Top Tourist Places to Visit in Hirtshals, Denmark, Europe

Top Tourist Places to Visit in Hirtshals, Denmark, Europe

Hirtshals is a town located in Hjørring municipality in Nordjylland region of Denmark at an altitude of 90 meters, around 65 km away towards the north of the regional capital, Aalborg and 480 km northwest of the national capital, Copenhagen. Hirtshals is known for the presence of the Nordsøen Oceanarium which is Europe’s one of the largest aquariums. Hirtshals is also home to important ferry harbor in the North Jutland.

Geography of Hirtshals:

Hirtshals is situated on the coast of Skagerrak on the Vendsyssel-Thy Island covering a total area of 929.5 sq. km. It coordinates with 57°35′ N latitude and 09°57′ E longitude.

How to reach Hirtshals?

Hirtshals is located around 65 km from the Aalborg Airport which is the major airport of the region operating flights to Amsterdam, Oslo, Stavanger, Istanbul, Barcelona, Copenhagen, Stockholm, London and other main European locations.

The major airlines that serve Aalborg Airport include Norwegian Air Shuttle, British Airways, Turkish Airlines and Scandinavian Airlines.

The prominent ferry operators connecting Hirtshals to neighboring islands and mainland Denmark includes:

Fjord Line
Color Line
Smyril Line

To get around, to reach airport and tourist destinations, tourists can use taxi or bus or rental vehicles.

Food and Shopping in Hirtshals:

There are all the sorts of shops in Hirtshals like traditional handicrafts, cotton clothes, perfume and gift items. Most of the major shops in Hirtshals accept cards for tourists’ convenience.

Tourists can visit following food corners to have some typical Danish and international eateries:

Restaurant Sason Kebab & Pizza House
Det Italienske Spisehus
Ristorante Italiano Pizzeria
Cafe og Restaurant Lido
Restaurant Lilleheden

What to do in Hirtshals?

Visiting Aquarium
Walking
Visit to Lighthouse

Tourist Attractions in Hirtshals:

Nordsøen Oceanarium:

Nordsøen Oceanarium or North Sea Oceanarium is one of the biggest aquariums in Europe. It was initially established in 1984 with name Nordsomuseet (the North Sea Museum) and was extended in 1998 by adding 4.5 million liters of water containing fish tank. It was once damaged by fire in December 2003 and was re-inaugurated on July 22^nd 2005. The aquarium is currently home to 70 different fish species. It is open from 9AM-5PM and the entrance fee is 130 Kr (adults) and 55 Kr (children).

Hirtshals Lighthouse:

Hirtshals Lighthouse measures a height of 35 meters and offers great views of the surrounding countryside and sea. It was built during 1860s with red brick. Tourists can visit Hirtshals Lighthouse between 10AM-5PM by paying 20 Kr (10 Kr for children).

Bunkermuseet Hirtshals:

Bunkermuseet Hirtshals is a museum describing the complete history of Hirtshals. Nice collection.

List of other places of interest in Hirtshals includes:

Horne Kirke
Fun Park
Hirtshals Kirke
Peder Most
Janice Hunter Keramik Vaerksted
Hirtshals Golf Club
Asdal Church
Folkeparken
Studio Gendo
Hirtshals Fyr
Tornby Kirke
Ulriks Ure

Best time to visit Hirtshals:

Generally the months between June and October are the best months to enjoy holidays in Hirtshals while the weather will be more supportive for outdoor activities.

Accommodation options in Hirtshals:

Hirtshals is picturesque town housing around 30 well upgraded accommodation centers categorized as hotels, lodges and holiday rentals with latest facilities and services. Other than basic amenities, the hotels in Hirtshals serve their guests with variety of mouthwatering delicacies. The prominent hotels in Hirtshals are listed below: