Tips for experiences in Frederikshavn municipality
Within a few kilometers you will be able to experience, among other things, Skagen, Greenen, Råbjerg Mile, The Sanded Church, the Eagle Reserve, the small fishing village Strandby, Palmestranden, Denmark's longest pedestrian street, golf courses and much more.
Ca. 2.5 km. south of Bratten is the small fishing village of Strandby, which is popularly called "A good anchorage".
It is no accident, because fishing boats and fishing have always been the lifeblood of the city.
In Strandby, a pleasant trip at the marina is also a must, and if you are a morning person you are recommended to visit the fish auction.
Strandby Nord also has, like Bratten, good sandy beaches, an exciting old town, interesting churches and beautiful scenery.
With its own bathing hotel and local restaurants, Strandby has just what it takes to give you a nice stay here!
29 km north of Bratten is Skagen. Skagen is Denmark's northernmost city, with its 8,003 inhabitants and characteristic yellow houses worth a visit.
In Skagen there is always something to experience, Denmark's largest fishing port, large marina, lots of delicious fishing restaurants, various museums such as the Skagen Museum,
that showcases the famous works of the Skagen painters and not least a unique nature.
Skagen is located right up the Grenen, out to the east coast, whereas the district Gl. Skagen (Højen) is located on the North Sea.
The branch - the tip of Denmark - that separates the Skagerrak from the Kattegat is definitely worth a walk.
23 km north of Bratten is Råbjerg Mile.
Råbjerg Mile is the closest you get to a desert in Denmark.
In fact, it is Denmark's answer to the Sahara
Råbjerg Mile is Denmark's largest hiking dune. Here you will not avoid sand in your shoes after a walk in the mile, but in return you will be greeted by a sight,
there are no other places in scenic Denmark.
The mile is approx. 1000 meters on each link, contains 3.5 million m3 of sand, and is up to 40 meters high.
It covers an area of approx. 2 square miles.
A walking dune means it's moving.
Every year, Råbjerg Mile migrates approx. 15 meters to the north-east.
This means that in approx. For 150 years, the main road to Skagen is covered in sand - Absolutely crazy.
Visit Råbjerg mile and feel the grains of sand between your toes.
The Buried Church
30 km north of Bratten lies The Sanded Church.
The church, whose name is Sct. Laurentii church, is believed to have been erected in the latter half of the 1300s and was at that time the largest in turnaround.
The sand escape, which began in the 16th century, reached the church in the late 18th century.
Only the tower remains as visible memory.
Underneath the earth remains remains of the church's foundations and floor, as well as a baptismal font that - like the rest of the furniture - was not removed and sold.
In 1994, studies were conducted around the church, which have established the size of the church.
Red poles in the terrain today mark the location and extent of the church ship and the sacristy.
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Denmark's most beautiful island
Hirsholmene is an archipelago in the northern Kattegat, located approx. 7 km southeast of Bratten - can be clearly seen from the beach.
The total island group consists of a total of 8 small islands.
Hirsholm is the only one of Hirsholm's 8 islands that is inhabited - but only by 1 resident.
At Hindsholm, there is a public toilet, an information center and a bird observatory.
There is a path system that gives the public access around the island, as well as a space with tables and benches.
Hirsholm can be visited by mail boat. This ferry connection takes approx. 3 times a week with the mail boat between Hirsholm and Frederikshavn.
Around 7,000 tourists visit Hindsholm annually.
There are also some pictures from Hirsholm hanging in the summer house.
A bit of history:
1880 the Swedish stonemason Carl Gustav Bovin bought Hirsholmene.
He had around 200 stonemasons working on the island for a period.
For 20 years, large quantities of stone were cut and shipped, which were used in the construction of lighthouses and harbor piers as well as for paving.
Master stonemason Bovin's house and the pilot farm, which was originally built as a residence for stonemasons, are built from local materials.
The same applies to the islets' 27 m tall lighthouse, which was erected in 1886 by Bovin.
As quarrying and fishing ceased, the population declined accordingly.
In 1921 there were 30 inhabitants left. Until 1987, the archipelago was known for always delivering the first constituency result at the parliamentary elections.
For 300 years, there was both a priest and a schoolmaster at Hirsholmen. The school was closed in 1970.
Hirsholm Church is a half-timbered Renaissance church built around 1640.
The interior consists predominantly of "recycled items" from nearby churches.
The belfry is not located at the church, but in an open square in the town. Today, the church is used for religious services a few times a year.
In 2003, management of the islands was transferred to the Ministry of the Environment.
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