Hanstholm

Denmark

Hanstholm is an important fishing harbour in North Jutland, Denmark

  • Hanstholm Harbour, +45 9655 0710. Denmark's largest commercial fishing harbour at a length of 4,5 km. There is a fish auction M-F from 7AM, and a smokehouse offering both smoked and fresh fish. It is possible to join one or two days fishing tours.
  • Hanstholm Lighthouse, Tårnvej 21, +45 9796 1736. 28 Jun-17 Aug 10AM-5PM.

The lighthouse in Hanstholm

  • Museumscenter Hanstholm, Molevej 29, +45 9796 1736. Jun-Aug 10AM-5PM. Museum including part of the very extensive WWII military defences forming part of the 'Atlantic Wall', placed at Hanstholm because of its strategic importance during the German occupation. 60,00K Adults 15-25K concessions. 60 Kr.

Hanstholm Harbour, +45 9655 0710. Denmark's largest commercial fishing harbour at a length of 4,5 km. There is a fish auction M-F from 7AM, and a smokehouse offering both smoked and fresh fish. It is possible to join one or two days fishing tours.

Hanstholm Lighthouse, Tårnvej 21, +45 9796 1736. 28 Jun-17 Aug 10AM-5PM.

Museumscenter Hanstholm, Molevej 29, +45 9796 1736. Jun-Aug 10AM-5PM. Museum including part of the very extensive WWII military defences forming part of the 'Atlantic Wall', placed at Hanstholm because of its strategic importance during the German occupation. 60,00K Adults 15-25K concessions. 60 Kr.

Most activities in Hanstholm is centered around the city's maritime heritage, especially the lively fisheries industry. You could try getting up early and attend the daily fish auctions taking place at 6.30 at Auktionsvej 11, or take a fishing trip to the rich fishing grounds of the Yellow reef about 2 hours sailing off shore. The town is also home of a lively windsurfing and kite surfing scene, locally branded as "Cold Hawaii". Yet another option is diving one of the many wrecks in the area - the nearest diveshop is Thy-Dyk in Thisted, which can be contacted at +45 20 11 21 49.

  • Rederiet Gule Rev, Ørhagevej 171, Klitmøller, +45 97 97 53 94. Runs fishing trips to the yellow reef aboard one of their 5 vessels. 800 DKK per person or full boat from 9900 DKK.
  • Surfklubben NASA, Ørhagevej 14, Klitmøller. Is the local surfing organisation, it's not a commercial enterprise, but if you want to surf here - these are the guys to get in touch with
  • Thy National Park. The national park stretches from the lighthouse in Hanstholm in the north to Agger Tange in the south and is bordered on the east by farmland. The park consists of dwarf shrubs, lakes and limestone slopes. In the national park,ruins from WWII can be seen and. Several types of birds as well as rabbits, deers and hedgehogs can be spotted.
  • Hanstholm Camping. Offers variety of activities in the high season, such as walking tours, tree climbing, sea kayak courses, diving in Thy National Park, kitesurfing and horse riding on Icelandic ponies.

Rederiet Gule Rev, Ørhagevej 171, Klitmøller, +45 97 97 53 94. Runs fishing trips to the yellow reef aboard one of their 5 vessels. 800 DKK per person or full boat from 9900 DKK.

Surfklubben NASA, Ørhagevej 14, Klitmøller. Is the local surfing organisation, it's not a commercial enterprise, but if you want to surf here - these are the guys to get in touch with

Thy National Park. The national park stretches from the lighthouse in Hanstholm in the north to Agger Tange in the south and is bordered on the east by farmland. The park consists of dwarf shrubs, lakes and limestone slopes. In the national park,ruins from WWII can be seen and. Several types of birds as well as rabbits, deers and hedgehogs can be spotted.

Hanstholm Camping. Offers variety of activities in the high season, such as walking tours, tree climbing, sea kayak courses, diving in Thy National Park, kitesurfing and horse riding on Icelandic ponies.

La Pizza, Bytorvet 8, Shopping Centre, +45 9796 0909.

Aroma Pizza, Bytorvet, +45 9796 0777.

Hotel Hanstholm, Chr. Hansenvej 2, Hanstholm, +45 9796 1044.

  • Sir Henry's Pub, Hanstholm Shopping Centre, +45 9796 1402.
  • Kræn Blosen, Hanstholm Shopping Centre, +45 9796 1818.
  • Bodegaen, Bytorvet 18, Hanstholm, +45 9796 2060.
  • Hanstholm Gl. Kro, Centervej 35, Hanstholm, +45 9796 2777.

Sir Henry's Pub, Hanstholm Shopping Centre, +45 9796 1402.

Kræn Blosen, Hanstholm Shopping Centre, +45 9796 1818.

Bodegaen, Bytorvet 18, Hanstholm, +45 9796 2060.

Hanstholm Gl. Kro, Centervej 35, Hanstholm, +45 9796 2777.

Bus 96 to Thisted via Ræhr and Nors Bus 322 to Thisted via Klitmøller