🏖️ Top‑10 campsites on the west coast of Jutland: from surf spots to quiet coves
West Jutland is the Denmark from your postcards: endless North Sea beaches, high dunes, heather moorland and a constant wind you quickly get used to — and later miss. Open the campsite map, though, and a different story begins: dozens of pins along the coast, multiple formats (tents, motorhomes, hytter/cabins, luxury resorts), and no obvious pick for a first trip.
This guide lists 10 of the most interesting campsites on Jutland’s west coast — from lively family “resorts” with waterparks to quiet corners on a fjord shore. We judge by three things:
• how close the sea and dunes are;
• what activities are nearby (surfing, fishing, trails, cycle routes);
• the vibe you’ll find: kid‑centric buzz, relaxed friluftsliv, or near‑spa calm with sauna and wellness.
All prices and specifics are indicative for 2025. Always re‑check figures on the campsite websites before booking.
🏰 Hvidbjerg Strand Feriepark — a luxury resort by Blåvand beach
Hvidbjerg Strand Feriepark is often called Denmark’s most “decorated” campsite: the country’s only 6‑star site with a huge waterpark, spa centre, restaurants and its own long beach at Blåvand.
You feel more like you’re in a family resort than a classic campsite: multiple cabin types (from simple hytter to designer nature suites), pitches with private bathroom and hot tub, a large wellness centre with North Sea views, and so much on‑site infrastructure that you could avoid driving all week.
Best for:
• families wanting all‑in‑one: sea, pools, kids’ zones, restaurants and spa within walking distance;
• anyone nervous about bad weather — you can retreat to the waterpark and wellness without leaving the grounds;
• travellers happy to pay more for comfort and not chasing silence or empty beaches.
Budget‑wise it’s one of the region’s most expensive choices, but many families say the price “was worth it” once you divide by the number of activities.
🌊 Henne Strand Resort — waterpark, spa and dunes next door
A little north of Blåvand, Henne Strand Resort is another flagship: a 5‑star campsite with a large indoor waterpark, spa area, family hytter and direct access to the beach.
Inside: a warm pool with slide and kids’ basins, several saunas, café, sports courts. Outside: dunes, heather fields, cycle paths towards the coast and quiet villages. A great pick if you want to combine a seaside holiday with a spa weekend.
Especially good for:
• families who want a pool every day;
• mixed groups where some dream of saunas and rest while others want dune walks;
• those who like having a village with shops and cafés at hand, not only dunes and forest.
Prices are usually a touch below Hvidbjerg, but it’s still the upper segment among campsites.
🏝️ Vejers Strand Camping — “in the dunes” by the sea
Vejers Strand Camping sits virtually in the dunes: it’s about a hundred metres along a sandy path to the wide North Sea beach.
The vibe is less “resort” than the big complexes: more nature, less gloss. There’s a children’s playground, cosy hytter and good spots for motorhomes and tents. The nearby village of Vejers has the basics (shops, cafés).
Highlights:
• superb location if you live for dunes and long beach walks;
• a solid pick for families with dogs and lovers of hiking and cycling;
• programmes for motorhomes, including vanlife.
Note: in prolonged rain, lower pitches can get very wet; choose a slightly higher spot and bring solid groundsheets and a sturdy tent.
🌲 Stjerne Camping (Vejers Strand) — family camp by a broad beach
Also at Vejers Strand, Stjerne Camping aims at classic family seaside. Local tourist offices and reviews describe it as calm and “human‑scaled”: plenty of greenery, comfortable pitches, close to a wide beach and West Jutland nature.
You won’t find the spa/waterpark scale of Hvidbjerg or Henne; the atmosphere is simpler, the price gentler. Pick it if you want:
• to stay near the sea but in a more modest, relaxed place;
• a family trip where playground + beach + bikes are enough;
• the “old‑school camping” feel — evenings outside and neighbourhood walks rather than endless slides.
🏜️ Børsmose Strand Camping — “wild” sea, dunes and quiet
Børsmose Strand Camping sits among the dunes, about 100 m from the North Sea. People come for that “wild coast” feel: sand, sea and forest around, and just enough infrastructure for a comfortable stay.
On site: hytter and tent/camper pitches; a wooden, nature‑style playground, a trampoline, simple but tidy facilities; sauna and a small café; a clear dog‑friendly approach with guidance and house rules.
Prices: typical for the west coast. In 2025, a week in a basic 4‑person hytte in high season started around 4,800 DKK (≈ €650). A pitch night for two adults + one child adds up from adult/child tariffs + pitch + electricity, often totalling 300–450 DKK for a family at peak.
Ideal for:
• anyone wanting minimum civilisation, maximum nature;
• families with dogs;
• lovers of long beach and forest walks without crowds.
🏄 Hvide Sande Camping — between the North Sea and the surf fjord
Hvide Sande Camping has a unique position: on one side the North Sea with a Blue Flag beach and lifeguards in season; on the other, the shallow Ringkøbing Fjord, one of Europe’s top wind‑ and kitesurf spots.
It’s ~200 m to the sea and ~100 m to the fjord. On site you’ll find hytter of various sizes (up to 6), pitches, kitchens and kids’ areas. An excellent compromise if you want surfing + classic beach + fishing.
Best for:
• beginners and advanced wind/kite‑surfers: the fjord gives flat, shallow water and steady wind, the sea brings waves;
• families where one rides and others walk beaches and sit in cafés;
• anglers: sea, fjord and pay lakes nearby; cleaning and freezing of catches possible on site.
🏊 DCU‑Camping Lyngvig Strand — dunes, beach and a free indoor pool
Just a few kilometres north of Hvide Sande is DCU‑Camping Lyngvig Strand, sitting on the narrow spit between the North Sea and Ringkøbing Fjord. A long sandy beach is only a dune belt away.
Nice bonuses:
• free indoor swimming pool — a saviour on windy, rainy days;
• on‑site mini‑market and bread delivery;
• good Wi‑Fi suitable for remote work;
• dogs allowed, including in some rental units.
Lyngvig is for those who want many dune/beach walks yet a backup plan in the form of a warm pool and basic infrastructure inside the gate.
🐦 Bjerregaard Camping — quiet family site between fjord and sea
Bjerregaard Camping sits on Ringkøbing Fjord, 15 km south of Hvide Sande, with its own small beach and views of the Tipperne bird sanctuary. The North Sea is about 1 km away — 10 minutes on foot through the dunes.
Format:
• compact, calm family site;
• open (shadeless) pitches with space;
• hytter and mobile homes for 2–6 people;
• kayak, SUP and bike hire; good fishing and bird‑watching.
Choose Bjerregaard if you value a quiet fjord vibe: smooth morning water and birds; daytime dune walks and trips to Hvide Sande or Ringkøbing; sunset over the lagoon.
🪁 Skaven Strand Camping — fjord surfing and access to a “national park”
Skaven Strand Camping is right on Ringkøbing Fjord, in one of Denmark’s best wind/kite zones: shallow water, frequent winds, a small marina, and access to the Skjern Å nature area.
On site: family campsite with its own beach strip; updated facilities, sauna, games room with board games and machines; hytter and summer cottages rentable alongside pitches.
Best for travellers who:
• want to combine riding and family time in a relatively calm setting;
• enjoy bird‑watching and walking trails in the Skjern Å area;
• travel with children who prefer shallow fjord water to the North Sea’s surf.
⚓ Thorsminde Camping — between the sea and Nissum Fjord
Thorsminde Camping sits on a narrow spit where the North Sea meets Nissum Fjord. One side is long, sandy surf beach; the other a calm lagoon for kayaking, fishing and strolls. The site lies within UNESCO Geopark West Jutland and offers many family activities.
Especially interesting for:
• anglers: the fjord is rich in herring, mackerel and flounder;
• lovers of water sports: kiting, windsurfing, kayaking;
• anyone wanting that “edge‑of‑the‑world” feeling of water, sand and wind all around.
Despite the remote feel, Ringkøbing and Holstebro are an easy drive away — you’re not cut off from civilisation.
📊 Top‑10 West Jutland campsites — focus & who they suit
📊 Comparing the campsites: sea access, vibe and specialisation
All campsites are in West Jutland within walking distance of the sea or Ringkøbing Fjord.
| Campsite | Where | Focus | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hvidbjerg Strand Feriepark luxury resort | Blåvand, directly on the North Sea | Waterpark, spa, restaurants; **family all‑in‑one**. | Families wanting maximum infrastructure and willing to pay for it. |
| Henne Strand Resort family + spa | Henne, by dunes and beach | Indoor waterpark, spa, village on the doorstep. | Families wanting sea **and** pool **and** a bit of village life. |
| Vejers Strand Camping dunes | Vejers Strand, right in the dunes | Nature, dunes, a wide beach. | Walkers, anglers, dog owners and “real” camping. |
| Stjerne Camping family | Vejers Strand, near the beach | Simple family camp by the sea. | Families who want sea, a playground and a calm vibe without luxury. |
| Børsmose Strand Camping wild nature | Børsmose, 100 m to the North Sea | Dunes, quiet, dog‑friendly stays. | Those who want to wake up in the sand with minimal civilisation around. |
| Hvide Sande Camping surf/kite | Hvide Sande, between sea and fjord | Surfing, kites, fishing; sea and fjord side‑by‑side. | Families with surfers, kiters and anglers who want it all in one place. |
| DCU‑Camping Lyngvig Strand family + pool | North of Hvide Sande, behind the dunes | Long beach, dunes, **free indoor pool**. | Families who want the sea plus a weather‑proof backup. |
| Bjerregaard Camping quiet fjord | South of Hvide Sande, on Ringkøbing Fjord | Fjord, small beach, trails, birds. | Those who love calm waterside rhythms and unhurried walks. |
| Skaven Strand Camping surf/fjord | SE shore of Ringkøbing Fjord | Wind/kite‑surfing, gentle water, Skjern Å area. | Riders and families preferring shallow fjord water to open sea. |
| Thorsminde Camping sea+fjord | Thorsminde, spit between North Sea & Nissum Fjord | Watersports, fishing, geopark. | Anglers, kayakers and fans of “peninsula in the water” vibes. |
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🗺️ Interactive map of West Jutland’s coast
You can customise the map for your site by adding your own pins with exact campsite coordinates.
🗓️ When and how to book: peak vs shoulder seasons
On the west coast the contrast is stark between Danish peak weeks (weeks 29–31 — mid‑July to early August) and shoulder seasons (June, early July and late August–September).
Bear in mind:
• in peak weeks, beachfront hytter/cabins at popular sites (Hvidbjerg, Henne, Hvide Sande, Lyngvig, Vejers) often go months in advance;
• tent and motorhome pitches last longer, but in top locations they can also sell out on certain days;
• in shoulder seasons, rates are softer and availability wider — especially mid‑week.
Practical tips:
• for a July hytte at a top beachfront site, pencil dates 4–6 months ahead;
• with a tent and flexible schedule you can book later, but still keep 1–2 backup sites;
• to save, consider less publicised spots: swap Blåvand → Vejers/Børsmose; Hvide Sande → Bjerregaard/Skaven; prices and crowding are milder;
• shoulder seasons are great because the water is already (or still) warm enough, and wind/rain feel less aggressive with fewer people on the beach.
✅ Checklist: booking hacks for West Jutland campsites
✅ Before you book a North Sea campsite
Tick these off before paying to avoid on‑site surprises.
- Check the map: how **truly** close are the sea or fjord; are there dunes between the site and the beach?
- Confirm whether **showers, pool and kitchen use** are included or charged separately.
- Ask the **electricity price** and minimum metered use—especially if you plan heating or long evenings indoors.
- Ask about **final cleaning** for hytte/cabin and whether DIY cleaning avoids losing a deposit.
- For surfers/kiters: check **local rules**, depths and safe start/exit zones.
- For families: see what **play areas** are on‑site and which attractions are within **30–40 minutes**.
- Be honest about **wind prep**: solid pegs, a tarp, guy lines, warm evening layers.
- Budget for **shoulder seasons** as an alternative to peak weeks **29–31** if price and lower crowding matter.
❓FAQ
For surfing and kiting the standouts are Hvide Sande Camping, DCU‑Lyngvig Strand, Skaven Strand Camping and Thorsminde Camping: all have access to Ringkøbing Fjord or Nissum Fjord (among the region’s best watersports zones) plus the North Sea.
Most often you’ll find a calmer feel at Bjerregaard Camping, Børsmose Strand Camping and small fjord‑side sites like Skaven or Tipperne (if you consider tiny grounds). Big resorts with waterparks (Hvidbjerg, Henne) and family sites by larger villages will be noisier.
If you’re aiming at July–early August and first‑line popular sites (Blåvand, Henne, Hvide Sande), look 4–6 months ahead. In shoulder seasons (June, early July, late Aug–Sept) you can book later, but the more popular the spot, the earlier you should lock it in.
Campsites with indoor pools are excellent: Henne Strand Resort, Hvidbjerg Strand Feriepark and DCU‑Lyngvig Strand. Also, the shallow Ringkøbing Fjord at Skaven or Bjerregaard is warmer and calmer than the open sea.
Usually the simpler family and fjord‑side sites offer best value: Bjerregaard, Skaven, Thorsminde, Stjerne, Vejers Strand Camping. Lower base prices than luxury resorts, but with nature and water access still superb. PiNCAMP by
The west‑coast wind can be strong, especially in August storms. It doesn’t mean your tent will fly, but do take pitch choice seriously (avoid the most exposed hummocks), use good pegs and guys. Behind dunes and low hills it’s calmer than on open sand.
It’s simplest where campsites adjoin settlements: Hvide Sande Camping, DCU‑Lyngvig Strand, Henne Strand Resort, Hvidbjerg Strand. Buses from larger towns reach them more easily; shopping and sightseeing are easier from there.
Look for dune/fjord sites with minimal build‑up: Børsmose Strand Camping, parts of Vejers Strand Camping, Bjerregaard, Thorsminde. You get space, sand and water around you plus hot showers, power and core comforts.
Yes — the West Jutland coast is perfect for a road‑trip: a couple of nights in a luxury waterpark resort, then move to a quieter Bjerregaard or Skaven, and finish on the Thorsminde spit. Distances are tens of kilometres, and many travellers explore the region exactly this way.
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