Ringkøbing combines a historic centre with cultural attractions and routes by the water. It received its town charter as a Købstad in 1443; meanwhile, the Ringkøbing Museum focuses on the history of the Second World War in western Jutland. This means you can plan with both town history and exhibitions in mind, as well as activities along the Vonå and Ringkøbing Fjord.

Torvet, the church and the organ

Torvet is the central square of Ringkøbing. From there, historic houses and restored streets lead to the harbour. The square is therefore an easy landmark for finding your way around the historic town centre.

Ringkøbing Church dates from the first half of the 15th century and has been extended several times. Its reconstructed Baroque organ was inaugurated on Palm Sunday 2019. The organ attracts organ specialists from Denmark and abroad and offers the chance to enjoy concerts; the concert programme may vary. Those interested in church architecture will find both the history of the building and a musical focus here.

Museum on the history of western Jutland

The Ringkøbing Museum focuses on the history of the Second World War in western Jutland, including the concrete structures along the Atlantic Wall. The exhibition “Flyvere i natten” presents the history of the Second World War through sound, film, original objects and large-format images. Its content may change. The museum also hosts changing exhibitions.

The museum focuses on wartime history and a range of ways to present it; at the church and organ, architectural history and music are the main themes. This lets you choose different cultural highlights for your stay without combining them into a single visit programme.

Ringkøbing Stier: two route lengths

Ringkøbing Stier is a hiking and cycling route along the Vonå and Ringkøbing Fjord. The blue route is 3.5 km long and the red one is 14 km. The different lengths give you a clear basis for choosing a route to suit your day’s plans.

There are picnic facilities, toilets and shelters along Ringkøbing Stier. If these facilities are important for your plans, check their condition on site. The northern stretch of the Vonå is part of Natura 2000 site No. 66, “Stadil Fjord and Vest Stadil Fjord”; check current official information for boundaries and designations.

By Ringkøbing Fjord

Sorte Bakker is a starting point for windsurfing and kitesurfing on Ringkøbing Fjord. Conditions for both activities vary with the wind direction, so take current wind conditions into account when making specific plans. The beach at Sorte Bakker has shallow water, a small sandy beach and a bathing jetty. Bathing conditions and supervision may vary. The planning considerations for water sports and swimming are therefore different.

Ringkøbing Harbour includes Smakkejollen, a harbour basin, bridges, breakwaters and a marina. From the outer breakwater, you can look out across Ringkøbing Fjord. The harbour basin and breakwaters offer a different setting from the small sandy beach and bathing jetty at Sorte Bakker: each place offers a different perspective on the fjord.

Discover more destinations: Hvide Sande, Skjern, Kloster, Muldbjerg, Lem, Stavning, Nørre Lyngvig, Videbæk Municipality

For the overview of the wider area: Ringkøbing-Skjern Municipality.