Hirtshals
Denmark · North Denmark RegionDK
Town in North Denmark, Denmark
Hirtshals is a town and seaport on the coast of Skagerrak on the island of Vendsyssel-Thy at the top of the Jutland peninsula in northern Denmark, Europe. It is located in Hjørring municipality in Region Nordjylland. The town of Hirtshals has a population of 5,347. Located on the Skagerrak, it is especially known for its fishing and ferry harbours.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 6,653
- Coordinates
- 57.588, 9.959
- Timezone
- Europe/Copenhagen
- Elevation
- 90 m
Overview of Hirtshals
Located in North Denmark Region, Denmark, Hirtshals is best described as a small settlement. Population figures land around 6,653. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Expect nature, sports and water sports to fill most of your time.
Things to do in Hirtshals
Nature in Hirtshals
(5)Looking for nature? Hirtshals has Desert, Gardens, Mountains, Volcanoes and Walkways. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Hirtshals's own activity tags.
Sports in Hirtshals
(4)Looking for sports? Hirtshals has Biking, Hiking, Hiking Trails and Walking Trails. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Hirtshals's own activity tags.
Water Sports in Hirtshals
(4)Hirtshals records Bodyboard, Sailboats, Surf and Windsurfing under water sports. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Hirtshals. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Family in Hirtshals
(3)Family lovers get Aquariums, Playgrounds and Zoo. Everything listed here comes from what Hirtshals is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Adventure in Hirtshals
(1)The adventure shortlist for Hirtshals: Off Road Trails. All of it is drawn from Hirtshals's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Culture in Hirtshals
(1)The culture shortlist for Hirtshals: Docks. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Hirtshals. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
More to do in Hirtshals
(1)Looking for other activities? Hirtshals has Fishing. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Hirtshals's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Hirtshals
Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach North Denmark Region first, then drive or cycle into Hirtshals. The local time zone is Europe/Copenhagen.
Similar destinations
Places near Hirtshals that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Hirtshals known for?
- Hirtshals is mainly a destination for nature, sports and water sports, set in North Denmark Region, Denmark with around 6,653 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Hirtshals?
- You can plan around Desert, Gardens, Mountains, Volcanoes and Walkways in Hirtshals. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Hirtshals?
- Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October.
- Where is Hirtshals located?
- Administratively, Hirtshals sits in North Denmark Region, Denmark — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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