Things to do in Frederikshavn

If you are looking for things to do in Frederikshavn, I have included a list of places to see, possible activities and and places to rent equipment if needed. Hopefully, some of these ideas will help you plan your holiday or visit to the area.

The list of things to do in Frederikshavn also includes attractions within 50 miles driving distance, like in Skagen and Hirtshals. I have also included activities for Læsø, which is an island off the east coast, which you reach by taking a ferry from Frederikshavn. Well worth a visit - try out the Iceland Horseback Riding on the Beach!

Action House, Industrivej 1, 9480 Løkken is a large indoor amusement park with games, bowling,go kart track and disco. Great for a rainy day activity. Tel.: 99 67 67 10

Bangsbo Fort, Understedvej 21, 9900 Frederikshavn is a fort originally built by the Germans to protect their supply lines to Norway, filled with canons and history about the fort, great views , bunker for children – child friendly tales about Hitler Tel.: 98 42 31 11

Bangsbo Museum and Park,Dr. Margrethesvej 6, 9900 Frederikshavn houses the history of the resistance movement, historical ships, wagons and other memorabilia from the areas history Tel.: 98 42 31 11

Bunkermuseum, 10th Battery, Fyret 2, 9850 Hirtshals is the only remaining intact German bunker from WWII, which includes 3.5 km of trenches and rooms linked to them, very interesting exhibit, Tel.: 96 24 10 50

Craftsman Museum, Mosbjergvej 3B, Bindslev, 9881 Bindslev is a small museum showing the old crafts of shoemaking, joinery and other trades, Tel.: 98 93 89 60

Frederikshavn Kunst Museum, (Art Museum), Parallelvej 14, 9900 Frederikshavn houses a large collection of books and paintings, Tel.: 96 22 56 25

Funhouse, Apholmenvej 40, 9900 Frederikshavn is another indoor activity center for the young children with bouncy castles, games, billiards and other indoor games. Tel.: 98 42 93 50

Gimlegaard, Løkkenvej 461, 9700 Brønderslev is like stepping back in time and learning about how the Vikings lived, Tel.: 41262587

Hurlumhejhuset, Farøvej 2, 9800 Hjørring has lots of activities for the whole family including bouncy castles, arcade games, pool table, air-hockey, 2-storey climbing wall with labyrinth, etc. Tel.: 21 24 20 15

Krudttårnet, Kragholmen 2, 9900 Frederikshavn was the central building in th4e citadel Fladstrand and a strategic military base with canons on the top floor,the tower was used as a base by the naval hero, Tordenskiold, during the Northern War.Tel.: 98 43 19 19

Læsø Saltsyderi, Hornfiskrønvej 3, 9940 Læsø is where you can see a real salt mine in action creating sea salt, Tel.: 98 49 13 55

Minibyen Sæby, Solsbækvej 39, 9300 Sæby . Here craftsmans recreate some of the original homes from around 1900 in 1:10 scale, interesting to walk around the town, P.S. Please do not step on the small people! Tel.: +45 98 46 36 95

Nordsøen Akvaium, Willemosevej 2, 9850 Hirtshal, Europe’s biggest aquarium, Tel.: 98 94 41 88

More Things to Do in Frederikshavn

Or you may wish to explore some of the many art and craftsman museums in the area, so stop in at the local tourist office and get a list of those and find one that piques your interest.

For those who need something active, try these options:

How about Swimming?

There are 30+ excellent beaches, ranging from shallow, child friendly to beaches perfect for bird watching, kite sailing or fishing. Get a list from the local tourist office and decide which is best for you and your family.

P.S. When on the beach, always look for the Blue Flag, which is a sign that the beach is clean and safe. Also look for the beach marker on the beach that you are going to be using. Make a note of it, so in case there is an emergency, you can call, give your bech marker location for the authorities to get to you quicker.

The signs are near the dunes, are rectangular green signs with white numbers and are usually very visible from the beach.

There are also indoor swimming pools for those days when the beach may not be ideal.

Try out these options:

Scanic Stena Hotel, Tordenskjoldsgade 14, 9900 Frederikshavn has a large warm water indoor pool with slides, wave machines, water canons and much more, Tel.: 96 20 28 27

Frederikshavn Swimming Pool, Tordenskjoldsgade 14, 9900 Frederikshavn Tel.: 96202827

Vandhuset Park Vendia, Børge Christensens vej 4, 9800 Hjørring

Løkken Sportscenter, Søndergade 42, 9480 Løkken Tel.: +45 98991424/

Hotel Skagen Badeland, Tranevej 108, Hulsig, 9990 Skagen is a subtropical water park with slides, canons, sauna, trukish baths and more, Tel.: 98487222

Vanland Atlantis, Skallerup Klit , Nordre Klitvej 21, 9800 Hjørring, is a large waterpark with slides, waterfalls, saunas, wading pools and more, Tel.: 99 24 84 00

Maybe Fishing is more your speed!

You can fish from some beaches, peirs, go deep sea fishing, fishing in the streams and there are even put and take parks.

Types of fish available in the area are Flounder, greying, salmon, pike, Zander, Lavaret, trout, perch, yellow eel, turbot, sea trout, plaice, cod, mackerel, garfish, dab and flatfish.

Denmark has many rules about fishing to insure their preservation. Please check out the rules for where, when, how big, what type and preservation periods for fishing at the local tourist office. They can supply you with guides and rules.

Need some pampering? Health and Wellness Spas

The top places are:

Den Syvende Himmel, Tordenskjoldsgade 3, 9900 Frederikshavn Tel.: 98 41 00 13

Elly Krogh’s, Vesterø Havnegade 45, 9940 Læsø, Tel.: 98 49 94 15

Hotel Viking Aqua Spa and Resort, Frederikshavnsvej 72, 9300 Sæby, Tel.: 98 46 17 00

Læsø Kur, Vesterø Havnegade 28, 9940 Læsø, Tel.: 98 4913 22

Romulus, Skallerup Klit , Nordre Klitvej 21, 9800 Hjørring, Tel.: 99 24 83 52

Room One, Havnepladsen 1, 1., 9900 Frederikshavn, Tel.: 31347666

Ruth’s Wellness, Hans Ruthsvej 1, 9990 Skagen, Tel.: 96 21 02 34

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Have a need to explore, then Bicycling is for you!

One of the things to do in Frederikshavn for children, which is always popular is bicycling. If you want some activity, then why not hop on a bike and take one of 9 bike trails traversing the area and see everything at a leisurely pace. You can get bike routes at the tourist office and they also assist you in renting a bike.

Bike Rentals:

First choice are the free city bikes, which can be located near the tourist office and around town. Just drop 10 or 20 kroner into the slot to release the lock and than off you go. When you return the bike to a proper location, place the lock back in and the coin is returned to you. ABSOLUTELY FREE! Please only use within city limits.

If you want something a little better to ride or want to go further afield, try out these places:

The tourist offices have their own bikes for around 80 kroner per day.

Below are a few other places you can try out.

Cykelgaarden, Søndergade 6, 9300 Sæby rents bikes at 70 kroner per day. Tel.: 98 46 14 10

Cykelhandler Alfred Pedersen, Vestre Strandvej 4, 9990 Skagen rents bikesTel.: 98442528

Hirtshals Cykeludlejning, Vestergade 4 , A, 9850 Hirtshals rents bikesTel.: 98942196

Jarvis Ny Cykel, Vesterø Havnegade 29, Vesterø, 9940 Læsø rents bikes on the island, Tel.: 98499444

Skagen Cykeludlejning, Sct. Laurentii Vej 22, Banegårdspladsen, 9990 Skagen a complete bike rental serviceTel.: 98441070

Skallerup Klit Super Cykel, Skallerup Klit , Nordre Klitvej 21, 9800 Hjørring rents bikes including free maps and route guides Tel.: +45 99 24 83 99

Tversted Cykeludlejning, Bindslevvej 50, 9881 Tversted Tel.: 98931500

Vigsoe Bicycles for Hire, Dybet 4, Lønstrup, 9800 Hjørring, Danmark Tel.: +45 98 96 01 58

Many hotels and camping sites also offer bike rentals, so don’t forget to check especially if you are staying there.

Maybe you need more horsepower - Horseback riding

Horseback riding is very popular way to have fun and see the countryside. There are several places that offer horseback riding in the Frederikshavn.

One of the unique features of riding horses in this area is that you will be riding the Icelandic horses, which have their own unique gait. Try out one below:

Fædrelandet, Fædrelandsvej 2, 9940 Læsø , where if you are experience, you can actually explore the island on horseback by yourself, Tel.: 61 35 67 29

Krogbækgård, Storhavevej 8, Byrum, 9940 Læsø, Tel.: 98491505

Langagergaard, Kandestedvej 76, 9990 Skagen Tel.: 98487890

Lerbæk Ridingclub, Skagensvej 195B, 9900 Frederikshavn Tel.: 98423988

Læsø Iceland Riding Center, Egegårdsvej 4, Byrum, 9940 Læsø Tel.: 98491439

Palles Rideskole, Løkkensholmsvej 9, 9480 Løkken Tel.: +45 98991373

Saga Horses, Nørlev Strandvej 391, Nørlev, 9800 Hjørring Tel.: +45 98 96 84 27

Skallerup Kilt Riding Center, Klithusegården, Klithusevej 116, 9800 Hjørring, Danmark Tel.: +45 30 70 54 23

Stald Nordkap, Nordkapvej 8, 9881 Tversted, Tel.: +45 28 28 14 24

Ålyst Turridning, Depotvej 30, 9981 Jerup, Tel.: 30250914

Can't get enough water? Go Canoing, boating, kayaking

I suggest either using:

Uggerby Kanofart, Skagen Landevej 849, 9800 Uggerby Tel.: +4598975304

or

Voerså Boats and Canoes, Østkystvejen 344, Voerså, 9300 Sæby Tel.: 98 46 00 51

Other options are to visit the harbours and there you will find several places that rent various types of boats, including canoes, kayaks and sailboats.

You may even come across some other options of things to do in Frederikshavn around the harbour.

Rather spend your time on the green ... Golfing

For those into golf, you will find 10 major courses that you can play, while you send the children off to one of the 4 minature golf courses. Or vice versa if you are so inclined.

Golf courses in the area are:

Frederikshavn Golfklub, Oddervej 60, 9900 Frederikshavn Tel.: 98 43 55 89 – 18 hole par 72

Hirtshals Golflkub, Kjulvej 10, 9850 Hirtshals Tel.: 98949408 – 18 hole

Hjørring Golfklub, Vinstrupvej 30, 9800 Hjørring Tel.: +45 9891 1828 27 hole course – very challenging

Hvide Klit Golfklubben , Hvideklitvej 28, Bunken, 9982 Ålbæk Tel.: 98489021 – on the coast so the winds can play havoc

Løkken Golfklub, Vrenstedvej 226, Postboks 43, 9480 Løkken Tel.: 98992657 – 18 hole

Læsø Seaside Golfklub, Prof. Johansensvej 2, Østerby, 9940 Læsø Tel.: 98498400 – 18 hole course

Sindal Golfklub, Volstrupvej 135, Hørmested, 9870 Sindal Tel.: 98934422 – 18 hole

Sæby Golfklub, Vandløsvej 50, 9300 Sæby Tel.: 98467677 – 18 hole par 72

Vennebjerg Golf Pay and Play, Fruemøllevej 35, 9800 Hjørring Tel.: +45 9896 8279 – 12 hole course

An alternative on those bad weather days is:

Adventure Golf, Grønnevold 1, 9800 Hjørring, an indoor course on simulators, 12 hole indoor course and a 12 hole outdoor course, Tel.: 9892 1770

There is also mini-golf/crazy-golf at these locations:

Nordstrand Minigolf, Apholmen 40, Frederikshavn 98 42 93 50

Skiveren Camping Minigolf, Niels Skiverensvej 5-7, 9982 Albaek 98 93 22 00

Vesterhavsgolf Skallerup Klit, Nordre Klitvej 21, 9800 Hjørring

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