Kollerup between heathland, beach and scenic trails

Kollerup combines nature experiences, coastal landscapes and historical discoveries with various opportunities for active days. Kollerup Plantage, car-free Kollerup Beach, marked trails and the Planetstien give your trip different focal points. This allows you to choose a holiday apartment or holiday home based on whether you primarily want to hike through heathland, go mountain biking, experience the beach or include culture in your excursions.

Discover the heathland and plantation

Kollerup Plantage was established between 1897 and 1909. Its northern part is heathland and particularly rich in juniper bushes. The northernmost heathland area of Kollerup Plantage belongs to Natura 2000 site no. 13, “Svinkløv Klitplantage og Grønne Strand”. For those interested in nature, Kollerup therefore offers a distinct landscape experience: among the trees, you will also find open heathland and stands of juniper that clearly differ from a purely wooded landscape.

Kollerup Plantage has three marked hiking trails. You can therefore plan your day around a hike and consider the plantation a distinct part of your travel experience. For cyclists, the marked Kollerup Plantage mountain bike route is another option. The West Coast Cycle Route, national cycle route no. 1, also passes through Kollerup Plantage. There are five car parks in the plantation. The Kollerup riding route starts at the car park on Kollerup Strandvej and adds an equestrian route to the range of options.

Beach, the Planetstien and distinctive natural features

Car-free Kollerup Beach is a wide sandy beach with scattered stones. A section between Kollerup Beach and neighbouring Grønnestrand is designated as a naturist beach. If you value a variety of ideas for each day when choosing your accommodation, you can treat beach days and excursions into the plantation as separate focal points in your trip planning, without committing to just one type of holiday.

An unusual attraction is the Planetstien Fjerritslev–Kollerup Beach. It represents a model of the solar system in which all distances and sizes have been reduced by a factor of one billion. At Kollerup Beach, the outermost planet, Pluto, is located on the Planetstien, 5.9 km from Fjerritslev. Especially for children and adults interested in astronomy, this model makes the scale of the solar system a tangible subject for an excursion.

The coast’s natural history is also part of the character of the area. In Jammerbugt Municipality, Kollerup Beach was one of two important areas for the reproduction of natterjack toads. Those who want to organise their trip not only around well-known leisure activities but also around landscapes and nature observation will find another point of interest here.

A historical touch and practical orientation

For a cultural counterpoint to nature, Kollerup Church is an appealing option. It was built in the 12th century. This allows you to add a historic site to your trip alongside hiking trails, cycling routes and the beach. Kollerup’s shelter site cannot be booked and is used on a first-come, first-served basis.

When looking for accommodation in Kollerup, it helps to establish a clear priority: Kollerup Plantage and its three marked trails are the main attractions for hikes and days in nature, while the MTB route and national cycle route no. 1 are the key options for cycling trips. The beach, the Planetstien and Kollerup Church offer different experiences. First consider which experiences should shape your trip, then choose a holiday apartment or holiday home that suits your preferred holiday focus in Kollerup as a base.

If you would like to extend your search to other places, you can also look at Brovst, Løkken, Saltum, Pandrup, Gøttrup, Furreby, Slettestrand and Tranum Strand.

For the overview of the wider travel area: Jammerbugt Municipality.