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Holiday on the East Coast

The East Coast

The East Coast of North Jutland stretches from Skagen in the very North to Øster Hurup, near Mariager Fjord, in the south. Along the coast of the Kattegat Sea, you will find some of the most child-friendly beaches in Denmark.

Aalborg

Welcome to the cultural little big city of Aalborg - a multifaceted hub for beautiful architecture, gastronomic surprises and attractive shopping opportunities.

Øster Hurup

In Øster Hurup you will find Denmark's most child-friendly beach, a great town environment and a main street packed with restaurants, cafes and shops.

Læsø

Læsø offers tranquillity, outstanding nature, great food and spectacular experiences. Find your adventure here.

Hals and Hou

Surrounded by fantastic beaches and large forests you will find Hals - the cosy fishing village by the eastern estuary of the Limfjord.

Frederikshavn

Frederikshavn is a commercial town with a bustling life. On an annual basis, the town receives approximately 5 million visitors. Whether you arrive by...

Holiday on the West Coast

The West Coast

The West Coast of North Jutland starts at Grenen in the very top of Denmark, where the two seas collide, and follows the beautiful coastline south, past Løkken, Blokhus, National Park Thy to Agger in the most southern part of Thy. Experience the roaring North Sea and the wide sandy beaches...

Blokhus

Blokhus has experiences for everyone - big and small. Enjoy one of Northern Europe's best beaches, the theme park Fårup Sommerland, Blokhus Sculpture park, several galleries, and much more.

Skagen

Experience the characteristic yellow houses, the museums with art from famous painters, a bustling city life with lots of luxury and the most spectacular nature you have ever seen, in Skagen. the northernmost point in Denmark, where the two seas collide.

Cold Hawaii in National Park Thy

Cold Hawaii is the term given to the stretch of coast between Agger and Hanstholm in Thy in North Jutland. Here you will find no less than 31 amazing surf spots. Cold Hawaii achieved its name because the wind conditions in the area are much like the one you will find in Hawaii.

Løkken

Løkken is a classical beach town on the west coast of North Jutland. You will find some of the best beaches in Denmark, beautiful nature and lots of activities and attractions.

Islands and Fjords

The islands in and around North Jutland offer amazing opportunities for explorations and adventures. From Læsø in the middle of the Kattegat Sea to the island of Mors in the heart of the Limfjord, there is something for everyone.

Læsø

Læsø offers tranquillity, outstanding nature, great food and spectacular experiences. Find your adventure here.

The island of Mors - the gem of the Limfjord

Mors is an island in the middle of the Limfjord where wonderful holiday experiences are waiting for you. Mors is known for its amazing nature, which a...

Egholm

Egholm is placed in the middle of the Limfjord between Aalborg and Nørresundby. In just a few minutes, you can sail from the western part of Aalborg o...

The island of Livø

Livø is a car-free island where you can experience beautiful beaches, meadows, juniper forests, oak forests, coastal cliffs, fields, moor, the long an...

The towns of North Jutland

Cozy towns

Escape everyday life and feel the magical atmosphere of the towns in North Jutland. Here, the towns are like a string of amazing pearls all along the coastlines, with harbour and beach towns for all. Each town in North Jutland has its own beautiful characteristic.

Explore the towns

In North Jutland, you will find towns worth a visit, towns with amazing gastronomical experiences to spoil your tastebuds, towns with a history of a time long ago, and towns with art and culture you won't soon forget.

Towns and destinations

Løgstør

Løgstør - the Town of Mussels - here you'll find a beautiful nature and a wonderful harbor atmosphere where there is a lot of gastronomy, art and music.

Frederikshavn

Frederikshavn is a commercial town with a bustling life. On an annual basis, the town receives approximately 5 million visitors. Whether you arrive by ferry or from the motorway, you will be met by the radiance of the city lights; and there is always a lot going on in the town.

Thy

National Park Thy is renowned for its wealth of fantastic nature and the area offers the opportunity to experience the wide open spaces and feel the sand between your toes, as well as providing lots of adventures in the natural surroundings.

Brønderslev

Brønderslev houses one of Northern Europe’s largest rhododendron parks – Hedelund. Surrounded by century-old trees, the park boasts more than 10,000 r...

Hirtshals

In one of Denmarks largest fishing ports, you can always find fresh, delicious fish and an atmosphere unlike anywhere else.

Hjørring

Culture is ready to pounce – ready to provide you with new experiences. For it is impossible to visit Hjørring without being seriously engulfed in cul...

Lønstrup

The small fishing village has kept is charm and identity over the years. Surrounded by beautiful nature and Rubjerg Knude in the background, the towns...

Rebild

An entry into nature, history, and active experiences, in Rebild, Rold Forest, and Rebild Hills.

Mariager Fjord

The Mariager Fjord is the longest and most beautiful fjord in Denmark. It cuts its way into the heart of Jutland. Here you will find fantastic nature experiences, cozy towns, beautiful nature areas and reminders of the Viking age.

Slettestrand

Slettestrand is a recreational area boasting some of the very finest and most varied scenery to be found in Denmark– a white sandy beach of Blue Flag status, sheltered behind low dunes and no cars allowed.

Sæby

Sæby is the epitome of a Danish market town and the idyllic atmosphere surrounding it. The town has direct access to child-friendly beaches and local shops. Explore the old market town on the east coast, the small streets, the old but well-kept houses, the cobblestone streets and more.

Tversted

Tversted is a small and charming village of beautiful old traditional houses. If you drive straight through Tversted, you arrive at one of the best and widest beaches on the west coast – here you will find high dunes and magnificent vistas.

Læsø

Visit the most beautiful islands

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