Experience culture and art on the motorhome trip - Way Out West
Destination Vesterhavet offers a wealth of cultural experiences. Immerse yourself in the region's art and cultural history at local museums or visit some of the beautiful studios across our destination.
Drive through our stunning area and let yourself be inspired by the impressions and artistic expression.
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Nymindegab Museum
Nymindegab Museum offers a wealth of art, activities and insights into the local history of West Jutland. Visit the open-air garden or the old sawmill, let the kids build their own little sailboat and enjoy the fantastic paintings in the footsteps of the Nymindegab painters.
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Tambours Garden
Tambour's Garden is an inspiring visitor garden that is the result of tailor Tambour's tireless work to acquire exciting plants from all over the world. The garden is approx. 25,000 m2, and is divided into 6 areas, each with its own character.
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VARDE GARTEN
VARDE GARTEN offers unique experiences, good food, Danish "hygge" and beautiful art. Visit VARDE GARTEN and have an unforgettable local experience in fantastic and beautiful surroundings in the center of an active city life.
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Mariehaven
Have a cozy and musical experience at Musik Galleriet in Ansager, West Denmark. At this lovely music venue, there is a rhythmical beat for each and everyone.
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Blåvandshuk Lighthouse
Blåvandshuk Lighthouse is located at Denmark's westernmost point. The lighthouse is 39 meters high, but protrudes due to its location in the dunes 55 meters into the air, which gives a fantastic view of the North Sea.
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Tirpitz
Explore the old bunker and join us under the sand and listen to the west coast's hidden tales of shipwrecks, precious amber treasures and forbidden love.
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FLUGT - Refugee Museum of Denmark
What does it mean to be a refugee? Who are the people behind the numbers we see in the media? And what does "home" mean? In FLUGT, you will hear the story of the largest refugee influx Denmark has ever received. And you'll meet the refugees who have come to the country in recent times.
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Museum Frello
An exhibition where Otto Frello's marvelous paintings are displayed along with a selection of the museum's many objects under the headings: "Reality in Perspective", "Transitions", "Insights and Views" and "Mirrors".
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Panser- & Artillerimuseum
At the Panser- & Artillerimuseum you can unleash your inner geek and get up close to the most exciting tanks and guns - and the best stories
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JANUS Vestjyllands Kunstmuseum
At JANUS West Jutland Art Museum, you have the opportunity to experience changing special exhibitions of b.la. Nordic art, West Jutland artists and figurative art. It is also possible to get guided tours, attend lectures and hear concerts.
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Ringkøbing Museum
At Ringkøbing Museum, you can explore the dramatic past of West Jutland. Discover how the Second World War left its mark on the west coast and gain insight in the Allied aircraft that crashed around Ringkøbing Fjord.
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Abelines Gaard
At Abelines Gaard, Hvide Sande you get the chance to experience what life used to be like in the dune farms along Jutland’s west coast.
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Bork Vikingehavn
When you step through the gate to Bork Viking Harbour, you step 1000 years back in time. You can walk around the reconstructed long-houses and see how the Vikings lived and worked different kinds of craftsmanship.
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Naturkraft
Get close to the nature of West Jutland and the forces that for thousands of years have shaped the landscape and the people who live here.
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Bundsbæk Mølle
The hollyhocks are blooming at the historic Bundsbæk Mill, and a group of dedicated local volunteers are ready to welcome visitors. Here you can experience the old watermill in action, watch the blacksmiths at work at the ash, and enjoy a cup of coffee in the cosy mill rooms
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Lyngvig Fyr (Lighthouse)
Climb the 228 steps to the top of Lyngvig Lighthouse and be rewarded with the most amazing view of the North Sea and Ringkøbing Fjord, as well as the beautiful dune landscape surrounding the lighthouse.
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Skjern Vindmølle
This summer, Skjern Windmill offers a unique experience for the whole family. You can come and see art and culture in the granary. Volunteer millers from Ringkøbing Fjord Museums are also ready to talk about the history of wind power and the technology behind the wind turbine.
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Houvig Fæstningen
3.8 km north of Søndervig is one of the most important German fortifications in Denmark from the 2nd World War. It consists of 50 bunkers and approx. 50 other concrete installations which were used as part of the German Atlantic Wall with cannons, anti-aircraft – and machine gun bunkers etc.
Destination Vesterhavet is part of Way Out West – a partnership between Dansk Kyst- og Naturturisme, Destination Sønderjylland, Vadehavskysten, Destination Vesterhavet and Visit Nordvestkysten.