Discover the wonders and entertainment of Ulfborg, a town nestled amid a wilderness of beaches, fjords, forests and moors. Visit ancient churches, North Sea villages and museums that pique the interest of even the most discerning traveler. With attractions on land and water, indoors and outdoors, Ulfborg has something to offer throughout the year.
Many people come to the area to explore Nissum Fjord, a large body of water surrounded by dunes, meadows and woodland. Experience it walking the 43-mile-long (70 kilometer) pathway of Nissum Fjord Nature Park or on the water by windsurfer. Rent a bike and pedal along the 17-mile (27-kilometer) Fuglenes Fjord Bike Trail. Husby Klitplantage is a coastal area with opportunities for camping, fishing, horse riding and swimming.
If you’re in the mood for sports play a round of footgolf at North Sea Football Golf. Family Park West is a vacation resort with everything from fishing ponds to a go-kart track, horseback rides and water park. Nissum Fjord, Storå Creek and Vibholm Ørredsø are other popular fishing spots. Bask in the peaceful confines of Mrs. Pedersens Garden or Nees Japanese Garden.
Include a trip to the fishing village of Thorsminde, where keen anglers cast lines from the piers of Thorsminde Harbor. Swim in the North Sea waves and build sandcastles at Thorsminde Strand, Bjerghuse Strand or Spidsbjerg Strand. Strandingsmuseum St. George is a museum in Thorsminde that tells the tumultuous seafaring history of Denmark’s western coast and its many shipwrecks.
Car enthusiasts should plan a visit to the VW and Retro Museum, which has an exhibition of vintage Volkswagens alongside automobile memorabilia. The area’s churches, such as the 12th-century Ulfborg Church and Thorsminde Church, are also notable points of interest.
Access Ulfborg easily via public transportation from major cities in the Jutland Peninsula, including Aarhus and Aalborg, which both have international airports.
