City centre
In the heart of Hirtshals
Vesthavnen (The West Habour) and the city centre have grown together thanks to the artworks Trappen and Den Grønne Plads. The staircase, which connects the harbour and the city centre, has several viewing platforms from which the fantastic view of the harbour and the sea can be enjoyed.
In the city centre there is also a cozy shopping and café environment. Shops and artisans lie side by side with cafés, restaurants and grocery stores. From the city's pedestrian street there is a beautiful sea view.
Local attractions
Visit Northern Europe's largest aquarium or climb the 144 steps to the top of the lighthouse!
Hirtshals Lighthouse is the city's proud landmark. From its cliff it lights up beautifully and is still used to this day as a landmark for ships passing by. Enjoy the magnificent panoramic view from the top of the lighthouse after climbing the 144 steps.
Hirtshals' biggest attraction is the North Sea Oceanarium (Nordsøen Oceanarium) which, among many other experiences, contains Northern Europe's largest saltwater aquarium with 4.5 million liters of sea water. At the Nordsøen Oceanarium, life in the North Sea explored to both young and old.
