Hanstholm

Denmark
Hanstholm, Denmark
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Hanstholm is a fishing harbour town on the northwest tip of Jutland in northern Denmark, built on a limestone ridge that was once an island. The ridge, known as Hanstholmknuden, stretches several kilometres and was shaped by glacial erosion over a large salt diapir, giving the area its elevated terrain and coastal views. The town takes its name from that former island — "holm" meaning island in Danish.

  • Population2,104
  • Nearest water from center1.1 km
  • Nearest mountain from center2.0 km
  • UNESCO within 50 km1

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