Jyllandsakvariet

Card

MobilePay

PayPal

## A dolphin safari in the Limfjord

#### In the canal of Thyborøn, where shoals of herring and other fish are a good food source for them, there are very good chances of seeing dolphins with your own eyes.

Join us on a boat safari and experience the unique nature by the mouth of the Limfjord. Our experienced guide sails into Thyborøn Canal, where the North Sea meets the Limfjord. The canal is the accessway into the fjord, which many fish seek - and the dolphins follow. The dolphins can be identified by their fins, and the identified animals in the Thyborøn herd are Chewbacca, Tall Fin and a calf, which was named Leia in May 2021.

The dolphins are just some of the animals living in this part of the Limfjord. A large colony of seals and a rich bird life is also part of daily life on the western sand banks. Come along and experience a very special nature area and the unique wildlife.

### The behaviour of dolphins

In recent years we have gotten to know the dolphins' behaviour better - and they have also gotten to know our safari boats. Event though you should never set your clock based on a dolphins whereabouts, there is often a pattern in, when they show up in the canal.

Some days we are lucky and they are nearby from morning until evening. Other days we see them only sporadically. And on a few days it happens, that we don't see them at all. We see dolphins on average on 90% of our dolphin safaris - that is a pretty wild thing to be able to say in Denmark.

The chances to see dolphins in Thyborøn Canal are best at the end of or early in the day. That is why we have decided to offer the tours, when we do. We want to increase your chances of experiencing the dolphins. If you want a wonderful boat trip during the day, we recommend a seal safari instead. With as large of a colony of seals as we have in the area, the likelihood of seeing seals is the same in the morning as it is in the evening. Through five years we have seen seals on 100% of our seal safaris.

We do not give a dolphin guarantee on this tour. The animals are wild animals, who decide themselves when and where they want to be here. We do however guarantee a lovely sail filled with lots of stories about the animals and the area in general. The animals' welfare determine the tour. Everyone's safety - both the animals and our own - is the number one priority.

### Practical info

**Meeting point**: Havnegade 5C, 7680 Thyborøn

**Duration:** 1,5 hour. Meeting time by the boat about 10 min before departure

**Price**: DKK 329 per adult, DKK 299 per child age 3-12 years, DKK 269 per child age 0-2 years

**Small children**: We have life jackets available for children of 2 years, but can not sail with children younger than that with previous arrangement. Please contact us

**Dogs:** Dogs can not be brought along on this tour

**Clothing**: Passengers should wear wind- and waterproof clothing. Remember it is always colder out on the water

**The boat**: The boat is an open speedboat, which provides the best view for passengers

### Please notice

**Remember to check your confirmation email**: Everyone can make mistakes and sometimes it happens, that our guests have accidentally booked a different date, time or address than they meant to. Please check your confirmation and let us know right away if anything isn't as you expected.

**When the weather is bad:** The tour can be cancelled if the wind is too rough. If you have booked tickets you will receive a message via email in the case, that we have to cancel the tour. Please remember to put your phone number on the booking. That way we can contact you if anything unforeseen happens shortly before the tour start.

**If sold out**: We are happy to arrange extra departures by demand. Keep an eye on the tour calendar, where we add extra departures daily as the tours fill up, until we reach our maximum capacity. If you aren't finding a tour on the day, that you would like to go, please contact us by phone or email.

Dolphin safari

+Additional purchase: Entrance ticket Jyllandsakvariet

+Additional purchase: Entrance ticket to the Aquarium and Ice Art

Adults

Children

Children (under 3 years old)

Seniors

## On a boat safari in the Limfjord

#### In the canal of Thyborøn-Agger, where shoals of herring and other fish are a good food source for them, the chances of seeing dolphins with your own eyes are higher than ever.

Join us on a boat safari and experience the unique nature by the mouth of the Limfjord. Our experienced guide sails into Thyborøn-Agger Canal, where the North Sea meets the Limfjord. The canal is the accessway into the fjord, which many fish seek - and the dolphins follow. Dolphins are identifiable on their fins. The identified animals here are Chewbacca, Tall Fin and a calf, which in May of 2021 was named Leia.

The dolphins are just some of the animals living in this part of the Limfjord. A large colony of seals and a rich bird life is also part of daily life on the western sand banks. Come along and experience one-of-a-kind nature and wildlife.

### The behaviour of dolphins

Through the last couple of years we have gotten to know the dolphins' behaviour better – and they have gotten to know our safari boats. And even though you should never set your watch based on the habits of dolphins, we do see a pattern in when they show up in the canal. Some days we are lucky, that they are nearby from morning until evening. Other days we only see them sporadically. Once in awhile it happens, that we don’t see them at all. Statistically we see dolphins on 90% of the tours, which is a pretty amazing thing to be able to say in Denmark.

The probability to see dolphins in Thyborøn-Agger Canal is most often best late in day or early in the morning. That is why we have decided to offer the tours, when we do, because we want to increase your chances of experiencing the dolphins. If you want a lovely boat trip during the day, we recommend a seal safari. With as large of a colony of seals as we have in the area, the likelihood of seeing seals is the same all throughout the day.

We do not give a guarantee of dolphins on this tour. The animals are wild and decide themselves when and where they want to be. We do however guarantee a lovely tour filled with lots of stories about the animals and the area in general. Animal welfare and everyone's safety - both the animals and our own - is the number one priority.

### Practical info

**Meeting point**: Aggervej 38, 7770 Vestervig - on the right side of the ferry**Duration:** 1,5 hour. Meeting time by the boat about 10 min before departure

**Price**: DKK 329 per adult, DKK 299 per child age 3-12 years, DKK 269 per child age 0-2 years

**Small children**: We have life jackets available for children of 2 years, but can not sail with children younger than that with previous arrangement. Please contact us

**Dogs:** Dogs can not be brought along on this tour

**Clothing**: Passengers should wear wind- and waterproof clothing. Remember it is always colder out on the water

**The boat**: The boat is an open speedboat, which provides the best view for passengers

### Please note that

**When the weather is an issue:** In case of too strong wind a trip can be cancelled. You can stay update about cancellations on our website. If you’ve booked a tour, you will receive notice either by phone call, text message or email in case we have to cancel. It is important that you leave us the correct contact information.

**If sold out**: We arrange extra tours often and by demand. Check the tour calendar, where we daily add extra departures as they fill up. If you do not find an available tour on the day, that you want to go, you are welcome to contact us by phone or email to inquire about extras.

Dolphin safari from Agger

Children (3-12 years)

Entrance ticket to Iskunsten

+Additional purchase: Entrance Jyllandsakvariet

Child (0-2 years)

Child (3-12 years)

Adult (13-65 years)

Senior (65+)

Entrance ticket - Jyllandsakvariet Thyborøn

+Additional purchase: Entré Iskusten

## 📍 HVIDE SANDE

# Fish, facts and feeding time

Experience the exciting moment when the animals are fed — and hear fun and fascinating facts about life below the surface at the same time.

Our fish caretaker will tell you about the different species, their habits and what they eat — and you can ask questions along the way. An experience for curious children and inquisitive adults alike!

## Practical information

**Location:** Jyllandsakvariet HVIDE SANDE — Tungevej 1, 6960 Hvide Sande

**Price**: Free for guests with a valid Hvide Sande ticket

**Duration**: Approx. 1 hour

**Age**: Suitable for the whole family

Fish, facts and feeding time - Hvide Sande

Free

## **Come out with our tractor bus and catch animals for the aquarium**

Have you often wondered which animals are hiding just below the water’s surface? Join the fishkeeper on tour and find out.

Our great surrounding nature is full of interesting animals and exciting fish. The fishkeeper will take you to our favourite place to catch fish and show you, how you can catch the little creatures and fish. Lend us a helping hand with catching flatfish, crabs and shrimp for the aquarium.

We will bring the necessary equipment.

**Come back and visit the fish**

The fish and animals we catch on the tour have their very own safari-aquarium in Jyllandsakvariet. With an entrance ticket to the aquarium you can come back and visit for an entire week.

If you buy the entrance and tour together, we offer a 10% discount on the entrance ticket.

**Practical information**

**Duration**: Approx. 1,5-2 hours\
**Meeting point:** Jyllandsakvariet, Vesterhavsgade 16, 7680 Thyborøn\
**Price:** DKK 99 per adult, DKK 89 per child\
**Clothing:** The tour takes place outdoors and we recommend clothing suitable for the weather conditions

The fishkeepers tractor tour

Entrance: The Aquarium

Entrance: The Aquarium and Iskunsten

Infants

## 📍 THYBORØN

# Lend a hand when we feed the sharks!

You have the opportunity to join in when we feed the fish in our touch pools. Our fishkeeper finds the feed which is going to be used, and you can help giving it to sharks, rays and flatfish in selected aquariums.

You can lend a hand feeding our fish every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday all year round.

**Dispensing of feed**: You will get one cup of feed from our fishkeeper. You can give this to fish and sharks in certain pools

## Practical info

**Location:** Jyllandsakvariet THYBORØN - Kystcentervej 10, 7680 Thyborøn

Feeding Thyboron

Person

# **Explore the Fjord's Pantry**

Join the nature guide to explore the Limfjord. Hop in a pair of our waders and go hunting in the water, where you may be lucky to catch shrimp, crabs and fish in ruses and creels.

There are wild, delicious herbs to be found on the beach and seaweed to pull up from the water. We light up the fire pit so we can bake bread with delicious salty flakes of freshly picked seaweed!

We do tastings of the shellfish and fish we might catch. The time of year, and to some extent the weather on the day, is decisive for what we can catch and pick.

All this takes place in and at our beautiful beach pavilion, which is located in the most beautiful surroundings, right next to the water.

Come along, enjoy the *hygge* and taste the amazing local, wild produce!

**Practical info**

**Location:** Dokken 13, 7680 Thyborøn

**Duration:** Approx. 2 hours

**Price:** 99 DKK for children between 3-12 years old, 139 DKK for people older than 12 years. Children under 3 years old are very welcome, but we ask that you do not book tickets for them

From fjord to plate

## Listen to the exciting stories about the aquarium's animals 

Come and listen as our skilled nature educators and true sea-geeks tell stories about the aquarium's animals. Our maritime exhibition is a treasure trove of anecdotes from the bottom of the sea, wonderful stories from the harbour and geeky facts about our fish and animals.

All of our educators have their own stories, favorite facts and special interests, and you can therefore never be quite sure what story they will tell.

Stories from a sea-geek

## Amber workshop

Make your own beautiful jewelry with the beautiful amber. In the creative workshop you can enlist the help of one of our experienced amber guides to tie and assemble a necklace, bracelet or perhaps a pair of fancy earrings. Choose a piece of amber, polish it until you think it has the look you want, and then create the jewelry you want.

Find the next amber workshop in our calendar of activities. Please note that we offer this activity in both of our aquariums, but on different days. So keep an eye on the placement in the title.

## Practical information

**Location:** Jyllandsakvariet, Tungevej 1, 6960 Hvide Sande

**Price**: Admission to the aquarium is required - materials are paid additionally

**Materials:** We have many different materials available. All you have to do is choose and buy the one you want to use for your jewelry. You can make earrings, bracelets or necklaces. Material prices start at 50 kr.

**Booking**: It is not possible to register for this activity. There are a limited number of seats, but it is often possible to get a seat a little later.

Amber workshop - Hvide Sande

Gratis

## Make your own amber jewelry

Make your own beautiful jewellery with the North Sea's 30-50 million year old gemstones. In the creative workshop you can enlist the help of one of our skilled “mermaids” to tie and put together a necklace, bracelet or perhaps a pair of fancy earrings. Choose a piece of amber, polish it until you think it has the look you want, and then make it the jewelry you want.

As something new, we also hold amber workshops during the summer, but please note that some weeks may be excluded. Stay up to date in our events calendar.

## Practical info

**Location:** Jyllandsakvariet, Kystcentervej 10, 7680 Thyborøn

**Price:** Entrance fee to the aquarium is required - in addition, materials are paid

**Materials:** We have many different materials available, you just have to choose and buy the ones you want to use for your jewelry. You can make earrings, bracelet or necklace. Material prices start at 50 kr. 

**Registration:** Registration is not possible for this activity. There are a limited number of seats, but often the opportunity to get a seat a little later.

Amber workshop - Thyborøn

## Learn how to find amber

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.

The Danish west coast is the perfect place to find amber. The many storms we experience along the coast shake the amber loose from the seabed. The right wind conditions are important for amber-hunting success. Learn about them and many other tips and tricks! 

**Amber guarantee**

We give an amber guarantee - if you don't find anything at the beach, we give you the opportunity to find some pieces in real-looking surroundings.

## Practical information

**Duration**: Approx. 1 hour 30 minutes

**Clothing**: According to weather

**Meeting point**: Tungevej 1, 6960 Hvide Sande

**Price:** 99 DKK/adult, 79 DKK/child (3-12 years)

**Dogs:** Dogs are welcome

Amber safari - Hvide Sande

Entrance ticket Jyllandsakvariet Hvide Sande

## **Find your own amber**

Join us on an amber safari and learn where, when, and how you find amber. All year round we arrange guided amber safaris at the beach where you get “educated” as an amber hunter. We have amber guarantie. If you don’t find anything at the beach, you get a chance to find some pieces under natural conditions to take home anyway.

### Practical information

**Duration**: 1,5-2 hours  
**Clothing**: Remember clothes to suit the weather and footwear suitable for a walk along the beach.  
**Meeting point**: The reception at JyllandsAkvariet  
**Dogs**: Dogs are welcome.  
**Price**: 99 Dkr/adult, 79 Dkr/child, children under the age of 3 – free when accompanied by an adult. When you buy a tour, there is a discount on the ticket for JyllandsAkvariet when you buy it at the same time.

Amber safari - Thyborøn

## On an amber hunt after dark

Do you know the feeling of coming home from the beach with your pockets full of yellow stones?

If you know the feeling of having been hunting amber in vain, join us on our guided amber tour, where you will learn to find and recognize amber with a special UV lamp. With a UV lamp in the dark, searching for that special amber is a completely different experience.

The guide will initially give you an introduction to amber and then take you to the beach where, under the right conditions, you will learn how to use the lamp and recognize amber.

## Practical information

**Equipment**: We provide the necessary equipment for the tour

**Venue**: Tungevej 1, 6960 Hvide Sande

**Duration**: Approx. 2 hours

**Price**: 199 DKK per person

**Dressing**: According to weather conditions

**Dogs**: Dogs on a leash can be brought along

Amber Safari in the Dark - Hvide Sande

## Amber hunting in the dark

Do you know the feeling of coming back from the beach with your pockets full of yellow stones?

If you know the feeling of having unsuccessfully been amber hunting, then come along on our guided amber tour, where we will teach you to find and recognize the amber with a special UV-light. In the dark, with the UV-light it is a completely different experience to search for the amber.

The guide will give you an introduction to the amber and then take you to the beach , where we, under the right circumstances, will show you how to use the light and recognize the amber.

### Practical information

**Meeting point**: Jyllandsakvariet, Vesterhavsgade 16, 7680 Thyborøn

**Duration:** Approx. 1,5-2 hours

**Price**: DKK 199 per person

**Clothing:** Appropriate for the current weather conditions

**Dogs:** Dogs on a leash can be brought along

**Season:** September-April. It requires darkness to be able to use your UV-light. Therefore we hold these tours in the months, when it becomes dark earlier. The season typically start in September and continue till April, when the hours with day light increases.

Amber safari in the dark - Thyborøn

Seniors (65+)

## Seal safari by boat in the Limfjord

Join us on a seal safari by boat and experience the unique nature by the mouth of the Limfjord. Our experienced guide sails through the labyrinth of channels between the sand banks and takes you close to the seals. On the trip we often see two species of seals, and there are good chances to see Denmark’s largest carnivore – the large grey seal. The male can weigh up to 300 kg. He rules out here and he’s afraid of nothing, not even the visitors in the boats. Seals are curious and often swim around the boat to see, who has come to visit. The guide talks about the seals and the rich animal life in the Limfjord. On the way back the guide might also tell about the tough life of the fishermen by the North Sea.

## Success rate for seeing seals

Year 2025 to date: 100% 

Year 2018-2024: 100%

## Practical information

**Important!**: The boat departs at the time noted on your ticket. Please arrive by the boat 15 minutes before departure time

**Duration**: About 1 hour

**Meeting point**: Havnegade 5C, 7680 Thyborøn

**Price**: DKK 239 per person, DKK 199 per child up to 12 years old

**Combiticket**: You get a 10% discount on a ticket to JyllandsAkvariet (the aquarium) when you buy a ticket for a tour

**Small children:** We have life jackets for children from 2 years and up, but are not able to have passengers younger than 2 years aboard

**Clothing**: Passengers must wear water and wind proof clothing appropriate for the season. Remember it is cooler and more windy on the water than it is on land

**The boat:** The boat is an open speed boat, which provides the passengers the best view of the water during the safari

**Dogs**: It is not possible to bring dogs along on this tour. You can book room for your dog in our dog lounge, but **remember to reserve room in advance!**

## Please note that

**When the weather is an issue:** In case of too strong wind a trip can be cancelled. You can stay update about cancellations on our website. If you’ve booked a tour, you will receive notice either by phone call, text message or email in case we have to cancel. It is important that you leave us the correct contact information.

**If sold out**: We arrange extra tours often and by demand. Check the tour calendar, where we daily add extra departures as they fill up. If you do not find an available tour on the day, that you want to go, please contact us by phone or email to inquire about extras.

**What does others say about this experience?**

5 out of 5 stars

*July 2020* by Kasper F:

**Great nature experience for both little and large!**

Seal safari by Jyllandsakvariet is definitely recommendable! There is guarantee for a great experience. Both the family’s child of 4 and 7 years and the adults were thrilled by the meeting of both spotted harbor seal and gray seal up close (20-50 metres distance). The little seal pups swam up to the boat. On the way back we sailed under the 180 meter tall offshore wind turbines.

If it is windy it is a good idea to wear rainwear, because you risk a bit of water splashing. We give our absolute recommendation to Jyllandsakvariet’s seal safari.

Seal safari

Adult (from 13 years)

Child (under 3 years old)

Senior (from 65 years)

### Seal safari by boat in the Limfjord

Join us on a seal safari by boat and experience the unique nature by the mouth of the Limfjord. Our experienced guide sails through the labyrinth of channels between the sand banks and takes you close to the seals. On the trip we often see two species of seals, and there are good chances to see Denmark’s largest carnivore – the large grey seal. The male can weigh up to 300 kg – he rules out here and he’s afraid of nothing, not even the visitors in the boats. Seals are curious and often swin around the boat to see who has come to visit. The guide tells about the seals and the rich animal life in the Limfjord. On the way back he might also tell about the tough life of the fishermen by the North Sea.

### Practical information

**Meeting point**: Aggervej 38, 7770 Vestervig, next to the ferry berth – 10 minutes before departure
**Parkering**: By Aggervej 35
**Important!** Show up at the meeting point before departure time. The boat must be departing at the assigned time to be able to follow the day's schedule
**Duration**: About an hour
**Clothes**: Water and wind proof clothes is necessary. It is cooler and more windy on the water than it is on land
**Price**: DKK 239 per adult, DKK 199 per child ages 3-12 years, DKK 199 per child under the age of 3 years
**Dogs:** Dogs can not be brought along on this tour
**Children:** We have life jackets for children from 2 years and up, but are not able to sail with passengers younger than 2 years
**Wind & weather:** In case of too strong winds a trip can be cancelled. If you’ve booked, you will receive notice; either by text message, email, or phone. We update the tour calendar daily and make extra trips often.
**Season**: We arrange this tour in July and August and are happy to arrange departures from Agger during other times of the year by demand

### **What does others say about this experience?**

5 out of 5 stars

*July 2020*
By Kasper F:

**Great nature experience for both little and large!**

Seal safari by Jyllandsakvariet is definitely recommendable! There is guarantee for a great experience. Both the family’s child of 4 and 7 years and the adults were thrilled by the meeting of both spotted harbor seal and gray seal up close (20-50 metres distance). The little seal pups swam up to the boat. On the way back we sailed under the 180 meter tall offshore wind turbines.

If it is windy it is a good idea to wear rainwear, because you risk a bit of water splashing.
We give our absolute recommendation to Jyllandsakvariet’s seal safari.

Seal safari from Agger

## Get a guided tour of one of Denmark's busiest fishing ports

Join us on an exciting tour on the busy dock and through the town. The tour takes place by tractor bus.

Thyborøn is relatively young town with a history dating back about 120 years. The port and the fishing industry is Thyborøn's largest place of work. Here equipment for the industry is produced, large repairs are conducted at Denmark's third largest floating dock and tons of fresh fish are caught and sold every day.

### Practical information

**Duration:** Approx. 45 min  
**Meeting point:** Jyllandsakvariet, Vesterhavsgade 16, 7680 Thyborøn  
**Price**: DKK 69/adult, DKK 49/child

Tour de Thyborøn

## Limfjord’s oysters – gather some of the world's best produce

Dressed in waders we go oyster searching in the delicate larder of the Limfjord.  
Hear about the special life of the Limfjord’s oyster and where the best locations are around the western part of the Limfjord.  
You learn how to catch them, how they are opened, and how you can prepare them.  
After the search for oysters we taste them uncooked, cook som of them on the barbecue, and drink a glass of sparkling wine.

**Now also with Danish whisky.** Now you can try the oysters with an amazing, Danish-produced whisky. We are lucky to cooperate with the enthusiastic people, who are behind Stauning Whisky. Therefore, you can now taste, how the golden drops gives a completely new and different dimension of flavour to the delicate oysters. Already now, you can try it for yourself on our oyster safaris.

### Included in an oyster safari

* 2-3 hours of oyster hunting and preparing
* Guide
* Advice about preparing/cooking
* Renting a pair of waders
* A glass of sparkling wine
* A bucket to carry your oysters (you may keep the bucket)
* Prepare your oysters on a charcoal barbecue
* You may bring oysters home

### Practical information

**Duration**: 3 hours  
**Clothing**: Clothes according to the weather and an extra pair of socks and trousers in case you get water into your waders.  
**Meeting point**: Please note, that we have moved the meeting point 500 meters! The new address is Sortevej 23, 7790 Thyholm  
**Price**: 299 Dkr. pr. person  
**Season**: The oyster season starts in September and ends at the end of April or beginning of May, dependent on the spring weather

Oyster safari

Entrance ticket to Jyllandsakvariet Hvide Sande

Entrance ticket - Jyllandsakvariet Hvide Sande

Senior (over 65 years)

Children (0-2 years)

# Christmas workshop for the whole family

On Saturdays, December 6, 13 and 20, we invite you to spend cozy Christmas days in our craft workshop. The whole family can let their creativity run wild and make Christmas decorations and gifts.

Our staffed amber workshop is also open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., so you can make beautiful and unique amber jewelry.

When you're done, you can of course wrap your Christmas gifts beautifully and write them down and off cards. It doesn't cost extra.

We serve Christmas treats and hot cocoa with whipped cream and marshmallows for kids and adults all day long.

## Practical information

**Dates**: Saturdays, December 6, 13 and 20

**Time**: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. — Staff available to help from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

**Price**: Entrance ticket+materials

No registration is required — just drop by and take part in the Christmas fun!