The historic town of Hjørring stands on the west coast of the island Vendsyssel, near the northern tip of Denmark. Hjørring is the main town of this island at the top of the Jutland Peninsular. The area includes plenty of tourist attractions that can easily be reached if you have a hire car in Hjørring. The highlights include seaside resorts like Løkken and Lønstrup and the harbour town of Hirtshals with its impressive Nordsøn Aquarium. The childhood home of a local astronomer in the town of Sindal is a restored small-holding giving a well presented glimpse of Danish rural life over 1 years ago.
Around Hjørring's Nørregade area you'll find old buildings and narrow historic streets. It's a great area to wander and it's easiest if you have a hire car. Look out for highlights like Vendsyssel's Historical Museum, which is housed in a wonderful old timber building. The region's impressive art museum is nearby; it's housed in an old textile factory. By contrast, Hjørring is also a shopping destination for a wide rural catchment area. Find the best shops in the pedestrian Østergade area. And watch out for the Dana Cup, one of the world's biggest football tournaments that happens in Hjørring every July. Around 17,000 players take part.
