Hirtshals

Hirtshals
Town
Hirtshals
Hirtshals
Hirtshals is located in Denmark
Hirtshals
Hirtshals
Location in Denmark
Hirtshals is located in North Jutland Region
Hirtshals
Hirtshals
Hirtshals (North Jutland Region)
Coordinates: 57°35′N 09°57′E / 57.583°N 9.950°E / 57.583; 9.950
CountryDenmark
RegionNorth Denmark (Nordjylland)
MunicipalityHjørring
Settled1860, when the Lighthouse was built
Incorporated (city)1919-1931
Area
 • Urban
4.43 km2 (1.71 sq mi)
Elevation
90 m (295.5 ft)
Population
 (1 January 2024)[1]
 • Urban
5,434
 • Urban density1,200/km2 (3,200/sq mi)
 • Gender [2]
2,744 males and 2,690 females
DemonymHirtshalsgenser or Hirtshalsboer
Time zoneUTC+1 (Central European Time)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (European Summer Time)
Postal code
DK-9850 Hirtshals
WebsiteHjørring Municipality

Hirtshals is a town and seaport on the coast of Skagerrak on the island of Vendsyssel-Thy at the top of the Jutland peninsula in northern Denmark, Europe. It is located in Hjørring municipality in Region Nordjylland. The town of Hirtshals has a population of 5,434 (1 January 2024).[1] Located on the Skagerrak, it is especially known for its fishing and ferry harbours.