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Thy National Park

Nørre Vorupør, Denmark

Nature

A long strip of dunes, heath and wind-shaped plantations along the North Sea coast of Thy, with marked trails and beach access. Pack a windproof layer, as the weather changes quickly.

Thy National Park was established in 2007 and opened on 22 August 2008. It was Denmark’s first national park. It covers 244 km² and stretches about 55 km along the North Sea coast, but is only 5 to 12 km wide. The landscape is shaped by dunes, either bare or covered with heath, meadows and conifer plantations, along with limestone slopes, bogs and small lakes. Wildlife includes red deer, cranes and otters. Wolves have been reported since 2009, and a dead wolf was found in 2012.

The national park centre in Nørre Vorupør opened in June 2021, with a model of the park and films. Opening hours depend on the season. The centre is a good starting point for planning walks through the dunes and heath. Allow at least half a day. The Hanstholm wildlife reserve is only about 60 to 70 per cent accessible, and access is restricted from 1 April to 15 July because of the breeding season.

Nearest town
Nørre Vorupør, Denmark
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
56.9550, 8.3640

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Denmark: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Tolls on the Great Belt and Øresund bridges. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Stenbjerg ShelterpladsCampsite
    6 km from Thy National Park
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  • Nystrup CampingCampsite
    11 km from Thy National Park
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  • Vilsund HavnMotorhome stopover
    18 km from Thy National Park
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  • Sundby HavnMotorhome stopover
    18 km from Thy National Park · 10 pitches
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  • Krik Vig CampingCampsite
    20 km from Thy National Park
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  • THY Mini-Camping & StellpladsCampsite
    24 km from Thy National Park
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All campsites in Denmark · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Thy National Park?

Thy National Park is in Nørre Vorupør, Denmark, at GPS 56.9550, 8.3640. It is about 24 km from Hanstholm.

Can you camp near Thy National Park?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Vorupør Camping, about 0 km away; within 25 km there are 35 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

What is there to see near Thy National Park?

Places worth a stop nearby: Rubjerg Knude (101 km), Himmelbjerget (125 km), Lindesnes Lighthouse (139 km) and Den Gamle By (143 km).

When is the best time to visit Thy National Park?

The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)