How We Spent an Amazing Day in Thy National Park
Thy National Park was easily one of the most breathtaking places we've visited in Denmark.
Here are all the essential tips we gathered while exploring Thy National Park in Denmark.
During our trip along Jutland's west coast, we saw some really amazing spots, but it was Thy National Park that completely stole our hearts. Lucie had been raving about it ever since we crossed into Denmark, saying it's one of Jutland's most beautiful places. She didn't know it then, but she was totally right.
The way she described it hooked me right away, but seriously, who wouldn't be? For nature lovers like us, Thy's coast washed by the North Sea promised it all: countless beach strolls, endless dunes, drifting sands, eroding cliffs, and echoes of WW2 history. And that wasn't even the half of it! Stretching along North Jutlandic Island's coastline and pushing inland, the park offered more trails, heathlands, and even dune lakes!
On paper, Thy National Park seemed packed with things to see and do, but the only downside was that we could only stick around for a single day. Normally, we'd stress about that being too short, but not this time. This time we put our heads together, came up with a solid plan, and got ready for an awesome day. So, here's our adventure in this stunning corner of Denmark.
Those endless coastal views in Thy National Park like this one were absolutely breathtaking.
Visiting the Thy National Park
Thy National Park is officially Denmark's first, though only when it comes to the mainland (the one in Greenland had already been established over 30 years prior). We were surprised to learn that Thy wasn't established until 2008, making it a pretty young addition to the growing group of national parks. It really highlights how the concept of protecting nature is still relatively new.
The park was full of amazing spots, including scenes like this at Vorupør Strand.
It also could've been just our memories of touring Yellowstone and Banff, parks established in the 19th century, that made this stick out. Still, that's a story for another time, so let's focus on Thy National Park.
While browsing through the official brochure (the digital version is downloadable for free on the official website), we found out that there are 49 hiking trails nowadays (picking our favorites was surprisingly easy!) and plenty of cycling paths, too.
The coastline is basically one long windswept beach that runs the length of the park, with just a handful of old fishing villages now turned into trendy vacation getaways. Head away from the coast, and you'll come across heathlands, lakes, and forests planted to protect the shoreline from erosion. All in all, Thy provides a taste of Denmark's untamed and untouched beauty.
Getting to Thy National Park
We kicked off our trip to Thy National Park before sunrise while it was still pitch dark. Starting in West Jutland, we planned to hop on the ferry from Thyborøn to Agger, which is the official starting (or ending) point of the park, depending on how you're traveling.
The ferry didn't run until 9 AM on the weekend, giving us some downtime to fill. Instead of snoozing and taking it easy (that's definitely not our style), we set a 5 AM alarm, soaked in a stunning sunrise at Bovbjerg Lighthouse, and drove up the coast to Thyborøn to see the Battle of Jutland Memorial.
With the sea so calm, the ride from Thyboron to Agger was a smooth one.
Of course, the ferry isn't the only way to get to Thy National Park. Northern Jutlandic Island is also well-connected by several road bridges. Aarhus is around two and a half hours away, while Aalborg is just a two-hour trip.
No matter how you get there, driving is hands-down the easiest way to reach the park and, honestly, the best way to explore it, especially if you're trying to pack in multiple sites in just a day or two like we did!
To conclude, we brought our own car for Thy NP, and it was definitely the right call. If you're thinking about renting, here's a quick look at the deals available in Jutland.
Taking a Ferry from Thyboron to Agger
We've already covered how we took the ferry route and the two stops we made along the way before getting to the small port not far from Thyborøn. We planned our arrival for the first ferry on Sunday morning at 9 AM, but we couldn't help feeling a little nervous about the potential weekend crowds.
We got to Thy National Park by ferry!
When we pulled into the landing site as the first car of the day, just 15 minutes before the first ferry sailed, all our worries melted away. The morning was incredibly quiet, which was quickly confirmed when only a handful of other cars and a group of hikers showed up - the ferry was practically empty.
Once we got the car on board, we embarked on a quick 15-20-minute ride across the Limfjord. This shallow waterway splits North Jutlandic Island from the rest of the Jutland Peninsula, and here's the cool part - it's not ancient at all! As it turns out, the separation happened in 1825 when a massive storm created a western opening, completely dividing the land.
Anyway, the trip didn't take long, and with the sea being so calm that morning, it was pretty uneventful. We didn't spot much wildlife from the deck - just a few gulls - so we turned our attention to the massive wind turbines off in the distance. Sure, we came to Thy National Park for the untouched nature and wildlife, but watching those gigantic structures emerge from the sea like towering colossi was a pretty epic sight, too.
There wasn't much wildlife to spot, so we found ourselves checking out the huge sea turbines.
Driving through Agger Tange
Once we landed on the Agger side and got off the ferry, we officially entered Thy National Park. Starting from the south, the first area we explored was Agger Tange, a narrow headland with an 8-kilometer straight road leading us to Agger town, where the route shifted more inland.
Agger Tange isn't just a straight, scenic road - it's actually a nature reserve and one of the most important sites for migratory birds in the entire Thy National Park. Keep an eye out for the majestic white-tailed eagle. It's got a wingspan of over 2.5 meters and loves hunting near the lakes.
Agger Tange is a birder's paradise - even we made a few stops along the way.
Not surprisingly, we spotted quite a lot of birds here (no white-tailed eagle, unfortunately), so we pulled over once or twice along the road to take a closer look. Even though we were still a couple of dozen meters away from the lake, the binoculars we originally brought for the Black Sun Tour in Ribe came in handy here. Besides the flocks of gulls, the area is home to arctic terns, swans, ducks, and more.
Right next to the ferry terminal on the Agger side, there's a small visitor center Svaneholmhus that, while unstaffed, has plenty of info about the Agger Tange area. If you've got time (it's usually open during ferry hours), it's worth a stop. We didn't stop in, though, since we wanted to check out the one in Vorupør.
Water on the left, water on the right, that's how it was driving through Agger Tange Reserve.
Seals are a common sight here, whether you're walking or biking, riding the ferry, or checking things out from the top of the visitor center. Speaking of walking and cycling, Agger Tange has a gorgeous coastal trail that leads all the way to Lodbjerg, which was coincidentally our next destination. It was the same path the hikers on our ferry headed off to explore once we arrived.
Lodbjerg Lighthouse
After a quick 20-minute drive, our first real stop in Thy National Park was the Lodbjerg Lighthouse area. We finally got out of the car for more than just a few minutes, but since we'd already checked out a lighthouse earlier in the day, we were more into exploring the hiking trails than the lighthouse itself.
With all those trees around, Lodbejrg's lighthouse felt less striking to us compared to some other ones we’ve visited.
Unlike Bovbjerg Fyr or other lighthouses, which sit out in the open, this one stood in the middle of a wooded area, which was something we couldn't help but notice. The explanation was quite simple. The Lodbjerg Klitplantage was planted years later to stabilize the shifting sand dunes that had been negatively affecting this whole region (and much of Jutland's coast).
After pulling into an almost empty parking lot, we had a few trails to pick from, but we went for Sorte Næse, or at least the first part of it. The idea was to check out the first part and then decide if it was worth doing the full loop. Given we weren't strapped for time (at least not yet) and the trail looked way too tempting, we ended up tackling the whole thing.
Hiking on Thy's sandy paths wasn't always that easy, and it got a bit challenging here and there.
On paper, this 6.2-kilometer circular track, marked as difficult, seemed like just the thing for a solid morning exercise while promising to show off some of Thy National Park's most stunning scenery. I was particularly excited about the shorter stretch that runs along the sandy beach - it looked pretty awesome!
The hike turned out to be way easier than the park's official rating made it seem, though we'll admit the perfect weather probably played a big role. Tackling the beach in a strong headwind or the heaths after heavy rain would've definitely made things tougher.
It's easy to see why Sorte Næse was our favorite hike in Thy National Park.
We also didn't actually have to rappel down the sand cliff, instead, we just took a short sand path around it. I might've made it sound more dramatic than it really was, but there really was a rope at one spot for getting down to the beach, if needed.
Besides the amazing weather, another highlight was having the whole trail pretty much to ourselves. It really added to the feeling of being on a remote hike in untouched wilderness. Sure, it wasn't quite that dramatic, but at times, it really felt like it!
Ultimately, we passed on the tiny museum in the lighthouse (there's also an option to climb to the top of the 23-meter tower if that's your thing) and moved on to Stenbjerg.
Stenbjerg Landingsplads
The night before, while planning the next day, we had a list of places we weren't sure we'd have time for or if they were even worth seeing. One of those was Stenbjerg Landingsplads, which we left in the "optional" column and decided to only visit if we had time to spare.
With several hours of exploring Thy's natural wilderness already behind us, we figured our next stop should be something a little more laid-back. Don't forget, we'd already been on the road for quite a while, and we definitely needed a stop to catch our breath. Stenbjerg Landingsplads looked like the perfect spot for that.
These sheds at Stenbjerg Landingsplads were where fishermen kept their gear back then.
One of the reasons we made time for Stenbjerg Landingsplads was because it offered something unique. The coastal beauty of Thy NP was still present, but this place stood out with its quaint fishermen's sheds and rich fishing history, offering a fresh view of Jutland.
After another 20-minute drive, we arrived at a noticeably busier parking lot. Right away, it was clear that Lodbjerg had been much quieter in comparison. From there, it was just a quick three-minute walk to the landing site, where local fishermen hauled their boats ashore, processed their catch, and stored their gear in the sheds back in the day.
Those houses were originally built around the 1900s, but the picturesque ones that draw visitors like us to Stenbjerg Landingsplads now were restored in the 2000s.
The site itself is pretty compact - essentially just a dozen white sheds lined up by a boat ramp, so you can see everything in just a few minutes. There are also a couple of tiny museums and another visitor center, but when we visited, everything was closed. So we just soaked in the atmosphere, took some photos, and read a few info panels about Stenbjerg's history.
The sandy beach at Stenbjerg is stunning and perfect for a longer visit, but we limited ourselves to enjoying the dune views, testing the water temperature (yeah, it was too cold for swimming), and then heading back to the car since there were plenty more stops left on our day's journey.
Norre Vorupor and Thy NP Visitor's Center
Next on our list was the main visitor center for Thy National Park, located in the small village of Vorupør. We'd already mapped out our plans and knew what we wanted to see (and skip), but we figured a quick stop here would be a great addition to our trip, especially since the one in Stenbjerg was closed. Plus, we were eager to learn more about the park.
We found a free parking lot right in front of the main building, which was already quite full. Luckily, we managed to grab what looked like the very last spot. As we stepped out and spotted the visitor center across the road, we couldn't help but admire how cleverly it was integrated into the existing dune (very similar to Tirpitz Museum).
The way they tucked Vorupor's visitor center into a sand dune is pretty cool.
The visitor center was just as we'd imagined, a big hall with friendly staff (mainly volunteers) happy to share their knowledge with first-time park visitors or chat casually with folks like us who already had their plans figured out.
The museum's highlight was a big wooden model of the park's map, which was seriously cool. We couldn't help but chuckle at the terrain model, showing off just how unbelievably flat Thy National Park actually is.
The wooden model of Thy's map inside the visitor center was awesome.
Honestly, the map wasn't necessary for us to notice because after covering a couple of hundred kilometers in this area, we'd already picked up on how flat the Jutland landscape tends to be. By the way, a few days later, we reached Ejer Bavnehoj and Mollehoj, Denmark's highest points, but that feeling stayed the same
There were audio guides hooked up to the map, and we couldn't resist trying them out immediately. Although the visitor center was mostly just this one hall and might've seemed a little empty at first glance, it was actually full of great info on the park, its terrain, and its animals (mostly birds, but also deer, foxes, or seals).
The Thy NP Visitor's Center stays open all-year-round (except December) and has free entry, just like the other two. Donations are optional if you want to support it. Overall, it was a pleasant visit, but definitely not a must if you're on a tight schedule.
After stepping outside, we strolled past a few restaurants, a small Nordsø aquarium, and a seaside hotel before arriving at the beach. Technically, it was Vorupør Landingsplads, which serves the same purpose as Stenbjerg. The village doesn't have a harbor, so boats are pulled onto the shore using tractors or hydraulic winches, just like in the old days.
The landing site at Vorupor, with all the boats ashore, made for some lovely photos.
Interestingly, the boats here were noticeably larger than those in Stenbjerg, and with more of them pulled ashore, the whole view felt a bit more scenic and photogenic.
Probably the coolest spot along the beachfront was the Vorupør Havbad, a fairly large seawater swimming pool that's free for anyone to use. It was mid-September with warm, sunny weather, but we were secretly relieved to have the perfect excuse - our swimsuits were back in the car, so we didn't have to go in.
It was a gorgeous, sunny day, but we still couldn't bring ourselves to take a dip in Vorupor's sea pool.
It was kind of interesting how lively Vorupør strand was with people coming for fun and sun on the weekend, yet the water was nearly empty, except for some surfers. The pool wasn't exactly busy either. Anyway, if you're planning to swim in the North Sea while visiting Thy National Park and want a safe spot to do it, this pool is definitely your best choice.
We skipped the nearby pier because there were diggers working, and the second half was closed off. Instead, we wandered along the beach, taking in the views of the eroding dunes rising to the north. If you're into those dunes, you can follow the beach about 3.5 kilometers north to the historical site of Bøgsted Rende (or just drive there; GPS coordinates are 56.98012, 8.40930).
Unless you're planning to spend the day relaxing on the beach, exploring the museum, or enjoying a staycation, there's honestly not much else to do in Vorupør. So, we hit the road again pretty quickly.
If we had to pick the most charming village in Thy National Park, it'd be Vorupør.
Here's a tip: If you've got some extra time, you can take a 1-kilometer walk (one way) to Vorupørstien, a popular lookout point marked by a buoy. Another lovely trail is Thagaard Plantage. The parking and the trailhead are just 6 kilometers north of the village.
Klitmoller
Just a quick 15-minute drive north took us to Klitmøller, a spot we also had on our 'maybe' list. Once a quiet fishing village, it's now Denmark's top surfing destination, drawing crowds from across Europe. Thanks to its reliable winds and swells, it's earned the nickname Cold Hawaii.
The North Sea delivers the best swells to this area between November and March, Denmark's chilly winter season, giving a perfect explanation for the name it earned. Of the two words, 'cold' definitely hits the mark.
When we were at Klitmøller, we only saw a few surfers out in the water.
Since surfing wasn't the reason we came to Thy National Park, I wasn't all that excited about stopping in Klitmøller. But Lucie was pretty insistent that we couldn't just skip a place nicknamed Cold Hawaii. Since it was on the way to Hanstholm, less than 15 minutes from here, we figured we'd make a quick stop because why not?
We got here in early September on a relatively calm day. It was breezy but not as windy as we'd expected, and the village felt pretty quiet. A few surfers were out on the water (it's not just surfing; windsurfing and SUP are big here, too), but the sea was calm, and there wasn't much happening.
Denmark’s Cold Hawaii is all about sun, waves, and surfing, just with a colder twist.
For us non-surfers, Klitmøller didn't offer much beyond the beach and waves. We ended up climbing the wooden terrace to the top for a better view of the surfers, watching them try to catch waves for a while. After spending nearly all day on Thy's sunny beaches, we figured it was time to switch things up.
Hanstholm Fortress
Leaving Klitmøller behind, we found ourselves approaching the northern edge of the park. Hanstholm Fortress and the Isbjerg trail were still on our list. Since it was already afternoon, the choice of where to go first was easy. The museum had limited hours, but the trail was open all day.
Sticking to the coast, we drove to Hanstholm, a port town that was home to the largest fortifications in Northern Europe during WW2. A few years after the war, one of the big coastal batteries was turned into a museum, and that's where we headed next.
Hanstholm Battery 1 is part of the massive WW2 fortifications, and you can explore it for free!
Coming in from the south, we stopped first at Hanstholm Battery 1, another massive battery from the fortifications, which gave us a sense of how enormous this site used to be. The area is dotted with several bunkers and open for free exploration, but unfortunately, we didn't have much time to check it out properly.
From there, we drove about 4 kilometers to the main museum site, the Hanstholm Bunkermuseum. Today, the bunker is sitting on a forested hill, so it's hard to imagine how different the area must have looked back in the day. The museum itself is divided into three separate areas.
Even though our first stop was the museum to grab tickets, the very first thing we actually did was take a short train ride, which started just 2-3 minutes away from the museum building.
The Hanstholm batteries were built to handle enormous 38 cm S.K.C/34 guns, which could fire shells weighing 550-800 kg over a range of 42 km (the lighter ones up to 55 km). The shells were so heavy that the Germans had to create a system to move the ammo between bunkers, so they built a 6-kilometer train track network connecting the gun pits to the ammunition storage.
This is the gun pit where they mounted those giant guns to protect the Skagerrak Strait.
They've restored some of the tracks and the little train that used to carry ammo carts, and today, it's one of Hanstholm's main attractions. The ride didn't take long, just around 10 minutes, but it felt pretty unsettling, knowing what the train was once used for.
Next, we made our way to the actual museum, only to realize that all the information was either in Danish or German. The only way to dig into the Enemy & Neighbor exhibition was by borrowing an English booklet (since the audio guide wasn't available during our visit). With that figured out, we could finally dive into Hanstholm's WW2 history.
That English booklet at the Hanstholm Bunker Museum had tons of reading!
The final part of our visit was checking out the actual bunker. Unlike the Tirpitz bunker we saw earlier, which was never completed, Hanstholm was mostly finished before the war ended. That really added to the experience, as we got to see a nearly functional bunker just as it was back in 1941.
This area had a few trails to explore, but having taken the ammo train (which parallels one of the trails for a good stretch) and seen some massive guns near the parking lot belonging to another trail, we opted to head back to the car and move on to our last adventure in Thy National Park.
Isbjerg Hike
A few hours in the museum, most of it spent below ground, made us extra thankful we'd left the Isbjerg Trail for later. It felt great to be back in the open sunlight, and the contrast between the sunny heathlands and the dark, eerie bunker corridors was really striking.
So, from Hanstholm, we made our way to the Isbjerg area to tackle the highest point in the whole national park. It was a quick trip, under 20 minutes, with the highlight being the final stretch, a narrow, gravel road. Luckily, it was in great shape, so we didn't have any trouble.
In the end, we opted for the 1.6-kilometer version of the looped trail instead of the longer 2.6-kilometer one. On the map, that extra kilometer didn't look too thrilling since it just added a stroll along an access road.
The 56-meter climb on the Isbjerg Trail turned out to be just as easy as it looked on paper.
Standing only 56 meters above sea level, Isbjerg Hill wasn't exactly the toughest hike we've tackled, but rather a lovely stroll through one of the most untouched parts of Thy National Park. It's an easy trail that pretty much anyone can enjoy, and while the views aren't on par with the scenery of the Canadian Rockies, it was still totally worth it.
Sure, they're flat, but Denmark's largest heathlands are undeniably unique and one of the most pristine sections of the park. After soaking up enough of the coastal scenery, heading inland for a hike in a completely different terrain was the main reason we picked this trail. To be precise, this trail just runs along the border of the protected area, which is closed to visitors all year, and that's a major reason why the scenery in front of us felt so pristine.
There's something special about hikes through heathland, and the trail in Hanstholm Reserve was no exception.
We didn't let this small technicality bother us, especially because the views of Thy National Park from the dunes on its eastern side were gorgeous. Plus, walking through Tved Klitplantage, another woodland area, on our way to the viewpoint brought back still fresh memories of our time on Romo Island.
On the way back to our car, we got another look at Nors Sø Lake. It was a truly stunning sight from the trail. While the parking lot was right next to it, giving us a quick glimpse earlier, seeing it from above really let us appreciate just how beautiful it truly was.
Lucie enjoying the views of Nors Sø lake from the Isbjerg trail.
All in all, Isbjerg was well worth the visit. If you're after a lovely trail away from the coast, this one's a great choice, and we really enjoyed it. It ended up being one of the longest days of our Denmark road trip, especially since we still wanted to catch the sunset at Rubjerg Knude Lighthouse. By the time we got to the hotel, we crashed instantly.
If you're looking for some travel inspiration, why not join us as we head to the port town of Skagen and then hike out to Grenen, the northernmost tip of Denmark?
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Practical Information to Thy National Park
Thy National Park is one of those destinations that's incredibly easy to explore. Here are a few more essentials we picked up during our journey through this stunning park.
Those endless beach walks in Thy National Park will be something we really miss.
Entry Fee
Beyond its stunning natural beauty, one thing we absolutely loved about Thy National Park was how accessible it was - all of it free to explore! The only time we spent money was at the Hanstholm Bunkermuseum. Everything else, like trails, beaches, and visitor centers, came with no admission.
Obviously, some other museums charge a small fee, and activities like guided tours or surfing lessons come at a cost, too. Even so, as budget travelers, we found Thy National Park to be an amazing destination to explore.
How Many Days to Spend in Thy NP
We had a full day planned for Thy National Park, featuring a short ferry ride, two easy hikes, a visit to a WW2 museum, and a few smaller stops that we'd originally marked as optional on our itinerary.
Sure, the plan sounded pretty ambitious at first, but going to Thy National Park in early September meant we could take full advantage of the long daylight hours, and we did just that. Bringing a car along was another big help in making it all work.
It was a super long day for us in Thy National Park, but totally worth it.
Surprisingly, exploring the park turned out to be quite relaxing, thanks to the activities we'd planned for the day. That said, we'd be lying if we said we weren't completely worn out by the end. Starting and finishing outside the park to catch both the sunrise and sunset definitely added to the exhaustion.
Another reason we pushed ourselves harder was that the weather forecast for the next few days didn't look promising, so we wanted to make the most of the amazing weather while we had it.
Of course, spending two days in Thy National Park would've been even better - we could've relaxed on the beaches longer, lingered in the museums, or tackled a few more hiking trails. That said, we feel like we saw plenty and got a solid sense of what the park is all about. If you're planning a slower pace or visiting during the shorter days of winter in Jutland, we'd recommend budgeting two days.
Accommodation
Thy National Park has tons of smaller accommodations that look tempting for a stay inside the park, but it's not quite as simple as it seems. Most of these options are apartments or family homes with few to no reviews, so it's hard to know what to expect, plus availability can be a real issue. Still, we managed to find some great spots in the popular coastal towns.
If you're staying in Hanstholm, the Montra Hotel is the most popular spot in town. If you're heading to Cold Hawaii, you can't go wrong with Klitmøller Hotel or Guesthouse Klitmøller. Stone Mountain is a fantastic bed and breakfast near Stenbjerg Landingsplads, while Agger Tange has Agger Holidays for a lovely southern stay.
Thy National Park is a popular summer spot, and the coastal villages are filled with all kinds of places to stay.
When to Visit
Thy National Park is gorgeous no matter the season, so there's really no bad time to visit. But it's worth considering what you're hoping to get out of your trip. If beaches, surfing, and swimming are your thing, summer is your best bet for ideal weather. Just keep in mind that the coast gets pretty crowded with tourists on their summer holidays.
Spring and fall are much calmer in Thy National Park and perfect for spotting migratory birds that rely on this area as an essential rest stop. Sure, it can be a bit chilly closer to winter, but the calm atmosphere and fewer people around make it all the more rewarding.
We visited Thy National Park in early September, and the weather couldn't have been more perfect. It was comfortably warm without being too hot, there wasn't any rain, and even the wind was much gentler than we had expected.
The sunny weather was definitely a big part of why we loved Thy National Park so much.
Packing Tips
Given that Thy National Park is all about exploring the outdoors and staying on the move, we mostly packed functional gear. Truth be told, it ended up being super useful in other places (Stevens Cliffs or Mons Klint, for instance), too.
Since we visited a few beaches, we ended up walking on a lot of sand, and the inland trails weren't much better in that regard. Regular hiking shoes (without mesh) were fine, just expect some sand to sneak in no matter what.
Most of our walks here were out in open areas, so we made sure to keep sunscreen and a windbreaker in our backpack at all times. We also brought binoculars, though we didn't use them as much as we'd hoped. Most of the birds we saw were around Agger Tange, and we didn't spot much elsewhere in the park.
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