Events
There’s a lot going on at Hvide Sande all year round. Of course, most events and happenings are concentrated during the summer, but there are also things on the agenda during the winter months.
In the calendar here you can get an overview of everything.
Foto: Jyllandsakvariet
25 Nov
Amber safari in Hvide Sande
Join us on an amber safari and learn where, how, and when you can find amber. All year round we arrange Amber safaris to the beach with a guide who educates you as an amber hunter.
Foto: Holmsland Klit Turistforening
30 Nov
The Christmas ship's arrival
Santa Claus arrives from the sea
Foto: Ralf Andersen
31 Dec
Søndervig Winter Bathing Festival 2025
Most people know the New Year tradition of jumping off a chair and into the new year. Again this year in Søndervig it is possible to turn the traditional small jump into a big cold splash - with a jump directly into the North Sea.
Foto: Sarah Rønholt
24 Apr
Herring Festival
Hvide Sande offers some of the best herring fishing in Denmark. So good that herring is the centre of the evocative Herring Festival every year in late April.
Foto: VisitVesterhavet
14 May
Dried 'Dabs' Day
Have you ever tasted a dried dab? Now you have the opportunity to come and taste a dried dab when Dried Dabs Day is held in Hvide Sande on Ascension Day.
Foto: Jakob Gjerluff Ager
05 Jul
Open Harbour in Hvide Sande
5 July 2026
Come and experience the lively harbour of Hvide Sande - Open Harbour offers authentic harbour experiences for the whole family, and it's all free!
Foto: Jakob Gjerluff Ager
12 Jul
Fish Auction for everyone in Hvide Sande
Every Sunday in July and August, as well as one Sunday in October
Experience the heart of the fishing village beating in time with the waves! Join us at our exciting tourist fish auction in Hvide Sande, where you can bid on fresh catches straight...
Foto: Late Summer Festival
10 Aug
Late Summer Festival
Every year in August, Hvide Sande welcomes visitors to a week of classical music at the Late Summer Festival.
Foto: Kunst i slusen
Art in the Lock - exhibition
The independent institution Kunst i Slusen ART HVIDE SANDE SANDE, in collaboration with Holmsland Klit Tourist Association, has since 2008 annually organised and held a 14-day art exhibition in the 120-metre long and almost 4-metre wide manoeuvrin...
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Foto: Hvide Sande Bæredygtighedsfestival
Church service for tourists in Helligåndskirken in Hvide Sande
In August, Hvide Sande will host church services, which we call Tourist-Church. It's a traditional church service, but with an extra focus on singing and music - and with interpretation of the sermon into German.
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Foto: Ilostawavein79
WATERZ Festival 2025
WATERZ is Scandinavia's largest water sports festival with activities and competitions for everyone in windsurfing, kitesurfing, surfing, wakeboarding, SUP and kayak.
Foto: Ringkøbing Fjord Museer
Open in the evening at Lyngvig Lighthouse
Every Wednesday in July and August, it's closing time at Lyngvig Lighthouse. The lighthouse is open until 9 pm, and from the top of the lighthouse you can watch as the sun sets and darkness falls.
Foto: Flying October
Open in the evening for rappelling at Lyngvig Lighthouse
Are you ready for an experience out of the ordinary? Rappel down from the top of Lyngvig Lighthouse — with professional instruction, lots of adrenaline and a fantastic view of the sea and dunes. An adventure for anyone who likes heights and new ex...
Foto: Holmsland Klit Turistforening
Artist residence ART 56
If you would like to observe an artist at work, then visit the artist residence at the German harbour in Hvide Sande. The gallery is open every Sunday to Thursday from April to October from 12:00 - 16:00.
Foto: Motionscykelløbet Fjorden Rundt
Denmark’s western-most bicycle race 2025
The time is approaching for Fjorden Rundt 2025, which takes place on Saturday, June the 7st.
On the tour, participants can expect great nature experiences.