Lønstrup

Northern Jutland


Some 15km north of Løkken (past Rubjerg Knude), this beachside resort has an upmarket feel and streets lined with artist studios, galleries and ceramicists. It's worth a visit for a stroll and to check out the cafes.


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Nearby Northern Jutland attractions

1. Rubjerg Knude

1.74 MILES

About 14km north of Løkken (en route to the town of Lønstrup) is Rubjerg Knude, an area of sand dunes that show just how Mother Nature calls the shots on…

3. Nordsøen Oceanarium

10.41 MILES

If you’ve always wondered what lurks beneath, head to the impressive North Sea Oceanarium, home to one of the largest aquariums in northern Europe. Here,…

4. Fårup Sommerland

15.04 MILES

One of the most-visited Danish attractions, this wholesome (and pricey) amusement park caters to holidaying families in search of distractions – of which…

5. Råbjerg Mile

25.33 MILES

Denmark’s largest expanse of drifting sand dunes, Råbjerg Mile is an amazing natural phenomenon. These undulating, 40m-high hills are fun to explore and…

6. Bangsbo

26.59 MILES

It’s worth exploring the Bangsbo area, 3km south of the town centre. The main drawcard is Bangsbo Museum, an old country estate with an interesting mix of…

7. Lindholm Høje Museet

27.63 MILES

This museum adjoins the Lindholm Høje Viking burial site and explains its history, and has displays on archaeological finds made during its excavation…

8. Lindholm Høje

27.69 MILES

The Limfjord was a kind of Viking motorway providing easy, speedy access to the Atlantic for longboat raiding parties. It’s not surprising, then, that the…