Hanstholm

Hanstholm is an important fishing harbour in North Jutland, Denmark

Get in


Hanstholm is the ending point of national routes 26 & 29. Bus lines 96 and 322 connects Hanstholm to Thisted several times per day, in Thisted there is connections to other regional bus lines, the national rail system. Flights to Thisted Airport has been suspended, nearest airports are now in Aalborg and Karup.

Hanstholm used to be in important ferry harbour for the North Atlantic, but services has moved to harbours better connected to the national highway system. Though there is local initiatives to reopen a ferry route to Norway, so far the hard work has been fruitless, mostly because a suitable ferry has not been found.

Get around

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

See




Do
Most activities in Hanstholm is centered around the city's maritime heritage, especially the lively fisheries industry. You could try getting up early and attend the daily fish auctions taking place at 6.30 at Auktionsvej 11, or take a fishing trip to the rich fishing grounds of the Yellow reef about 2 hours sailing off shore. The town is also home of a lively windsurfing 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  in Thisted, which can be contacted at +45 20 11 21 49.



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