In Hurup, different travel interests can be explored through specific themes: the art and archaeological history of Hurup Church, panoramic cycling route 410 and Sydthy Svømmebad. This can help you choose the focus of your stay: would you rather spend your time on culture, or also make room for cycling and swimming? These themes offer different ways to get to know Hurup.

Culture between church and art

The rune stone stands in the cemetery in front of the porch of Hurup Church. A large fragment of a rune stone was found in 1910 in the cemetery embankment at Hurup Church. The stone’s location and the fragment’s discovery are two archaeological points of interest associated with the church.

The altarpiece in Hurup Church adds an art-historical dimension: it is divided into four paintings, created by Sven Havsteen-Mikkelsen and installed in 1981. This takes the story from the fragment’s discovery in 1910 to a work of art known to have been installed in 1981. For those interested in culture, archaeological traces and church art are distinct themes to explore.

Teutonerstøtten adds another cultural theme. The seven-metre-high stone column is decorated with crescent-moon symbols and inscriptions. It was created by the artist Erik Nyholm (1909–1990) and is a landmark of Hurup Thy. The cultural focus thus encompasses both Hurup Church and a work of art recognised as a landmark of Hurup Thy.

Wool Days Thy and local cuisine

At Hurup Hallerne, Wool Days Thy offers a different cultural focus. The programme includes numerous exhibitors, free expert presentations and talks about knitting, exhibitions, yarn bingo and music. Local cuisine is also part of the event. The knitting festival takes place every September. For knitting enthusiasts, this makes September a specific time to plan for; individual exhibitors and programme items may change. The combination of specialist topics, entertainment and food sets the festival apart from the art and history themes described as permanent attractions.

Cycling and swimming

For planning active pursuits, panoramic cycling route 410, “Oplev naturens kræfter” (“Experience the Forces of Nature”), offers a focus of its own: it is 43 kilometres long and passes through Hurup. Between Agger, Vestervig and Hurup, it runs through historic villages and green farmland. While the church and art themes highlight individual points of interest, the cycling route focuses on the trail and landscape. The route and conditions may change; check the latest route information before setting off.

Sydthy Svømmebad in Hurup offers another leisure activity, distinct from the cultural and cycling themes. It has a 25-metre pool with 1- and 3-metre diving boards, as well as a 55-metre water slide. Other facilities include a children’s pool, a warm-water pool, a communal sauna, a Roman bath, a grotto pool and a rainwater cave. This allows you to include swimming as a separate activity in your travel plans. Facilities may change; check before your visit.

Discover more destinations: Skyum, Svankær, Sønder Vorupør, Kastrup, Snedsted, Ydby, Helligsø, Bedsted Thy

For the broader travel overview: Thisted Municipality.