Thorup Strand, Jammerbugten, the North Sea

Traces from the boats

The fishing village Thorup Strand is situated in the southern part of Jammerbugten by the North Sea. (10 km northwest of Fjerritslev). There is no harbour and the fishing boats are drawn up on the beach after a day's fishing. Thorup stand is the largest coast landing place in Denmark with ab. 20 fishing cutters. Fresh fish can be bought and Fishing trips are offered.




Thorup Strand is surrounded by the North Sea and a beautiful nature area - and 6 km from the coastline is Lund fjord, which is a section of the large birds' sanctuary Vejlerne with a rich bird life - and by the coast west of Thorup is Bulbjerg, Denmark's only bird clif.

The fine bathing beach at Thorup turns north and has rough sand with few stones. It is sheltered by dunes grown with lyme grass. In Thorup plantation is a rich animal life. Here is also a fine nature-playground for the children.



Lifeboat Station

Svinkløv Plantation at Slettestrand has many good hiking paths and is a magnificent nature area with a rich flora and fauna and with the water stream Sletteå running through it.


Svinkløv Badehotel

In the area are fine camping places(i.e. Svinkløv Camping) and the exclusive Svinkløv beach hotel.

photo Thorup/Svinkløv 2006: grethe bachmann.

Stenbjerg Strand by the North Sea.

Stenbjerg Strand, Northwest Jutland by the North Sea 27 km southwest of the town Thisted

Stenbjerg is an old, peaceful fishing village, surrounded by the North Sea and magnificent plantation areas. The cosy village is sheltered from wind and weather by the lyme grass dunes behind the listed Stenbjerg Landingsplads. Here was earlier business fishing. The atmosphere by the landing place with the small white tool sheds, the lifeboat station and the old fishing houses is idyllic and lively. It is possible to buy fresh-caught fish from the local fishermen. In this area is peace, charm, fresh air, recreative, green surroundings and fine opportunities of bathing, fishing and walking in a unique nature area.

In the village Stenbjerg nearby are shops and a cosy inn.


Two retired fishermen keep an eye on the boat....


which is drawn out into the sea by a tractor.....


It came out allright and hopefully he'll return with some fresh fish!



Stenbjergs broad beach has a blue flag. There is sandy bottom, and the water is almost always clear. It deepens quickly and the stream can be strong. The wind gives good possibilities for windsurfing, and there are good opportunities for coast fishing at Stenbjerg and fishing in the lakes in the hinterland, in water streams and in Put & Take fishing parks - and a tour on a fishing boat for some deep-sea fishing.



In the old days were built a few fisherman's cottages around the life boat station at the beach, therefore the name Stenbjerg Landing Place. Stenbjerg is today famous for the small, characteristic, white washed cottages.


crabcake

There are many marked paths , i.e. Vestkyststien: a 80 km long walking/cycling path between Bulbjerg and Agger , which passes Stenbjerg. On the other side of Stenbjerg are green plantations with lakes, water streams, beech woods and pine trees , a varied and extensive landscape - and in the whole area the sky is immensely high, clear and blue. The light has been compared to the famous light at Skagen. Many artists come here to paint - and also the Skagen-painter P.S. Krøyer has stayed here.photo Stenbjerg: grethe bachmann