The culture at the Northwest coast

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Destination Nordvestkysten

Meeting culture

Museums

You will find more than 80 museums along the Northwest coast of Jutland

Churches

Castles & manor houses

Monuments

Prehistoric monuments

Experience art at the Northwest coast

At the Northwest Coast's artists you will find various completely unique works of art.

Great cultural experiences

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Hirtshals Fyr (Lighthouse)

Discover Hirtshals' beautiful landmark, which with its 35 meters proudly glows over the town. From the top of the lighthouse there are beautiful views of the west coast, the sea and the town. Learn mo...

The Bunker Museum Hirtshals 10th Battery

Dive into the story and see how German soldiers lived during World War II. Explore the 69 bunkers associated with the 3.5 km trench. Join a guided tour during the summer.

Herregården Odden (manor house)

Visit Denmark's northernmost manor house which houses a large collection of artist J.F. Willumsen's works. In the horse stable, Oddens history is shown for 500 years. Enjoy the nature and area and v...

Hirtshals Museum (regional museum)

The museum is housed in an old fisherman's home and shows the city's history. Learn more about the history of the "bjesk", and about the "bjesk" queen Signe Hansen. In the summer, old fishermen disp...

Rubjerg Knude

Rubjerg Knude Lighthouse MovesRubjerg Knude Fyr is one of North Jutland's major tourist attractions. Right on the edge of the impressive Rubjerg Knude sand dune stands the lighthouse. From the top o...

Maarup Church

Mårup Kirke was built in the early 13th century and since then it has only gone one way for the small village church.

Børglum Abbey

Art and historical experience.Børglum Abbey has an impressive 13th century cathedral. Access to 3000 m2 historical and artistic exhibition on Stygge Krumpen and Chr. Michael Rottbøll. In 2011, the a...

Museum for Papirkunst (paperart)

Museum for Paper Art is the only art centre in Scandinavia that focuses solely on paper: cut, folded, shaped, ripped, or carved. We invite you to experience impressive and fascinating contemporary pap...

Lodbjerg Lighthouse in Thy National Park

In the centre of Denmark's largest wilderness - National Park Thy - lies Lodbjerg Lighthouse.The lighthouse was built in 1883 of granite blocks from Bohus in Sweden and is located on a 13 meter high...

The North Atlantic Lighthouse in Hanstholm

The North Atlantic Lighthouse in Hanstholm - the meeting place between art and nature. The Hanstholm Lighthouse of the future works with art, nature and people.