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'''Blokhus''' is a village on the [[North Jutlandic Island]], Denmark. It is located in [[Jammerbugt Municipality]]. Blokhus is a popular beach town with around 1 million visitors every year.<ref>[https://www.visitjammerbugten.dk/jammerbugten/feriesteder/blokhus Visitjammerbugten.dk] "Blokhus" Retrieved 17 October 2020</ref>

==History==
Blokhus was originally named ''Hune Hvarre''. In the early 1600s there were barely any trees in the area, so timber was imported from [[Norway]]. The locals had to store this timber somewhere, so they constructed some houses out of the timber. These houses became known as 'block houses' (Danish: ''blokhuse''), which gave name to the village.<ref>[https://www.visitjammerbugten.dk/jammerbugten/inspiration/gratis-oplevelser/besoeg-det-historiske-blokhus Visitjammerbugten.dk] "Besøg det historiske Blokhus" Retrieved 17 October 2020</ref>

[[Axel P. Jensen]] (1885–1972) was a Danish painter of landscapes. He spent most of his time in Blokhus.

==Beach==
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. 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.<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20200810182852/https://www.visit-jammerbugten.com/jammerbugten/plan-your-trip/blokhus-beach-gdk597039 Visit-jammerbugten.com]}} "Blokhus Beach" Retrieved 17 October 2020</ref>

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 been built in the town square, and it has hosted recurring concerts during the summer. The stage was modernised and moved to one end of the town square in 2013.<ref>[https://blokhus.dk/events/blokhus-kanonlaug-skyder-solen-ned.aspx Blokhus.dk] "Blokhus Kanonlaug skyder solen ned" Retrieved 17 October 2020</ref>

==Dune plantation==
Close to the town is a dune plantation, Blokhus Dune Plantation (Danish: ''Blokhus Klitplantage''), which covers 642 hectares of land and is administered by Naturstyrelsen Vendsyssel (Danish Nature Agency of Vendsyssel). Gateway Blokhus is a recreational area in the plantation between Blokhus and Hune, and contains a natural playground, a picnic area, and an outdoor baking oven that is for general use. From Gateway Blokhus there is access to a mountain bike track and nature trails. In the northern part of the dune plantation, there is an off-leash dog area.<ref>[https://naturstyrelsen.dk/naturoplevelser/naturguider/blokhus-klitplantage/ Naturstyrelsen.dk] "Blokhus Klitplantage" Retrieved 17 October 2020</ref><ref>[https://www.visitjammerbugten.dk/jammerbugten/inspiration/gateway-blokhus Visitjammerbugten.dk] "Gateway Blokhus" Retrieved 17 October 2020</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
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* [https://www.weather-atlas.com/en/Denmark/Blokhus Weather forecast Blokhus, Denmark] weather-atlas.com

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[[Category:Cities and towns in the North Jutland Region]]
[[Category:Jammerbugt Municipality]]
[[Category:Villages in Denmark]]
[[Category:Seaside resorts in Denmark]]