Hanstholm Fish Factory

Hanstholm Fish Factory is a kiteboarding spot near Alborg in Denmark, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NW wind, best ridden in March, April, May, September, October, November.

About Hanstholm Fish Factory

Excellent waves with NW winds. Due to the long mole the waves will be excellent flat in between, nice sets. But stronger winds and big swell on the ocean needed. The water quality is not the best at this beach. Sharp shells, shoes recommended. A big stone is just in front of the 1. wind plant.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Hanstholm Fish Factory?

The best time to kite Hanstholm Fish Factory is March, April, May, September, October, November, when the NW wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Hanstholm Fish Factory offers open ocean conditions with NW wind (Frontal wind), launching from ocean.

How do I get to Hanstholm Fish Factory?

Take E45 and exit at no.59 onto 13 direction Viborg. Pass Tørring, Nørre Snede and Hjøllund. Just after Knudstrup and Torning turn right onto 186 towards Skive. Pass Frederiks and Sjørup until the center of Skive. Here take the 26 direction Nykøbing and Thisted. Just after the steel bridge crossing the Vilsund turn right. Pass through two round-abouts and get onto 26. In the next round-about stay on 26 towards Hanstholm. You will see the fish factory and the harbor, drive to the water following two small roads to the water. Park directly in front of the fish factory or the wind plants.

Hazards at Hanstholm Fish Factory

Mole, Rocks.

Where can I take kite lessons near Hanstholm Fish Factory?

3 kite schools operate in Denmark. See kite schools in Denmark →

Other kite spots near Hanstholm Fish Factory

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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.