Port of Hanstholm

About Hanstholm, Guide and Tourist Attractions
(Hanstholm, Viborg, Denmark)

Hanstholm is a year-round destination where you can stroll or sunbathe along miles of soft-sand beaches, which in summer months offer excellent swimming opportunities.

Off season, the harbour attracts many tourists who come here for a pleasant walk, while the town area also has a museum providing regular exhibitions, churches and many outdoor activities. These include horseback riding, cycling and deep-sea fishing.


In town, there is a shopping centre, selection of dining establishments and a British-style pub.

What to Do in Hanstholm

In Hanstholm, you can relax or be adventurous, take it easy or be active. The area presents lovely walking opportunities along the harbour or the vast stretches of soft coastal sand. In the summer, you can sunbathe or swim in the sea, while other outdoor activities around town include horseback riding, deep-sea fishing and cycling. There is a shopping centre in town, a historical museum with interesting and frequent exhibitions and many churches. Camping is another activity which may appeal. Camping Hanstholm is located on the coast near the town and offers facilities including heated swimming pools and a spa and sauna.

There is a reasonable range of eating and drinking places also situated in the laid- back and friendly town of Hanstholm.

Tourist Attractions

Hanstholm's attractions are centred on the beach and its harbour. Weather permitting, visitors can stroll the harbour and enjoy swimming, water sports and sunbathing on the soft sand at the beach.

Those who enjoy shopping can take advantage of the shopping centre in town, while history buffs will enjoy the town's historical museum, which depicts Hanstholm's history with interesting and frequent exhibitions.