西尤特兰 comprises the western part of central Jutland. In Danish it is known as Vestjylland and administratively, it is part of the much larger Central Denmark Region that also includes East Jutland.

By definition, it is the area west of the Jutland Ridge in central Jutland. The Jutland Ridge, also known as the Jutland Esker, is a slightly elevated hilly ridge that runs down the middle of the Jutland peninsula. It was formed by glaciers at the end of the last Ice Age, and includes the highest hills in Denmark.

West Jutland is a rural area, and the least populated region in Denmark. As in North Jutland and South Jutland, the North Sea coast in West Jutland is very popular with holidaymakers in the summer.

城市

The only city in West Jutland is Herning.

• 1 Herning — Formerly an important market town and agricultural and industrial powerhouse, Herning is now a regional center for trade, transport and education mostly. At only slightly more than 51,000 residents, Herning is a rather small city, but it is the largest settlement in all of West Jutland nontheless.

城镇

• 2 Holstebro — The town is wellknown for its cultural life and industry, even outside the region, and within the region, it is an important trade center as well, mostly retail. At around 37,000 residents, Holstebro is the next largest settlement in West Jutland.

Ordered by size, other interesting towns in West Jutland includes

• 3 Skive — At a little more than 20,000 residents, Skive is the urban center for the peninsula of Salling (and the smaller peninsula of Nord-Fjends) in the Limfjord area. Skive is a very old settlement with a long history; the site has been inhabited continuously since at least the late Stone Age.

• 4 Varde
• 5 Struer
• 6 Ringkøbing
• 7 Skjern
• 8 Lemvig

• 9 Hvide Sande — Traditional fishing town on the west coast in a peculiar location on a long, thin isthmus separating the North sea and an inland lagoon.
• Søndervig — small coastal town that swells with holidaymakers in the summer. Many holiday homes, a seaside water world resort with cabins for rent, hotels, and a campsite. The beach is great and very popular.
• 10 Ulfborg — a small city about 15 km from the west coast with many holiday homes for rent

• 11 Videbæk

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  Hvide Sande Harbour

其他目的地

Special destinations within the region, includes

• 1 Ringkøbing Fjord — Large shallow lagoon with several attractions. The lagoon is part of a wildlife reserve and an internationally important area for bird migrations. Explore the shallow waters by canoe, hide out in a watchtower and look out for special birds, acquire a fishing license and see if you can catch something interesting, or visit the recreated Viking harbour at Bork Vikingehavn.
• 2 Skjern Å National Park — The national park, that isn't a national park! Yes, this is weird. The Skjern Å river system was recreated to its original pristine glory of meandering flows and wide wet meadows, and the entire delta was prepared to become one of Denmark's national parks. Everything went according to plan, but after all the work, locals decided that the area shouldn't be designated as national park anyway. In all practicality however, the Skjern Å river delta has everything a Danish national park needs and offers plenty of good nature experiences, hikes, or angling adventures. Book a shelter, and live the simple life in great nature, or go here for a one-day trip.

The Limfjord

The brackish water Limfjord inlet in the north of the region holds several points of interest, including two unique islands

• 3 Venø — popular holiday destination with good beaches, beautiful varied nature, and interesting hiking trails. Venø is known for its local lamb and Limfjord-oysters, as well as a dish called Venøbøf (Venø Steak). Holiday homes for rent, good campsite, and a nice marina for leisure boats. The island can be accessed by a small ferry from the town of Struer.
• 4 Fur — high cliffs and heather-covered hills. Unique geological formation renowned for its especially rich fossil finds from the Eocene. Experience some of the most interesting finds at Fur Museum. Fur Bryghus is a much appraised local micro-brewery. Rent a holiday home, use the campsite, or dock at the small harbour with your leisure boat. The island can be accessed by a small ferry from the top of the Salling peninsula.

The West Coast

The North Sea coast is ubiquitously known as Vestkysten (The West Coast) in Denmark.

The coast can be rough and tough in the autumn and winter seasons, but in the summer, the wide beautiful sandy beaches and shallow waters attract large crowds of joyful beach-goers. Some popular points along the coast are equipped with basic amenities such as lifeguard towers, beach cabins, or small shops and bathrooms. When the wind is strong, paragliders and surfers cheer. See the Do section for specific information on special beach spots.

Apart of the beaches, the West Coast offers plenty opportunity for good nature hikes, or bicycle trips, in the unique dune landscapes that form this region. Plenty of opportunity for angling, both lake fishing, coastal surf fishing, and sea fishing from boats if this is your thing.

了解

The West Coast area is usually sparsely populated, as the rest of West Jutland, but in the summer it swells with tourists, as the beaches are very popular. The coastal area is packed with holiday homes for rent, but as the demand often exceeds the supply, it can be difficult to find a free one on a last moment's notice. German tourists, in particular, are very fond of the Danish West Coast in the summer, so in this part of West Jutland, you can expect most locals to speak at least some rudimentary German.

旅游信息

• West Jutland Tourism website

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• 1 HEART - Herning Museum of Contemporary Art (on the eastside of Herning). Art exhibit with prominent contemporary art by Danish and international artists. The building sits in a cluster of other interesting art exhibits.  
• 2 Tirpitz Museum Blåvand. A museum in a World War II German bunker. Learn about the Atlantic Wall and hear personal stories from the surrounding areas.  
• 3 Naturkraft (northwest of the town of Ringkøbing). Edutainment park about nature, biodiversity and climate.  
• 4 Hjerl Hede, Hjerlhedevej 14 7830 Vinderup (by car midway between Holsterbro and Skive), ☏ +45 9611 5030, info@hjerlhede.dk. 10:00-16:00 or 17:30 depending on season. Open-air museum about country life in Denmark from 1500 to 1900. 90 kr for an adult. (updated Jun 2022)

自然

• 5 Tipperne (South of ringkøbing Fjord.). Watch birds at Tipperne, an important stopover for migratory birds.  

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  Tirpitz Museum

活动

• 1 Bork Vikingehavn (Southwest of the town of Skjern). Reconstructed Viking harbour town. Viking re-enactments and cultural activities. Great for kids and history enthusiasts.  

娱乐

• 2 Lalandia Søndervig. Family oriented water world entertainment center in the coastal town of Søndervig. (updated Jul 2024)

徒步

Footpath through the coastal dune landscape at the North Sea coast

• Kyst til Kyst Stien - Walk coast to coast, from Blåvand to Vejle, across the base of Jutland in a varied landscape, including river valleys, meadows, heathland, and historic sites. Top quality trail of more than 130 km all together, equipped with shelter and camping sites, running water and toilets. Fit for families, with easy access to shopping opportunities along the route.
• Nordsøstien - The Danish part of the huge international North Sea Trail, passes through West Jutland. Join in on the huge trail, or walk shorter individual parts.

海滩

Great and popular beaches in West Jutland includes

• 3 Blåvand (west of Varde).  
• 4 Henne Strand (从瓦尔德向西北). 迷人且受欢迎的海滩。附近有露营地和大量的度假屋。  
• 5 尼明加布海滩 (位于菲英峡湾底部，在斯凯恩镇西南方向). 很棒的海岸海滩。是进行自然徒步或租用独木舟探索菲英峡湾浅泻湖的绝佳机会。如果您有渔业许可证，可以在微咸泻湖水域钓鱼。  
• 6 桑德维格 (位于林克宾镇以西). 同一个名字的小海滨小镇，拥有迷人的海滩。每年五月初，这里会举办为期十天的国际沙雕节。  
• 7 Bækbygård.  
• 8 韦德斯岛沙丘. 另一个很棒的海滩。该地区北部是进行自然徒步的绝佳场所。  
• 9 费灵海滩.  
• 10 韦尔比沙丘.  

餐饮

Høfde 4 餐厅，布拉万德

除了餐厅和普通餐馆外，西日德兰还提供一些当地特色菜。

• Dabs — 腌制并风干的比目鱼。这是渔镇 Hvide Sande 的当地特色美食，尤其在五月份可以品尝到。有多种食用方式；搭配细香葱酱的比目鱼很受欢迎。
• Venøbøf — 将熟成的牛里脊切成薄片，用大蒜调味，然后快速在热锅上煎炸。有多种食用方式，通常搭配黄色和红色的酱料。这个食谱起源于 Venø 岛，至今仍可以在当地的客栈品尝到。
• Rulleål — 去骨的鳗鱼，卷上洋葱和欧芹，用盐水煮熟。冷后，将鳗鱼卷切片，配上特制沙拉（生菜配奶油、醋和少许糖的调味酱），有时还会配丹麦黑麦面包。一种名为 Ål i gelé 的变体菜肴，将鳗鱼卷做成冻状。是林峡湾地区的当地特色美食。
• Ølben — 将腌制的猪肋排用香草和波特啤酒炖煮，然后腌制数日 - 然后烤制并搭配卷心菜食用。
• Grønlangkål — 白酱炖羽衣甘蓝。

饮品

• Fur 酿酒厂 - 位于 Fur 岛上备受赞誉的微型酿酒厂。他们的优质啤酒可以在丹麦其他一些精选酒吧品尝到，但参观酿酒厂本身是更好的体验。
• Hancock - 这家酿酒厂的历史可以追溯到 1876 年，是 Skive 镇的骄傲。Hancock 的啤酒只使用 Saaz 啤酒花和丹麦麦芽，而且酒精度也相当高。他们的啤酒在丹麦各地精选酒吧都有供应，但 brewery 的导览会提供更多额外体验。