A wealth of experiences await you
The area around Tornby offers exciting activities for young and old.
- 3 km.
Asdal Holy Spring
In Lilleheden Klitplantage not far from Hirtshals you will find one of the country's many sacred springs. It is located in scenic surroundings, immediately south of the paved forest road, where the Kjul å river crosses the road. It is located approximately 4 meters above the level of the river. The interesting thing about the spring is that it does not overflow during wet periods, which indicates a drain just below ground level.
- Nature
- 7 km.
Asdal Wall construction
Asdal Voldanlæg (1300th century) unites the place with its own mystique. Asdal Voldanlæg was created by digging through a headland, Asbjerg, which extended into the Ådalen. At the bottom of the Ådalen runs Kjul Å. There are 3 dams that can still be seen. Asdal Voldanlæg unites the place with its own mystique. With its ramparts and graves.
- Nature
- 20 km.
Børglum Monastery
Visit the place where the Christmas calendar about Stygge Krumpen is filmed. Hear all the cruel stories about Stygge Krumpen who lived in Børglum in the Middle Ages. There are changing exhibitions and it is always exciting to visit the monastery with the church and dungeon.
In December there is a Christmas market at Børglum Monastery.
- Buildings and museums
- 6 km.
Bunker Museum 10th Battery
Denmark's only excavated complete German defense facility from World War II that is open to the public.
The area, which has been cleared since 1994, includes 3.5 km of trenches connecting 70 locations such as personnel bunkers, gun emplacements, ammunition bunkers and an exhibition in an officer's bunker. The area is maintained by volunteers.
- Buildings and museums
- 5 km.
Bicyclerute
The West Coast Route 1 passes by Tornby Camping. The route extends from Tønder to Skagen. There is a nice day trip to Blokhus about 50 km. The distance from Tornby to Skagen is 55 km.
The cycle route goes through an exceptionally beautiful west coast nature in Tornby Dune Plantation, a landscape characterized by large moving dunes interrupted by intermediate plains and with a both distinctive and lush plant world.
- Active, Nature
- 38 km.
The Sanded Church
Just before you reach Skagen lies the sand-covered church. Only the tower remains of the church. Experience how the sand drift has been violent and covered much of the land. A good place to go on an excursion.
- Buildings and museums
- 45 km.
fårup sommerland
Only 45 km away is Fårup Sommerland, Denmark's largest amusement park in the middle of the forest. There are experiences for the whole family here - from wild roller coasters to fun water activities. Once the entrance is paid, most of the rides are free, making it an ideal destination for a day full of fun and excitement.
- For children, Amusements
- 6 km.
Fun Park Hirtshals
Are you crazy about animals? Within walking distance of approx. 1,5 km from the campsite is an eldorado for animal lovers. Fun Parken is a 33-acre visitor farm, located in the diverse nature of North Jutland, including forests and dunes.
Here you can experience 425 animals divided into 65 different animal species and birds in free conditions, as well as lots of play activities, free, mini golf, archery, air rifle shooting, yes the park is worth a visit. There are also events where you can eat.
- Animal, For children
- 0 km.
Geocaching
Go on a treasure hunt in the nature and cities of North Jutland. When you go geocaching you always experience new places and exciting new places and knowledge.
- Active, Nature
- 5 km.
Hellehøj
Hellehøj (89 meters above sea level) is a burial mound from the Bronze Age. It is approx. 3.500 years old and was built on a moraine hill from the Ice Age. The mound is located on Rugtvedvej, Hirtshals. Challenging on a bike as the road rises 40 meters in altitude over a distance of only 1.000 m.
- Nature
- 2 km.
The Hellenic Coffin in Horne
The stone coffin at Horne Cemetery was unknown until 1939. In 1939, a stone-built grave was discovered at Horne Cemetery, a so-called stone coffin.
Belongs to the single grave period from the Neolithic Age 2800-2400 BC.
- Nature
- 60 km.
Odden Manor
The manor is known from archives as early as around 1370, and the site probably took on its current form with two large stone houses in the mid-1400th century. They were protected by moats on three sides and a lake to the north, hence the name Odden.
Odden is also home to the large collection of paintings by the painter JF Villumsen.
- Buildings and museums
- 5 km.
Hirtshals Town
The ferry town of Hirtshals offers many cultural and tourist events. There is a fish festival, music under the stairs and many art exhibitions.
There are good shopping opportunities and many shops are open every day all year round.
- City and shop
- 6 km.
Hirtshals Lighthouse
There are changing exhibitions in the lighthouse. You can climb up to the lighthouse and experience the unique view from the top. When you stand at the top of the lighthouse, you are 62 meters above sea level, from where you have a magnificent view of the sea, the coast and the countryside.
The lighthouse is still in operation, and seen from today's perspective, it is an impressive structure.
It is possible to use the “lunch box” at the Lighthouse to temporarily shelter in case of inclement weather. It is open during daylight hours.
- Buildings and museums
- 8 km.
Hirtshals Golf Club
There is never far to a new golf course in North Jutland. Golf courses in the unique North Jutland nature.
Hirtshals Golf Club offers an 18-hole course in scenic surroundings that provides both challenges and pleasure for golfers of all levels.
- Active
- 5 km.
Hirtshals Museum
The Vendsyssel Historical Museum's branch in Hirtshals is housed in a fisherman's home built of boulders in 1880. The farmhouse, reconstructed as an interior in 1915, shows how a fishing family lived at that time.
There are many city walks arranged by the museum. See more on the museum's or visit Hirtshals website.
- Buildings and museums
- 11 km.
Hjørring
Vendsyssel's large commercial city. Lots of shopping opportunities, Metropolen Shopping Center, cozy pedestrian street with exciting waterways through the city, many places to eat, Old Town and Historical Museum, art museum and other cultural experiences and events.
- City and shop
- 0 km.
Groceries
In Hirtshals you will find most of the specialty shops and supermarkets, Netto, 365, Super Brugsen, Lidl, Rema 1000, Spar. There is a nice pedestrian street and many places to eat. In Tornby there is a Brugsen and gas station. If you want to go to a bigger city, it is only 12 km to Hjørring and 40 minutes to Aalborg.
At the campsite we have a small shop with breakfast bread and whatever else you need.
- City and shop
- 60 km.
The JF Willumsen Collection
At Herregården Odden they house a large exhibition of sketches, drawings, paintings and ceramic objects made by the artist JF Willumsen, who was a student at the Academy of Fine Arts and frequented the Free Painting School, where he was taught by, among others, the Skagen painter PS Krøyer, Zahrtmann and Tuxen.
- Buildings and museums
- 2 km.
Churches and monasteries
If you are into history and old buildings, then explore the many old churches and monasteries in North Jutland.
You can also get the brochure Danish road churches at the reception.
The closest church to Tornby Strand Camping is Tornby Church, located approximately 2 kilometers away. By car, the trip takes about 5 minutes.
- Buildings and museums
- 1 km.
The King's Stone
It was found during fieldwork in 1992 in a field that slopes down from the mountain. It measures 2,6 x 1,65 x 1,4 m and probably weighs approx. 20 tons. According to old information, a stone with the same dimensions used to stand on Tornby Bjerg. This was called the King's Stone.
- Nature
- 16 km.
Marup Church
Mårup Church was located on the slope of the North Sea. The church has been removed and today only the plinth and part of the cemetery remain. Visit the site and see how the sea is taking away piece by piece of the land.
- Buildings and museums
- 1,5 km.
North Sea Oceanarium
The North Sea Oceanarium is always a great experience. Only 6 km from the campsite is Northern Europe's largest aquarium.
Here you can experience impressive aquariums and learn about the North Sea. 5 large and more than 40 smaller aquariums, 70 fish species and lots of interactive experiences are what you can experience. The North Sea Oceanarium is not just an aquarium but also an experience and knowledge center.
Buy tickets at a discount at the information desk at the campsite.
- Animal, For children, Nature
- 30 km.
The eagle reserve
EXPERIENCE THE KINGS OF THE SKY
You can shudder at the fierce and proud majesties at the Eagle Reserve®, where their fascinating hunting techniques are presented to the public…
There are daily shows at the reserve. There is an exhibition and you can experience and see how the eagles can be trained for hunting.
- Animal, Nature
- 30 km.
Role playing in Tornby
The Secret of the Yxenskoven is a so-called "low magic" fantasy live role-playing game. The game takes place in the small village of Yxengaard, which is located in the Yxenskoven. The town is populated by Norsemen and Sidians. The Norsemen can be compared to Vikings and the Sidians are very much influenced by the Christian Crusaders. This means that the game takes place in a time that is confusingly similar to the time of struggle between paganism and Christianity.
- Nature
- 30 km.
Rubjerg Knude Lighthouse
It is worth a visit every time you visit North Jutland to see Rubjerg Knute lighthouse. The lighthouse stands on the slope to the North Sea and the dune that rises up behind the lighthouse. The nature changes on the coast every year and there are not many years left before it crashes into the sea. Camping holidays on the west coast are rich in nature experiences.
To preserve the lighthouse, it was moved 2019 meters further inland in the fall of 70.
- Buildings and museums
- 41 km.
Skagen
Only 40 min. drive to Skagen. Visit Denmark's northernmost point with everything that goes with it. Ankers Museum and the other Skagen painters, Grenen, Sandormen, Skagen harbor, Skagen Festival.
Skagen is Denmark's northernmost point, here you can stand with one foot in each sea.
- City and shop
- 20 km.
Ugly Crumpen
Børglum Monastery and Stygge Krumpen belong together in the North Jutland Hirsorie. Only 20 minutes from the campsite is the Monastery where the Christmas calendar about Stygge Krumpen is filmed. Experience the many exhibitions at the monastery and the special exhibition about the Christmas calendar.
- Buildings and museums
- 2 km.
Tornby "Mountain"
Tornby mountain is one of Denmark's largest hills. The "mountain" starts immediately east of the railway at Gamle Landevej and rises eastwards. Near the top there are 480 meters with 30 meters of elevation gain and an average gradient of 6,3% (Bottom: 32 meters above sea level Top: 83 meters above sea level) Bjergvej, 9850 Hirtshals. It is easily accessible either on foot or by bike from the campsite, making it a perfect short excursion to enjoy nature and the fresh sea air.
- Nature
- 2 km.
Tornby Dyssen
The dolmen dates from the Neolithic Age. It is approx. 4.000 years old. The earth mound above the dolmen has been excavated, and four bearing stones with a large capstone above remain. The dolmen is located at Tornby Gl. Købmandsgård.
- Nature
- 3 km.
Tornby Old Merchant's House
Tornby Old Merchants' Farm is an independent institution as a collaboration between 10 Tornby associations and approximately 70 volunteers. The farm – a 200-year-old merchant's farm near Tornby Strand.
- Buildings and museums
- 1 km.
Tornby Dune Plantation
Tornby Plantage (548 ha) is a high-lying, wind-exposed west coast plantation 4 km south of Hirtshals. The vegetation border towards the sea follows a 15-25 m high, former sea slope, which is pierced by numerous deeply cut river valleys. Below the slope you find yourself on a raised Stone Age seabed, which in a 300 m wide belt is covered by lush green sand dunes with a front of white sea dunes. The plantation was planted to stop the drift of sand.
- Nature
- 1 km.
Tornby Beach
Tornby Beach is located at the end of the road. The beach is among the best beaches along the North Sea.
There is a lifeguard here during the summer. Jump into the waves and sunbathe on the beach or in the dunes. Driving is allowed on the beach. There are car-free areas. There is a beach party once a year on the beach.
At Tornby beach during the summer months you can see the old lifeboat from Tornby mountain lake in the water. If you are lucky you can go sailing with it.
- Nature
- 10 km.
Uggerby River and Canoeing
There are canoe trips from Uggerby and Sindal if you want to experience the river from the water. You can also fish in Uggerby å. You need a local fishing license for this, which can be purchased at the tourist office in Hirtshals.
- Active, Nature
- 5 km.
Ulrik's watches
Yes, why not try to see a museum of a special kind. Time has passed by and the development of today's smartwatch was only a fantasy in the old days. Come and see approx. 1800 watches in the Old Mission House in Hirtshals. The oldest watch is from 1777. Time doesn't stand still here!
- Buildings and museums
