Hanstholm

Hanstholm is an important fishing harbour in North Jutland, Denmark.

Only a little more than 2,000 people lives here, yet it is the third largest settlement in the whole Thy region. Visit Hanstholm for a day or two, or use the town as a base for exploring the wild nature of Thy National Park.

Hanstholm is the endpoint of national primary routes 26 & 29. Bus lines 96 and 322 connects Hanstholm to Thisted several times per day. In Thisted there are connections to other regional bus lines, and the national rail system by the rail line Thybanen (Thy Line) souhtwards to the town of Struer.

Reach Hanstholm by bicycle from Klitmøller or Thisted. The trip from Thisted takes about 1½ hour.

Two long distance bike routes pass through Hanstholm.

• National Bicycle Route N2. This route has its endpoint in Hanstholm, and trace back all the way to Copenhagen. It is also known as the Hanstholm-Copenhagen Route, (updated Sep 2026)
• EuroVelo Route 12. This route reach Hanstholm from Nørre Vorupør and Agger in the south, or from Thorup Strand in Han Herred in the east. It is also known as Nordsø cykelruten (The North Sea Cycle Route) and follows about two thirds of the Jutlandic coastline for a total of 815 km. (updated Sep 2026)

• Bus line 96 connects the harbor with the town centre and continues to Ræhr, Nors and Thisted.
• Falke Taxi, Tel. +45 9796 2111

• 57.12088.59441 Hanstholm Harbour (Hanstholm Havn), ☏ +45 9655 0710, fax: +45 9655 0720, info@portofhanstholm.dk. Denmark's largest commercial fishing harbour at a length of 4,5 km and harbouring a mix of both large and small vessels. The harbour employs about 1,000 people and the fish auction here (Monday to Friday from 07:00), is also the largest in Denmark with important exports to the rest of Europe. Smokehouse and eateries. It is possible to join one or two day guided recreational fishing tours to the North Sea.   ^{[dead link]}
• 57.1127168.5985562 Hanstholm Lighthouse (Hanstholm Fyr), Tårnvej 21, ☏ +45 9796 1736. Open every day 09:00-21:00 (visitor centre). Visitor centre for the Thy National Park with magnificent landscape vistas from the top of the tower. The historic lighthouse is also home to a high-end lunch café and evening gourmet restaurant Lyspunktet, presenting many local delicacies from around Thy, and you can also rent an apartment and stay in the lighthouse.   ^{[dead link]}
• 57.1208338.6163893 Bunker Museum Hanstholm, Molevej 29, ☏ +45 97 96 17 36. Open every day 10:00-17:00 (peak season June to August). Large engaging WWII museum fitted out in an old bunker system, part of the 'Atlantic Wall'; an immense German military defence network along the North Atlantic coasts of Europe. From the bunker battery in Hanstholm, the German Wehrmacht could repel an allied invasion and control a strategical important part of the North Sea, during the German occupation. The stronghold in Hanstholm was the largest German fortress in Denmark, manned with a total of 90 soldiers and huge 38 centimetres (15 in) cannons. Special events every week. kr 110 (various discounts available and free for children under 18 if with an adult).  

Most activities in Hanstholm is centered around the towns maritime heritage, especially the lively fishing industry. Get up early and attend the daily fish auction at 6.30 at Auktionsvej 11 [1] ^{[formerly dead link]} , or join a fishing trip to the rich fishing grounds of the Yellow Reef about 2 hours sailing off shore. Hanstholm is also home of a lively wind- and kite-surfing scene, locally branded as "Cold Hawaii". Yet another option is diving one of the many wrecks in the area - the nearest diveshop is Thy-Dyk [2] ^{[dead link]} in Thisted, which can be contacted at +45 20 11 21 49.

• Rederiet Gule Rev (Fishing excursions), Ørhagevej 171, Klitmøller, ☏ +45 97 97 53 94, gule-rev@moelboen.dk. Runs fishing trips to the yellow reef aboard one of their 5 vessels. 800 DKK per person or full boat from 9900 DKK. 
• Surfklubben NASA (surfing club), Ørhagevej 14, Klitmøller, information@coldhawaii.eu. Is the local surfing organisation, it's not a commercial enterprise, but if you want to surf here - these are the guys to get in touch with  ^{[dead link]}
• 56.9478.4221 Thy National Park. Thy National Park stretches south along the North Sea coast for 55 kilometres from Hanstholm lighthouse to Agger Tange. Hanstholm serves as a great base for exploring this vast area.  
• 56.957228.687932 Hanstholm Camping. Offers a variety of activities in the high season, such as walking tours, tree climbing, sea kayak courses, diving in Thy National Park, kitesurfing and horse riding on Icelandic ponies.   ^{[dead link]}

If you are staying over in Hanstholm, and hasn't booked an all-inclusive stay at a hotel, it might be useful to know where to stock up on groceries. Hanstholm presents two options for this:

• 57.113598.605911 Hanstholm Bytorv, Bytorvet 1, Hanstholm. Every day 07:00-21:00. Shopping center, including eateries, a bakery, apothecary, and a supermarket (365). Large car park with charging station and fossil fuels.  (updated Sep 2026)
• 57.11568.605112 Rema1000, Bytorvet 57, Hanstholm. every day 07:00-21:00. Discount supermarket. There is a parking lot here, but you will have to recharge your vehicle elsewhere.  (updated Sep 2026)

Hanstholm is a perfect spot to find fresh seafood staight from the North Sea. The fishing fleet here supply a large part of the Danish fish market, and there is a sizeable export to mainland Europe as well.

• La Pizza, Bytorvet 8, Shopping Centre, ☏ +45 9796 0909.  
• 57.11378.60811 Aroma Pizza, Bytorvet, ☏ +45 9796 0777.  
• 57.11648.607112 Hotel Hanstholm, Chr. Hansenvej 2, Hanstholm, ☏ +45 9796 1044.  

• Sir Henry's Pub, Hanstholm Shopping Centre, ☏ +45 9796 1402.  
• Kræn Blosen, Hanstholm Shopping Centre, ☏ +45 9796 1818.  
• Bodegaen, Bytorvet 18, Hanstholm, ☏ +45 9796 2060.  
• Hanstholm Gl. Kro, Centervej 35, Hanstholm, ☏ +45 9796 2777.  

• 57.1112088.6687171 Hanstholm Camping, Hamborgvej 95, ☏ +45 97 96 51 98. Check-in: 15, check-out: 11. Huts from 500 DKK, tents 108 DKK per night.  
• 57.1164228.6071442 Hotel Hanstholm, Chr. Hansensvej 2, ☏ +45 97 96 10 44. swimmingpool, sauna, fitness facilities and a restaurant. Singles 795 DKK, Doubles 1045 DKK.  
• 57.118648.598423 Harbour Inn, Kai Lindbergs Gade 71, Hanstholm Harbor, ☏ +45 9796 1145.  

Bus 96 to Thisted via Ræhr and Nors Bus 322 to Thisted via Klitmøller