Hurup: Church Art, Cycling Route and Culture

Hurup offers several specific points of interest for different travel interests: church art and runestone history, Teutonerstøtten as a landmark of Hurup Thy, panoramic cycling route 410 and Sydthy Svømmebad in Hurup. Wool Days Thy complements these themes with events at Hurup Hallerne. Culture, cycling and swimming can therefore be considered as distinct focal points.

Church art and runestone history

The altarpiece in Hurup Church is divided into four images. The images were created by Sven Havsteen-Mikkelsen and installed in 1981. The four-part design and specific year of installation give the artwork a clear historical context: its structure, artist and date can be considered together.

The runestone at Hurup Church stands in the churchyard in front of the porch. A large fragment of a runestone was found in 1910 in the churchyard embankment. The runestone’s location and the discovery of the fragment offer two distinct points of connection to the history of the church grounds.

Teutonerstøtten: a landmark of Hurup Thy

Teutonerstøtten is considered a landmark of Hurup Thy. The seven-metre-high stone column bears crescent moon symbols and inscriptions; it was created by the artist Erik Nyholm (1909–1990). Its height, material and decoration make a different impression from the altarpiece’s four-part design: here, scale and symbols define the work, while there, its divided structure does.

Wool Days Thy and the event programme

Wool Days Thy is a knitting festival held every September. At Hurup Hallerne, the programme includes local cuisine, numerous exhibitors, free expert talks, knitting talks, exhibitions, yarn bingo and music. The mix ranges from specialist discussion to a playful activity. If you are planning your trip around the festival, check the date for the year in question; events, exhibitors and offerings may change.

Cycling on panoramic route 410

The 43-kilometre panoramic cycling route 410, “Oplev naturens kræfter” (“Experience the forces of nature”), passes through Hurup. Between Agger, Vestervig and Hurup, it runs through historic villages and green farmland. The 43-kilometre distance gives you an idea of the route’s scale, while its passage through Hurup establishes its connection to the town. Check the latest route details before setting out on a specific ride.

Swimming and practical planning

Sydthy Svømmebad in Hurup has a children’s pool, a warm-water pool, a communal sauna, a Roman bath, a grotto pool, a rainwater cave and a beach pool. It also has a 25-metre pool with 1-metre and 3-metre diving boards, as well as a 55-metre water slide. The details about pool types, diving heights and slide length provide practical guidance for planning; the sauna and Roman bath describe additional areas of the facility. Facilities may change, so it is recommended that you check the latest details before your visit.

Hurup Thy station is on the Thybanen railway line between Thisted and Struer. If you are considering travelling by train, check the latest timetable for your travel date.

Discover more destinations: Amtoft, Hanstholm, Thisted, Boddum, Doverodde, Hundborg, Klitmøller, Snedsted

For the broader travel overview: Thisted Municipality.