Exploring the Thy Region in Northern Denmark

On our way south from the northern tip of Denmark, we drove from Lønstrup along the North Jutland coast into the Thy region, which is separated from the mainland by the Limfjord. What I hadn’t realised until then was that I was on an island!

The Limfjord cuts right through Northern Denmark, connecting the North Sea near Agger with the Baltic Sea near Aalborg, thus separating the entire northern part of Jutland from the rest of Denmark. Until 1825, there was still a permanent land connection near Agger, before a storm surge washed this land away, formally creating the “North Jutland Island“.

In the town of Thisted, we stopped for a longer break and a walk around town. A picturesque inland harbour and a charming old town form the core of this regional centre on the Limfjord. Thisted’s old town is dominated by the white cathedral, which on that day shone dazzlingly bright in the sun against a blue, cloudless sky. At the harbour, we found a cosy cafe with outdoor tables. Looking south, we gazed across the silvery shimmering water to the hilly green landscape of Morsø island and the Hanklit cliff.

After our break, our journey first took us through agricultural areas and then into the forests, lakes, and heathlands of Thy National Park, Denmark’s oldest and largest national park. Finally, we reached the extensive dune landscape behind the beaches along the coastline and found a pitch for the night at the charming, animal- and child-friendly Nystrup Klitmøller Camping.

Klitmøller markets itself as a surfer’s paradise under the name “Cold Hawaii”, and accordingly, many water sports enthusiasts populate the campsite and village, the beach and the sea. They create a relaxed, family-friendly and “alternative” atmosphere. This is also reflected in the variety of camping vehicles, from self-converted older buses in the “surf camp” and on the meadow to large motorhomes on premium pitches or glamping tents – everyone finds a spot to their taste here. During our stay, however, it was calm, and the surfers had to stay on land. So, during a walk through the village and along the beach, there were unfortunately no spectacular rides on the water to observe. Due to a foot injury, I couldn’t cover longer distances, so we would love to return here again for extended excursions into the natural landscapes.

So we left the Thy region towards Djursland and crossed Northern Denmark once more southeast to Rosenholm Castle.