Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Hotel Hanstholm
HOTEL
( 97 96 10 44;
www.hotelhanstholm.dk
;
Christian Hansens Vej 2; s/d Dkr795/995; )
Rooms are of a good standard and facilities are laid on thick, including indoor pool, sauna
and on-site restaurant (dinner mains Dkr179 to Dkr288).
Det Gamle Røgeri
SEAFOOD
(
www.roegeriet.dk/hanstholm
; Kuttergade 7; meals Dkr65-135;
10am-6pm Sun-Thu, to 7pm Fri &
Sat)
If you're anywhere near Hanstholm, head to the harbour then follow the signs to this un-
prepossessing cafeteria. On the menu are some spectacular fishy treats - the
stjerneskud
is
the house speciality: two fried and one steamed piece of fish, plus smoked salmon, shrimp
and asparagus on bread. It's so good we had to visit again the next day for seconds.
Information
Tourist Office
TOURIST INFORMATION
( 97 92 19 00;
www.visitthy.dk
; Tårnvej 21; 10am-4pm Mon-Fri, 11am-2pm Sat mid-Jun-Jul,
11am-4pm Mon-Fri, 11am-2pm Sat & Sun Aug-mid-Sep)
The summertime tourist office is at the local lighthouse dating from 1843 (which you can
climb, for Dkr10). It's often run by volunteers, so hours may be slightly erratic.
Getting There & Away
By road, Hanstholm is at the terminus of Rtes 181, 26 and 29. Thisted, 21km to the south
via Rte 26, has the nearest train station. Buses 90 and 322 regularly connect Thisted and
Hanstholm (Dkr30, 45 minutes); bus 322 runs via Klitmøller.
Klitmøller
Pop 820
Klitmøller's windy ways and curving waves have transformed the small fishing village in-
to one of Europe's premier surfing destinations, known colloquially as 'Cold Hawaii'. It's
