--- title: "North Sea terminal in Hirtshals" description: "Get an overview of Fjord Line's terminal in Hirtshals. View a map of North Sea Terminal, as well as the address, opening hours, and parking information." url: "https://fjordline.com/en/p/ports-and-terminals/hirtshals" language: "en" updated: "2026-08-31T13:06:28Z" --- # North Sea terminal in Hirtshals ## North Sea terminal in Hirtshals Hirtshals is a busy port town on Denmark's north coast and the hub of all Fjord Line's ferry routes between Denmark and Norway. [57.596436631876124, 9.974399539688566](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=57.596436631876124&mlon=9.974399539688566#map=13/57.596436631876124/9.974399539688566) Hirtshals is the perfect place to explore by bicycle. Over the summer months you should definitely take the trail between the two beaches of Kjul and Tornby. Here you’ll find miles and miles of sand dunes, rolling waves and a real holiday atmosphere. Hirtshals town itself consists of a charming little centre of bars and eateries in an idyllic seaside setting. Naturally, Hirtshals also offers a vast array of fresh fish and seafood, so the local restaurants are certainly worth a visit. Why not try your own luck at fishing from the pier? ## Find your way to Fjord Line - directions to check-in To make your travel experience easier, we have created a map of Hirtshals port. Whether you are on foot or driving, this map will help you find the way to the check-in location. ## Practical information ### Parking Parking spaces are limited in the terminal vicinity. We suggest you look for parking spaces in the area and in the town. It’s also possible to park at Hotel Skagas’s car park – ask at reception. Prices are DKK 75 per day and DKK 300 per week. It is not possible to book parking in advance. The terminal is located at the Port of Hirtshals, appx. 35-40 minutes walk from the town centre. ### Charging Stations At the Port of Hirtshals, we offer at the time 6 [Clever](https://clever.dk/om-clever/about-clever/) Charging Points for Electrical Cars. ## Top attractions in Hirtshals Spend some time getting to know Hirtshals! Here are our six top tips for what to see and experience in the Danish port town. ### Nordsøen Oceanarium This is an absolute must when the whole family is visiting Hirtshals. The Oceanarium holds 4.5 million litres of water and is the largest aquarium of its kind in Northern Europe! The aquarium is especially aimed at young children, but it’s also hugely enjoyable for those of us who are a little older. All visitors can look forward to learning lots, having a terrific experience and who knows, maybe even come into close contact with a fish! At Nordsøen Oceanarium, visitors are actually allowed to stroke some of the 3,000 fish living here. ### 10th Battery Bunker Museum During World War II, German soldiers dug a large number of bunker compounds along the Danish coast, including at Hirtshals. The Hirtshals compound is the only one that is still intact. The museum has been meticulously excavated and you can now wander around and discover what it really looked like during the war. A must for all history enthusiasts! ### Hirtshals Museum Hirtshals museum tells the story of the town’s biggest industry – fishing. Appropriately enough, the museum is located in an authentic fisherman’s dwelling dating back to the 1880s. The house has been reconstructed with period furniture, presenting an authentic impression of how the local fishermen lived at that time. Boat enthusiasts will also enjoy seeing the two types of boat that were commonly used, which are also on display: The Hirtshals rowboat, which was the preferred boat in the 1850s and the motor boat which took over in the following century. Every Wednesday you can also make your own “bjesk”, a local herbal spirit that was very popular among the Hirtshals fishermen. ### Folkeparken Sometimes what you really need is just a little peace and quiet, which is something you’re guaranteed to find in a lush, green park. The extensive Folkeparken in Hirtshals is where the locals go for a relaxing break. This peaceful park is at the south-eastern end of Hirtshals and offers a good mix of conservation areas, parkland and playground. People of all ages come here to unwind in summer. ### Farm Fun – wildlife park and playland Just a short drive outside Hirtshals, Farm Fun – as the name suggests – offers its visitors a range of animals and plenty of entertainment. The park contains no less than 500 animals, large and small, of both local and international origin. Here you’ll find horses, geese, llamas, pigs, deer, goats, sheep and a variety of birds. The farm is also filled with other fun activities such as climbing frames, swings and a bouncy castle. Maybe you’ll even be tempted to visit the barn to try jumping into the haystack? Farm Fun is open throughout the summer holidays with variable opening times – please check the website for more information. Farm Fun har åpent i sommerhalvåret med variable åpningstider, sjekk hjemmesiden for mer informasjon. [Book your trip now](https://fjordline.com/de/angebote-fahrpassage?departurePorts=hirtshals) ### Address **Nordsøterminalen** Containerkajen 4 9850 Hirtshals Denmark ### Directions **By car from the E39** Follow the E39 toward Hirtshals. When you arrive in Hirtshals, follow the signs to Fjord Line. ### Buses from Hirtshals harbor **Bus to/from Aalborg** If you’re travelling on a cruise from Bergen or Stavanger, you can take the bus from the centre of Hirtshals to the centre of Aalborg or Aalborg Storcenter (Bilka). [Read more about our bus service here](https://fjordline.com/en/p/bus-service/hirtshals-aalborg). **Bus to/from Hirtshals St.** [See the bus table here.](https://fjordline.com/en/p/bus-service/hirtshals-hirtshals) ### Public transport **Trains and buses** There are good train and bus connections to and from Hirtshals. See the timetables at [www.rejseplanen.dk](https://www.rejseplanen.dk/) and [www.dsb.dk](https://www.dsb.dk/). The closest station to the ferry terminal is Lilleheden. For the Lilleheden-Hjørring stretch, tickets can only be purchased by credit card. Danish kroner cannot be used. ### Taxi **Taxi24Nord** Telephone [+45 98 92 42 00](tel:004598924200) ### Practical information **Payment and currencies** You can pay in DKK, NOK and EUR at the ticket office. Payment with coins is only possible in DKK. **We accept following payment cards:** VISA, MasterCard, Mobile pay, Vipps, Maestro, Diners and American Express **Luggage lockers** No **Toilets** Located on the ground floor **Elevator** Yes **ATM** No. You may withdraw cash on board. ### Arrival time Arrive at least 60 minutes before departure. Please board at least 30 minutes prior to departure. ### Opening hours - ticket office **_August 31 – September 20_** **Monday–Friday: **07:00–11:00 / 13:00–15:00 / 17:00–19:15 **Saturday–Sunday: **07:00–09:30 / 13:00–15:00 / 17:00–19:15