 96 19 09
[email protected]
www.hjoerringfodboldgolf.dk
Open:
1.4-31.10 (Pay & Play DKK):
Daily 10-20.
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ACTIVITIES
FunHouse Frederikshavn
1,500 m2 packed with action for the whole
family - it’s great! There’s a huge soft play
area in three storeys with a 14-m long slide
and 8 ball cannons. There’s also a bouncy
castle, pool, billiards, air hockey, slot
machines and video game consoles.
If you need a break, there’s a cosy café in
which you can relax. You’re welcome to
bring your own food and drinks.
Hjørring Golfklub
Hjørring Golfklub’s complex consists of 3
challenging 9-hole loops attractively situated in hilly terrain, in addition to a 9-hole
pitch & putt course where everyone can
play and where we can always cater for
guests. After your round you can enjoy
refreshments in our lovely café, which also
offers a good view of the course. Hjørring
Golfklub is definitely well worth a visit.
FREDERIKSHAVN
Apholmenvej 39
9900 Frederikshavn
Tel. +45 98 42 93 55
[email protected]
www.funhouse-frederikshavn.dk
Open: See
www.funhouse-frederikshavn.dk
HJØRRING
Vinstrupvej 30
9800 Hjørring
Tel. +45 98 91 18 28
[email protected]
www.hjoerringgolf.dk
Open:
See www.hjoerringgolf.dk.
Tee-off times can be booked on
Golfbox and via the secretariat.
Hirtshals Golfklub
HIRTSHALS
The golf club, located near the dune plantation of Lilleheden Klitplantage, has a
beautiful 18-hole course which is relatively
flat and easy to play, although the course is
traversed by challenges such as watercourses & lakes. The club has a full range of
training facilities, a 9-hole Pay & Play
course and a Pro Shop. Showers and food
available after your round. Green fee valid
the whole day.
Kjulvej 10
9850 Hirtshals
Tel. +45 20 31 94 08
[email protected]
www.hirtshals-golfklub.dk
Open: Course: Summer course
and winter course. Tee times can
be booked by phone, mail and
golfbox.
Vennebjerg Golf & Fiskepark
12-hole golf course (Pay & Play) in picturesque area. Course is 2.3 km long. Green
Card not required. Equipment available for
hire. Floodlit driving range. Fishing also
available in idyllic surroundings at fishing
park. Premises can be rented for parties/
corporate events, incl. Farmer Weber BBQ.
Max 45 people.
LØNSTRUP
Grønne Klitvej 56A, Vennebjerg
9800 Hjørring
Tel. +45 20 13 20 79
[email protected]
www.golfbane.dk
Open:
All year from 7-23.
WELCOME TO ACTION HOUSE FUN
CENTER FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
GO-KART • BOWLING • LASERGAME • SHOOTING SIMULATOR • PAINTBALL • RESTAURANT • PLAY LAND
ACTION PACKAGE
• 1 hour bowling
• 10 min go-kart
• 12 min laser game
Per person 199,(excl. rent of shoes
and helmet cap)
See more package deals at
www.actionhouse.dk
Children down to the age
of 7 and 120 cm may
drive go-kart
OPEN EVERY DAY
FROM 10 TO (22-24)
Industrivej 1 • 9480 Løkken
Tlf. (+45) 99 67 67 10 • www.actionhouse.dk
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ACTIVITIES
Action House - Gokart
Try the 437-m indoor go-kart track, which is
one of Denmark’s best and longest tracks.
With Dino 200 cc 4-stroke karts tuned to
8.5/9 hp racing up to 70 kph, the scene is set
for great action with up to 16 go-karts on the
track. We also have go-karts for children - so
at Action House you only have to be 120 cm
tall and 7 years old to drive, and adults and
children can thus easily race together.
LØKKEN
Industrivej 1
9480 Løkken
Tel. +45 99 67 67 10
[email protected]
www.actionhouse.dk
Open: 1.1-31.12:
Daily 10-(22-24). Discotheque
New York: See more:
Facebook.com/diskoteknewyork
Uggerby Canoeing
Experience the real Danish countryside
with a peaceful and idyllic canoe trip on the
stream of Uggerby Å for the whole family.
The 50 km long stream from Ilbro to
Uggerby beach offers opportunities for
primitive overnight stays, as well as the
chance to go on shore and enjoy your own
packed lunch.
TVERSTED
Skagen Landevej 849, Uggerby
9800 Hjørring
Tel. +45 98 97 53 04
[email protected]
www.uggerby-kanofart.dk
Open:
1.5-15.6: 10-18. Mo. closed.
16.6-31.8: Daily 10-18.
1.9-15.09: 10-18. Mo. closed.
Action House - Lasergame
Action-packed laser games The laser game
in Action House provides the settings for
an action-filled experience in which you
can shoot without being punished. You can
compete in up to 6 teams or play every
man for himself.Up to 28 people can play at
the same time on the 300-m2 course on 3
levels. In our laser game there are many
different types of games, so you’re always
in for a new challenge.
LØKKEN
Industrivej 1
9480 Løkken
Tel. +45 99 67 67 10
[email protected]
www.actionhouse.dk
Open: 1.1-31.12:
Daily 10-(22-24). Discotheque
New York: See more:
Facebook.com/diskoteknewyork
Minigolf, Tornby Strand Camping
Come and try our great miniature golf
course that’s been inspired by the sea and
fishing. It’s a 12-hole course with varying
degrees of difficulty. The course is situated
at the entrance to Tornby Strand Camping.
Refreshments can be purchased.
HIRTSHALS
Tornby Strand Camping,
Strandvejen 13
9850 Hirtshals
Tel. +45 98 97 78 77
www.tornbystrand.dk
Open:
1.4-1.10: Daily. 8-22
A35 Sindal Camping & Kanoudlejning
The stream of Uggerby Å can be sailed by
canoe/kayak from Ilbro to Uggerby Strand.
There are shelters en route with drinking
water, primitive toilets and fire rings with
firewood and free bikes with coin deposit.
We rent out canoes on a daily basis with
special offers on the Sindal-Bindslev route
(see website). Guest licences for Uggerby
Å cost DKK 50 if you have your own vessel
with you.
SINDAL
Hjørringvej 125
9870 Sindal
Tel. +45 98 93 65 30
[email protected]
www.sindal-camping.dk
Open:
1.4-20.9: 8-20.
SIESTA 13-15
Voerså Kano & værelsesudlejning
Experience a genuine Danish gem in the
peaceful Danish countryside at Voer Å, east
Vendsyssel’s biggest watercourse. Voerså
Ferie is a family-run holiday resort where
you can rent pedalos or go canoeing on the
stream. We transport you agreed distances
from 6 - 30 km and end the trip at the old
café in Voerså, where you can buy coffee,
ice cream, hot dogs, etc. See website for
details of B & B.
Østkystvejen 344
9300 Sæby
Tel. +45 98 46 00 51
[email protected]
www.voersaaferie.com
Open: 1.4-18.9
1.4-18.9: Furthermore every Sa.&
Su. or by appointment.
Løkken Minigolf
Try the miniature golf course at Løkken By
Camping. It’s a 12-hole course with differing degrees of difficulty. The course is at
the campsite, but is open to everyone. For
those of you not interested in golf, there’s
a lovely playground immediately adjacent
to the miniature golf course.
SÆBY
LØKKEN
Søndergade 69
9480 Løkken
Tel. +45 98 99 17 67
[email protected]
www.loekkenbycamping.dk
Open:
19.3-23.10: Daily. Opening hours
follow the shop’s opening hours
- see more on our website.
Skiveren Minigolfcenter v/ Skiveren Camping
18-hole Harris miniature golf course
constructed in 2005. Challenging course
with artificial turf & lots of features.
Located at campsite alongside all the other
activities on offer. Get a bite to eat or enjoy
the chance to do some shopping.
Niels Skiverensvej 5-7, Skiveren
9982 Ålbæk
Tel. +45 98 93 22 00
facebook.com/Skiveren.dk
www.skiveren.dk
Open:
18.3-30.9: Daily 8-22.
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ACTIVITIES
Hjørring Bibliotek & Turistservice
The library in Hjørring is situated in the
Metropol shopping centre. Use a free PC or
access the wireless network. Use USB, diskette/CD ROM drive, card reader, scanner,
printer and other facilities. Visit the café,
relax and enjoy an inspiring break in an
attractively designed environment where
there’s something for the whole family.
HJØRRING
Østergade 30
9800 Hjørring
Tel. +45 72 33 48 00
[email protected]
www.hjbib.dk
Open:
1.1-31.12: Mo.-Fr. 9-18.
Sa. 9-15.
Family Farm FUN PARK Amusement park for the whole family! Lots
of animals to pat & stroke. Pedal cars,
roundabout, slide, swings, bouncy castles,
straw bale play area, football golf, various
games, etc. 5000 m2 lake with sandy beach
& pedalos. Nice café and great scenery.
Exciting activities: pony riding, tractor driving, Chihuahua dog show & rabbit-jumping
competition, etc. - see programme & NEWS
on our website.
LØKKEN
Lyngbyvej 86, Vittrup
9480 Løkken
Tel. +45 98 99 64 40
[email protected]
www.family-farm.dk
Open:
14.5-23.10: Daily 10-18.
Closed on Mondays in May &
September.
Skallerup Seaside Resort Ridingcenter
Guided trips on Icelandic ponies in protected inland dunes and along the beach on the
North Sea coast. Wide choice of rides.
Groups for experienced riders and novices.
Pony trips for children in the forest and on
the beach. Visit the farm and Madam Blå’s
kitchen at the riding centre. Riding times:
skallerup.dk/ridecenter. Book online or by
phone.
Klithusevej 116
9800 Hjørring
Tel. +45 30 70 54 23
[email protected]
www.skallerup.dk
Open:
1.1-31.12.
Fun-Park Hirtshals
Great place for young and old alike. Nature
area with playground, bouncy castles, mini-golf, mooncars, swings, etc. Indian camp
with bonfire, tepee, archery, lassoing, occasional pony riding & gold-digger camp.
Meet our many different species of animal
and go on a trip by train to see the red
deer. Café with small dishes. It’s possible to
grill your own food.
LØNSTRUP
HIRTSHALS
Fun-Park Hirtshals, Minkvej 10
9850 Hirtshals
Tel. +45 25 12 89 29
facebook.com/FunParkHirtshals
www.funparkhirtshals.dk
Open:
24.3.-31.5: Tu.-Su. 10-18.
1.6-31.8: Daily 10-20.
1.9-23.10: Tu.-Su. 10-16 and by
appointment.
Honest. Genuine. Full of Taste.
Winner
Creative Circle
Award 2015
Emballage
design
At Bolcheriet in Skagen and Løkken we make sweets
and toffees in the traditional manner – by hand.
Imagine a place where professional sweet-makers toss
the sweet mass through the air. Children and adults can
enjoy the fashioning of genuine craftsmanship. For those
who want a little extra luxury, we’ve launched a Premium
Line based on organic cane sugar and natural flavours,
with just a little extra of the very best ingredients.
Look forward to a warm taster to try, and treat your
family and friends with a sweet greeting.
See opening hours at www.bolcheriet.dk, and get
inspiration at facebook.com/bolcher –
or follow us on instagram: @bolcheriet.
Havnevej 6, 9990 Skagen • Torvet 1, 9480 Løkken
www.bolcheriet.dk • Tel. +45 9899 0007
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ACTIVITIES
Join the expedition!
With an expedition pass with fun tasks at
hand the kids can explore every inch of the
exhibition. The expedition consists of 7 different destinations in the North Sea, and
there’s a stamp at each site. When the kids
have found the 7 stamps, they receive a
diploma and a sticker. Why not also try the
“Movie Maker” virtual app which enables
you to make your own expedition film?
HIRTSHALS
Nordsøen Oceanarium,
Willemoesvej 2
9850 Hirtshals
Tel. +45 98 94 44 44
oceanarium.dk
Open:
See our opening hours at
www.oceanarium.dk
Surf school & surf cafe on the beach
Come with us into the waves of the North
Sea! At North Shore Surf School we offer surf
courses for you, your family and friends.
‘Løkken Læmole’ is one of the best places in
Denmark for surf novices. The low sand
banks at Løkken Pier and our skilled instructors will teach you how to surf. We have all
the equipment and a café with a sea view!
Visit us or learn more at northshoresurf.dk
Sdr. Strandvej, ved molen
9480 Løkken
[email protected]
www.northshoresurf.dk
Open:
15.6-31.8: Daily.
See more at facebook.com/
northshoresurfloekken
Vandhuset - Hjørring Park Vendia
Vendsyssel’s northernmost swimming pool.
Water depth can be regulated according to
the activity. Aqua complex with 50-m pool
120-180 cm deep. Fun section with 60-m
waterslide. The water has a temp. of 33 degrees. Wellness section with steam bath,
sauna, massage bench, power nozzle in 35
deg. water. Price: Adults 45 DKK. Children
(under 16) DKK 30.
HJØRRING
Børge Christensens vej 4
9800 Hjørring
Tel. +45 72 33 49 01
[email protected]
www.vandhuset.hjoerring.dk
Open:
Mo.-We. 6-20,
Th. 6-22 (20-22 over 16 years),
Fr. 6-18. Sa. 7-16
Su., public holidays: 10-16.
ROMULUS, Skallerup Seaside Resort
At Romulus you feel like time has stood still.
The interior and architecture resemble pictures from ancient Rome. You forget about
the hustle & bustle of everyday life and are
able to find inner calm. Moreover, a visit to
the thermal baths, steam baths or sauna
has a therapeutic effect on body and soul,
and the experience can be completed by a
wellness treatment. Booking treatment is
recommended.
LØKKEN
LØNSTRUP
Nordre Klitvej 21
9800 Hjørring
Tel. +45 98 24 83 45
[email protected]
www.skallerup.dk
Open:
1.1-31.12: 9-18.
Ocean View at Nordsøen Oceanarium
Our guests can now get even closer to
the wildlife in the North Sea. They get a
unique experience behind the scenes when
they experience the huge oceanarium from
the surface. You can walk along the edge of
the huge basin and look down into the 8-m
deep water. It is also possible to feed the
fish.
HIRTSHALS
Nordsøen Oceanarium,
Willemoesvej 2
9850 Hirtshals
Tel. +45 98 94 44 44
oceanarium.dk
Open:
See our opening hours at
www.oceanarium.dk
Løkken Idrætscenter & Hostel
Welcome to the sports centre at Løkken
Idrætscenter
* Hostel - see booking.com
* Swimming baths with hot-water pool
* Modern fitness centre
* Bike-rooms
* Rent a badminton court
Søndergade 42
9480 Løkken
Tel. +45 98 99 14 24
[email protected]
www.loekkenhallen.dk
Open:
1.1-31.12:
see www.loekkenhallen.dk
Massage-Nord
Enjoy your holiday and give yourself a treat
at Massage-Nord in Hjørring. Try one of the
different massage treatments, infrared sauna or pamper your feet with our garra rufa
fish. You can find more treatments and current campaigns on our website. You can
also put together your own treatments.
Booking of all treatments by phone or online.
Skagen Wellness
Give yourself a treat - and crown your stay
in Skagen with a visit to Skagen Wellness.
Choose between classic and exclusive
treatments. Products from AINHOA and
KALAHARI are used for all treatments.
Enjoy foot therapy by means of doctor fish
- genuine Garra Rufa fish from Turkey. Make
an appointment at Skagen Wellness on tel.
+45 51 27 09 56.
LØKKEN
HJØRRING
Tørholmsvej 110
9800 Hjørring
Tel. +45 61 30 50 68
[email protected]
www.massage-nord.dk
Open:
Mo.-Th. 8-17.30,
Fr. 8-15.30,
Sa. 10-13.
SKAGEN
Skolevej 4
9990 Skagen
Tel. +45 51 27 09 56
[email protected]
www.skagen-wellness.dk
Open:
Daily 9-14 or by appointment.
Booking of times at tel.
+45 51 27 09 56.
ACTIVITIES
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Experiences in Frederikshavn
Palmestranden
Krudttårnet
Rønnerhavnen
Det Musiske Hus
Oceanos – Days of Tordenskiold
Shopping experiences for the kids
Bangsbo Museum & Botanical Garden
Arena Nord
Restaurant Moby Dick
Funhouse
Bangsbo Dyrehave
Saturday shopping
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OUT AND ABOUT IN THE COUNTRYSIDE
We’ll come back next year
and continue our trip
“We began going on hiking holidays
six years ago, when we walked Gendarmstien from Kruså to Sønderborg. The following year we walked
along Ancient Road Hærvejen from
Viborg to the German border. It took
four summers, and now we’re starting the new stretches of Ancient
Road Hærvejen north of Viborg,” explains Birgit Hutters and continues:
“We found out that a walking holiday
is a great way of spending time together. There’s plenty of time to talk
and enjoy things together – whereas
finding time at home can often be
difficult, where we both have families
and Elsebeth is still working”.
Elsebeth Jarmbæk is a physiotherapist
and employed at the Danish Working
Environment Authority, whilst Birgit is
a retired associate professor in linguistics at the University of Copenhagen.
The two sisters have prepared their
trip from home by studying, among
other things, Ancient Road Hærvejen’s
website, so they’ve booked overnight
accommodation at hostels, inns or
bed & breakfast in advance. During
the hike they use Hærvejen’s app to
learn about the route and any attractions in the vicinity. They travel to a
­ nd
from the route by public transport and
walk around 20 km per day.
“The trip though the dune plantation
at Tornby was absolutely wonderful. We walked along paths you could
only reach on foot, and we didn’t
meet another soul. We had the won-
derful scenery to ourselves. Rubjerg
Knude was a fantastic experience
and the heather further south was
quite unique,” says Birgit Hutters, who
warmly recommends a hiking holiday. “Backpackers have something
in common. Everyone is friendly and
helpful and we’re able to meet and talk
to a lot of people.”
In 2015 the sisters got as far as
Rød­
hus Klit Camping, from where
they took a taxi to Brovst, the bus to
­Aalborg and the train home to Stubbekøbing and Holbæk respectively.
Next summer they’ll be heading back
to North Jutland to resume their hike
from Rødklit, setting course for Viborg
via Aggersund.
OUT AND ABOUT IN THE COUNTRYSIDE
They‘re sisters, aged 70 and 58 respectively.
They live on the islands of Falster and Zealand. But one week every
summer they pull on their hiking boots and rucksack and head out
into the Danish countryside. We caught up with Birgit Hutters
and Elsebeth Jarmbæk on a hilltop near Børglum.
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OUT AND ABOUT IN THE COUNTRYSIDE
Go on a hiking
trip during
your holiday!
A pair of good shoes or boots, clothes that match the
weather, food and drink in your rucksack – and you’re
set for a day full of adventures in the countryside. Perhaps you’re more ambitious and will pack your rucksack
for a hiking holiday lasting several days. At the Top of
Denmark you’ll encounter a wealth of footpaths, as well
as two national hiking routes: the North Sea Trail and
Ancient Road Hærvejen.
Five fantastic
hikes
Grenen Spor in Skagen
Four routes of 3, 6 and 10
km, one of which is ideal for
the walking-impaired,
families with prams, etc.
Dronningestien in
Frederikshavn
From Møllehuset up to the
panoramic views from the
hills of Pikkerbakken and
onward to Bangsbo Fort.
Tornby Klitplantage,
south of Hirtshals
Four marked routes through
typical west coast landscape.
Sections of the route
make up parts of the
North Sea Trail and Ancient
Road Hærvejen.
Sæbygård Skov
Idyllic route through
the beech forest with its
meandering stream to the
manor house at Sæbygård
and the top of Gedebjerget
85 metres above sea level.
Tolne Skov
Hiking routes starting from
the forest pavilion or the
car park on Dvergetvedvej.
Ancient beech forest,
hilly terrain.
Pick up more information
at the tourist office!
OUT AND ABOUT IN THE COUNTRYSIDE
The North Sea Trail lives up to its
name by running all the way round
the North Sea, i.e. through Denmark,
Germany, the Netherlands, England,
Scotland and Norway, with many
shorter walks that branch off from
the main route. At the Top of Denmark the North Sea Trail runs all the
way along the coast from Voerså in
the east via Skagen in the north to
Løkken in the west.
Ancient Road Hærvejen is part of
the historic pilgrims’ route from the
cathedral in Trondheim to Santiago
de Compostela in Spain. In North
Jutland the route branches into two
at Viborg, and thus there is also an
eastern pilgrims’ route to Frederikshavn which then crosses Kattegat
to Vadstena Abbey on the banks of
Vättern in Sweden.
In the region you can also find a number of local tracks and footpaths,
e.g. at the migrating dune at Råbjerg
Mile, in the dune plantations near
Skagen, Aalbæk, Tversted, Hirts­
hals and Tornby, as well as further
inland at the hills of Katsig Bakker,
the valley at Åsted Ådal or along
Sporet at the headland at Odden.
In Frederikshavn the footpaths of
Dronningestien and Kongestien lead
you through the impressive moraine
landscape and up onto the hills of
Pikkerbakken, which offer views of
the town and the sea. Sæby has a
wonderful walking route through the
forest at Sæbygård and up onto the
top of the hill at Gedebjerget.
At Skagen’s Gren, four hiking routes
have just been opened that take you
through the area’s unique landscape
of ridges and hollows – as well as
to Denmark’s most northerly point,
which isn’t, in fact, the tip of Grenen.
At many places along the hiking
routes, camps or shelters have been
established, often with toilets and
running water. You can stay here
overnight and cook your food over
an open fire. You can pick up leaflets
and maps of the many hiking routes
at local tourist offices.
In recent years Ancient Road Hær­
vejen has been recreated as a hiking
route with signposts and information en route. It is already frequented
by many people – including pilgrims
and ramblers. It’s also popular with
families, who can walk a small section of the route on a day’s excursion
and thereby enjoy a great day out in
the countryside.
At the Top of Denmark you can walk
Ancient Road Hærvejen from Børg­
lum Abbey via Lønstrup and the west
coast up to Hirtshals, or from Jyske
Ås to Frederikshavn. Both stretches
take you through picturesque countryside.
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OUT AND ABOUT IN THE COUNTRYSIDE
Mountainbike
– lots of possibilities on your holiday
MTB fever has hit Denmark.
More and more of us are taking
our mountain bike on holiday to
enjoy the combination of action
and attractive countryside.
New tracks and routes through
beautiful landscapes await you
at the Top of Denmark.
OUT AND ABOUT IN THE COUNTRYSIDE
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At the Top of Denmark you’ll find four official MTB tracks of varying degrees of difficulty – all situated in attractive and typical North Jutland countryside. In addition, there
are numerous cycle routes and gravel tracks that are perfect for longer trips on your
mountain bike.
Tornby Klitplantage
For experienced riders. Length: 12 km. Vertical metres: 175
The track runs between lakes, dunes and tall trees. The track is technically challenging for
even the best riders. The entire route is single track with many tight bends and a view of
Skagerrak. A fun route, and although there are relatively few vertical metres, you’re always
either climbing or descending and there are several places where the route runs through
sand. Start/Finish: Car park at Købstedvej.
Bagterp Plantage
Glossary
of MTB terms:
Single-track: A narrow
track where there’s only
room for one bike.
Hop: An obstacle which you
have to jump over on your
bike, typically with both
wheels off the ground.
Drop: Section with a sudden
difference in height from
one level to a lower level.
Berm: A bend in which an
artificial curved elevation
has been constructed on the
outer edge of the bend.
Chicken run: An alternative
passage that isn’t as demanding, thus enabling riders to
avoid the most difficult
sections on the route if
they’re unsure of their ability.
Skinnie: Narrow passage
raised above the surface of
the ground, e.g. a bridge or a
beam laid between two rocks.
Rock garden: A very uneven
passage consisting of large
stones and rocks.
For moderately experienced riders and beginners. Length: 4.3 km. Vertical metres: 47
A fun track with countless bends running through a small plantation on the southern outskirts of Hjørring. The route doesn’t boast many vertical metres, but goes up and down all
the time, and if you pick up the pace, the route presents a challenge for most riders. The
track runs through different types of woodland. Start/Finish: Car park on Aalborgvej.
Skagen Klitplantage
For moderately experienced riders and beginners. Length: 13 km. Vertical metres: 50
The MTB route runs through the eastern part of the dune plantation and takes in gravel
tracks, sandy terrain and well-maintained stable surfaces. The route has a good flow and
is demanding enough for beginners to enjoy. The area has only a few hills and the number
of climbs are kept to a minimum, so everyone can enjoy cycling and the countryside at the
same time. Start/Finish: Car park at Skagen OK & Motions clubhouse, Gl. Landevej 47.
Katsig Bakker
For experienced riders. Length: 3.4 km. Vertical metres: 130
The route in the hills of Katsig Bakker has many short, steep climbs, as well as a number of
exciting descents and a rock garden. Practically the entire route is single track and there’s
therefore not much time to relax, which makes the track that much more demanding. Plans
are afoot to extend the track by 3-4 km. Start/Finish: 100 m west of the car park at the
entrance to Skt. Jørgens Kilde.
Sæbygård Skov
For moderately experienced riders and beginners. Length: 5 km. Vertical metres: 90
The newly established MTB track in the forest at Sæbygård throws up challenges for both
beginners and experienced mountain bike riders. The track is more than 4 km long and
splits into two tracks at several points – with a white arrow for riders of all abilities and a red
arrow for experienced riders. The MTB track was constructed and is maintained by volunteers from Sæby Motions Cykel Club with support from the municipal authority in Frederiks­
havn. Wooden bridges have been established at several points on the track. A fast track with
a good flow. Start/Finish: Car park at Skovlyst.
Pick up our
MTB folder!
At the tourist office
you can pick up a
guide to the region’s
MTB tracks and other
good cycle routes,
as well as practical
information about
other adventures on
two wheels at the
Top of Denmark.
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TA K E YOUR DOG ON HOLIDAY
Take your dog with
you on holiday
The dog is the most popular pet in Denmark, with more than 550,000 being kept
as pets. There are also good opportunities to take “man’s best friend” with you
on holiday at the Top of Denmark.
TA K E YOUR DOG ON HOLIDAY
For many families the best holiday is a
holiday in which they are accompanied
by the family dog. The dog, of course,
has other requirements and wishes in
terms of a holiday than its owners, but
this needn’t be a problem – it just requires a bit of planning.
transport, and most shops have a hook
on which to attach the dog’s lead while
you’re inside doing the shopping.
vene.dk or download an app that gives
directions. Dogs may run off the leash
at the beach during the winter season –
i.e. from 1 October until 1 April. Both at
the beaches and in the dog parks, however, it’s a prerequisite that you’re able
to control your dog so that it doesn’t
bother other people.
The countryside is also a great source
of adventure for both two-legged and
four-legged animals. The dog will love
a walk in the woods or the dune plantation, but remember that it must be kept
on a leash so that it doesn’t frighten
the wildlife in the forest or the cattle in
the field. At the Top of Denmark there
are 16 off-leash dog parks, which are
enclosed areas in which dogs can run
off the leash. You can find the nearest
off-leash dog park at www.hundesko-
If you’re travelling to Denmark with a
dog, there are a number of legal requirements that must be complied
with. These involve requirements concerning vaccinations, pet passport and
ID marking. Certain races of dog are
prohibited in Denmark, including the
Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire
Terrier and American Bulldog. You can
check out the applicable rules at www.
foedevarestyrelsen.dk.
Danes’ have a great interest in dogs,
which is a great facilitator for striking
up a conversation with other dog-owners. The most popular races of dog in
Denmark are German Shepherd, Labrador and Golden Retriever.
Grenen
Gl. Skagen
2
The majority of campsites, hotels and
many holiday homes welcome dogs.
You can take dogs with you on public
Kandestederne
1 SKAGEN
Off-leash dog parks at
the Top of Denmark
Hulsig
3
Råbjerg Mile
Skiveren Skagbanke
TVERSTED
HIRTSHALS
8
9
Tuen
4
11
10 11
Horne
Mygdal
BINDSLEV
Bjergby
Blæsbjerg
Nørlev
Jerup
Mosbjerg
Vidstrup
Vogn
Skallerup
LØNSTRUP
Sønderlev
Aalbæk
Uggerby
12
13 Tornby
14
Astrup
SINDAL
STRANDBY
Tolne
5
Kvissel Elling
Sønderskov
Venne- HJØRRING
bjerg
Rubjerg
Knude
Nr.Lyngby
Vittrup
LØKKEN
16
15
Hundelev
Hæstrup
Rakkeby
Sr.Rubjerg/
Harken
Gølstrup
Hørmested
6
Lørslev Ugilt
Ilbro
Åsted
FREDERIKSHAVN
Lendum
Glimsholt
Gærum
Stenhøj
TÅRS
Morild
Børglum
Vrensted
VRÅ
Sæsing
Understed
ØSTERVRÅ
Karup
Thorshøj
SÆBY
Hørby
Try
Brønden
Hellum
7
Syvsten
DYBVAD
Lyngså
Flauenskjold
Mølholt
Præstbro
Voerså
Agersted
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1
Byfogedskoven, Skagen
2
Den Tilsandede Kirke, Skagen
3
Døde Skov, Bunken Klitplantage
4
Aalbæk Plantage Hundeskov
5
Bannerslund Hundeskov, Strandby
6
Frederikshavn Hundeskov
7
Sæby Hundeskov
8
Hundeskoven at Tverstedsøerne
9
Tversted Plantage Hundeskov
10
Hirtshals Hundepark
11
Lilleheden Klitplantage, Hirtshals
12
Tornby Strand Camping Hundeskov
13
Tornby Klitplantage Hundeskov
14
Hjørring Bjerge Hundemark
15
Hundemark in Hjørring (south)
16
Nybæk Plantage Hundeskov, Løkken
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ANGLING
A great fishing trip for
young and old alike
ANGLING
57
Remember your fishing rods when going
on holiday at the Top of Denmark, since
the sea around us and the watercourses
and lakes further inland offer a wealth
of good fishing for both beginners and
more experienced anglers. A fishing trip
is a great activity for the whole family.
A fishing trip has both nerve-racking moments and periods of total relaxation. It’s this combination that makes
angling such a great reliever of stress and a super holiday
activity.
You get lots of fresh air, the sun’s rays on your cheeks and
the wind in your hair. You have time to enjoy the scenery, and your hunting instinct is stimulated. And there’ll
always be a few good stories to tell at the dinner table.
The dinner table is the second part of the joy of fishing.
Having got lucky on your fishing trip, spent time cooking
up something special in the kitchen and anticipating your
family or friends tasting the delicious fish dish, the holiday will be a sure-fire success.
If you have children with you on a fishing trip, we recommend put & take and natural lakes. You can happily let
your children fish here and the chances of a catch are
good. Fishing from a breakwater is also good for kids, but
remember to give them a life jacket to wear – the water is
deep and the stones can be slippery.
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ANGLING
Brasholt Jagt - Fiskeri & Outdoor
Brasholt Jagt - Fiskeri og Outdoor 1200 m2
shop. Own gunsmith and subterranean
shooting range. All employees are active
anglers and hunters with a great deal of
experience from at home and abroad.
We have a wide range of equipment for
people who love the great outdoors. Many
FREE parking spaces. REMEMBER you can
also make purchases at www.webshop.brasholt.com at any time of the day.
Vandværksvej 29
9800 Hjørring
Tel. +45 96 23 29 00
[email protected]
www.brasholt.com
If you’re looking to take one or more days
with an overnight stay or a daytrip on the
sea and wish to have an enjoyable fishing
trip with friends or family, your wishes can
be fulfilled on Ostsee Star. Ostsee Star is a
Norwegian-built vessel that sails out from
Thyborøn (March-June) or Hirtshals (JulyMid-September). We’ll do everything we
can to make your day onboard enjoyable
and eventful.
Open:
Sails throughout the year.
HIRTSHALS
Star Ocean, Sydvestkajen,
9850 Hirtshals
Tel. +45 26 25 14 83
[email protected]
starocean.dk
HIRTSHALS
Vestkajen 4
9850 Hirtshals
Tel. +45 98 94 36 34
[email protected]
www.hirtshalsindkoeb.dk
Open:
Mo.-Fr. 8-17. Sa. 9-12.
1.6-31.8: Sa & Su. 10-14.
Seaangling with M/S Sea Hawk
Sea Hawk is a fast, specially built catamaran
that offers exciting experiences at sea.
Lovely trips with good food. Photo safari.
Meetings for creative businesses that wish to
try something new, exciting and out of the
ordinary. Adventures for thrill-seekers with
diving or angling, where record-breaking
fishing in deep water is the aim. Sailing time
to The Yellow Reef about 60-70 min.
Numerous opportunities. See website.
HIRTSHALS
Sydvestkajen
9850 Hirtshals
Tel. +45 22 40 73 48
[email protected]
www.sea-service-express.dk
Open:
Sails throughout the year.
Dvergetved Søpark
Dvergetved Søpark consists of 22,000 m2
of Put & Take lakes beautifully situated on
an elevated seabed from the early Stone
Age. Gold and Rainbow trout released daily. Feeding and fishing with maggots and
meal worms are prohibited. Gutting table
must be used. Tackle shop.
Open:
See www.starocean.dk
Løkken Fiskepark & Fodboldgolf
The family park is situated in unique countryside south of Løkken. Play football golf
on the 18-hole course and visit the attractive fishing park which features 2 large
lakes, canal and children’s pond with extra
stocks of fish. Shop with fishing gear and
more. Toilets for the disabled. Good parking
and gutting/cleaning area. Tables, benches,
barbecue area and shelters. Events for
groups.
HIRTSHALS
Sydvestkajen
9850 Hirtshals
Tel. +45 51 74 31 08
[email protected]
www.ms-michaelfrank.dk
Seaangling with Star Ocean
Hirtshals Indkøb
Large tackle shop with everything for the
angler and professional fisherman, as well
as products for the yachting enthusiast. We
have everything you need for your fishing
trip, including live bait for both saltwater
and freshwater. We are centrally located at
the harbour in Hirtshals close to the charter
boats, the breakwater and the beach.
Walking distance to campsite, hostel and
town.
Open:
1.1-31.12:
Mo.-Fr. 9.30-17.30.
Sa.9.30-13.
Seaangling with M/S Michael Frank
Climb onboard M/S Michael Frank for a trip
out to the open sea and enjoy the
atmosphere amongst other anglers onboard. The vessel was originally built for
trawler fishing in 1956. In the 1980s it was
rebuilt and became the first angling vessel
in Hirtshals. We mainly sail 6-8-hour trips
on the stone reefs along the coast, but
12-hour trips can also be booked. Visit our
website.
HJØRRING
SINDAL
Dvergetvedvej 401
9870 Sindal
Tel. +45 98 48 50 14
[email protected]
Facebook.com/Dvergetved
Søpark
Open:
1.1-31.12: from 7-22.
LØKKEN
Trudslevvej 87
9480 Løkken
Tel. +45 98 88 36 00
[email protected]
www.loekkenfiskepark.dk
Open:
(Shop) 23.6-31.8: Mo.-Su. 9-17.
23.3-23.10: Sa.-Su. & public
holidays 10-16
Tversted Lystfiskeri, Put & Take
Tversted Fish Park has a 10,000 m2 lake set
in scenic marshland. Trout are released frequently, so there are good opportunities
for a good catch. The lake, which originates
from the groundwater, has water of exceptional quality. Free catch. Pre-feeding prohibited.
TVERSTED
Skagensvej 80, Tversted
9881 Bindslev
Tel. +45 21 43 34 70
[email protected]
www.tverstedlystfiskeri.dk
Open:
1.1-31.12: daily from 7-22.
ANGLING
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Information for the
angler
Minimum lengths and conservation periods
applicable to Skagerrak, Kattegat and freshwater
In Denmark anglers can fish freely from the coast and from
harbour breakwaters, although everyone between 18 and
65 years of age must have a statu­tory fishing licence. This
can be obtained at fiske­tegn.dk; prices are DKK 185 for a
year, DKK 130 for a week and DKK 40 for a day.
SPECIES
Freshwater:
Sea trout 40 cm
River trout 30 cm
PerchNone
Pike 60 cm Eel 45 cm
Fishing in put & take lakes does not require a fishing
­licence; you just need to pay admission to the fishing park.
Experience a wealth of activities involving
fish and fishing. Taste fresh fish at the “Fish
market”, go on a tour of the harbour, buy a
ticket to the “tasting stalls” on Saturday
when delicious samples of fish are served.
On Friday and Saturday evening you can
buy a ticket to a sumptuous fish buffet.
Don’t miss Hirtshals Fish Festival if you’re
in the area on the first weekend in August.
HIRTSHALS
Hirtshals Fiskefestival,
Nørregade/Sydvestkajen
9850 Hirtshals
Open:
4.8-6.8.
CONSERVATION
Saltwater:
None
Cod 30 cm
5 January – 30 April
Plaice 27 cm 15 February – 14 May
Flounder 25.5 cm
(female with spawn)
16 November – 15 January
Sea trout 40 cm None
Mackerel 20 cm 18
cm
None
Herring
None
None
Garfish
1 May – 30 September
Eel 40 cm 15 September
Viviparous 23 cm
eelpout
– 31 January
(female with spawn)
If you wish to fish in freshwater sources such as lakes and
streams, you’ll need permission from the local landowner,
in addition to the fishing licence. In many areas fishing
rights are managed by local angling associations which sell
day passes to their fishing waters. Enquire at the tourist
­office as to where you’re allowed to fish and where you can
purchase a pass.
Hirtshals Fiskefestival
MIN. LENGTH 16 November – 15 January
16 November – 15 January
None
1 April – 30 April
16 October – 31 July
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Welcome to
METROPOL shopping centre
Elected as best in Denmark
• 38 shops under one roof
• Dry weather and
21 degrees whatever
the time of year
• 3 hours’ free parking
in basement car park
OPENING HOURS:
Specialist shops:
Monday - Friday: 10.00 - 19.00
Saturday:
10.00 - 16.00
1st Sunday:
10.00 - 16.00
Kvickly:
Monday - Friday: 8.00 - 20.00
Saturday:
8.00 - 18.00
Every Sunday:
8.00 - 18.00
Come and experience the pleasant atmosphere in METROPOL shopping
centre. Elected as Denmark’s best shopping centre in 2015.
• Tourist service on
1st floor
Facebook.com/
METROPOLshopping
#METROPOLshopping
Østergade 30 • 9800 Hjørring • www.metropolshopping.dk
BIRDS
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And the birds fly
The Top of Denmark is an ideal holiday destination
for bird-lovers. Skagen’s Odde attracts 350 different
species of bird every year.
The high season to see birds of prey is
the period from the end of March until the beginning of June, but you can
experience the proud flyers at any time
of the year. The autumn migration is a
good time to spot waders and sea birds
in particular. In the winter the bird table
will attract both resident birds and visitors from the north, including the great
tit, the bullfinch and the waxwing.
birds become increasingly numerous,
and sparrowhawks appear along with
the first osprey. In the middle of April
there are also good chances of spotting white-tailed eagles and the golden
eagle.
Migrating birds and birds of prey are
the great attraction for ornithologists
and others interested in birds. On a
good day you can count 10-15 species
of birds of prey on the migrating routes
that gather in Skagen prior to the trip
across the water.
March is the month that signals the
beginning of the migration to the
north. The skylark, waxwing and many
more species appear. As the weather gets warmer, the wood pigeon and
mistle thrush arrive. In April the number of migrating species increases on
a daily basis. Doves, corvids and small
The headland at Skagens Odde is the
very best place to spot birds, but there
are many other locations in the region
that offer exciting bird attractions:
Stensnæs near Voerså, Hirtshals Lighthouse and harbour, Sæbygård Forest,
the islands of Hirsholmene, as well as
the bogs of Råbjerg Mose to name but
a few. Finally, there’s EagleWorld near
Tuen, where during the season there
are daily displays of falconry.
Steppe eagle
The beginning of May is the high season for the rough-legged hawk, osprey and merlin. Old World flycatchers,
swifts and whinchats appear a few
days later, whilst in the middle of May
garden warblers, marsh warblers and
common rosefinch arrive from the
south. Migration continues until June.
At the tourist office you can
pick up a folder about the
birds at the Top of Denmark.
SKAGEN BIRD FESTIVAL
Every year on the second weekend in
May there’s a bird festival in Skagen,
where you can go on a guided tour led
by experienced ornithologists.
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ART AND GALLERIES
Art and crafts
- galleries and workshops
At the tourist office you can
pick up a folder about Art,
Antiques & Museums at
the Top of Denmark.
Art F
Art F oozes nostalgia and quality. Here you
find an extensive and exciting range of
Danish and Scandinavian design, art &
crafts from 1920 up to the present day.
Everything from acclaimed designers and
manufacturers of furniture, ceramics, glass,
china, lighting and paintings. Art F always
focuses on the individual item’s condition,
quality and history, and communicates
these aspects to visitors.
LØNSTRUP
Lønstrupvej 54 C, Lønstrup
9800 Hjørring
Tel. +45 22 66 98 04
[email protected]
www.art-f.dk
Open:
1.1-16.3 & 24.10-31.12: See www
23.6-31.8: Daily 11-17.
29.3-19.6 & 1.9-23.10: Th.-Su. 11-17
ART AND GALLERIES
63
Look forward to visiting the artists and craftsmen at the
Top of Denmark – perhaps you’ll make a real find and
take a unique holiday memory home with you that’ll
provide delight for years to come.
Arts and crafts give you something extra to take home with you
– an extra dimension to your experience of a country or a region.
Standing exactly where a work of art came to life and seeing
what the painter or potter saw are unique experiences. Perhaps
you found a piece of amber on the beach and then had it transformed into a beautiful piece of jewellery at the amber polisher’s.
Craftsmen are an important part of life at the Top of Denmark.
Potters, glass-blowers and many other craftsmen are inspired –
just like painters – by the special light and the great contrasts
in both landscape and living conditions. The stormy sea and the
windswept land have fascinated artists for generations – and
still do today. The region is known for its diversity of artists and
craftsmen, many of whom you can meet in galleries and workshops.
Here painters, sculptors, potters, glass artists, amber polishers
and many others practise their craft. Many artists open their
studio or workshop to the general public. Some put on special
events in which guests get an introduction to the art form and
have the chance to try their hand with brush and colours. The
majority of craftsmen have a gallery or shop adjacent to their
workshop, and it always adds a little something to buy directly
from the artist.
LYKKEGAARD - Marskandiser
Antiques and collectibles from Denmark
and abroad. Large selection of glass,
porcelain, earthenware, small furniture,
kitsch, bric-a-brac and retro. 300 sq. m.
shop with everything you could possibly
wish for. Easter, peak season and autumn,
open daily 11-17.
TVERSTED
Bindslevvej 54, Tversted
9881 Bindslev
Tel. +45 98 93 17 02
[email protected]
www.lykkegaard-tversted.dk
Open: 20.3-28.3: 11-17.
1.4-22.5: Fr.-Su. 11-17.
27.5-4.9: 11-17.
9.9-9.10: Fr.-Su. 11-17.
14.10-23.10: 11-17.
Galleri PondCottage Art
Sculptor Bodil Dam has taken part in many
exhibitions at museums and galleries all
over the country. Here you have a unique
chance to see and hear how she creates her
fine sculptures in bronze and stoneware.
People and birds are her favourite subjects.
Finished sculptures and works in progress
can be seen throughout the year in her
cosy gallery which offers great views of
Børglum Abbey.
LØKKEN
Munkebrovej 48, Vrensted
9480 Løkken
Tel. +45 21 66 14 99
[email protected]
www.bodildam.dk
Open:
20.3-28.3: Su.-Mo. 11-17 and by
appointment all year round.
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ART AND GALLERIES
Anni Kristine & Flemming Holm
Anni Kristine and Flemming Holm produce
sculptures in granite and bronze. The internationally acclaimed couple live north of
Hjørring. The blocks of granite are turned
into elegant sculptures. The bronze sculptures are often finished in a humoristic
expression that’s quite unique. Open gallery
in new exhibition rooms – visits outside
opening hours can also be arranged.
Galleri A
Working and inviting gallery and art dealership with an exciting range of Danish and
international contemporary art. We present
paintings, watercolours, drawings, lithographs and sculptures by artists such as
Ole Ahlberg, Michael Kvium, Poul Anker
Bech, Lars Calmar, Julie Nord, Jesper
Liengaard and Cathrine Raben Davidsen.
We also sell exclusive handicrafts from
“Marco Friis” & “Hvidberg Design”.
HJØRRING
Dalsmarkvej 27
9800 Hjørring
Tel. +45 98 92 29 91/27 64 57 65
[email protected]
www.anniflemming.dk
Open:
1.1-31.12: Mo.-Sa. 10-17
or by appointment
LØNSTRUP
Strandvejen 121A, Lønstrup
9800 Hjørring
Tel. +45 26 28 93 87
[email protected]
www.galleri-a.nu
Open:
Easter holiday, summer holidays,
autumn holiday; Weekends from
11-17 and by appointment.
Galleri Løkken
Fascinated by the light in Vendsyssel? Then
visit Galleri Løkken. In one of Løkken’s oldest houses, John Kristensen has a studio
and exhibition. The beach, the sea, the
dunes and its moods are all depicted in his
oil paintings. The press wrote: “Pictures
that shimmer with light and atmosphere.
There’s love in every brushstroke.” The gallery is also open on overcast days.
Galleri Uggerby
For some 30 years Galleri Uggerby in
Uggerby has presented Danish, Faroese
and international art in a great range of
unique items within painting, sculpture,
ceramics, bronze and glass. Galleri
Uggerby’s large gallery in Lønstrup 10 km
west of Hjørring was established in 1995,
and over the years the two galleries have
exhibited works by more than 700 artists.
LØKKEN
Vrenstedvej 4
9480 Løkken
Tel. +45 98 99 20 40
[email protected]
www.atelierjohn.dk
Open:
1.1-31.12: Th. 11-17. Other days:
1.6 - 31.8: Su. 13-17 and
1.9-31.5: Sa. 13-17.
TVERSTED
Tolstrupvej 1, Uggerby
9800 Hjørring
Tel. +45 98 97 51 41/40 52 51 42
[email protected]
www.galleriuggerby.dk
Open: See our opening hours
for the whole year at
www.galleriuggerby.dk
Det Grafiske Værksted - Hjørring
Lithographs and beautiful pictures, often in
limited numbers. Hjørring Grafisk Værksted
has a great range of lithographs in all price
classes by artists from at home and abroad.
Drop by and get inspiration for your wall.
You can see a wide selection on our website at hgv.dk or you can visit us at the
workshop on weekdays from 9-16 or by
appointment.
Nørregade 35
9800 Hjørring
Tel. +45 98 90 00 11
[email protected]
www.hgv.dk
Open:
1.1-31.12: Mo.-Fr. 9-16
Galleri Dorte Friis
The gallery exhibits Danish and international artists. Granite and bronze sculptures by
Anders Friis, ceramic pieces by Dorte Friis
and textiles and paintings by Lisbeth Friis.
The gallery is bright and welcoming and
located in the centre of Lønstrup. You can
also visit Gallery Friis on the harbour in
Skagen, Værftsvej 2.
LØNSTRUP
Strandvejen 71, Lønstrup
9800 Hjørring
Tel. +45 98 97 13 18
[email protected]
www.gallerifriis.dk
Open:
1.3-31.10: daily 11-17.
1.11-28.2: Tu.-Su.: 11-17.
Galleri Tronsmark - Tronsmark Gl. Skole
At Tronsmark Gl. Skole Jytte Meier exhibits
her own modern glass art and paintings, as
well as the works of other painters, sculptors, jewellery designers, potters, etc. An
arts & crafts market featuring 30 artists is
held on the first Sunday in Jul., Aug. & Sep.
from 10-17. Painting course Tue. & Wed. 1016 in July – booking necessary. Enjoy the
gallery café and beautiful garden in July &
August.
Galleri Visby
Galleri Visby is North Jutland’s biggest artists’ gallery. The gallery exhibits Danish and
internationally acclaimed artists. In addition to the gallery, the location is home to
Dorte Visby’s ceramics workshop, where
decorations, one-off items and ceramic interior solutions are produced. Meet us in
the gallery.
HJØRRING
TVERSTED
Hirtshalsvej 11, Tversted
9881 Bindslev
Tel. +45 31 25 24 03
[email protected]
www.jyttemeier.dk
Open: 20.3-28.3: daily 10-17.
1.4-30.6: Fr.-Su. 10-17.
1.7-4.9: daily 10-17.
9.9-18.12: Fr.-Su. 10-17.
Week 42 + public holidays 10-17.
LØNSTRUP
Mårup Kirkevej 62, Lønstrup
9800 Hjørring
Tel. +45 98 96 06 61
[email protected]
dortevisby.dk
Open:
June-September open 11-17
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Mygdalhus
Mygdalhus - arts & crafts. Shop and exhibition for artists and craftsmen. With a
diversity of paintings, ceramic art, glass art,
textiles and much more besides. There are
always permanent exhibitors and successive exhibitions featuring guest artists. Play
area and toilets. Mygdalhus has a credit
card terminal, outdoor seating and good
parking available.
TVERSTED
Skagen Landevej 658, Mygdal
9800 Hjørring
Tel. +45 44 40 21 06
[email protected]
www.mygdalhus.dk
Open:
1.4-30.11: Tu.-Fr. 13-17.
Sa.-Su. 11-17.
Glaspusteriet Rikke Precht
See how 1100-degree hot glass is blown and
shaped according to 2000-year-old traditions & techniques that have remained
more or less unchanged. The molten glass
is picked up on an iron rod called a pipe,
rolled in the desired colour combination &
shaped with tools, wooden blocks & wet
newspaper. Air is blown through the pipe &
the glass takes shape. Witness the fascinating process at first hand.
LØNSTRUP
Strandvejen 49, Lønstrup
9800 Hjørring
Tel. +45 41 10 11 23
[email protected]
www.rikkeprecht.dk
Open:
9.2-1.7: Th.-Su.
1.7-1.9: Daily
1.9-31.12: Th.-Su.
Rønne`s Atelier & Exhibition
In my studio, attractively situated in the
middle of the countryside, I work with abstract painting, primarily oils and watercolours. I also produce handmade one-off
earthenware and unique glass dishes. My
works communicate feelings and impressions acquired during a long life here in the
north of Vendsyssel. I also take great inspiration from many journeys visiting USA’s
great landscapes.
TVERSTED
Europavej 11, Tversted
9881 Bindslev
Tel. +45 73 83 07 77
[email protected]
www.bente-roenne.dk
Glashuset in Lønstrup is an experimental
workshop where, in addition to utility
items, work takes place on sculptural oneoff items and moulded glass. Glashuset is a
base for testing the many facets of glass.
See at close quarters how the fascinating
glass is worked at Glashuset, from the
glass-blower’s production to the finished
work of art.
TVERSTED
Tuenvej 16, Sørig
9881 Bindslev
Tel. +45 98 93 20 87/25 34 19 31
[email protected]
www.dh-keramik.dk
Open:
19.3-30.6: Th.-Su. 11-17.
1.7-31.8: Daily 11-17.
1.9-23.10: Th.-Su. 11-17.
LØNSTRUP
Strandvejen 68, Lønstrup
9800 Hjørring
Tel. +45 98 96 06 55
[email protected]
www.vangeglas.dk
Open:
All year from 10-17.
Glasstuen v. Karen Horsholt
Glasstuen is definitely well worth a visit. In
the picturesque area of Fjelstedvej in
Sindal, Karen has converted the old barn
into a shop and workshop. Fused glass art
is on sale, including dishes, pictures,
figures, houses, etc. Courses are held on
request.
Butik Hørhuset
Butik Hørhuset is the sole agent for
Klässbols Linneväveris range in Denmark.
The shop has an extensive range of household textiles in linen: tablecloths, reels,
napkins, tea towels, curtains and furniture
fabrics. Women’s clothing in linen from the
Haugland Collection is sold.
Open:
Easter-30.10: Every day 11-16.
Or by appointment.
Dorthe Hansen, Sørig Gl. Skole
Potter Dorthe Hansen lives and works at
Sørig Gl. Skole, where she has fitted out the
school hall as a café, shop and gallery. Here
you’ll find Dorthe’s own pottery, as well as
large and small gifts, exclusive delicacies
and the region’s best homemade cakes &
choice of coffee.
Glashuset
SINDAL
Fjelstedvej 150
9870 Sindal
Tel. +45 98 97 51 99
[email protected]
www.glasstuen.dk
Open: We. 10.30-17.
We., Sa. & Su. in July, Aug. &
Dec. 10.30-17.
Easter: We., Th. & Fr. 10.30-17.
LØNSTRUP
Rubjergvej 14, Lønstrup
9800 Hjørring
Tel. +45 98 93 30 90
[email protected]
www.klassbols.dk
Open:
See www.klassbols.dk
Giebelhausen Keramik
Playful and humorous - With a light hand,
imagination is let loose in the cosy pottery
workshop in Lønstrup. The earthenware is
decorated with slip by hand and is fired at
1180 degrees. Unique applied art is created
based on Scandinavian traditions. See the
process from the turning of the clay
through to the cheerful finished article, as
angels, hens and bees come to life.
LØNSTRUP
Rubjergvej 5, Lønstrup
9800 Hjørring
Tel. +45 98 90 28 47 / 25 14 62 11
Facebook.com/Giebelhausen
Keramik
www.giebelhausen.dk
Open:
June-Sept.: Daily 10-17
Oct.-May: Th.-Su. 10-17
January closed
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Keramikcafé Møllehuset
On the hill at Vennebjerg Mill with a view of
Lønstrup lies Keramikcafé Møllehuset. In
artist Johannes Hofmeister’s former studio
you can get a cup of freshly brewed coffee
and homemade cake - served on plates and
in cups from Møllehuset’s own pottery
workshop. You can also try our popular
Hoffmeister Brunch which has to be ordered one day in advance.
Mygdal Pottemageri
Potter Joan Kristensen strives for a simple
functional design with roots in the Danish
tradition of design and craftsmanship. The
clay and the glaze are decorations in themselves, and the furrows that are made when
hands form the clay provide a unique character to every cup. The one-off pottery reflects Vendsyssel’s raw nature expressed in
the shape, the glaze and the contrasts in
the surface.
LØNSTRUP
Skallerupvej 810, Lønstrup
9800 Hjørring
Tel. +45 98 98 16 16
[email protected]
www.mollehuset.com
Open:
19.3-23.10: Tu.-Su. 11-18
Certain weekends in December
TVERSTED
Mygdal Pottemageri,
Højtvedvej 2, Mygdal
9800 Hjørring
Tel. +45 25 12 71 19
[email protected]
mygdalpottemageri.dk
Open:
24.3-23.12: Tu.-Su. 11-16.
Bolcheriet® - SKAGEN
Visit Bolcheriet® and see how a sweet is
created from start to finish by the professional sweet-makers. Our premium sweets
and caramels are made from organic cane
sugar and natural colours. The lovely shop
has more than 45 varieties of tempting
sweets, lollipops & “Rusty nails”. A sweet
greeting and a good gift idea for loved
ones. Visit the website & webshop bolcheriet.dk
ISAGER
At the ISAGER shop in Tversted you can
find yarns and patterns from the wellknown firm, famous for its high quality
yarns and design. The shop has many
unique knitted models, and advice is available to customers wishing to knit something unique. Courses in knitting, plant
dyeing, etc., are held throughout July. See
the exciting courses available on the website www.isagerstrik.dk
SKAGEN
Havnevej 6
9990 Skagen
Tel. +45 98 99 00 07
facebook.com/Bolcher
www.bolcheriet.dk
Open:
13.2-31.10:
See more at bolcheriet.dk
TVERSTED
Skagensvej 74, Tversted
9881 Bindslev
Tel. +45 98 93 15 93
[email protected]
www.isagerstrik.dk
Open:
1.6-31.8: Every day 11-17.
Rest of the year: Th.-Su. 11-16.
Keramoda
Keramoda works with stoneware fired at
1270 degrees. As well as hand-turned pots,
dishes, tea service, etc., reliefs, sculptures &
fountains are also produced, inspired by
the sea, sand & dunes. The clay contains
small grains of lava which can be seen as
brown spots in the glaze after firing. The
clay is mixed from the best stoneware
clays. Glazes blended from natural materials from Scandinavia.
LØNSTRUP
Strandvejen 56, Lønstrup
9800 Hjørring
Tel. +45 98 96 00 96
[email protected]
www.keramoda.dk
Open:
1.1-31.12: Mo.-Su. 10-17.
Bolcheriet® i Løkken
Bolcheriet® is a family-owned open workshop, which holds a Danish record and specialises in logo sweets. Spoil yourself and
your loved ones with our Premium sweets
and caramels made from organic cane
sugar and natural colours and come in our
award-winning Danish design gift box.
Workshop & shop with disabled access.
Visit the website & webshop
bolcheriet.dk.
LØKKEN
Torvet 1
9480 Løkken
Tel. +45 98 99 00 07
facebook.com/Bolcher
www.bolcheriet.dk
Open:
11.2-31.12:
see more at www.bolcheriet.dk.
Closed: 23.12-26.12 & 31.12
Galleri Lene Nürnberg - Sæby
Artist Lene Nürnberg Larsen uses different
methods to highlight the many expressions
of the clay, with ordinary clay oven,
raku-firing and charcoal stack being used.
Many good gift ideas in the shop, including
the popular “Sæby Lady”. Extensive choice
of unique items. Applied art, gallery and
pottery. Open workshop all year round.
SÆBY
Algade 14
9300 Sæby
Tel. +45 26 63 52 58
facebook.com/Galleri
Open:
Mo. closed. Tu., We., Th. & Fr.
10.30-16.30. Sa.9.30-12.30.
Bombæk Lys
Since 1969 we’ve produced and sold handmade candles. Our workshop has been visited by hundreds of thousands of tourists
who’ve followed our production and bought
the finished product in our shop and at
exhibitions abroad. We’ve now stopped
production, but are looking forward to yet
another season where we can offer customers candles from our extensive stock.
Welcome to Bombæk Lys in 2016.
LØKKEN
Bombækvej 40
9760 Vrå
Tel. +45 98 98 14 44
[email protected]
www.bombaek.dk
Open:
Åbent: 1.1-31.12: Mo.-Th. 8-12
ART AND GALLERIES
Ravgården® Sønderlev
Visit Ravgården’s amber polisher’s, shop &
museum with its 12,000 l aquarium. For
more than 35 years we’ve turned “Nordic
gold” into popular jewellery, often combined
with silver, gold, steel or leather. You’ll
always find a wide choice of classic and
modern jewellery. If you find any amber on
the beach, we can also make a personal item
of jewellery. We sell amber ointment and
Aloe Vera products.
Rav-Værkstedet
Featuring Andreas + Beate Wörner. Living
workshop/amber polishing. We produce
amber jewellery in a slightly different way.
Inspired by North Jutland’s fantastic scenery, we mix amber with various natural
materials, including driftwood. Our philosophy is to raise happiness through our art
and design.
Loenstrup Smykke Design
Jewellery designer Nynne Kegel produces
and sells jewellery of high quality. The jewellery is inspired by the region’s fantastic
countryside and is produced at her own
goldsmith workshop, where craftsmanship
is paramount. Loenstrup Smykke Design
has jewellery produced in gold, silver and
precious stones. Drop by the exciting jewellery gallery and get an item of jewellery
for life.
Olivia & Oliver Lønstrup
Olivia & Oliver is a clothing store featuring
superb designer labels for fashion-conscious and discerning customers. We have
items from Mulberry, Moncler, Diane von
Furstenberg, Fabiana Filippi, Jacob Cohen,
FTC and many other Scandinavian and international labels. Olivia & Oliver represents
a perfect match for the attractive artists’
town with high quality and unique brands.
LØNSTRUP
Skallerupvej 525, Sønderlev
9800 Hjørring
Tel. +45 98 96 83 60
[email protected]
www.ravgaarden.dk
Open:
2.1-31.12: Mo.-Fr. 10-17. Closed at
weekends and public holidays.
TVERSTED
Højtvedvej 7, Mygdal
9800 Hjørring
Tel. +45 98 97 52 23
[email protected]
www.rav-vaerkstedet.dk
Open:
1.2-20.12: Mo.- Fr.: 10-17. Or by request. Closed on public holidays.
LØNSTRUP
Rubjergvej 34, Lønstrup
9800 Hjørring
Tel. +45 98 39 69 49
[email protected]
www.nynnekegel.dk
Open: See opening hours at
www.nynnekegel.dk or contact
Nynne on tel. +45 98 39 69 49.
LØNSTRUP
Strandvejen 94 F, Lønstrup
9800 Hjørring
Tel. +45 98 96 04 90
[email protected]
www.olivia-oliver.dk
Open:
All year: Tu.-Fr. 10-17.30,
Sa-Su. 10-16
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Ravsliberen, Sæby
Open workshop in Sæby’s old quarter.
Attractive amber jewellery, much of which
is inset in silver or gold, is made here. The
amber museum is a private collection.
Large collection of amber, stones, minerals
and fossils (remains of dinosaurs, dinosaur
eggs). Courses in amber held: ”Learn to
find amber” and polishing courses for
children.
SÆBY
Algade 12 A, 9300 Sæby
Tel. +45 98 44 55 27
[email protected]
www.ravsliberen.dk
Open:
1.7-31.7: Mo.-Sa. 10-17.30, Su. 11-15.
1.4-30.6 & 1.8-30.9:
Mo.-Fr. 10-17.30, Sa. 10-13.
1.10-31.3: We.-Fr. 11-17, Sa. 11-13.
Holberg Smykker
Holberg Smykker in “Det Blå Hjørne” is a
goldsmith workshop. In the exclusive exhibition of unique hand-crafted jewellery in
gold, silver & precious stones, your dreams
of a personal item of jewellery can be
realized - always produced with love. Love
finds its poetic expression in engagement
and wedding rings. Magic rings that are
unique.”The Poetry of Jewellery - Lifetime
Warranty”
LØNSTRUP
Strandvejen 51, Lønstrup
9800 Hjørring
Tel. +45 98 96 02 15
[email protected]
www.holbergsmykker.dk
Open:
In season: 10-12 & 13-17.30 Offseason: Listen to answering machine on +45 98 96 02 15
Galleri Banasik - Huset Banasik
Get a taste of Huset Banasik! Experience
carefully chosen works of art by different
artists. Enjoy the atmosphere in the rustic
environment created by raw brick, candlelight and the smell of delicious delicacies
such as chocolate, wine, coffee, tea, beer &
French, Italian, & local specialities. Access
the gallery through Huset Banasik shop on
the pedestrian precinct north of Løkken
town centre.
Skoen
Sko´en has an exciting range of shoes,
bags and accessories from acclaimed
designers – including the newest trends, as
well as the more classic look. All items in
the shop are of high quality, and there’s a
wide range for both men and women.
LØKKEN
Nørregade 21, 9480 Løkken
Tel. +45 28 96 92 98
facebook.com/HusetBanasik
www.husetbanasik.dk
Open:
High season: Mo.-Su. 11-20.
Holidays & public holidays: 11-17.
Low season: Th.-Fr. 11-17
& Sa.-Su. 11-16
LØNSTRUP
Strandvejen 94, Lønstrup
9800 Hjørring
Tel. +45 25 14 41 20
[email protected]
www.sko-en.dk
Open: 1.1-30.6 & 1.8-31.12:
All weekends – otherwise by
appointment: Tel. +45 25144120
1.7-31.7: Mo.-Su.
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Nordsøen Oceanarium
Take the family on an adventure! Enjoy a
great day out at northern Europe’s largest
aquarium. Dive down to the bottom of the
sea, crawl around in the shipwreck and
catch crabs with your bare hands. Great
adventures await you both indoors and
outdoors. Meet sharks and sunfish, sail out
on the great waves and get close to playful
seals.
Det Musiske Hus
Det Musiske Hus is the culture centre of the
city and regional music venue. Every year
you can experience more than 100 concerts, stand up shows, theatrical performances and other cultural events
HIRTSHALS
Nordsøen Oceanarium,
Willemoesvej 2,
9850 Hirtshals
Tel. +45 98 94 44 44
[email protected]
oceanarium.dk
Open:
See our opening hours at
www.oceanarium.dk
FREDERIKSHAVN
Rådhus Allé 98
9900 Frederikshavn
Tel. +45 96 20 10 50
[email protected]
www.arenanord.dk
Open:
Tu.,We. & Fr. 11-15.
Th. 11-17.30.
Hjørring Sommerspil
Hjørring Sommerspil will be performing
’The Sound of Music’ at Sct. Knuds amphitheater, which has a capacity of 2000 persons. Vendsyssel’s best amateur actors,
director and orchestra leader. Ticket sales:
Hjørring Turistservice and at the gate 1 hour
prior to performance.
HJØRRING
Sct. Knuds Kilde,
Åstrupvej
9800 Hjørring
www.hjoerring-sommerspil.dk
Open:
24.6-2.7 Mo.-Fr. 19.30.
Sa.-Su. 15.
Ørnereservatet
Feel the wings of history. Children and
adults will be thrilled by the sight of great
birds of prey – golden eagle, white-tailed
eagle, gyrfalcon and peregrine falcon –
demonstrating their hunting prowess in
partnership with man. Such hunting techniques and close partnerships with
handlers have been exploited by the ancient Greeks, the Vikings and, not least,
royalty and noblemen for millennia.
TVERSTED
Skagensvej 107, Tversted
9881 Bindslev
Tel. +45 98 93 20 31
[email protected]
www.eagleworld.dk
Open:
See www.eagleworld.dk
Hirtshals Fiskefestival During Hirtshals Fish Festival you can go on
a tour of the harbour on museum ship HG
159 “Johs. Hejlesen” and experience Hirtshals
from the water. Hear about the development
of the harbour and about the many business
activities taking place at the harbour today.
The tour in the cutter lasts about 20 min and
is a great experience. Join the guided fish
auction and harbour walk during the weekend.
Vendsyssel Teater
One of the country’s most successful
regional theatres. A short walk from
Hjørring station and pedestrian precinct.
3-5 original productions per season and
guest plays, theme evenings, etc. Successful
and critically acclaimed performances. Two
blackbox theatre halls. Performances:
Weekdays 19.30, Sat. 15.00 “Vendsyssel
Teater og Oplevelseshus” opens at the end
of 2016 in new surroundings.
HIRTSHALS
Hirtshals Fiskefestival,
Nørregade / Sydvestkajen
9850 Hirtshals
Open:
4.8-6.8
HJØRRING
Dronningensgade 12 A
9800 Hjørring
Tel. +45 98 92 47 11
[email protected]
www.vendsyssel-teater.dk
Office openinghours:
Mo.-Fr. 10-15.
Børglum Kloster - exhibitions & experiences
* Church - dresses - art.
* More than 15 fascinating exhibitions to
delight and educate you
* Treasure hunt for kids, and exciting
ghost hunt!
* Many events in the season
* www.boerglumkloster.dk
Ørnereservatet
LØKKEN
Børglum Klostervej 255
9760 Vrå
Tel. +45 98 99 40 11
[email protected]
www.boerglumkloster.dk
Open: Daily 10-17.
13.2-28.2, 19.3-28.3, 2.4-1.5: Sa. & Su.,
1.5-23.10: Mo.-Sa.,
18.11-20.11, 25.11-27.11:
THE ARTISTS AT THE TOP OF DENMARK
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On the trail of
the Skagen painters
The museum, the artists’ dwellings and thousands of works of art; the settings,
the sea and the unique light. Everything’s still here and waiting for you to explore
an era of Danish art whose presence can still be felt in Skagen.
Michael Ancher was one of the first
artists that painted in Skagen – he
began as early as 1874, and he was
also the only one who lived in the
town permanently. In 1880 he married Anna, the daughter of ­
hotel
owner Brøndum, and the ­hotel soon
became a haunt for an increasing
number of artists, including Drachmann, Tuxen and Krøyer.
What actually attracted some of Denmark’s most skilled painters to Skagen? Indeed, these were painters that
had trained and lived in Copenhagen, in
addition to which the majority had already made a name for themselves in
Europe. It was the fascination of traveling to the outermost region of Denmark and meeting a fishing population
that lived off the sea – and not infrequently lost their lives in the same sea
– combined with the dramatic scenery
and the unique light which reflections
from the sea created over Skagen. This
combination provided the painters with
fantastic subjects, and they soon began
to appreciate their mutual inspiration
and sense of community, despite the
inevitable conflicts and jealousies that
occurred.
The Skagen painters also painted each
other, which can be seen on the portrait frieze in Brøndum’s dining hall at
Skagens Museum. In Michael Ancher’s
“Christening” several of his colleagues
appear as godparents. Family and
friends are also depicted in P. S. Krøyer’s
“Hip hip hooray” and “Midsummer blaze
on Skagen beach”.
The lives of the Skagen painters and
many of their works can be experienced
at Skagens Museum, a museum that
was established by several of the painters in 1908 while they were still active
artists. Recently the museum has been
extended and refurbished in accordance with plans drawn up by the museum’s original architect, Ulrik Plesner,
back in 1930.
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Encounter art at
museums and exhibitions
The unique light, the distinctive landscapes and the people at the Top of Denmark
have attracted painters for generations. At art museums and exhibitions you can see
why painters headed for the northernmost region of the country.
Great art from both the past and modern era can
be found at the region’s four museums of art.
The recently refurbished and extended Skagens Museum with focus on the artists’ colony at the end of
the 19th century; Frederikshavn Museum of Art and
bookplate collection featuring a permanent exhibition
of Karl Bovin; Vendsyssel Museum of Art in Hjørring,
where the close link between art and the region’s characteristic landscape can be experienced in Johannes
Hofmeister’s and Poul Anker Bech’s paintings; the art
house in Vrå, which features Svend Engelund’s landscape paintings.
Willumsen collection at the manor house at Herregården Odden.
Vendsyssel Museum of Art.
Skagens Museum
The art house in Vrå has been made a member of JCE
Biennale, Jeune Création Européenne, and in spring
2016 will be presenting 54 young European artists.
These museums are supplemented by several exhibitions, including the Willumsen collection at the manor
house at Odden near Mygdal, where editor Victor Petersen devoted his life to accumulating an impressive
collection of J. F. Willumsen’s works, some 1400 in all.
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Kunstbygningen i Vrå - Engelundsamlingen
The art centre in Vrå houses a great collection of paintings by Svend Engelund and
puts on 4-6 exhibitions a year featuring
modern art & the latest contemporary art, as
well as the Vrå exhibition with works by acclaimed Danish artists & architects every
August. Every second year the art centre in
Vrå represents Denmark at JCE Biennalen,
an international touring biennial for young
contemporary art.
LØKKEN
Højskolevej 3a
9760 Vrå
Tel. +45 98 98 04 10
[email protected]
www.kunstbygningenvraa.dk
Open:
9.1.-31.1 & 20.11-11.12: Sa.-Su. 13-16.
6.2-24.7 & 4.9-13.11: Tu.-Su. 13-16.
31.7-28.8: Mo.-Su. 11-17.
Engelund collection, Vrå.
Vendsyssel Kunstmuseum
At Vendsyssel Kunstmuseum you can experience the close connection between the
works of art inside and the characteristic
landscape outside. Art inspired by the local
landscape, presentations of sculptures and
handicrafts plus Niels Larsen Stevn’s
Exhibition Centre, are all found in the modern museum structure. Tickets DKK 60,-.
Under 18 year free.
HJØRRING
P. Nørkjærs Plads 15,
9800 Hjørring
Tel. +45 98 92 41 33
[email protected]
www.vkm.dk
Open: Daily 11-16.
Closed Mon. except weeks 8, 42,
Easter & Whit Mon.
Skagens Museum
Visit the newly-renovated and extended
Skagens Museum and experience a string
of the Skagen painters’ best-known works
or one of the year’s special exhibitions.
Picture hunting for children and painting
school during the school holidays. Further
info about opening hours and discounts at
www.skagenskunstmuseer.dk
Børglum Kloster - Art at the Abbey
One of the many art exhibitions at Børglum
Abbey in 2016: In the stable, from Easter
and onwards Mikael Melbye exhibits his
amazing portraits. The pieces by Mikael
Melbye portrays many famous people who
has been reprinted on canvas in fine artistic
stroke of the brush.
LØKKEN
Børglum Klostervej 255
9760 Vrå
Tel. +45 98 99 40 11
[email protected]
www.boerglumkloster.dk
Open: Daily 10-17.
13.2-28.2, 19.3-28.3, 2.4-1.5: Sa.&Su.,
1.5-23.10: Mo.-Sa.,
18.11-20.11, 25.11-27.11:
SKAGEN
Brøndumsvej 4, 9990 Skagen
Tel. +45 98 44 64 44
[email protected]
www.skagenskunstmuseer.dk
Open: 13.2-30.4:Tu.-Su. 10-17.
1.5-31.5: Daily 10-17.
1.6-31.8: Daily 10-17 & We. until 21.
1.9-18.12: Tu.-Su. 10-17.
26.12-28.12: Daily 11-16.
Willumsen-collection - Herregården Odden
At Odden more than 800 sketches and
works by J.F. Willumsen are on display. For
70 years he was a painter, sculptor, graphics artist, potter and architect, and helped
to shape modern Danish art. The creator of
the collection, Victor Petersen, presents his
life and art in a film. The former stables
house has an exhibition on Odden’s history.
The manor house kitchen serves coffee, tea
and cakes.
HIRTSHALS
Herregården Odden,
Oddenvej 31, Mygdal
9800 Hjørring
Tel. +45 98 97 52 02
www.jfwillumsenodden.dk
Open:
1.3-31.10: Mo.-Su. 10-17.
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CHURCHES
Churches and abbeys
with exciting histories
Some have stood for a thousand years, whilst others are much newer, but all the churches in
the region have a story to tell or architectural and artistic features that set them apart.
Church to the east at Børglum Kloster.
Christianity makes its entry
A hundred years passed from AD 960, when
Harald Bluetooth was converted and “made the
Danes Christian”, before Christianity acquired
such a foothold in the country that an Episcopal
residence was established here. This took place
along with the Episcopal residences in Viborg and
Aarhus, with the North Jutland Episcopal residence being placed at the royal estate on the hill
at Børglum. In the middle of the 12th century the
Premonstratensians established a monastery at
Børglum, which became the headquarters of its
abbeys in Denmark, Norway and Sweden.
In the middle of the 13th century the same order built a convent at Vrejlev Kloster, not far from
Børglum, following a decree in 1215 that the
monks were not allowed to admit sisters to Børg­
lum. Perhaps this is the seed of the legend that
Børglum Kloster
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monks and nuns held nightly rendezvous via a secret underground passage, which, incidentally, has never been found.
The Episcopal residence at Børglum had enormous power
and wealth, with property throughout Vendsyssel, Hanherred, Thy and Mors. In the 16th century this amounted to
268 farms, 163 houses without land and 4 mills. The last
Bishop of Børglum, Stygge Krumpen, was also one of the
most renowned. It is said that he survived the Reformation
in 1536 by hiding in the baking oven at the manor house
at Sæbygård Slot. The Reformation resulted in all Episcopal
Sankt Olai Church in Hjørring.
Hjørring’s medieval churches
Unlike the majority of royal boroughs, Hjørring was granted
permission to keep its three medieval churches, in spite of
religious disputes, fires, hardship and poverty. In connection
with the Reformation, Sankt Catharinæ became the town’s
parish church, whilst the two older churches, Sankt Hans and
Sankt Olai, escaped demolition by becoming churches for the
town’s two large rural parishes. The three churches are just a
stone’s throw from each other – evidence of the modest size
of Hjørring during the Middle Ages.
Mariæ Church in Sæby.
and church goods being transferred to the king. However,
King Christian III “forgot” to channel this money to those
tasked with assuming the duties of the church, such as
running hospitals, schools and poorhouses, so times were
harsh for the population. In addition, King Christian III sentenced all Vendsyssel’s peasants to death because they had
stood at Skipper Clement’s side during the Count’s Feud.
It was possible to pay a sum of money to ensure a stay of
execution, but this of course did nothing to alleviate their
destitution.
Frederikshavn Church
Den tilsandede Kirke in Skagen.
Many fascinating churches
Mariæ Church in Sæby is handsomely decorated with fresco paintings and has an impressive altar. Prior to the Reformation, the church was part of a large Carmelite monastery,
which was later demolished.
Just south of Skagen is the church buried in the sand – Den
tilsandede Kirke – which today consists of just the tower of
Sct. Laurentii Church, which had Vendsyssel’s longest nave
until sand migration buried the church at the end of the 18th
century.
Frederikshavn Church is one of the region’s newest churches, inaugurated in 1892. It has the layout of a cross inspired
by the cathedral in Achen, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre
in Jerusalem and the huge Hagia Sophia church in Istanbul
– they certainly didn’t lack ambition in the fast-growing royal
borough! The church is Denmark’s second biggest in terms of
the number of seats – 1160 of them – exceeded only by Vor
Frue Church in Copenhagen, which has a capacity of 1500.
Frederikshavn Church has an altarpiece painted by Skagen
painter Michael Ancher which depicts Jesus’ meeting with the
disciples at the Sea of Galilee following the resurrection.
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MUSEUMS
Museums bring
the past to life
What was life like in the past?
For the nobleman, the enterprising merchant and for the poor peasant or fisherman?
You’ll learn a lot more when you visit the region’s museums, abbeys and manor houses.
Vendsyssel Historiske Museum
The Bunker Museum Hirtshals 10th Battery HIRTSHALS
Hirtshals Museum
The Bunker Museum in Hirtshals consists of
54 excavated bunkers, as well as many big
gun, mortar and machine gun positions. An
information exhibition has been set up in a
crew bunker. Here you can experience an
exhibition about the 10th battery and
Hirtshals, whilst in other bunkers the original interior has been recreated. You can
also go on a guided tour of the museum
area.
The exhibition at Hirtshals Museum is called
“Hirtshals by the sea” and tells the story of
Hirtshals on and by the sea. Learn about
the development of the harbour, great rescues and fishing. Hirtshals Museum is also
a museum for the popular local drink, aromatic schnapps. Bring an unopened bottle
of Brøndums schnapps with you and see it
turned into one of the many local aromatic
schnapps.
Kystvejen
9850 Hirtshals
Tel. +45 96 24 10 00
www.vhm.dk
Open: See Vendsyssel
Historical Museum’s website
www.vhm.dk for opening hours
and guided tours.
HIRTSHALS
Hirtshals Museum, Sophus
Thomsensgade 6
9850 Hirtshals
Tel. +45 96 24 10 00
[email protected]
www.vhm.dk
Open: See Vendsyssel
Historical Museum’s website
www.vhm.dk
MUSEUMS
Bunkermuseum in Hirtshals
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Hirtshals Museum
During history lessons at school you’d have heard about
kings, nobles, warriors and scientists. At the castles and
manor houses you have the chance to see where some
of them lived. And at the museums you can also see how
ordinary people lived at this time.
Living conditions in the past as they are exhibited at the
museums put your own life into perspective – materially,
culturally and spiritually. It’s a real eye-opener and provides plenty of food for thought.
Vendsyssel Historical Museum in Hjørring has particular
focus on clothing from the beginning of the 19th century
through to the 1970s, in addition to craftsmanship and
interior design down through the ages. The museum’s
branch in Hirtshals is fitted out in an old fisherman’s
home, whilst in Mosbjerg the museum is a working farm
as it appeared in 1915. In Tornby you can visit the former
merchant’s house with fixtures and fittings from 1860
and the smell of freshly-ground coffee, salami and soap.
Børglum Abbey has a magnificent location on the hill.
Built in the 12th century at the royal estate that had
been situated on the hill since the Viking Age, the present day abbey offers an insight into its 900-year history,
including the beautiful abbey church. Voergård Castle contains one of the country’s biggest collections of
­European art, antique furniture, silverware and china.
Landskabs- & Landbrugsmuseum, Mosbjerg
Landscape and agriculture museum located in a magnificent setting of hills and
ravines. There are marked trails through the
various types of landscape and past
ancient monuments. At Højen there’s a
homestead run the old-fashioned way,
whilst there’s an agricultural exhibition at
Bjørnager.
Jerupvej 613
9870 Sindal
Tel. +45 96 24 10 50
[email protected]
www.vhm.dk
Open:
1.1-31.12: Mo.-Su. 10-17.
SINDAL
Agricultural museum in Mosbjerg.
Tornby Gl. Købmandsgaard
Strandfogedgården Rubjerg
Strandfogedgården is situated in amazing
nature close to an old cemetery and few
kilometers from ‘Rubjerg Knude’. Among
other things, you can travel back in time
and experience the nature thousands of
years ago. You can also experiment with
sand and sea. Find the answers to why the
lighthouse soon will fall into the sea and
how ‘Rubjerg Knude’ came into being.
LØKKEN
Strandfogedgården
Langelinie 2, Rubjerg
9480 Løkken
[email protected]
www.vhm.dk
Open:
See www.vhm.dk for opening
hours and guided tours.
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MUSEUMS
Tornby Gl. Købmandsgaard
A 200-year-old general store with fixtures
from 1860. The old shop smells of freshly
ground coffee, salami, cheese and soap.
You can buy local specialities and experience life as it was in the days before stress
and plastic. Mette’s coffee lounge with
homemade cakes and aromatic snaps.
Exhibition of goods from maritime trade
between Vendsyssel and Sørlandet.
Workshop in the old forge on Tue. 9-13
Børglum Kloster
HIRTSHALS
Hovedvejen 61, 9850 Hirtshals
Tel. +45 98 97 71 66
[email protected]
www.tornbygk.dk
Open: Shop/exhibition:
3.1-20.3: Daily 12.30-17.
21.3-22.12: Mo.-Fr. 11-17. Sa., Su. &
public holidays: 12.30-17.
Coffee lounge:
1.2-20.3: Sa.-Su. 13-17.
21.3-22.12: Daily 13-17.
LØKKEN
· Experience the atmosphere in the
900-year-old cathedral and abbey.
· More than 15 exhibitions; 900 years of
history.
· Art, dresses, toys and Santa’s workshop.
·www.boerglumkloster.dk
Børglum Klostervej 255
9760 Vrå
Tel. +45 98 99 40 11
[email protected]
www.boerglumkloster.dk
Open: Daily 10-17.
13.2-28.2, 19.3-28.3, 2.4-1.5: Sa.&Su.,
1.5-23.10: Mo.-Sa.,
18.11-20.11, 25.11-27.11:
Vendsyssel Historiske Museum
Vendsyssel Historical Museum is a treasure
trove of all the good stories concerning the
history of the region. Learn about the last
execution that took place in Hjørring or
about archaeological treasures. See the
“Hjørring in a time machine” exhibition. The
museum has a garden where you can have
a picnic. You can buy coffee, tea and cakes
in the café.
HJØRRING
Museumsgade 3
9800 Hjørring
Tel. +45 96 24 10 50
[email protected]
www.vhm.dk
Open:
See www.vhm.dk
Voergård Slot - Flauenskjold
Experience a treasure trove of adventures
for the whole family. Enjoy a day of history
and explore the many tales at Voergaard.
Creep into the dungeons, meet some
ghosts and find the pool of blood.
Experience a fantastic world of priceless
treasure and royal antiques.
See www.voergaardslot.dk. Special events:
Medieval Days & Christmas at the castle.
SÆBY
Voergård 6
9330 Dronninglund
Tel. +45 98 86 71 08
[email protected]
www.voergaardslot.dk
Open:
See www.voergaardslot.dk.
Børglum Abbey
Discover Børglum Abbey
Denmark’s
largest privately An experience for the entire
owned church family.
Visit more than 15 exhibitions of
history, art, fashion, Santa’s workshop and much more.
Enjoy a lunch in our nice café and
look around in our exciting shop
with many temptations.
More
than 15
exhibitions
Experience
the Bayeux
Tapestry
Opening times 2016
Winter: 13.2-28.2
Easter: 19.3-28.3
Weekends in April: 2.4-30.4
Summer: 1.5-23.10
Christmas market:
18.11-20.11 & 25.11-27.11
Every day: 10-17.
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The bunkers
have a fantastic
history from the war
The German fortification of the Danish west coast, which
primarily took place from 1941 until 1944, was the biggest
construction project in Denmark’s history. The Danish government insisted that the work should be carried out by Danish contractors, and at its peak the construction project employed 74,000 men. The German occupying forces acquired
the money from the Danish National Bank. In modern day
terms, the cost of construction is equivalent to the cost of
building 12 Great Belt Bridges!
The Top of Denmark was the Germans’ bridhead to Norway, and was heavily fortified
from the very onset of the occupation. The
Atlantic Wall was later extended from the
Pyrenees to North Cape. The majority of the
bunkers still exist.
As one of the first sites in the area a coastal gun battery
was constructed in 1940 at the 82-metre high hill of Pikkerbakken near Frederikshavn, which was later equipped with a
radar station. The majority of the 70 bunkers are today accessible as Bangsbo Fort Bunker Museum.
In 1941 a coastal gun battery was constructed on either side
of the harbour at Hirtshals, which played an important role
in German supply lines to Norway. The western battery near
Hirtshals lighthouse is an open-air museum today. The headland of Skagen Odde was fortified on both the west side at
Tversted and the east side at Bunken and at Grenen. Bunkers
are found all the way down the west coast past Lønstrup and
Løkken, in particular concentrated around the places where
there was road access to the beach which the Allies would
have been able to use in the event of an invasion.
At the tourist office you can
pick up a folder about the bunkers
at the Top of Denmark.
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LOCAL INGREDIENTS
Taste the local
ingredients!
The Top of Denmark is one of the country’s foremost food stores. Both farming and
fishing are acclaimed for their high levels of quality, and the region’s refined products find
their way to restaurants and shops throughout the country and many places in Europe.
LOCAL INGREDIENTS
At the Top of Denmark, good ingredients can become part
of your holiday in many ways. The landscape is made up of
farming country with ripe cornfields, grazing dairy ­cattle
and potatoes in rows running as straight as arrows. At
the harbours you can see the fishing vessels landing their
catch at the quay, where you can buy a bag of the freshest
plaice.
If you’re planning to cook your own food during your holiday, look for local ingredients from roadside stalls, farm
shops or local markets, in addition to specialities from
the local butcher, baker and fishmonger. Why not finish
off with herbs, berries and mushrooms you yourself have
picked in the countryside.
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North Jutland cuisine is based on a farming culture in
which the farms were more or less self-sufficient in terms
of meat, dairy products and vegetables, and where many
people supplemented this diet with fishing or else knew a
local fisherman. The raw ingredients were therefore traditional, but of high quality, and the food was prepared with
great care. Today, globalisation has brought a wealth of
new ingredients into the shops, but the local ingredients
and products still make up the basis of North Jutland gastronomy.
As a local once said when he heard a description of New
Nordic Cuisine: “Why, that’s what we eat every day”!
A visit to a restaurant is a natural part of any holiday, and
you’ll find that many of the restaurants in the region focus
on local ingredients as part of the culinary experience.
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LOCAL INGREDIENTS
Butikken Aurion
Comprehensive and well-stocked health
food shop in Hjørring. The shop has a full
range of products from Aurion bakery. The
shop stocks biodynamic and organic grain,
flour, flakes, porridge, muesli, bread, chocolate & gluten free products. We have a wide
range of organic and biodynamic groceries,
spices, tea, detergents, herbal and homeopathic medicine, skin-care products & dietary supplements.
HJØRRING
Søndergade 9
9800 Hjørring
Tel. +45 98 92 76 35
Facebook.com/Butikken Aurion
www.aurion.dk
Open:
Mo.-Fr. 11-17.30.
Sa. 10-12.30
Gaardboe’s Fiskehandel
Buy fresh fish at Gaardboe’s Fiskehandel centrally located at the harbour, close to the
fish auction. We sell fresh fish primarily
landed from Skagerak - and have delicious
home-smoked specialities. Please feel free
to ask for good advice about fish.
HIRTSHALS
Open:
1.2-31.3: Tu.-Fr. 10-17. Sa. 9-13.
1.4-30.6: Mo.-Fr. 9-17. Sa. 9-13.
1.7-31.8: Mo.-Sa. 8-18. Su. 10-18.
1.9.-31.10: Mo.-Fr. 9-17. Sa. 9-13.
1.12-31.12: Tu.-Fr. 10-17. Sa. 9-13.
Norgeskajen 10, 9850 Hirtshals
Tel. +45 98 94 10 93. www.gaardboesfisk.dk
Orkidegården gårdbutik
Do you know what freshly harvested vegetables taste like? At Orkidegården we harvest the season’s fresh vegetables & sell
them at our farm shop - and of course we
don’t use pesticides. We also sell strawberries, raspberries & blueberries, various
cheeses, wines, homemade marmalade &
pesto & much more.
HIRTSHALS
Hovedvejen 83
9850 Hirtshals
Tel. +45 23 25 82 82
[email protected]
www.orkidegaarden.dk
Open:
1.6-31.8: Daily 10-18.
1.9-23.10: Daily 12-18.
Vera’s Vine Ca’del Vino
Experience genuine Italian atmosphere. In
our attractive Italian wine bar, Ca’del Vino,
we offer a wide range of Italian wines and
specialities of the highest quality. We also
have air-dried Italian ham, sliced wafer-thin
Italian style. There’s always the opportunity
to taste our Italian wines and specialities.
HJØRRING
Aalborgvej 602, Harken
9760 Vrå
Tel. +45 98 98 62 15
[email protected]
www.verasvine.dk
Open: 21.1-30.12:
Th.-Fr. 13-17.30.
Sa. 10-13
LOCAL INGREDIENTS
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Holiday memories
in a bottle
The Top of Denmark is the homeland of aromatic
schnapps, but we’re happy to share it with everyone else. As a guest you’re welcome to pick herbs
and make your own aromatic schnapps – or try
one of the proven recipes. It’s a great activity that
provides holiday memories in a bottle.
The search for herbs and berries is a great form of
exercise, provides plenty of fresh air and knowledge
about the wild flora in North Jutland’s lovely countryside. This is followed by lots of pleasant hours
spent producing the schnapps – and then even
more hours carefully adjusting the taste and serving
it to your friends. Or on a dark winter evening with
the wind howling around the house and the rain pattering on the windows, pick out a bottle and enjoy a
small glass and let your mind drift back to the sunny
day when you picked the plants.
Making your own aromatic schnapps is easy. Rinse
off and dry the herbs or berries you picked. Put them
in a jam jar and cover with vodka or schnapps with
a neutral taste such as Brøndums. After a suitable
period that allows the berries and herbs to infuse,
you have an essence that should be filtered through
a coffee filter and poured into a bottle. The essence
is highly concentrated and should be diluted with
more alcohol. Taste to find the right dilution.
DUNE ARO
MATIC SCH
NA
PPS
ow, 1 part
sweet gale
,
1 part St. Jo
hn’s wort.
You’ll find
the herbs in
the dunes
salt marsh
or the
es. Put yarr
ow, St. John
wort and sw
’s
eet gale flow
ers into a
glass and po
ur in a neut
ral-tasting
spirit, e.g.
vodka or B
røndum sc
Let it infuse
hnapps.
for two-th
ree weeks,
and pour in
filter
to a bottle
. Dilute wit
h more
spirit when
serving.
1 part yarr
At the library or on the Internet you can find guidelines on how long different herbs should infuse, as
well as where and when they can be picked. At the
Top of Denmark you’ll find yarrow, common tormentil, juniper, crowberry, blueberry, heather, hawthorn,
sea wormwood, sweet gale, sea buckthorn, burnet
rose, St. John’s wort and sloe.
An extra element in the production of aromatic
schnapps can be the search for beautiful old bottles
in which to pour the essence and the final product.
There are lots of interesting bottles to be found
at glass-blowers, second-hand dealers and flea
­markets.
Sea buckthorn
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RESTAUR ANTS & CAFÉS
Where shall
we eat today
Mealtimes on holiday are something most people
look forward to. Delicious gourmet food and
preferably exciting local dishes – or perhaps a
tasty snack at a pavement café.
The Top of Denmark is surrounded by the sea, and therefore fish and shellfish are frequently on the menu in many of
the local restaurants – particularly in coastal towns, where
you’ll also find dedicated seafood restaurants that speci­
alise in the fruits of the sea.
If you’d rather sink your teeth into a piece of tender meat
– beef, pork, lamb or poultry – then there are also a wide
range of possibilities.
At the Top of Denmark you’ll find just about every type of
place to eat, including sushi and sandwich restaurants,
cafés, bistros, pizzerias and lots of ethnic restaurants. You
can have the whole world on your plate – or you can choose
traditional Danish dishes.
Bon appétit!
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RESTAUR ANTS & CAFÉS
Restaurant Moby Dick
The town’s cosy and lively basement
restaurant. International menu. Steak and
fish specialities. We don’t compromise on
quality, with all our ingredients being carefully selected. Enjoy a glass of freshlyserved draught beer in the bar or in our
pleasant outdoor atrium.
FREDERIKSHAVN
Boensgade 9
9900 Frederikshavn
Tel. +45 98 43 40 17
reservation@
mobydick-frederikshavn.dk
www.mobydick-frederikshavn.dk
Open:
1.1-31.12.
Daily from 17. Sa. from 12.
Konditor Bager Hirtshals
Baker’s with relaxing café in pleasant surroundings. You’ll find us in Jyllandsgade at
the end of the pedestrian precinct.
Traditional skills are always in focus. We
have everything from warm rolls to healthy
sandwiches and a great selection of delicious cakes.
Restaurant Fyrklit
Do you want a gastronomic experience in
surroundings that commits? With a view of
Skagerak and the nearby bunkers, the setting is set for a magnificent experience. The
lounge opens at 8 o’clock; here breakfast,
light snacks, drinks and coffee are served.
The lunch restaurant opens at 11.30 and the
a la carte restaurant is open from 17.30.
Restaurant Munchs
À la carte restaurant with fantastic view of
the sea. We serve good Danish food and
lots of fish dishes. During the summer we
have a weekly fish buffet and delivery service. Restaurant for the whole family. See
our menu and special offers on our website.
HIRTSHALS
Konditor Bager, Jyllandsgade 4
9850 Hirtshals
Tel. +45 98 92 05 22
Open:
Weekdays: 6-17.
Sa.-Su. 6-15.30.
HIRTSHALS
Fyrklit Hotel og Kursuscenter,
Kystvejen 10, 9850 Hirtshals
Tel. +45 98 94 22 55
[email protected]
www.fyrklit.dk
Open:
1.1-31.12: Th.-Su. 17-21.
Holidays & high season:
every day
HIRTSHALS
Strandvejen 31, 1, 9850 Hirtshals
Tel. +45 96 56 31 00
Facebook.com/ReMunck
www.restaurantmunch.dk
Open:
Spring & autumn: Th.-Fr. 16-20.
Sa.-Su. 12-20.
1.6-31.8: daily from 12.
Hirtshals Fiskehus
We welcome you to Hirtshals Fiskehus café and fishmonger’s that reflect the season. We serve fish dishes with fresh ingredients - fish direct from the auction at both
the café and fishmonger’s. We have fish
platter, fried plaice & fish burgers. We have
an attractive outdoor environment just a
few metres from the water’s edge, cosy
indoor seating with local atmosphere. We
also have take-away.
normann’s
Cosy restaurant in the pedestrian precinct
in Hirtshals. Delicious, tender steaks and
fish dishes, all based on fresh ingredients.
Both café menu and gourmet menu for
children and adults. Special offer on l
uxury take-away. We’re also on Facebook,
where you can keep an eye out for our special offers and new initiatives.
Restaurant Lilleheden
Fish restaurant with big steaks. Come and
enjoy the fantastic sea view at Restaurant
Lilleheden in the centre of Hirtshals. See
the beautiful sunset in maritime surroundings. We offer a seasonal à la carte menu
with fresh local produce and accompanying wine menu. Online booking via our
website.
HIRTSHALS
Sydvestkajen 7, 9850 Hirtshals
Tel. +45 40 55 43 55
Facebook.com/HirtshalsFiskehus
www.hirtshalsfiskehus.dk
Open:
15.5-12.9: Mo.-Fr. 11-20.
Sa.-Su. 10.30-20.
1.7-15.8: Mo.-Fr. 11-21.
Sa.-Su. 10.30-21.
HIRTSHALS
normann’s, Nørregade 23
9850 Hirtshals
Tel. +45 61 42 82 19
Facebook.com/normannshirtshals
www.normanns.nu
Open:
High season open all days
- or see www.normanns.nu
HIRTSHALS
Restaurant Lilleheden,
Hjørringgade 2, 9850 Hirtshals
Tel. +45 98 94 45 38
[email protected]
www.restaurantlilleheden.dk
Open:
8.1-31.12: Daily 11.30-23.
Blomstercaféen
Cosy lunch restaurant with an extensive
and varied menu. Outdoor seating. Situated
at Hjørring’s large sculpture square
(P. Nørkjærs Plads) in the town centre next
to Vendsyssel Museum of Art. Short distance to Hjørring’s pedestrian precinct.
Seats 80 people.
HJØRRING
P. Nørkjærs Plads 16
9800 Hjørring
Tel. +45 98 90 08 44
Open:
1.1-31.12: Mo.-Fr. 10-18.
Sa. 10-16.
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RESTAUR ANTS & CAFÉS
Happie Café & Butik
At Happie Café you can enjoy delicious
freshly-made sandwiches, salads, nachos
and freshly-baked bread & cakes. We
always have a wide range of gluten-free
bread, stone-age bread and cakes that you
can take home with you. Quench your thirst
with cool refreshments, tea, coffee or perhaps a spicy Indian chai? We also sell industrial art, gift items & second-hand furniture.
Drop in for a bite to eat.
HJØRRING
Østergade 46
9800 Hjørring
Tel. +45 23 90 98 40
[email protected]
www.happie.dk
We serve elegant dishes inspired by Asian
cuisine, including sushi of the highest quality. Our sushi is supplemented by delicious
dishes for which the season’s ingredients
provide the basis. We have a wide choice of
light lunches or you can try our juicy burgers, a nice steak for lunch or some of our
delicious sushi, which is made up of different elements on the menu served on the
same dish.
HJØRRING
Springvandspladsen 2A
9800 Hjørring
Tel. +45 98 93 11 11
www.kamii.dk
Open:
1.1-31.12:
Mo.-Th. 11-21.
Fr. & Sa. 11-22.
Su. 15-21.
Ristorante Pane & Vino
Pane & Vino simply means ”bread and
wine”, which reflects the simple, yet
unique, cuisine of Italy. You can expect an
authentic Italian restaurant in which good
fresh ingredients based on the rustic Italian
tradition make up the basis in our kitchen.
Welcome to Ristorante Pane & Vino - a little slice of Italy.
The restaurant is open to all, and our guests
are always able to satisfy their hunger. The
restaurant offers breakfast, lunches & attractive Danish open sandwiches. Evening
meals and traditional inn fare to satisfy our
guests. We ensure that our food is always
produced from good raw ingredients, thus
giving our guests a genuine and traditional
experience. Close to junction 4 on the motorway (E39).
Open: 1.1-31.12:
Mo.-Fr. 10-17,
Sa. 10-14.
Kamii | Sushi & Restaurant
HJØRRING
Nørregade 14, 9800 Hjørring
Tel. +45 98 11 08 09
[email protected]
www.panevino.biz
Open:
Tu.-Sa. 11.30-22.
Su./public holidays 17-21
(though not until 17 on Tu.-Th.
during winter months)
Restaurant Løkken Badehotel
À la carte restaurant on the main square
with outdoor seating. Extensive menu inspired by Danish and international cuisine
of high quality. Fresh fish from the North
Sea. We offer take-away and delivery service. Restaurant for the whole family. Book
a table online at restaurantlb.dk. If you wish
to hold an event outside opening hours,
please call us for more details.
Hjørring Kro Restaurant
LØKKEN
Torvet 8
9480 Løkken
Tel. +45 98 99 22 00
[email protected]
www.restaurantlb.dk
Open:
4.2-31.12: Daily from 11
HJØRRING
Birthesvej 2
9800 Hjørring
Tel. +45 98 92 53 29
[email protected]
www.hjoerringkro.dk
Open:
2.1-22.12: Every day 6.30-21.
La Maschera di Ferro
La Maschera di Ferro is a café restaurant
specialising in Italian dishes from Piedmont. Enjoy à-la-carte or order take-away.
In our café we exclusively serve Italian coffee and our desserts are all homemade.
Specialities can be bought so you can
enjoy the taste of Italy at home. Find us on
Hjørring’s most attractive street. Browse
our menu on our website.
HJØRRING
Stokbrogade 5
9800 Hjørring
Tel. +45 88 97 61 11
[email protected]
www.lamascheradiferro.dk
Open: 1.1-31.12:
Mo. 11-17.30
Th.-Sa 11-22.
Su. closed
Café Frandsen
Located on the town square for more than
30 years, the café has always been a popular place to meet up with friends. Great
atmosphere from morning coffee through
to colourful cocktails on light summer
nights. You can enjoy your lunch, relax with
a glass of wine or eat a light evening meal.
The menu contains both classic café dishes
and exciting specialities. Find us on facebook.com/CafeFrandsen.
Restaurant Søborg
Søborg is Løkken’s stylish restaurant, café
& steakhouse. Traditional Danish specialities with local ingredients, seasonal menus,
American/Mexican buffet and high- quality
meat from Argentina. Try Steak-on-astone, where you finish off your own steak.
Brunch 2 Lunch 9:30-11:30, lunch buffet 1216 and BBQ Carvery Buffet on public holidays and in the high season. Lunch buffet
Sa.-Su. all year round.
LØKKEN
Torvet 8
9480 Løkken
Tel. +45 98 99 21 11
[email protected]
www.cafefrandsen.dk
Open:
17.12-23.10: Th.-Su., holidays &
public holidays from 11.
1.6-30.9: Mo.-Su. from 10.
LØKKEN
Nørregade 1
9480 Løkken
Tel. +45 98 99 10 49
[email protected]
www.restaurantsoeborg.dk
Open: 1.1-31.12: We.-Su. & public
holidays from 11.
20.6-31.8: Mo.-Su. from 9.30.
17.10-23.10: from 11.
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RESTAUR ANTS & CAFÉS
Café Slugten
Located in the middle of Lønstrup, the café
has a terrace facing onto the town’s idyllic
street life. Café Slugten is a music café featuring live music several times a week in
the high season. Dishes ranging from
soups, fish dishes and steaks to snacks, salads & burgers are served in the restaurant’s
cosy surroundings & relaxed atmosphere.
See our menu and music programme at
www.cafeslugten.dk
LØNSTRUP
Strandvejen 96, Lønstrup
9800 Hjørring
Tel. +45 98 96 06 33
[email protected]
www.cafeslugten.dk
Open:
High season: Mo.-Su. 11.30-02.
Low season: Please call on
+45 9896 0633 (+45 4026 2233)
Restaurant Holger
At Restaurant Holger at Color Hotel Skagen
the love of food and local ingredients go
hand-in-hand. The menu, which is revised
according to the season, consists of the
dish of the month and a la carte dishes that
are characterised by French cuisine infused
with a touch of North Jutland. In addition
to great cuisine, the restaurant offers extraordinary wines. A pianist plays every
day.
SKAGEN
Gl. Landevej 39
9990 Skagen
Tel. +45 98 45 43 63
[email protected]
www.colorhotels.dk
Havnen 12, 1. sal.
9300 Sæby
Tel. +45 98 46 22 22
[email protected]
www.franks.dk
AALBÆK
Skagensvej 42
9982 Ålbæk
Tel. +45 98 48 90 22
[email protected]
www.aalbak-gl-kro.dk
Open:
18.1.16-1.1.17.
Strandvejen, Lønstrup
9800 Hjørring
Tel. +45 98 96 05 66
[email protected]
www.villavest.dk
Open:
From Easter until autumn halfterm holiday - specific days and
times: See website.
SKAGEN
Kirkevej 10
9990 Skagen
Tel. +45 98 45 00 50
[email protected]
www.skagenbryghus.dk
Open:
See www.skagenbryghus.dk
Jacobs Fiskerestaurant - Sæby
At the lovely harbour in Sæby you find
Jacobs Fiskerestaurant – an exquisite place
to visit if you wish to stimulate your taste
buds. Jacobs Fiskerestaurant is famous for
its huge fish & shellfish buffet.
A la carte dishes are also served. Our food
is always prepared with a healthy dose of
love and we always use fresh ingredients.
The proximity to the sea completes the
perfect atmosphere.
Open:
See www.franks.dk
LØNSTRUP
Skagen Bryghus - restaurant
Brewery/pub, music venue and restaurant
which holds various events and guided
tours with beer tasting. Situated adjacent
to Skagen Church and 3 min. walk from the
pedestrian precinct.
SÆBY
Restaurant Aalbæk Gl. Kro
Pleasant restaurant with varied à la carte
menu and seasonal 3-course dishes.
Pleasant lounge and lovely atrium with traditional Danish dishes, good open sandwiches and light lunches. Take a look round
our lovely garden, through which a small
brook meanders, and enjoy the lovely smell
from the smoke oven when the chef prepares fish and meat.
Catering service throughout the year.
Restaurant: We use good local ingredients
served in attractive surroundings as creative dishes where an old-fashioned sense of
quality fuses with modern culinary ideas –
and with a phenomenal view.
Beach hotel: Light rooms with lots of peace
and quiet. This is the essence of our beach
hotel, where we uphold that which was the
original idea behind taking a holiday: To
recharge and refresh oneself.
Open:
1.1-31.12. Closed at Christmas.
Frank’s Restaurant Frank’s Restaurant is situated idyllically at
the harbour with fantastic views of the sea
& harbour. Delicious North Jutland buffet
with fish, shellfish, chicken, meat, vegetables & salads. Extensive a la carte menu.
Local ingredients. All our wines are organic,
biodynamic or natural. Frank’s Restaurant
also puts on great events
Restaurant Villa Vest
SÆBY
Havnen 7
9300 Sæby
Tel. +45 98 46 11 56
[email protected]
www.jacobsfiskerestaurant.dk
Open: See:
www.jacobsfiskerestaurant.dk
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CAMPING
Camping
near the forest or beach
Good facilities, activities for children
and shelter from the ­western wind all
go without saying at the campsites at
the Top of Denmark. The camp­sites all
have fantastic locations – whether facing onto a beach or in the middle of
lovely countryside.
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CAMPING
Grønhøj Strand Camping
Grønhøj Strand Camping is a relaxing holiday in scenic surroundings, 700 m from a
sandy beach, between Løkken and Blokhus. Large pitches from 100 to 150 m2.
Cabins with shower/toilet. Service building
with family bathroom and underfloor heating. Free wireless internet. Climbing frame,
football goals, bouncy castle, miniature
golf, bowling and pony riding.
LØKKEN
Kettrupvej 125, Grønhøj
9480 Løkken
Tel. +45 98 88 44 33
[email protected]
www.gronhoj-strand-camping.dk
Open:
18.3-18.9.
Løkken By Camping
With a campsite as the base for the family’s holiday at the Top
of Denmark, a great time for adults and children is guaranteed. All campsites have activities for children and good facilities such as a swimming pool, miniature golf, playgrounds or
ball games. No-one need get bored and parents won’t have to
worry about letting the kids play all over the campsite. There
are always plenty of other children to play with. The majority
of campsites also have events for adults, such as live music
or guided tours.
The campsites at the Top of Denmark are well-maintained and
have all the facilities needed for a great stay, including kitchen, shower facilities and shopping.
Go camping in Løkken. Løkken By Camping
is a lovely family campsite with a perfect
location just 400 metres from the North
Sea and 300 metres from the centre of
Løkken. Bring your own caravan or stay
in one of our 35 cabins. We have our own
shop, bistro, playground and miniature golf.
We look forward to seeing you.
LØKKEN
Søndergade 69
9480 Løkken
Tel. +45 98 99 17 67
[email protected]
www.loekkenbycamping.dk
Open:
19.3-23.10: Daily. From week 43
to Easter only by appointment.
Tolne Bakker Camping
Tolne Camping is a green area with focus
on the environment, situated in Denmark’s
northernmost beech forest, Tolne Skov. 150
pitches and 13 huts are available in the rolling countryside. The central location makes
an ideal base for an active family holiday.
Close to beach and sea. Shop, trails, cycle
routes, jungle path, aerial runway, bouncy
castle, children’s pool, mini-golf, animals,
etc.
Hirtshals Camping
Attractively located campsite with spectacular view of the North Sea/Skagerrak.
Enjoy superb sunsets! Hirtshals Camping is
situated at the foot of Hirtshals lighthouse
- close to the town, harbour & ferries. Quiet
family campsite with modern conveniences
- mini market, playground, nappy-changing
room, common room & TV room, barbecue.
HIRTSHALS
Hirtshals Camping,
Kystvejen 6
9850 Hirtshals
Tel. +45 98 94 25 35
[email protected]
www.dk-camp.dk/hirtshals
Open:
19.3-23.10.
SINDAL
Stenderupvej 46, Tolne
9870 Sindal
Tel. +45 98 93 02 66
[email protected]
www.tolne-camping.dk
Open:
1.1-31.12.
Poul Eeg Camping
Lovely family campsite with relaxed atmosphere. Dense vegetation. Both niches &
large pitches. Centre: 1.5 km. Beach: 600 m.
Caravan rental. Chalet rental all-year round.
Reservations from 2/1.
SKAGEN
Bøjlevejen 21
9990 Skagen
Tel. +45 98 44 14 70
[email protected]
www.pouleegcamping.dk
Open:
21.4-4.9.
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OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATION
OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATION
Sleep well
– tomorrow will be a fantastic day!
You’ve enjoyed a lovely day’s holiday, had fun on the beach, taken part in activities
with your family or friends, been shopping and enjoyed yourself at a café.
You’re tired, but allow yourself to stay up late – it remains light until very late here in the north. Then it’s
time for bed and a good night’s sleep – new holiday
adventures await you in the morning!
At the Top of Denmark you can choose between many
different types of accommodation. From historic
beach hotels to modern luxury hotels, holiday resorts,
inns and hostels. Wake up to a sumptuous breakfast
buffet – and you’ve already made a great start to the
next day of your holiday.
The region has welcomed summer guests for more
than a century, and all the hotels do their utmost to be
good hosts. Our ambition is for your stay here to be as
good as it possibly can be.
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BB-Hotel Frederikshavn Turisthotellet
BB-Hotel Frederikshavn, also called
Turisthotellet, is a pleasant self-service
hotel. The hotel is located in the centre of
Frederikshavn, close to the pedestrian precinct, ferry terminal and motorway. Prices
from 450 kr. incl. breakfast, internet and
parking. Book at www.bbhotels.dk.
Margrethevej 5
9900 Frederikshavn
Tel. +45 70 22 55 30
[email protected]
www.bbhotels.dk
Open:
1.1-31.12.
Fyrklit Hotel & Kursuscenter
In binding surroundings with access to one
of the best sand beaches in Denmark and a
view to the Bunker Museum. Here you find
Hotel Fyrklit. Bright and nice hotel rooms
with a view to the white lighthouse of
Hirtshals. Here is free Wi-Fi and access to
swimming facilities with spa, sauna and a
hot-water pool. Fyrklit offers modern
course and conference rooms.
FREDERIKSHAVN
HIRTSHALS
Fyrklit Hotel og Kursuscenter,
Kystvejen 10
9850 Hirtshals
Tel. +45 98 94 20 00
[email protected]
www.fyrklit.dk
Open:
1.1-31.12.
WONDERFUL HOLIDAYS
Danhostel Hirtshals
A hostel for all. Located 150 m from the sea
with a magnificent view of the North Sea
and a lovely beach. Just a few minutes’
walk to the town centre, harbour, train, ferry and Hirtshals lighthouse. Free internet.
Dogs allowed for a fee. Lovely room with
sea view for parties/events. We produce
good homemade food, which is available
eat-in or take-away.
HIRTSHALS
Danhostel Hirtshals,
Kystvejen 53
9850 Hirtshals
Tel. +45 98 94 12 48
[email protected]
Open:
4.1-18.12.
Montra Skaga Hotel
Large modern 4-star hotel buzzing with
life. The hotel is situated midway between
the rugged surrounding countryside,
Hirtshals town and all the ferry terminals.
The rooms are light and spacious and many
have room for extra beds. The hotel has a
panorama restaurant, 24-hour bar, indoor
swimming pool, summer café, outdoor
seating, etc.
HIRTSHALS
Willemoesvej 1
9850 Hirtshals
Tel. +45 98 94 55 00
[email protected]
www.skagahotel.dk
Open:
4.1-23.12.
Hjørring Kro
HJØRRING
AT SKAGEN STRAND
Situated in Hjørring close to motorway
junction 4, Hjørring South. All rooms have
bathroom & toilet. 16 FREE TV channels,
including various sports channels. FREE
wireless internet access. A la Carte
Restaurant serving everything from lunch
dishes to delicious dinner dishes. We also
host conferences and parties of up to 100
people.
Birthesvej 2
9800 Hjørring
Tel. +45 98 92 53 29
[email protected]
www.hjoerringkro.dk
Open:
2.1-22.12.
Hotel Phønix Hjørring
HJØRRING
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Hotel Phønix has a great atmosphere.
66 rooms & 2 attractive suites. All rooms
were refurbished in 2011. Free parking and
Wi-Fi at the hotel. The hotel is in the middle
of Hjørring, close to the pedestrian precinct, cultural attractions and restaurants.
Only 10 km from the North Sea, and an
ideal base from which to visit the region’s
attractions.
Prices from DKK 895 per night.
Jernbanegade 6
9800 Hjørring
Tel. +45 98 92 54 55
[email protected]
www.phoenix-hjoerring.dk
Open:
1.1-31.12.
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Taars Hotel
HJØRRING
Taars hotel in the heart of Northern Jutland
- the ideal accommodation and starting
point for excursions in North Jutland. Close
to the motorway E39. The 3-star hotel
offers free parking, free wireless internet,
restaurant and café. It serves lunches and à
la carte dishes. Open every day from 12:00
to 21:00 (kitchen closes at 20.30) except
on Sundays, when the restaurant is closed.
Family holiday resort south of Løkken. The
perfect base for a peaceful or active holiday. The holiday resort’s family dwellings
are attractively situated near the North Sea
and have indoor and outdoor facilities for
guests of all ages.
Bredgade 52
9830 Tårs
Tel. +45 98 96 10 22
[email protected]
www.taarshotel.dk
Open:
25.1-20.12.
Løkken Badehotel
Løkken Badehotel has an attractive location in the centre of Løkken with just 300
m to the beach. 29 holiday apartments. The
hotel has an indoor pool, sauna, fitness and
free WIFI. The apartments are light & cosy
and full furnished. Mini-breaks & weekend
breaks available. Best time to phone is
between 9 and 12.
Dayz Grønhøj Strand
LØKKEN
Ingeborgvej 2
9480 Løkken
Tel. +45 70 23 20 30
[email protected]
www.dayz.dk
Open:
1.1-31.12.
LØKKEN
Torvet 8
9480 Løkken
Tel. +45 98 99 14 11
[email protected]
www.loekken-badehotel.dk
Open: All year.
Reception is closed on
Su. & public holidays.
Hotel Kirkedal
Hotel Kirkedal has 17 rooms where breakfast is included. The rooms vary in size and
are suitable for 1-6 guests. 1 apartment of
55 m2 that sleeps 6 and has its own kitchen.
Breakfast not included. The hotel’s business
model is based on parties/social events.
Hotel Kirkedal’s function rooms can cater
for 35, 45 & 160 people respectively. The
hotel has conference rooms.
LØNSTRUP
Mårup Kirkevej 30, Lønstrup
9800 Hjørring
Tel. +45 98 96 09 95
[email protected]
www.hotelkirkedal.dk
Open:
1.1-31.12.
Welcome
to Skagen’s
only 4-star
hotel!
GOOD STAY
You can feel it the moment you walk through the door. The pulse drops,
the smile grows and the body says ‘ahhh’. Just lean back and enjoy a
well-earned break – then we take care of the rest.
Combine your stay with e.g. an outing to “the new” Skagens Museum
which opens in February 2016.
READ MORE AT WWW.COLORHOTELS.DK PHONE 98 44 22 33 [email protected]
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Hotel Marinella
Hotel Marinella has 24 lovely rooms with
own shower & toilet. The original charm
and historical air have been maintained.
Enjoy the lovely atrium and breakfast restaurant. Situated in idyllic Lønstrup just a
few hundred metres from the North Sea,
the hotel is fitted out in the attractive buildings belonging to the former merchant’s
house.
LØNSTRUP
Strandvejen 94, Lønstrup
9800 Hjørring
Tel. +45 98 96 07 00
[email protected]
www.hotel-marinella.dk
Open:
See www.hotel-marinella.dk
Bo Godt hos Hanne
In the centre of Skagen. 3 double rooms
with access to kitchen and showers - incl.
linen and final cleaning.
Access to enclosed atrium. TV and wireless
internet in all rooms. Dogs not allowed.
Smoking only permitted outdoors.
SKAGEN
Enjoy a holiday at our lovely 4-winged farm
at Øster Vaaen, which lies in the middle of
the Land of Light. Approx. 14 km to the
beach. 30 min. drive to the ferries to
Sweden, Norway, Iceland and Læsø. Our
rooms have own bathroom and toilet,
kitchenette and wireless internet.
We have animals to delight adultsand
children. Pets allowed on request.
Open:
1.1-31.12.
SINDAL
Jerupvej 281
9870 Sindal
Tel. +45 98 93 02 03
facebook.com/Bed & B
www.sengogmorgenmad.dk
Open:
1.1-31.12.
Skagen’s biggest and only 4-star hotel.
151 spacious rooms, 48 of which are fully
equipped holiday apartments. Good facilities, including sauna huts, outdoor heated
swimming pool and covered atrium. The
hotel is furnished in Scandinavian style and
has been refurbished on an ongoing basis.
Beautifully situated in the heatherclad
countryside midway between the main
town of Skagen and Gl. Skagen.
SKAGEN
Gl. Landevej 39
9990 Skagen
Tel. +45 98 44 22 33
[email protected]
www.colorhotels.dk
Open:
1.1-31.12. Closed at Christmas.
Hotel & Feriecenter Skagen Strand
12 km south of Skagen you´ll find Skagen
Strand holiday resort in beautiful countryside just 800 m from one of Denmark´s
most child-friendly beaches. We have 142
large, light and friendly holiday dwellings,
all with own terrace. We have many activities, e.g. indoor water park, sauna, steam
bath, badminton, tennis, mini golf, and
gym. Great chance to experience nature –
just outside the doorstep.
Oddevej 24
9990 Skagen
Tel. +45 40 14 46 48
[email protected]
www.bo-godt-hanne.dk
Bed & Breakfast - Øster Vaaen Sindal
Color Hotel Skagen
SKAGEN
Tranevej 108, Hulsig
9990 Skagen
Tel. +45 98 48 72 22
[email protected]
www.skagenstrand.dk
Open:
1.1-31.12.
Enjoy your vacation in
a nice holiday house
in the Top of Denmark.
We offer well-placed holiday houses in
Løkken, Lønstrup, Hirtshals, Tversted, Sæby
Skagen and Frederikshavn. Book your next
holiday house through the local tourist
agency and online at www.visittoppen.dk
– we look forward to welcoming you!
OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATION
Sæby Fritidscenter & Hostel
In green recreational area with Sæbygaard
Forest nearby. 10-min. walk to the town
centre & child-friendly beach. 197 beds in
26 rooms with bath/WC. 12 rooms with
shared bathroom. 6 cabins. Full board in
cafeteria. Wi-Fi. Mini golf, badminton,
beach volleyball, table tennis, etc.
Swimming baths & Wellness within walking
distance.
SÆBY
Rent a nice
cottage in
Lønstrup
Sæbygårdvej 32
9300 Sæby
Tel. +45 98 46 36 50
[email protected]
www.sfc.dk
Open:
2.1-20.12.
Aalbæk Gl. Kro
Cosy inn in Aalbæk midway between
Skagen, Hirtshals and Frederikshavn. The
perfect base for exploring North Jutland.
Good train connections to Skagen. Golf
course and beaches close by.
59 non-smoking rooms with shower/toilet. Free parking and internet. We offer
mini-breaks, golf, Christmas and New Year
breaks. WELCOME.
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AALBÆK
Skagensvej 42
9982 Ålbæk
Tel. +45 98 48 90 22
[email protected]
www.aalbak-gl-kro.dk
Open:
18.1.16-1.1.17.
Rent a nice holiday cottage in the middle of
the beautiful nature in North Jutland and enjoy
the seaside town Lønstrup.Visit the artisans in
their workshops or enjoy the view from the
top of the impressing Rubjerg Knude.
Find Lønstrup tourist agency’s 200 wellplaced houses at www.visittoppen.dk
Lønstrup turistbureau
Tel.: +45 96 25 22 20
[email protected]
Short breaks near Skagen
Visit the new Skagens Museum
2 x nights in double room
2 x 2 course menu
2 x breakfast buffet
1 x ticket to Skagens Museum
Price per person DKK 1238,-
From May 1 through June 30 and from
August 22 through September 18 the
price is DKK 1438, - pr. person
Aalbæk gl. Kro
Aalbæk gl. Kro
Skagensvej 42, 9982 Aalbæk
Tlf. +45 98489022
The Inn Aalbæk Gl. Kro dates back to
1818 during the period when artists
and other people came to Skagen by
horse and carriage. Today the inn has
59 rooms, tap-room, restaurant, banqueting hall and conference/meeting
facilities. However, the atmosphere
remains the same.
Welcome
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HOLIDAY HOME REN TA L
Holiday homes
– a favourite amongst
families with children
The Top of Denmark has thousands of private holiday homes, many of which are rented out to tourists via the tourist offices or private rental bureaus. You can choose
whatever you prefer, from a basic summer cottage with the owner’s personal touch to
large luxury holiday homes with a pool and Jacuzzi.
Holiday homes are typically situated behind the dunes
and thus close to the beaches. You can also choose to
stay at picturesque areas further inland. Both will provide a perfect setting for your family holiday. Holiday
homes are typically located on natural plots where the
Hirtshals Holiday Rentals
Spend your holiday in our picturesque region of Tornby & Kjul - close to the North
Sea’s sandy beaches and dune plantations.
We have attractive holiday homes in all categories with mini-breaks and good discounts outside the high season. In Hirtshals you’ll find North Sea Oceanarium, an
authentic harbour environment, 18-hole
golf course, etc. See the houses and book
via www.visittoppen.dk
HIRTSHALS
Dalsagervej 1,
9850 Hirtshals
Tel. +45 98 94 22 20
[email protected]
www.hirtshals-feriehusudlejning.dk
Open:
1.1-31.12.
kids can play a variety of games. They usually have a good
patio with space for a barbecue, thus encouraging you to
spend time in the great outdoors. The majority also have
a wood-burning stove which provides lovely warmth on a
rainy day or on chilly evenings.
Løkken Turistbureau Holiday Rentals
Lovely apartments and holiday homes in
Løkken, Furreby, Grønhøj, Nr. Lyngby &
Saltum. Local rental bureau providing service and tourist information. You can get
mini-breaks & good discounts outside the
main season. Løkken has lovely beaches &
great countryside, lively urban environment
with shops, places to eat, attractions & exciting events.
Jyllandsgade 15
9480 Løkken
Tel. +45 98 99 10 09
[email protected]
www.visittoppen.dk
Open:
1.1-31.12: see www.visittoppen.dk
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HOLIDAY HOME REN TA L
Lønstrup Turistbureau Holiday Rentals
250 quality holiday homes for rent.
Lønstrup Tourist Office is the region’s biggest rental bureau. A third of the houses
have sea views, whilst many offer superb
panoramic views. Holiday homes are available in all sizes & price classes. The holiday
homes are located not only in Lønstrup, but
also in Nr. Lyngby, Skallerup & Nørlev
Strand.
LØNSTRUP
Strandvej 90, Lønstrup
9800 Hjørring
Tel. +45 96 25 22 20
[email protected]
www.loenstrup.dk
Open:
1.1-31.12.
Skagen Ferie
Rental of well-located holiday homes and
apartments in the Skagen area. Shortbreaks available in the early season and
late season.
SKAGEN
Jens Vævers Vej 8
9990 Skagen
Tel. +45 98 44 22 23
[email protected]
www.skagenferie.dk
Open:
1.1-31.12.
Feriepartner Tversted
Feriepartner Danmark is Denmark’s biggest
association of independent and local rental
bureaus for holiday homes. Feriepartner
rents out approx. 5000 holiday homes in
Denmark, more than 1500 of which are in
North Jutland, where we are represented
by 7 local bureaus.
TVERSTED
Østervej 2C, Tversted
9881 Bindslev
Tel. +45 98 93 12 93
[email protected]
www.feriepartner.dk/tversted
Open:
1.1-31.12.
Visittoppen
Visittoppen.com and get a quick overall
picture of more than 800 lovely holiday
homes and holiday apartmens. The accomodations are rented ouy by the loacal
tourist offices in Løkken, Lønstrup,
Hirtshals, Tversted, Skagen and Sæby. See
whether you dream house is cacant during
you holiday and book online.
www.visittoppen.com
Open:
1.1-31.12.
Skagen Holiday Rentals
Summer cottage/holiday home rental at
Skagen tourist office. Good service and
tourist information. We rent houses in
Skagen, Aalbæk, Kandestederne and
Skiveren. We have 250 dwellings in our
portfolio. See more and book online at
www.skagenferiehusudlejning.dk
SKAGEN
Vestre Strandvej 10
9990 Skagen
Tel. +45 98 48 86 55
[email protected]
www.skagenferiehusudlejning.dk
Open:
1.1-31.12.
Sæby Turistbureau Holiday Rentals
A holiday home close to the child-friendly
east coast is one of the best bases for a
great holiday. Sæby Tourist Office covers
the area around Sæby, Lyngså, Frederikshavn and Bratten. More than 250 holiday
homes at all rates close to the beach, forest
& charming market town.
Visit our website and book at
www.saebyferiehusudlejning.dk
Sæby Turistbureau, Algade 14
9300 Sæby
Tel. +45 98 46 12 44
[email protected]
www.sæbyferiehusudlejning.dk
Open: 2.1-26.6 & 15.8-23.12:
Mo.-Fr. 9.30-16, Sa. 10-13.
27.6-14.8: Mo.-Sa. 9.30-16,
Su. 10-13.
Tversted Turistbureau Holiday Rentals
The bureau is located in the heart of
Tversted and rents out around 200 holiday
homes and apartments in the area from
Tversted to Skiveren. The homes are located in lovely natural surroundings close to
forest, beach & dunes. Mini-breaks, special
offers and discounts available.
See www.visittoppen.com
SÆBY
TVERSTED
Østervej 10, Tversted
9881 Bindslev
Tel. +45 98 93 11 66
[email protected]
www.tversted.dk
Open:
1.1-31.12.
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TRANSPORT
The Top of Denmark
– getting there and away
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TRANSPORT
Car, train, plane and ferry – there’s plenty of choice when getting there and away – and
when travelling to attractions at the Top of Denmark.
There are numerous and frequent connections to the Top
of Denmark with hourly railway services and ferry routes
from Norway, the Faroe Islands, Iceland and Sweden.
­Aalborg Airport is the quickest link to Copenhagen and the
rest of the world.
Many of our guests bring a cycle with them or rent one
when they get here. The Top of Denmark is perfect for a
Color Line
HIRTSHALS
cycling holiday with lots of picturesque cycling routes and
no steep climbs.
If you’re coming here in your own car, our garages and their
skilled mechanics are ready to service your car and deal
with any technical issues you may have. There are also
plenty of places where you can rent a car on your holiday.
Fjord Line
Sail to Norway with
Colorline. See our recommendations, current deals
and exciting selection on
colorline.dk
Fast and comfortable crossing to Norway.
Color Line sails all year round from Hirtshals
to Kristiansand and Larvik in approx. 3,5
hours. Relax onboard our modern SuperSpeed ships and enjoy good food, shopping or a film - you can reserve your seat
for the entire crossing in advance.
Norgeskajen 2
9850 Hirtshals
Tel. +45 99 56 19 00
[email protected]
www.colorline.dk
Stena Line
FREDERIKSHAVN
HIRTSHALS
Foto: Espen Gees
Fjord Line sails on the following routes:
Hirtshals-Langesund, Hirtshals- StavangerBergen and Hirtshals - Kristiansand in just 2
hours and 15 minutes during the period
13.05-30.08. New route: SandefjordStrømstad. Fjord Line offers car packages,
mini-cruises and holidays in Norway. Book
your trip at www.fjordline.com or phone
+45 97 96 30 00
Containerkajen 4
9850 Hirtshals
Tel. +45 97 96 30 00
www.fjordline.com
Hirtshals Service- & Velkomst Center
HIRTSHALS
At the roundabout on the E39
to Hirtshals.
Relaxation, cosines and time for each other.
The holiday begins when you drive on
board. On the ferry, time is your own;
relax with a good book, eat a nice meal,
look at the large selection in the shop or
enjoy the view and fresh sea air on the
deck. Take a trip to Sweden or Norway with
Stena Line, we sail to Göteborg and Oslo.
Færgehavnsvej 10
9900 Frederikshavn
Tel. +45: +45 96 200 200
[email protected]
See all the good offers and book
your trip at www.stenaline.dk
Brødrene Møll A/S
At Brødrene Møll A/S we can service your
car whilst you and your family are on holiday. Booking in advance necessary. We also
rent out new cars: VW UP!, VW Polo, VW
Golf, VW Passat and VW Touran. Prices
from DKK 551 incl. 100 km, excl. fuel. We
also rent out minibuses and vans. Visit our
website for more prices or find us on
Facebook - Brødrene Møll A/S - Hjørring.
HJØRRING
Frederikshavnsvej 23-29
9800 Hjørring
Tel. +45 98 92 40 88
[email protected]
www.moell.dk
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Open:
Weekdays: 7.30-17.30.
Closed Sa. Su. 12-16.
At Hirtshals Service & Velkomst Center you
can fill up with petrol/diesel, recharge your
car or have it washed. Camper vans & caravans can park overnight with access to electricity, water, showers & toilet emptying. Visit
our Last Stop Shop with café & pizza- maker.
We have a meeting point & long-stay parking. Video surveillance.
More info at Hirtshals tourist office on
[email protected]
Go’On Hirtshals, Dalsagervej 1
9850 Hirtshals
Tel. +45 98 94 10 30
www.laststopshop.dk
Open:
1.1-31.12: 6.30-21.30
DækXperten - your car repair shop
We take good care of your car! DækXperten
provides service and many types of repair
on all makes. DækXperten is a Helle service
G48 which means a high level of service and
guarantee of quality. Visit the car repair
shop and get a non-binding quote.
DækXperten has a wide range of quality
tyres in all price brackets.
HIRTSHALS
Dalsagervej 16
9850 Hirtshals
Tel. +45 9894 9981 / 2257 8751
[email protected]
www.dx.dk
Open:
Mo.-Th. 7.30-16. Fr. 7.30-14.
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TOURIST OFFICES AT THE TOP OF DENMARK: USEFUL INFORMATION
Frederikshavn Turistbureau
Sindal Turistinformation
Skandiatorv 1, 9900 Frederikshavn
Tel. +45 98 42 32 66
www.visitfrederikshavn.dk
[email protected]
2.1-26.6 & 15.8-23.12:
Monday-Friday............................9.30-16
Saturday 10-13
27.6-14.8:
Monday-Saturday .......................9.30-16
Sunday ...........................................10-13
For opening on holidays and Xmas/new
year – see www.visitfrederikshavn.dk
Sindal Bibliotek
Torvegade 15, 9870 Sindal
Tel. +45 72 33 48 70
www.visithjoerring.dk
[email protected]
2.1-30.12:
Monday and Thursday..............13-17.30
Tuesday and Friday ..................10-15.30
Closed on holidays and 24.12 & 31.12.
Skagen Turistbureau
Vestre Strandvej 10, 9990 Skagen
Tel. +45 98 44 13 77
www.skagen.dk
www.skagen-tourist.dk
[email protected]
2.1-22.3 & 15.8-23.12:
Monday-Friday...........................9.30-16
Saturday .........................................10-13
7.4-22.6 & 11.8-19.10:
Monday-Friday ...........................9.30-16
Saturday .........................................10-13
23.3-23.6 & 15.8-23.10:
Monday-Friday ...........................9.30-16
Saturday .........................................10-14
27.6-14.8
Monday-Saturday ......................9.30-16
Sunday ...........................................10-14
For openings on holidays and Xmas/
new year – see www.skagen-tourist.dk.
Hirtshals Turistbureau
Dalsagervej 1
Hirtshals Service- & Velkomstcenter
9850 Hirtshals
Tel. +45 98 94 22 20
www.visithirtshals.dk
[email protected]
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Saturday ........................................ 9-18
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Monday-Saturday ........................... 9-16
Sundays and holidays closed
Hjørring Turistservice
Sæby Turistbureau
Algade 14, 9300 Sæby
Tel. +45 98 46 12 44
www.visitsaeby.dk
[email protected]
2.1-26.6. & 15.8-23.12:
Monday-Friday ...........................9.30-16
Saturday .........................................10-13
27.6-14.8:
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Sunday ...........................................10-14
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Løkken Turistbureau
Useful information
Emergencies
Alarm calls ...............................Tel. 112
Police .......................................Tel. 114
Doctors
On weekdays: 8.00-16.00 - Use the
local telephone book - look up “læger”
or ask at the tourist office or accommodation place.
After 16.00 and at weekends and on
public holidays:
Emergency
service .................Tel. +45 70 15 03 00
You must call the emergency doctor on
the number above before a visit
Sygehus Vendsyssel (hospital)
Frederikshavn ......Tel. +45 97 64 00 10
Hjørring.................Tel. +45 97 64 00 00
Dentist
On weekdays: 8.00-16.00. Please contact a practising dentist – use the local
phonebook or ask at the tourist office or
wherever you are staying. If you need
acute dental help at weekends or on
public holidays.
Call........................Tel. +45 70 20 02 55
Between 9-10 hrs.
Speed limits:
Motorways: ....................110-130 km/h.
Highways: .............................. 80 km/h.
Towns: .................................... 50 km/h.
unless road signs indicate anything to
the contrary.
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www.loekken.dk
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www.facebook.com/tversted.dk
Saturday...........................................9-12
Hjortdal
[email protected]
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Events
SELECTION OF EVENTS AT THE TOP OF DENMARK 2016
28.01-31.01: Winter swimming Festival 2016, Skagen, www.skagen.dk/events
13.02-14.02: Winter swimming event “Wild Viking” Hirtshals, www.visithirtshals.dk
13.02-28.02: Winter days in Skagen, Frederikshavn, Sæby, www.skagen.dk/events
18.04-23.04: Skagen Literature Festival, www.litteraturfest.dk
06.05-02.05: Bird days in Skagen, www.birdsontop.dk
13.05-15.05: Sæby Jazz festival “Jazz and Fish” Sæby, www.saebyjazzfestival.dk
Small Ship Race, Hirtshals, www.hirtshals.dk
14.05: 26.05-28.05: ”Naturmødet Hjørring”, Hirtshals, www.naturmødet.dk
Culture Night, Hjørring, www.hjhandler.dk
03.06: 04.06-05.06: Bangsbo Flower Festival, Frederikshavn, www.bangsboblomsterfestival.dk
Hørby Music Festival for children, www.hoerbyboernemusikfestival.dk
11.06:
Rock in Frederikshavn, www.rockifrederikshavn.dk
11.06: 17.06-18.06: Hjørring Cattle Show, www.hjorringdyrskue.dk
17.06-19.06: DM in Sea fishing with rod in Hirtshals, www.smaabaadsklub.dk
Photos: Niclas Jessen, Børge
17.06-30.07: The Hjørring Revue, www.hjoerringrevyen.dk
Søndergaard, Claus Brøndum,
24.06-02.07: ”Hjørring Sommerspil”, www.hjoerringsommerspil.dk
30.06-03.07: Skagen Festival, www.skagenfestival.dk
Espen Gees, Hans H. Rottbøll,
01.07-02.07: International Musikfestival, Sæby
Helle Hornshøj, Jazzy Days,
Lions Fish-auction for tourists, Hirtshals, www.visithirtshals.dk
02.07: Jimmy Lind, Jørn Anker
06.07-19.08: Vendsyssel Festival, www.vendsysselfestival.dk
Simonsen, Kunstbygningen i Vrå,
08.07-10.07: Harbour Festival in Sæby, www.saebyhavnefest.dk
Lars Horn/Baghuset, Løkken
Løkken Concert, www.loekkenkoncert.dk
09.07: Folkeblad, Peter Jørgensen,
Vesterhavsmarch between Løkken-Blokhus, www.vesterhavsmarch.dk
10.07: Sisse Nielsen, Torben Stæhr,
11.07-16.07: Cup no. 1, Frederikshavn, www.cupno1.com
VisitNordjylland, Frederikshavn
16.07-24.07: Medieval Days at Voergård Castle, www.middelalderdage.dk
and Hjørring Kommuner,
World Class ballet at ”Den Tilsandede Kirke”, Skagen, www.skagen.dk/events
18.07: the local Touristoffices,
22.07-29.07: Music under the steps, Hirtshals, www.hirtshalsmusikforening.dk
Wizion and the operators
25.07-30.07: Danacup Hjørring, www.danacup.com
themselves.
04.08-06.08: Hirtshals Fish Festival, www.hirtshalsfiskefestival.dk
04.08-07.08: Løkken Antiques Fair, www.antikvitet.net/lokken
05.08-07.08: ”Antique-Art-Retro on Top”,Skagen”
06.08-07.08: Hirtshals Kite Festival at “Leret”, www.visithirtshals.dk
Military historical day, www.minitaerhistoriskdag.dk
13.08: 26.08-27.08: Skagen Food & Design Market, www.skagen.dk/events
01.09-30.09: Blue September in Skagen, Frederikshavn, Sæby, www.skagen.dk/events
02.09-04.09: Oceanos - Tordenskioldsdage 2016, www.oceanos.guide
09.09-10.09: ”Stygge Krumpen” days Hjørring
25.09-26.09: Food Fair at Knivholt, Frederikshavn, www.knivholt.dk
Jazzy Days, Tversted, www.jazzydays.dk
Week 42: 04.11-05.11: Bluesfestival, Frederikshavn, www.bluesfestivalen.dk
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18.11-20.11: Christmas weekend at Børglum Kloster, www.boerglumkloster.dk
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25.11-27.11: Christmas weekend at Børglum Kloster, www.boerglumkloster.dk
26.11-27.11: Christmas market at Tornby Gl. Købmandsgaard, www.tornbygl.dk
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26.11-27.11: Historical Christmas at Sæbygaard in Sæby, www.julpaasaebygaard.dk
01.12-24.12: The Living Advent Calendar in Skagen, www.skagen-tourist.dk
02.12-04.12: Christmas at Voergaard, www.voergaardslot.dk
10.12-11.12: Christmas at the manor Knivholt, Frederikshavn, www.knivholt.dk
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