The Port of Hirtshals is an exciting and busy port. The port functions as a fishing, traffic and ferry port. Part of the port is closed to the public, but it's still possible to drive round and see a number of boats landing their fish.

At the port many different types of fish are landed, including sand eel, industrial fish, cod, herring and mackerel.

The port represents a link to Norway with the Super Speed ferries by Color Line to Kristiansand and Larvik. And to Stavanger - Bergen by Fjord Line. In summer, Fjord Line also travels to Kristiansand. 

From the land to the sea 

In Hirtshals, fishing can be done from the jetty in all types of weather. At the jetty you can share the passion of other tourists or locals, whilst enjoying a tasty packed lunch.

You can sail out before sunrise in one of the many angling vessels and start the day gazing at the sunrise and the gulls flying close to the cutter.

Fish caught include cod, pollack, saithe, ling or catfish. Fishing takes place at all the different fishing grounds, The Yellow Reef (det Gule Rev) and on various wrecks.

The feeling of community on the boats is a unique experience which is difficult to describe. There's a good community spirit. You share a common interest in the sea, and if you get lucky, dinner is perhaps on the other end of the line.