Hirtshals fyr — Attraction in Hjørring Municipality

The climb is long and hard, but the view from the top is quite something if you're not as scared of heights and falling down as I was. I have no pictures because it's high up, usually windy, and I didn't want lose neither myself nor my phone at the top. It's very fascinating, because you don't just have the N-W-S-E directions, but also signs aimed at cities both in Denmark and across the sea.

It's definitely a place to see for yourself, and just take in the fresh Hirtshals air and the view. Please use the bathroom at a gas station or something before you go there, because the attached bathroom is very old, and it's impressive that they even have running water.

I'd highly suggest checking it out between late spring to early fall, however, as it's a coastal and often windy city, and can get awfully cold during the winter. This is...

Incredible experience if you like WW2 relics. Take a walk through old trench lines still running through the sand or climb inside old bunker rooms some of them restored to perfection. Furthermore, there are weapons and pictures from the old days and even a sea mine is to be found amidst the dunes. Even if concrete walls are nothing for you, the Hirtshals lighthouse and the beach might interest you. One little downside generally in Denmark, it is always windy. Be sure to bring a sweater then you are equipped for that awesome experience in Northern...

Our visit to Hirtshals Lighthouse was short, as we were caught in heavy rain and a storm – but even in this dramatic weather, the lighthouse looked absolutely majestic. Its bright white tower rises above the coast with a calm strength, and you can instantly feel its importance as a guide for sailors on the rough North Sea.

Even without climbing to the top (the storm made it impossible for us), just standing in front of it was impressive. The surrounding buildings are beautifully maintained and add to the charm...