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Beaches by the North Sea

The beaches along Denmark's North Sea coast offer something for everyone, from swimming and surfing to searching for amber and long coastal walks. Discover the beaches and plan your visit here.

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The North Sea coast is home to some of Denmark's finest bathing beaches. Along our stretch of coastline, from Skallingen in the south to Vedersø Klit in the north, you will find 14 beaches that have received the Bathing Point Award. The award is your assurance of clean bathing water, locally adapted water safety measures, and opportunities to experience unique natural and cultural attractions nearby. 

All beaches with the Bathing Point Award also provide toilets, lifesaving equipment and other essential facilities.

Beaches with lifeguards

Lifeguards are present at a number of beaches across the destination during the peak season. You can find an overview of these beaches here.

Accessible access to the beach

Accessible beaches

The Badepunkt designation guarantees safe and easy access to the bathing area, wherever possible also for people with reduced mobility.

Read more about access conditions and accessible facilities in the descriptions of the individual beaches.

Particularly good accessibility is available at 

  • Hvidbjerg Beach
  • Vejers Beach
  • Børsmose Beach
  • Hvide Sande Beach
  • Hjerting Beach Park
  • Hjerting Beach Promenade
  • Søndervig Beach. 

These and several other beaches also provide accessible parking spaces and accessible toilet facilities.

The Bathing Point Award

The Bathing Point Award – your guarantee of great beach experiences

The Bathing Point Award is a Nordic quality scheme designed to highlight bathing sites where the focus is not necessarily on extensive facilities, but on providing an excellent bathing experience. It recognises clean bathing water, locally adapted water safety measures, and opportunities to enjoy unique outdoor, natural and cultural experiences.

The Bathing Point season generally runs from 1 June to 15 September. Individual municipalities may choose a shorter season, but the Bathing Point flag must be raised no later than 1 July. During the bathing season, water quality is monitored regularly.

Bathing Point Beaches

Hvidbjerg Beach
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Hvidbjerg Beach

Hvidbjerg Strand is a large, wide North Sea beach located in a very large summer cottage and holiday area.
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Søndervig Beach
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Søndervig Beach

The beach lies on the North Sea coast and is a popular bathing beach. It is typical of a North Sea beach with high dunes, fine sandy beach and the chance of brisk winds and big waves.
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The beach by Blåvandshuk Lighthouse - Blaavand Beach
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The beach by Blåvandshuk Lighthouse - Blaavand Beach

The beach by Blåvandshuk Lighthouse is a large, wide sandy beach overlooking the Horns Rev wind farm. The beach is located in a large holiday area with summer cottages and in a military exercise area.
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Hvide Sande Sydstrand
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Hvide Sande Sydstrand

Lovely beach in Hvide Sande at the North Sea. On this popular beach, you can surf, take a walk on the pier or relax and have fun in the sand. The perfect vacation spot for children and adults.
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Vejers Beach
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Vejers Beach

On parts of Vejers Strand, it is possible to take the car to the beach, which makes it possible for everyone to get to the water.
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Henne Beach
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Henne Beach

Henne Beach offers a pleasant and safe beach experience in a nature area that is close to a town with great options for shopping and overnight accommodation. The beach is for you, who want to spend your holiday on the West coast of Denmark without spending much time driving.
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Nr. Lyngvig Beach
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Nr. Lyngvig Beach

This lovely and wide beach at the North Sea is located 6 kilometers North from Hvide Sande, Denmark. From this white, sandy beach, there is a great view to the dunes and Lyngvig Lighthouse.
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Nymindegab Beach
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Nymindegab Beach

Visit Nymindegab Beach, a beautiful sandy beach on Denmark's North Sea coast near Nørre Nebel. Nymindegab Beach is a picturesque beach where the North Sea, dunes and the fjord landscape come together to create a uniquely varied natural setting.
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Houstrup Beach
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Houstrup Beach

Houstrup Beach is a shared beach, with one section officially designated for naturists and another for other visitors using the bathing area.
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Børsmose Beach
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Børsmose Beach

Take a trip to Børsmose Beach, if you want to spend a lovely day with your family. In the beautiful nature area with dunes, you can swim in the North Sea or drive on the sandy beach.
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You can also visit these fantastic beaches

Houvig Beach
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Houvig Beach

Houvig Beach offers an amazing swim in the waves of the North Sea. Visit this beach and experience the incredible bunkers from World War II.
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Bjerregaard Beach
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Bjerregaard Beach

Enjoy the view of white dunes and sense the waves at Bjerregård Strand. When you are on vacation in West Denmark, Bjerregård Strand is a great place to experience the North Sea with your family, friends, or your own company.
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Houstrup Beach
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Houstrup Beach

Houstrup Beach is a shared beach, with one section officially designated for naturists and another for other visitors using the bathing area.
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Hvide Sande North Beach
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Hvide Sande North Beach

Experience the pier, the windmills and the North Sea on Hvide Sande North Beach. The beach is a quiet nature area without a lot of tourists.
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Grærup Beach
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Grærup Beach

Are you looking for a family-friendly beach with a great view to the gorgeous, Danish nature? Then Grærup Beach or Grærup Strand is the place for you. Here you will find a big, safe beach with white sand and beautiful dunes.
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Klegod Beach
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Klegod Beach

This wonderful and quiet beach in Klegod is a great place to spend your time, if you like to have a good time in the sand and the ocean. The beach is a located between Søndervig and Hvide Sande, Denmark.
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Vedersø Klit Beach
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Vedersø Klit Beach

Vedersø Klit Strand offers West Danish nature with tall dunes, white sand, and roaring waves from the North Sea. This popular beach is the perfect place for a swim.
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Kærgård Beach
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Kærgård Beach

Experience the Danish culture, nature and history at Kærgård Beach. Here, you will find bunkers, seamarks, dunes and the roaring North Sea. Parts of the beach are contaminated and should be avoided.
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Årgab, Haurvig & Skodbjerge Beach
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Årgab, Haurvig & Skodbjerge Beach

Enjoy the North Sea on one of the less crowded beaches along the Danish West coast. If you have a car, Årgab, Haurvig and Skodbjerge Beach are the perfect place for you, who wish to have a relaxing day on the beach.
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Bork Havn Beach
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Bork Havn Beach

Bork Havn Strand is the perfect beach, if you want to surf with your friends or spend a lovely day with your family. There is a surf school on this beach, where you can book a course. The water is low and steady, which makes the place well-suited for families with children.
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Skaven Beach
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Skaven Beach

Between Tarm and Nørre Nebel, you will Skaven Beach, a lovely beach at Ringkøbing Fjord in Denmark. The beach is a great place for families with children and for people, who would like to windsurf.
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