Holiday Western Jutland

Western Jutland - the Danish esplanade

The west coast is rough, fresh, roaring and delightfully exhilarating. You will find long, wide and sandy beaches with high dunes as far as the eye can see. You can experience some of Denmark's most scenic sunsets over the North See from the beaches in western Jutland.
If you prefer calmer water and characteristic natural experiences, you ought to visit the preserved peninsula Skallingen, where the seals are gambolling, or the bird sanctuary Tipperne at Ringkøbing Fjord. These places offer impressive sights, as millions of migratory birds gather here every spring and autumn on their way towards north or south.
By the lighthouse 'Blåvandshuk Fyr' you will find Denmark's most western point. Surrounding the lighthouse the many concrete bunkers still bear widness of World War II.


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Culture

Western Jutland exudes culture. Everywhere you will find churches, dune farms, old cosy harbour towns and provincial towns. Visit f.ex. Venø Kirke, Denmark's smallest church, or some of the many museums, which throw light on prehistoric Denmark, the viking age as well as the harsh life along the west coast throughout the years.
By Blåvand the many concrete bunkers still widness about World War II.

Activities

Western Jutland is a paradise for watersport lovers. You can surf on the high waves of the North Sea or take a beginners course in one of the many surf schools by Ringkøbing Fjord. Anglers have good opportunities along the coast: On the piers, on the beach, onboard a fishing boat on the ocean or inland, where you will find lakes, streams and Put & Take fishponds. The conditions for bathing, walking, hang-gliding, beach volley, pétanque and horseback riding are ideal on the wide beaches. In western Jutland you are never far from a golf course. Behind the coast and the dunes you will find a number of lovely nature areas that invite hikes and bicycle rides.

Cities/Towns

Holstebro: In the trade center of Western Jutland you will sense a relaxed Danish atmosphere and an active international environment. The town offers plenty of art and culture, cosy cafés and a beautiful environment around the town stream. At night Holstebro is a quite lively town.
Ringkøbing: The old, pretty provincial town with its red tiled roofs and the old cobbled streets is a cosy commercial centre, established in the fifteenth century.
Hvide Sande is a typical fishing town in western Jutland, where fish auctions are arranged for the tourists. The lively and cosy town contains museums, a fishing harbour, good shopping opportunities and more restaurants.
Henne/Blåvand are evocative and lively holiday towns with a number of activities, restaurants, cafés and bars.
Esbjerg is called 'The capital of western Jutland' as it has a lively commercial and cultural life, interesting restaurants, cafés, numerous museums and an active harbour environment.

Excursion spots

LEGOLAND offers speed, excitement and experiences for everyone - www.lego.com.
Go on safari in Givskud Zoo - www.givskudzoo.dk.
Experience the authentic viking environments in Ribe Vikingecenter - www.ribevikingecenter.dk.
Learn about the animal life in the Jutland Wadden Sea at the museum Fiskeri- og Søfartsmuseet in Esbjerg - www.fimus.dk.
Sommerland Syd is an amusement park with action and aqua park near Tinglev.
The scenic golf ground Brundtlanbanen in Toftlund offers an 18-hole course as well as a 9-hole Pay & Play course - www.brundtlandbanen.dk
The preserved area Tipperne is a Mecca for bird enthusiasts at the bottom of Ringkøbing Fjord.
Blåbjerg Plantage behind Houstrup is a large preserved nature area with dunes, lakes, heather, moor and delightful forest.
With its old idyllic town environments, the characteristic houses with thatched roofs, the scenic nature and the unique bathing beaches the island Fanø is an attraction in itself.