Discover 7 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Hirtshals (Denmark). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Nordsøen Oceanarium, Hirtshals Fun-Park, and Hirtshals Lighthouse. Also, be sure to include Fjord Line in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Hirtshals (Nordjylland).
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Nordsøen Oceanarium
Huge aquarium of North Sea marine life. Nordsøen Oceanarium is a public aquarium and museum that opened in 1998 on the shores of the North Sea in Hirtshals, north Jutland, Denmark. Their main tank, which holds 4,500,000 litres, is the largest in Northern Europe, but the Oceanarium also has several smaller habitat aquariums and an exhibit with seals. Species displayed are native to the oceans around Denmark.
The Oceanarium is part of the Nordsøcentre, which also houses a conference centre.[1]
Address: Willemoesvej 2, 9850 Hirtshals
Hirtshals Fun-Park
Amusement, Zoo, Park, Outdoor activities, Amusement park
Address: Minkvej 10, 9850 Hirtshals
Hirtshals Lighthouse
Hirtshals lighthouse is a lighthouse near Hirtshals. It was built in 1863 in a late classical style with N.S. Nebelong as architect and C.F. Grove as engineer.
The lighthouse's flame height is 57 metres, the tower itself is 35 metres high. The type of lighthouse is a breathing lighthouse. The lighthouse character is: Fixed white light with a strong flash every 30 seconds. There are 144 steps to the viewing balcony.
The complex consists of the lighthouse, two corridor buildings connecting the lighthouse with the two functionary buildings, an outhouse (1863), an engine house (1914) and a siren house (1958?). The buildings are constructed of white painted foundation walls. The tower stands on a granite base, while the other buildings stand on black-painted brick foundations. The two small corridor buildings are built of granite stone facing the courtyard and concrete facing the sea.
The lighthouse itself is round and terminated by a copper-clad lantern. The tower is decorated with the monogram of King Frederik VII and the year of construction. The parapet is new. The doors and windows have been renewed. When built, the lighthouse had a fixed lens and rotating booster prisms. In 1914, the tower was converted to a fixed lighthouse with flashing and a kerosene incandescent burner. The lighthouse was electrified in 1939.
The one-storey official residences are covered by eternit slate clad saddle roofs with twigs. The walls are divided by pilasters. The house to the north was intended for the lighthouse master and the 1st assistant, while the house to the south was occupied by the 2nd and 3rd assistants. The central bay of the north building is adorned by a recessed field, which ends in a round-arched sawtooth.
Hirtshals guy plays an important role in TV2's family Christmas calendar 2013 "The Twins and Santa Claus".
Address: Fyret 2, 9850 Hirtshals
Fjord Line
Nature, Natural attraction, Fjord
Address: Trailerkajen 1, Hirtshals
Hirtshals Havn
Sailing, Marina
Address: Norgeskajen 11, Hirtshals
Horne Kirke
Church
Address: Tornbyvej 11A, 9850 Hirtshals
Tornby Kirke
Church
Address: Nejstgårdvej 1, Hirtshals