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The culture at the Northwest coast

You will meet the culture of the Northwest coast at the many museums, castles, churches and manor houses. Here, great personalities from history have left behind exciting stories which everyone will be drawn into.

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Meeting culture

Great cultural experiences

Hirtshals Fyr (Lighthouse)
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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 more about the lighthouse's story in the machine room.
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Rubjerg Knude
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Rubjerg Knude

Rubjerg Knude Lighthouse Moves
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The Bunker Museum Hirtshals 10th Battery
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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.
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Lodbjerg Lighthouse in Thy National Park
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Lodbjerg Lighthouse in Thy National Park

In the centre of Denmark's largest wilderness - National Park Thy - lies Lodbjerg Lighthouse.
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Maarup Church
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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.
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Børglum Abbey
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Børglum Abbey

Art and historical experience.
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SMK Thy
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SMK Thy - Statens Museum for Kunst

A distinctive silo and a carefully reconstructed warehouse in Doverodde form the setting for this new, permanent part of the museum. Here, you can explore changing exhibitions with hand-picked works
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Museum for Papirkunst (art museum)
Photo: Poul Nymark

Museum for Papirkunst (art museum)

Museum for Papirkunst is the only museum specialized in paper art, crafts and design in the Nordics.
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The North Atlantic Lighthouse in Hanstholm
Photo: Thy Turistforening

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.
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Sea War Museum Jutland
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Sea War Museum Jutland

Sea War Museum Jutland in Thyborøn tells the story of the naval war in the North Sea during the First World War with emphasis on the largest naval battle in world history - the Battle of Jutland, which took place off the west coast of Jutland in 1916.
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Museum Thy
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Thisted Museum

At Thisted Museum you can get closer to the good stories about Thy - the many years and the great lines - and about the area's contacts with the wider world from the first Stone Age people to today's
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Bovbjerg Lighthouse
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Bovbjerg Lighthouse

Bovbjerg Fyr today functions as a cultural center and is run by 160 volunteers who come up with crazy, fun and fun events, where the community is a major driver. You can experience everything from classical chamber music, advanced theater, visual arts, music, dance, theater, events to lectures.
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Bunker Museum Hanstholm - Denmark's largest bunker museum
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Bunker Museum Hanstholm - Denmark's largest bunker museum

Visit Bunker Museum Hanstholm and discover Northern Europe's largest WWII battery complex.
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Sneglehuset
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Sneglehuset - The snail house

The snail house in Thyborøn is completely unique. - lined with thousands of snail shells and conch shells both inside and out. Fisherman Alfred Pedersen was a true artist with a great deal of patience.
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Strandingsmuseum St. George
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Strandingsmuseum St. George

World history on the West Coast. Get up close to the dramatic stories of the British warships St. George and Defence.
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Nørre Vosborg Manor
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Nørre Vosborg Manor

Nørre Vosborg is a unique manor house with a history of 700 years. With this quote, Hans Edward Nørregaard-Nielsen has pinpointed the special atmosphere of Nørre Vosborg:“Nørre Vosborg is the place where you can stretch out your inner human being in full size”.
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VW & Retro Museum Ulfborg
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VW & Retro Museum Ulfborg

If you're looking for a unique experience, the VW & Retro Museum is a fantastic choice
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Vendsyssel Teater
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Vendsyssel Teater - theatre

One of the country’s most successful regional theatres. A short walk from Hjørring station and pedestrian precinct.
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Vendsyssel Museum of Art
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Vendsyssel Museum of Art

Four floors with modern Danish art and crafts. At Vendsyssel Kunstmuseum you can experience newer Danish art and crafts associated with North Jutland.
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Vendsyssel Historiske Museum
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Vendsyssel Historiske Museum

An experience for the whole family – in the heart of Vendsyssel’s historyTake the family on a cosy and educational journey through time in Hjørring. At Vendsyssel Historical Museum, both children and adults can explore fascinating stories about life in Vendsyssel – from ancient finds and dramatic events to everyday life, wartime history, and general stores from a bygone era. Combine your museum visit with a walk in the beautiful museum garden, enjoy coffee and cake in the café, and search for a special souvenir in the museum shop. There is room for curiosity, togetherness, and great experiences – regardless of age or weather.
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