Harbours

One of Denmark’s largest fishing harbours is Thyborøn Harbour, where over 119 vessels belong.
Built 1915-18, the harbour is now being expanded towards the south. From Thyborøn, thousands of tons of fish are sold to the whole world via the internet, but in July and August on Wednesdays between 11 and 12 a.m., traditional auctions are held, with the auctioneer swinging fish, figures and money.

The harbour of Lemvig still shows traces of its past as a fishing harbour with a fish auction (not active any longer), an ice factory and slipways. The couple of pale blue fishing vessels in the harbour, contribute to an environment and an atmosphere that still smells a little of fish.
Behind the red wooden sliding gates of the former fish auction is where the local fishermen are found. Next to the entrance one or two bunches of dried fish are often hanging, which is a tradition still in use.
If you visit the area during springtime or early in the summer it is not unusual for the clothes on the clotheslines to be replaced with flatfish.
There is a public toilet and a disabled toilet in the long black building on Mathildes Kaj (Mathilde’s Pier) in the middle of the harbour front.

Marinas:

Lemvig Yacthing Harbour:
On the old, but recently restored Mathildes Kaj (Mathilde’s Pier) there are bathing facilities for yachtsmen, as well as a restaurant and a fishing gear shop. The harbour is open for yachts night and day. The fairway is buoyed, and there are light beacons as well.
Harbour charges are payable to the harbour master, who is often to be found either around the harbour or in his office at 15 Havnegade. Payment can also be made by using one of the envelopes hanging on the door to the office.
Daily charge: DKK 80. Electricity included.
Wooden ships: DKK 30 a day for a maximum of 3 days. Electricity included.
Free port boats: DKK 30 environmental tax. Electricity and access to bathing facilities included.

Lemvig Marina:
The marina is situated in a quiet recreation area only one mile outside Lemvig right next to a fine, little blue-flag beach that is safe for children and accessible for disabled persons. The facilities in the marina are modest but adequate. Please note that there is no public transport connecting the marina with the town.
Bikes can be hired at Lemvig Tourist Office. Daily charge: DKK 60.
Harbour charges at Lemvig Marina: DKK 90. Electricity and access to bathing facilities included.
Free port boats: DKK 30 environmental tax. Electricity and access to bathing facilities included.

Thyborøn Yacthing Harbour:
Thyborøn stands on the threshold between the Liim Fiord and the North Sea and has an exciting, active fishing harbour and an attractive yachting harbour in Nordre Inderhavn, (“the Northernmost, Inner Harbour”) – piers no. 101, 102 and 103. The yachting harbour is equipped with recently renovated bathing and toilet facilities as well as a common room furnished with tables and chairs in the Red Hall – entry from pier no. 101.
Harbour charges are payable to Thyborøn Tourist Agency at the end of the Red Hall.

Thyborøn Tourist Agency, opening hours:
1/5 - 30/9 and school holidays:
Sunday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m./ closed on wednesday and Saturdays.
Oct. 1 to April 30:
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Closed on Mondays and Wednesday to Sunday.

Thyborøn Tourist Agency
5 Havnegade (at The Red Hall by the marina)
DK-7680 Thyborøn
T: (+45)97831288
F: (+45)97832367
E: turist@post6.tele.dk
www.visitthyboron.dk

Boat charges 2009:
00 – 31 feet: DKK 100
31-41 feet: DKK 150
Exceeding 41 feet: DKK 170
Season ticket, summer 1/5-1/10: DKK 3000
All year ticket: 5000,- DKK.