Hanstholm Travel Guide

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Things to Do  

The harbour

The harbour, Hanstholm

 sorenf Says:  The harbour in Hanstholm is the biggest in Denmark measured by the value of the fish landed here. There's always something to look at from the ligth blue fishing ships, the ferry to Norway or the fish auction at 7 am every morning. 

The Lighthouse

The Lighthouse, Hanstholm

 sorenf Says:  This is my favorite attraction in Hanstholm. The Lighthouse sits on top of the hill between the city and the harbour, and offers a fantastic view of the nature reserve to the south as well as the ocean to the west and north.The tower was build in 1843 and electrified as the... 

Fishing on the Yellow Reef

Fishing on the Yellow Reef, Hanstholm

 sorenf Says:  A lot of people come to Hanstholm to do some sport fishing. It's very easy to fish from the outer pier of the harbour, where there is always quite a few peolpe trying to get the catch of the day.Another option is to go on one of the tour boats that will take you to one of... 

The Church

The Church, Hanstholm

 sorenf Says:  The Church in Hanstholm is not very big and very traditional by Danish standards. This picture shows the altar in the back and the traditional "church ship" hanging from the ceiling. This ship is very common in Danish churches and is not just related to the maritime history... 

View from the Ligthhouse

View from the Ligthhouse, Hanstholm

 sorenf Says:  This picture shows the view of the church and surroundings from the top of the Ligthhouse one crisp winter day.Somewhere near the leftmost window on the church you can find a centuries old picture of a boat. These boats were used for trade with Norway long ago and the... 

WWII Bunkers

WWII Bunkers, Hanstholm

 sorenf Says:  The main attraction inside Hanstholm town is the huge WWII bunkers build by the Germans. It consists of 4 huge turrets with guns supposedly able to shoot half way to Norway, with a similar complex in Kristiansand covering the other half. The guns are gone now, so it leaves a... 

Hotels  

Hotel Hanstholm

 1 Review and 3 Opinions  Only option in town if you want a hotel. Pretty good too. I used to do the dishes in the kitchen,... 

Hotels  

Spejderhuset: Cheap group accomodation

Spejderhuset: Cheap group accomodation, Hanstholm

 sorenf Says:  The scouts hut is also rented out for groups visiting Hanstholm. Set in beautiful surroundings next to/in the huge WWII bunker complex there is plenty of possibilities for exploring and only a few minutes to the WWII exhibition. The hut has about 6 room with 4 beds in each... 

Nightlife  

Hanstholm Kro: The place to go

Hanstholm Kro: The place to go, Hanstholm

 sorenf Says:  Thats actually their motto, and it doesn't ryhme at all. The local inn is a strange place. It houses the only disco in town as well as the most hardcore local fishermen. It has a caged stage in classic "Road House" style with the occational stripper, and is famous for having... 

Transportation  

Airline to Copenhagen

Airline to Copenhagen, Hanstholm

 sorenf Says:  Maybe surprisingly there is an airport in Hanstholm with two daily connections to Copenhagen. The price is even very reasonable. You can get a stand-by ticket for 410 kr. one-way from/to Copenhagen. Recently the route has become a bit more popular, so it seems that you now... 

Ferry to/from Norway

Ferry to/from Norway, Hanstholm

 sorenf Says:  From Hanstholm you can take the ferry to Egesund, Haugesund and Bergen on the Norwegian west coast with the newly build Fjord Line ferry. Updated with link to their brand new English website. 

Thisted Airport near Hanstholm

Thisted Airport near Hanstholm, Hanstholm

 Jesperp Says:  Flying.dk suspended all flights from the airport effective 1 February 2007 according to that page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thisted_Airport 

New discount speed ferry to/from Norway

New discount speed ferry to/from Norway, Hanstholm

 sorenf Says:  There is a new ferry company called Master Ferries starting a route from Hanstholm to Kristiansand in April. The trip will be less than 2 hours as they have bought the old Mols Line ferry previously sailing between Zealand and Jutland.As an opening offer it will be possible... 

Shopping  

Hanstholm Centret: Indoor shopping

Hanstholm Centret: Indoor shopping, Hanstholm

 sorenf Says:  Amazingly this tiny town has a shopping centre. Although hardly Harrods, it still has quite a few shops and a couple of supermarkets, so when the weather is acting up, this might be a good place to go.There's a 8 lane bowling alley as well, and this is also where you will... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Driving on the harbour

Driving on the harbour, Hanstholm

 sorenf Says:  As a general rule I would advice against doing drunk driving on the harbour. There's no fence or anything, so even normal driving should be done with some caution. These two poor fellas didn't make it out in time. 

Off The Beaten Path  

Get married in Hanstholm

Get married in Hanstholm, Hanstholm

 sorenf Says:  That's right. Why not get married in or around Hanstholm. The mayor will be more than happy to marry you on the beach, in a German WWII bunker, in the lighthouse or just in his office.Update: Hanstholm will be merged with Thisted and Sydthy Municipality, so this mayor will... 

Surfing Paradise

Surfing Paradise, Hanstholm

 Melani Says:  Beautiful nature! 

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Q:  Hi everybody, I will be going to Hanstholm on December 9, 2006. I would like to stay in a hostel, clean and preferably with... 

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A: Try this one in the harbour and with a wide price range: http://www.hshh.dk/ I don't think there is a Danhostel in Hanstholm.  

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