Blokhus

Blokhus (Danish pronunciation: [ˈblɔɡhuːˀs]) is a small town with a population of 441 (1 January 2014) in the municipality of Jammerbugt in Denmark, on the north-west coast of the Jutland Peninsula. Blokhus is a popular beach town with around 1 million visitors each year. One of the main attractions is Blokhus Beach, which is a white, sandy bathing beach with a dune area. During the summer, 47 characteristic white beach huts are placed on the beach. It is possible to drive along Blokhus Beach. The beach has received the EU quality mark, the Blue Flag and during the summer, there is a lifeguard on the beach. In 2011, a new beach centre was built, which contains restrooms, an ice cream stand and a café. During the summer, the local cannon guild fire their cannon by the beach centre every night. In 2012, the former Bowling alley in the town square was transformed into the shopping centre, Blokhuset. An outdoor stage has also been built in the town square and it has framed the reoccurring concerts during the summer. The stage was modernised and moved to one end of the town square in 2013.