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Brønderslev is a typical village that expanded
naturally when the railroad between Aalborg and
Hjørring opened in 1871 In 1921, Brønderslev
became a merchant town; so far the second last
town in Denmark to achieve this status
Hedelund (Nørregade/Parkvej) is a large public
rhododendron park with more than 10,000 plants
and over 100 different species A walk in Hedelund
Park is a wonderful experience
Store Vildmose
Tagmarksvej/Dalgasvej, 12 kilometres West of
Brønderslev
www.vildmosemuseet.dk
The nature area, Store Vildmose, is one of the few
raised bogs in Europe In raised bogs the growing
bog moss keeps raising the bog and the peat A large
part of the original peat bog has been cultivated, but
there are still remnants left of the original fascinating
landscape At Vildmose Museum in Brønderslev
(Paukærvej 15) visitors can learn about Store
Vildmose’s history, botany and geology
Asaa
Asaa, population 1,300
Asaa is a fishing village by the Kattegatt In the period 1914-1968 there was a railroad between Asaa and Dronninglund, and from there to Aalborg Asaa’s advanced harbour was built in 1906 at the end of a 450-metre-long dam There is a cosy atmosphere at the harbour, as well as a nice beach
Voergaard Slot/Voergaard Castle
Voergaard 6, 5 kilometres East of Flauenskjold www.voergaardslot.dk
The beautiful Voergaard Castle is perhaps Denmark’s finest Renaissance castle, and it has the widest moat The oldest part is from 1481, the most recent from 1590 At the time of the Reformation, Voergaard became the King’s property, but in 1578 Frederik II handed it over to Karen Krabbe, whose daughter, Ingeborg Skeel, built the Renaissance wing Voergaard’s large portal was originally intended for Frederiksborg Castle in Hillerød
In addition to the beautiful interior in the wings, there are also various works of art by El Greco, Goya, Raphael and Rubens, and porcelain from the courts of Ludvig XIV, Ludvig XVI and Napoleon
It is said that Ingeborg Skeel haunts Voergaard
Dorf Møller/Dorf Mills
Dorfgade by Storskovvej, Dorf Kirkeby The Old Mill Pond is the centre of an idyllic nature scenery and two mills; a water mill and a windmill The owners of Dronninglund Castle built the water mill in the 17th century In this place the water could drop 4 metres and thereby generate enough power for grinding corn
Towards the end of the 18th century, corn was increasingly used as animal fodder, so in 1887 a Dutch windmill was added
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Brønderslev Municipality
The windmill was closed in 1952, the water mill in
1963, but both are still standing
Jyske Ås
Storskovvej, 5 kilometres north of
Dronninglund
Jyske Ås is a ridge located 25 kilometres northwest
of Dronninglund Large parts of the ridge are
forest-clad, and the hilly terrain offers many excellent hikes
The highest point is knøsen (136 metres), which is
situated in Dronninglund Storskov
Dronninglund Slot/Dronninglund Castle
Slotsvej, Dronninglund www.dronninglund-slot.dk www.dronninglundkirke.dk
Dronninglund Castle’s history goes back to the 12th century It was originally a Benedictine monastery called Hundslund The place was Crown lands for a time, but in 1581 it was sold to a lord who
expanded it considerably by adding the chapel, among other things The castle is named after its owner Queen Charlotte Amalie, who acquired it in
1690 It remained in the possession of the Royal family until 1729 Today the chapel functions as parish church and the castle has been turned into a hotel and conference centre
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Frederikshavn was originally named Fladstrand,
(Flatbeach) but, as the present name suggests, the
city is characterized by its large port with constant
traffic between Denmark and Sweden and Norway
The many Swedish and Norwegian tourists give the
city an international atmosphere
The city’s attractions include Frederikshavn Church
(Kirkepladsen) from 1890-1892 The church is built
in Roman style, inspired by Aachen Cathedral In
terms of seats, it is one of Denmark’s largest
churches The Altarpiece is by Micael Ancher
Close to the church stands the Powder Tower
(Krudttårnet, Kragholmen 2), which is a defence
tower from 1686-1690 On the tower’s gun deck
there are pieces of artillery on display, and there is a
an exhibition about local history, including
Fladstrand Citadel, which the Powder Tower was a
part of
Frederikshavn Art Museum (Parallelvej 14) hosts various exhibitions, and the museum has the world’s largest collection of ex libris
To the southwest of the city stands the tall Cloos Tower (Brønderslevvej 61) Including the hill on which it is standing, the tower reaches a height of 160 metres above sea level, and it offers a fantastic view of the area
60-metre-Hirsholmene
Hirsholmene, 0.45 km², Population 6 www.sns.dk
Seven kilometres off the coast of Frederikshavn lie the islets called Hirsholmene, of which only one, Hirsholm, is settled Hirsholmene belonged to the king until 1583, and again from 1883 The islets can
be reached by mail boat, and it is their isolated location that makes them interesting They function
as a sanctuary for several species of bird, and the most characteristic building is the lighthouse from
1886
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Bangsbo Museum is located at Bangsbo Manor,
which was first mentioned in 1364 The Manor hosts
various exhibitions, but the main attraction is the
Ellingå Ship from 1163, found in Elling Stream
There are also various ship models and other things
constituting a small naval museum The wings house
Jutland’s Resistance Museum (Det Jyske
Modstandsmuseum) and a cart exhibition, among
other things The large Coast Battery, built on the
ridge along Kattegat in 1944, is also part of the
museum The many gun positions southwest of the
Manor constitute a fortress 70 metres above sea level
Sæby
Sæby, Population 8,750
www.toppenafdanmark.dk
www.saeby-museum.dk
Sæby has a lovely merchant town atmosphere with
yellow half-timbered houses and a lively harbour
milieu Sæby Museum (Algade 1-3) houses an
exhibition about the local history The museum
building is located in the 16th century Consul
Ørum’s House
To the west of the town centre lies the Manor
Museum Sæbygård (Herregårdsmuseet Sæbygård,
Sæbygårdsvej 49), which shows manor interior from
the last 200 years Sæbygård was built in several
phases; the oldest preserved part is the main building built in Renaissance style in 1576
Råbjerg Mile/Råbjerg Dune
Råbjerg Mile Vej, 9 klometres North of Ålbæk www.skovognatur.dk
Råbjerg Mile is a 20-metre-tall migrating dune covering an area of about 1 km² The dune travels east at a speed of 15 metres per year, covering everything in its path Behind the dune, dune lakes are formed in the hollows created by the drifting sand
Skagen/The Skaw
Skagen, population 9200 www.toppenafdanmark.dk www.skagensmuseum.dk www.anchershus.dk www.skagen-bymus.dk www.ravmuseum.dk
Skagen, located on Skagen’s Odde, is Denmark’s northernmost town The city and the surrounding area are known for their delightful atmosphere, with yellow houses and several tourist attractions
Skagen’s Museum (Brøndumsvej 4) is an exquisite art museum, where works of the famous Skaw Painters are exhibited Michael and Anna Ancher were Skaw Painters, and their house (Markvej 2-4)
is open to visitors It is also possible to visit Villa Pax (Hans Baghsvej 21), in which the poet and painter Holger Drachmann used to live
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At Skagen Museum (P.K Nielsensvej 8-10) visitors
can learn about the history of the area with a focus
on fishing and navigation Skagen also has an Amber
Museum (Sct Laurentiivej 60E)
Just to the north of Skagen lies Skagen Odde Nature
Centre (Batterivej 51), designed by Jørn Utzon The
Centre facilitates interaction between Man and
Nature
En route to Denmark’s northernmost tip stands the
46-metre-tall Skagen Lighthouse
(Fyrvej) from 1858 It offers a splendid view of
Skagen and Grenen, the place where the two parts of
the North Sea, the Kattegat and the Skagerrak meet
Denmark’s northernmost point lies just northwest of
Grenen
A bit to the south of Skagen town, in the northern part of Skagen Dune Plantation, lies The Buried Church (Den Tilsandede Kirke, Gamle Landevej) The church tower, which is visible above the sand,
is from Skagen’s previous parish church, St Laurentii Kirke, which had been almost buried in sand before most of the church was torn down in
1795 The Tower was intended as a seamark, but there are still parts of the old church buried under several feet of sand
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Hjørring Municipality
Hjørring Municipality Hjørring
Hjørring, population 24.700 www.toppenafdanmark.dk www.cathatinae.dk www.vhm.dk www.vkm.dk www.haandvaerkernes-hus.dk
Hjørring is the main city in Northwestern Vendsyssel It goes back more than 1000 years, which makes it one of the oldest cities in Denmark
There are three 11th-12th century churches worthy
of note in the old centre around Nørregade: St Catherinæ, (Kirkepladsen), St Hans (Sankt Hans Stræde) and St Olai (Nørrebro 3)
Visitors can also experience the artist, Bjørn Nørgaard’s fascinating farm milieu (P Nørkjærs Plads) with bronze figures and fountains
The city of Hjørring has several hundred sculptures
on display There are also several museums:
Vendsyssel Historical Museum (Museumsgade 3) and Vendsyssel Art Museum (P Nørkjærs Plads 15)
Craftman’s House (Håndværkernes Hus, Nørregade 27) with its workshops is also interesting
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Hjørring Municipality
Børglum Kloster/Børglum Monastery
Børglum Klostervej 25, Børglum
www.boerglumkloster.dk
Børglum Monastery’s history goes back to the 11th
century when the place belonged to the king It
served as a monastery from the 12th century until the
Reformation, when it returned to the Crown In
1669 it was handed over to nobles and functioned as
a manor The present buildings mostly date from
1220, although some changes have been made,
notably by Lauritz de Thurah in 1750-1754
Løkken
Løkken, population 1.550
www.toppenafdanmark.dk
www.bolcheriet.dk
The resort town of Løkken, with its delightful
beaches, is one of the most popular summer
destinations for both Danish and foreign visitors
Throughout the season there is a lively but relaxed
atmosphere One of the attractions is a sweets
factory (Torvet 1), situated in the cosy old part of
town
Despite its historical status as a fishing village,
Løkken has no harbour It is one of the few
remaining towns where the boats are still hauled up
on the beach
On a long stretch along the town’s northern beach
there are bunkers from WW II These were part of
Hitler’s Atlantic Wall
Rubjerg Knude
Fyrvejen, Lønstrup www.vhm.dk
Rubjerg Knude is the highest part of Lønstrup Dune, and Rubjerg Knude Lighthouse is picturesquely situated at the centre of the enormous sand masses It was built in 1899, but the migrating sand made it difficult to keep it accessible for staff,
or even visible from the water The lighthouse was closed in 1968, and it was decided to leave it to the whims of Nature The staff quarters at the foot of the lighthouse are now partly buried
A Beach Migration Museum has been established at the nearby Strandfogedgård (Langelinie 2, Rubjerg)
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Mårup Kirke/Mårup Church
Mårup Kirkevej, Lønstrup
www.aalborg.stift.dk/Kirker/hj-soendre/maarup
The small Mårup Church is dramatically situated at
the end of the 15-kilometre-long Lønstrup Dune
The Church is from the 13th century The anchor on
display in front is from the English ship, Crescent,
which was shipwrecked off the coast in 1808 When
Lønstrup Church was built in 1928, Mårup Church
ceased to be the parish church It is now State
property, and moving it has been considered to save
it from the encroaching sea
Hirtshals
Hirtshals, Population 6.400
www.toppenafdanmark.dk
www.nscentre.dk
Hirtshals is one of Denmark’s large seaports The
harbour extends almost as far the city itself, but
there are also lovely beaches and plenty of shopping
opportunities
From the city centre, near the shopping street, Nørregade, it is possible to walk to the harbour via the Stairs Monument (Trappemonumentet) To the west stands the city’s lighthouse (Fyret) which was built in 1860-1863, and which offers an excellent view from the top East of the harbour
(Willemoesvej/Herluf Trollesvej) there are several bunkers, part of the so-called Atlantic Wall from World War II
The city’s most popular attraction is the fantastic North Sea Museum (Nordsøen Museum, Willemoesvej 2), which is one of Europe largest aquariums It is possible to see shoals of herring, mackerel, garfish, a sealarium and many other things The large Oceanarium contains 4.5 million litres of seawater in a single tank!
Ørnereservatet/Eagle Sanctuary
Skagensvej 107, Bindslev www.eagleworld.dk
The Eagle Sanctuary offers an excellent opportunity
to experience white-tailed eagles, falcons and several others of the world’s great birds of prey The birds fly low above the audience, and one can also observe them being fed
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Fjerritslev is the main town in Han Shire between
Limfjorden and Jammerbugten Fjerritslev is home
to the interesting Han Shire Nature centre
(Vestergade 16), which focuses on Han Shire’s
geology and nature It also arranges walks and
exhibitions in the area
Vejlerne Nature centre
Bygholmdæmningen, Bygholmvejlevej, 7 kilometres southeast of Gøttrup
Vejlerne is an area consisting mainly of lakes and beach meadows An attempt to cultivate the area at the end of the 19th century failed, and instead it became a refuge for many species of animal and breeding grounds for birds Information can be obtained at the nature centre by the sluice of the dam, where there are also towers for bird watching
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Jammerbugt Municipality
Klim Kalkovn/Klim Chalk Furnace
Klim Strandvej 68, Klim
www.naturcenter.dk
www.kunst-klim-kalkovn.dk
North of Klim village there is a small limestone hill,
which was formed 65 million years ago It has a
quarry with a furnace, where the history of the place
is told Small art exhibitions are also arranged there
The furnace is one of only two extant chalk furnaces
in Denmark
Thorup Strand
Thorup Strandvej, Thorup Strand
www.naturcenter.dk
The small fishing village, Thorup Strand, is one of
Denmark’s most active landing places, where the
fishing boats are hauled up on the beach after work
It is a very picturesque sight Han Shire Nature
Centre has an exhibition about the place and its
unique nature Thorup Strand also has several
kilometres of lovely beaches
Lyngmøllen/Heather Mill
Grønnestrandvej 230, Grønnestrand
www.naturcenter.dk
This is Denmark’s only heather-clad mill It was built
in 1876 of driftwood, which was found in abundance
on the nearby beaches There is also a memorial
stone over King Frederik VI’s journey through Han
Shire in 1824 It is said that the King paused on his
way and pronounced this the most beautiful spot in
A special feature on some beaches, for example Blokhus, is the road signs It is not unusual for people to drive their cars on the beach in this area
Fårup Sommerland/Fårup Summerland
Pirupvejen 147, 3 kilometres Northeast of Hune
www.faarupsommerland.dk
Fårup is a popular entertainment park with a wealth
of experiences for children of all ages There are roller-coasters and similar entertainments, but also many interactive activities
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Læsø is the largest island in the Kattegat It lies quite
isolated between Denmark and Sweden, and can be
reached from Frederikshavn Læsø’s attractions are
the small farms with seaweed roofs and its salt
industry The salt is seethed from the ground water
on Rønnerne The interesting production process can
be experienced at Læsø Saltsyderi (Hornfiskerønvej 3)
In Byrum to the south lies Læsø Farm Museum
(Museumsvej 3), which is a three-winged seaweed
farm maintained as it was in 1860, when its last
occupant left it Byrum also has the 17-metre-tall
høje Læsø Tower (Thorvald Hansensvej 5), built by
the cobbler, Thorvald Hansen, in 1927
There are three churches on Læsø; Byrum Church, which is the largest and oldest, Vesterø South Church and Østerby Church, which was built in
1867
Læsø Museum has four departments at different sites: In Vesterø lies the Marine Museum (Vesterø Havnegade 5) and the Museum ship, ”Ellen” (Vesterø Havn) In Østerby stands the cosy Hedvig’s House (Linievejen 36) and the Museum’s main building (Gammel Østerbyvej 35)
Læsø Rhododendron Park (Østerby Havnegade 60) with its 2,000 Rhododendron bushes, is an ideal choice for a relaxing walk in beautiful surroundings
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The city of Hobro is beautifully situated in the hilly
terrain at the bottom of Mariager Fiord
The castle-like Hobro Church (Kirketorvet) was
built in 1852 to a design by Bindesbøll, who also
designed Thorvaldsen’s Museum in Copenhagen
Much of its interior is from older churches; for
example, the pulpit from 1698, and one of the
church bells is from 1400 The altar was made by
Johan Thomas Skovgaard in 1952
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Mariagerfjord Municipality
Hobro Museum (Vestergade 21) is a local cultural
and historical museum located in the city’s oldest
preserved house, built in 1821
At the Yacht Museum (Lystfartøjsmuseet, Sdr
Kajgade 14) it is possible to learn about the history
of yachting at Mariager Fjord through the exhibition
of the various tools of the trade, such as navigational
equipment
The Gas Museum (Gasværksvej 2) illustrates the
history of gas use from its introduction in 1852 to
present-day Exhibits include scenes such as
everyday situations in Danish kitchens in the
1940s-1960s There are also old gas ovens, water heaters
and other appliances that replaced the previous
technology The museum is located in the old Hobro
The Viking Centre at Fyrkat, excavated 1950-1963,
consists partly of the old Fortress and partly of the
Viking Farmstead The Fyrkat Fortress was built
around 980 by Harald Bluetooth It has an inner
diameter of 120 metres and the earthworks were 12
metres deep There were 4x4 long houses arranged
in squares inside the fortress
At the Viking Farmstead, visitors can learn through participation about the daily life of Vikings and farmers The farmstead is a reconstruction of a wealthy man’s farm from the time of Harald Bluetooth The original farm was located at Jelling
Hobro Mini-Zoo
Lillemøllevej 32, Hvornum www.hobrominizoo.net
Hobro Mini-Zoo is a small, idyllic, beautifully situated animal park, with playgrounds and various animals, such as raccoons, emus, several cats and rabbits
Verdenskortet ved Klejtrup Sø/The World Map by Klejtrup Lake
Søren Poulsens Vej 5, Klejtrup www.visitverdenskortet.dk
During the period 1944-1969, Søren Poulsen created a World Map on the banks of Klejtrup Lake The map is made of stone and dirt and measures 45
x 90 metres - which means that 1 metre on the map corresponds to 400 kilometres The map has lakes, rivers and mountain chains Søren Poulsen got the idea when he found a stone by the lake that looked like Jutland
Jættestuerne i Snæbum/The Passage Graves in Snæbum
Hvilsomvej 9, Snæbum
Near the village of Snæbum, several passage graves are situated They are burial chambers made of giant rocks placed in a circle and covered with dirt The graves were built during the Stone Age, around
3200 BC, and they are some of the best-preserved
in Denmark Their size is also remarkable, with some of them reaching 8 metres in height and over
30 metres in diameter
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Rold village is situated by the southern entrance to
Denmark’s largest forest, Rold Forest The village is
thus a good a starting point for excursions into the
forest Rold also has a musem (Østerled 1), which is
located at Miehe Circus’ old winter quarters and
focuses on 200 years of circus history The museum
has the only extant wooden circus building in
Denmark
Rold Inn (Rold Kro) received Royal Privilege by
Frederik V in 1747 It has a small museum in honour
of the popular singer, “Yodel” Birge Lønquist
Hansen
Store Blåkilde/Great Bluespring
Møldrupvej, south for Blåkildevej, 6 kilometres
northeast of Arden
Store Blåkilde is a beautiful and fascinating spring,
which produces 80 litres of water per second Store
Blåkilde is located in the valley where Villestrup
Stream also has its source The geological
explanation for the phenomenon is that the area
rests on a layer of limestone, where disturbances
dating back to the Ice Age have caused cracks that
allow the ground water to travel to the surface
Visborggaard Slot/Visborggaard Castle
Visborggaard Allé 39, Visborg www.visitoesterhurup.dk
Visborggaard Castle was built during the Renaissance in 1575-1576, but has undergone some changes since It has a beautiful entrance, crossing the moat to the castle’s three wings Visborggaard’s main attractions are the Renaissance and Baroque Gardens
Havnø Mølle/Havnø Mill
Havnøvej 40, 4,5 kilometres east of Hadsund www.visitoesterhurup.dk
Havnø Mill is from 1842, which makes it the oldest extant mill in North Jutland Its purpose was to mill grain for the nearby Havnø Manor The beautifully restored mill is situated in a spot with a majestic view of Mariager Fiord
Hadsund
Hadsund, population 5.000 www.nordjyllandshistoriskemuseum.dk
The city of Hadsund is picturesquely situated on both sides of Mariager Fiord at its narrowest point, with only 250 metres of water between
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Mariagerfjord Municipality
Mariager was originally a ferry landing, but in 1854 it
was awarded merchant privileges
At Hadsund Museum (Rosendals Allé 8) visitors can
learn about the history of Hadsund, and the most
important historical events for the area
Mariager Fiord
www.fjord-ine.dk
The beautiful Mariager Fiord winds its way 35
kilometres from Hobro to the west to the Kattegat
to the east It is the longest of Eastern Jutland’s
fiords, and the width is between 250 metres and 4.5
kilometres It is possible to go for a sail trip on the
Fiord from several starting points, including Hobro,
Bramslev, Mariager, Dania, Hadsund and Odden
Passengers experience a varied landscape, and the fiord itself varies greatly, from the shallow waters east of Hadsund to depths of 30 metres or more
Mariager
Mariager, population 2,500 www.visitmariager.dk www.mariagermuseum.dk www.saltcenter.com
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