Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The tourist office has loads of holiday houses on its books, usually rented out weekly in
high season. Hotels and apartments are also generally geared to long-stayers rather than
overnighters passing through; the tourist office has details of private rooms for rent.
Villa Vendel
GUESTHOUSE
( 98 99 14 56;
www.villavendel.dk
;
Harald Fischers Vej 12; r & apt Dkr500-850; )
East of Torvet is this delightful option, a member of the Small Elegant Hotels group (an
apt description), with four rooms (all with bathrooms) and two apartments. There's a
classy old-world feel with wooden floors and neutral decor, plus a guest kitchen, a court-
yard for alfresco breakfast (Dkr65) and a large garden.
A friendly owner, plenty of local info, good-value prices and year-round opening make
for an impressive package.
Bolcheriet
SWEETS
(
www.bolcheriet.dk
; Torvet 1; 10am-5pm daily Jul-Aug, shorter hrs rest of yr)
On the main square, be sure to pop into Bolcheriet, a colourful, sweet-smelling Willy
Wonka world where you can see candy being made (and of course purchase the stuff).
Restaurant Løkken Badehotel
DANISH
(
www.restaurantlb.dk
;
Torvet 8; lunch Dkr69-149, dinner mains Dkr139-259; from 11.30am daily)
You'll have no problem finding a place to eat on Torvet, brimming with alfresco tables.
This sunshine-yellow hotel sits in pole position, with a huge terrace and a menu that wins
locals' hearts with well-prepared, old-school Danish favourites, from lunchtime smør-
rebrød to
stegt rødspætte
(pan-fried plaice). The hotel itself is home to family-sized holi-
day apartments.
Information
Tourist Office
TOURIST INFORMATION
(
98 99 10 09;
www.loekken.dk
; Jyllandsgade 15;
10am-4pm Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm Sat Jul-Aug,
10am-3pm Mon-Fri, 9am-noon Sat Sep-Jun)
Helpful office beside the SuperBrugsen supermarket on the way into town. Has a wealth of
knowledge on activities in the area and can book hotels and summerhouses.
