Herring of the year
Join us for the Herring of the Year 2026 – get your ticket here!
The ticket includes 8–10 small servings of herring dishes from participating eateries, along with the chance to enjoy the Bjesk of the Year.
Hirtshals Fish Festival and the North Sea Oceanarium are once again hosting the open-faced sandwich competition “Herring of the Year,” where participating restaurants are challenged to create the most unique smørrebrød featuring marinated herring based on traditionally matured herring.
“Herring of the Year” is a tribute to herring as a culinary delicacy – and thereby also a celebration of nature, the sea, and Hirtshals. The event symbolizes the connection between tradition and innovation: the traditionally matured herring remains at the heart, while new flavor possibilities are continually explored.
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