Winter holiday at the Northwest Coast
During winter season, it is quieter, but still beautiful at the Northwest Coast. Create your own wonderful holiday in the winter period and focus on cosiness, activities in the nature and great food.
8 active experiences that warm you up in the winter cold
© Mette Johnsen
Photo: Mette Johnsen
On this page, you will find an inspiring guide to winter and winter holidays with active experiences that warm the body and get the pulse racing in the unique winter landscapes of the North-West Coast.
Winter and winter holidays on the North West Coast offer active experiences in the raw and atmospheric surroundings of nature. Here you can lace up your hiking boots and walk through dunes, heathland and forests, go on winter walks along the sea or try your hand at cold thrills such as winter swimming. Once your body is thoroughly warmed up – or cooled down – your reward awaits in the form of a sauna, wilderness bath and wellness centre with views of the sea and winter landscape.
Hiking in Thy National Park
In Thy National Park, nature shows its most raw and magnificent side in winter. Endless dune landscapes, roaring winter seas, quiet heaths and dark forests are linked by hiking trails of all lengths. Here you can feel the power of nature in the cold air and find peace in the silence. And if you need more knowledge and inspiration before your visit, you can stop by the Thy National Park Centre, which opens its doors in February this year.
Oyster safari in Limfjorden
Join us on an oyster safari in Limfjorden – a refreshing winter experience where the cold air and clear water set the scene for the hunt for one of the world's finest delicacies. Wearing waders, you will venture out onto the oyster beds of Limfjorden, where the tranquillity of winter provides the best conditions for learning about the unique Limfjord oyster and finding the best places to harvest them in the western part of the fjord.
Cold thrills and warm saunas in Løkken
Løkken's Winter Swimmers offer cold thrills and warm communities by the North Sea. In collaboration with North Shore Surf, you get a safe and welcoming environment for winter swimming, where both beginners and experienced winter swimmers can join in.
Experience magnificent nature on the Tranum-Fosdal hiking trail
Along the north-west coast, there are loads of mountain biking opportunities where you can feel the adrenaline rush as you speed through the rugged and challenging terrain. At the same time, there are also routes that are perfect for beginners.
Amber safari with JyllandsAkvariet
You can also go on an amber safari with Jyllandsakvariet during the winter months. Accompanied by a guide, you will head out to the cold winter beach, where storms and waves often provide the best conditions for amber hunting. Along the way, you will be introduced to the techniques used by amber hunters – and, of course, there is an amber guarantee.
Take the plunge: Winter swimming on the North-West Coast
Winter swimming on the north-west coast is an experience for both body and mind. When the cold bites and the North Sea crashes against the shore, courage, calm and well-being reward those who dare to take the plunge. The cold water awakens the senses, gives a natural energy boost and a feeling of clarity that lasts long after you get out of the water.
Experience and feel the surfing culture in Cold Hawaii
In Klitmøller and Vorupør, surfing culture is alive all year round – even when the winter cold bites. Here you can feel the community spirit, the raw atmosphere and the respect for the sea, as surfers brave the waves and wind. If you're feeling brave, you can join in and try your hand at ice-cold winter surfing in the wild surroundings of the North Sea.
