Viewpoints at the Northwest Coast
Visit the viewpoints at the Northwest Coast and experience the natural areas from above. The viewpoints allow you to sense the magnificent nature that surrounds you at the Northwest Coast.
Experience Northwestern Jutland from above
If you love unique nature experiences, then the Northwest Coast is the right place to visit. The open landscapes, the North Sea, heather and forest- and dune plantations are each something very special. Along the coast as well as upcountry you will find viewpoints that let you experience the magnificent nature of Northwestern Jutland from the best angle - which is from above.
Bovbjerg Cliff
UNESCO Global Geopark West Jutland | Ice Age | Bovbjerg Klint | Geosite | Geologically interesting
Bulbjerg
Bulbjerg | Bird cliff by the North Sea | Bunkers along the West Coast
Rubjerg Knude
Svinklovene
Hike - Sir Lyngbjerg Plantation
Sir Lyngbjerg Plantage at Holstebro is rich in cultural and geological heritage. From the view tower you can look out over the hills that were previously heather-clad, hence the name "Sir Lyngbjerg". In the winter, here you can relax on the steep hills.
There are marked hiking and exercise routes. Red route of approx. 2 km tells about the history and geology of the place. Two blue routes on respectively 3 and 5 km walk through the forest, to the view tower, over the hills and follow the paths. There are also mountain bike tracks for both beginners and experienced.
Geologically, the ice age landscape in Sir Lyngbjerg was formed at the end of the last ice age for approx. 20,000 years ago. The ice border line - called the Main Line - follows the northern and northeastern edge of the Plantation. The areas behind are moraine landscape of solid, fertile clay soil.
Sir Lyngbjerg is the remains of the ridge moraine with steep hills and gorges with unsorted sand and gravel.
Read more about the geology in the area on the GeoPark West Jutland website.
Cultural history
Sir Lyngbjerg has been one of the most important popular gatherings in Northwest Jutland since the 1860s. 8 monuments and monuments of distinguished people and significant historical events have been erected in the hills. Today they are cultural history of the many popular meetings that took place in Sir Lyngbjerg. See the memorials on the historic route.
The open-air scene is free for church, folk and cultural events. Here, the rock concert Udkantsrock is held every year in June.
View Point Ashøje Plantation
Viewpoint | Ashøje Plantage | Highest point in Thy
Hjørring Bjerge (hilltop) - Hjørring
Hingelbjerge
More viewpoints
From the lighthouses along the Northwest Coast you will also experience fantastic views over the surrounding nature. It is moreover a great possibility for you to combine nature experiences with the local history.
