Cold Hawaii in Denmark
The area and coastline between Agger and Hanstholm in Thy in North Jutland has been named Cold Hawaii. Cold Hawaii achieved its name due to the wind conditions in the area are much like the one you will find in Hawaii. You will find no less than 31 amazing surf spots.
Europes surf paradise Cold Hawaii
Today, the area has practically developed into a small surfers’ colony, and the surfers now living in Klitmøller have succeeded in creating an exciting environment that adds new life to the town and area. Every year, Klitmøller sees a number of surf competitions. Since 2010, the village has hosted the international surfing championship Cold Hawaii PWA World Cup with 32 of the best surfers in the world competing for the cup. During the years, the interest in this competition has increased in Denmark and abroad. Since 2013, HRH Crown Prince Frederik has been the patron of the PWA World Cup in Cold Hawaii.
The two reefs outside the coast to the south of the point of Ørhage contribute to making Klitmøller particularly well-suited for different disciplines within the sport of surfing. The formation of huge waves facilitates wave-, wind-, kite- and stand up paddle surfing. This is not solely for professionals, as a matter of fact, you can learn the noble art of surfing if you visit the Cold Hawaii Surf Camp or Surf Pro Cold Hawaii.
Cold Hawaii Games
Every year in late summer, Cold Hawaii in Thy provides the setting for the Cold Hawaii Games – a regular festival celebrating surfing, sport and outdoor activities. For several weeks, from mid-September to early October, the coast from Agger to Hanstholm is transformed into a huge playground for professional athletes and curious beginners.
The programme offers something for everyone: international competitions such as the Red Bull King of the Air Qualifier, where the world’s best kitesurfers gather in Vorupør, and the PWA Youth Wave & Slalom World Cup, where young windsurfers showcase their talent. But the Cold Hawaii Games are much more than just top-level sport. Here you can also try your hand at surfing for the first time, take part in outdoor yoga, go mountain biking in Thy National Park, run the Cold Hawaii Ultra Trail or experience action-packed challenges in Hanstholm.
The events are open to all and participation is free, and the atmosphere is shaped by the local surfing scene, which has made Cold Hawaii an international meeting place since the very beginning.
Where can I find more good surfing spots?
However, it is not just Klitmøller itself that is of interest to surfers in Cold Hawaii. Agger Tange to the south, Vorupør and Hanstholm in northern Thy all offer plenty of excellent opportunities. Having so many good surf spots clustered so closely together makes the area truly unique, as one of them is always in ideal condition regardless of the weather and wind conditions. In addition to Cold Hawaii, the North West Coast also generally offers excellent surfing opportunities in, for example, the Løkken area, in Hirtshals and various surfing activities in the Limfjord area.
Check out the best surf spotsCoast, dunes and miles of possibilities
When you visit Cold Hawaii, Thy National Park is right on your doorstep. The national park, Denmark’s first of its kind, stretches along the entire coast and offers a unique landscape of dunes, heathland, lakes, forests and vast beaches. This makes the area a veritable playground for nature lovers and active souls.
Here, you can combine surfing in the waves with walks along marked trails, long bike rides through the undulating terrain or horse rides on the beach at sunset. Thy National Park is an active haven where nature is always close at hand, offering the chance to challenge yourself, find tranquillity or simply enjoy the rugged West Jutland surroundings. Thy National Park is a place where you can find both peace and adventure.
