Swaying on your board, cold winds chilling your face, the only part of you not covered in a wet suit, you look back at the next set of waves headed towards the shore of Klitmøller. You paddle as the wave swells, and then pushes yourself up, riding the wave in. The icy cold waters lapping at your feet. This is what is drawing surfers and their young families to the edge of Denmark.
Tucked into Thy National Park, sits Klitmøller. This traditional fishing village, home to many families that have lived there for generations, has undergone significant change in the last ten years.
Due to wind patterns and its unique environment, Klitmøller has transformed into one of Europe’s foremost windsurfing spots, earning the nickname of Cold Hawaii. Cold Hawaii spans from Agger in the south to Hanstholm in the North with Klitmøller as it’s symbolic capitol. With 29 registered surf spots along the length of Cold Hawaii, it is easy to find the perfect wave. It is like Hawaii, just significantly colder.
Surfers discovered Klitmøller in the late 80’s and since have brought surfers from around the world to test the waters. Since 2010, 54 new people moved into the town of just over 800, most young surfers and their families moving from bigger cities to the quiet of Klitmøller.
