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Fiskercompagniet Detailsalg, Vorupør

Bustling coastal fish shop and smokehouse in Vorupør, serving ultra-fresh North Sea seafood, easy takeaway meals and smoked specialities steps from the beach.

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Fiskercompagniet in Vorupør is a lively fish shop and casual eatery on Vesterhavsgade, a short stroll from the North Sea. Behind its blue doors you find counters packed with freshly landed fish from Hanstholm auctions, shellfish, smoked specialities and hot fish cakes. Many visitors grab a Compagni burger, tapas box or smoked fish to enjoy on the nearby beach, making this a flavoursome stop on any Thy and Cold Hawaii coastal itinerary.

A brief summary to Fiskercompagniet

  • Vesterhavsgade 182, Thisted, Vorupør, 7700, DK
  • +4597938019
  • Duration: 0.5 to 1.5 hours
  • Budget
  • Environment icon Indoor
  • Mobile reception: 4 out of 5
  • Monday 10 am-6 pm
  • Tuesday 10 am-6 pm
  • Wednesday 10 am-6 pm
  • Thursday 10 am-6 pm
  • Friday 10 am-6 pm
  • Saturday 10 am-6 pm
  • Sunday 10 am-6 pm

Local tips

  • Come around early lunchtime to find the widest choice of freshly landed fish and still-warm fish cakes from the latest batch.
  • Ask staff which fish was landed that morning in Hanstholm if you want the absolute freshest option for grilling or pan-frying.
  • Pick up a Compagni burger or fish tapas box and walk a few minutes to the beach or pier for an easy seaside picnic.
  • Bring a small cooler bag if you plan to drive on after shopping so your smoked fish and seafood stay perfectly chilled.
  • In high season, expect queues at peak meal times; visiting mid-morning or mid-afternoon usually means faster service.
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Seafood Heartbeat of a North Sea Village

Fiskercompagniet sits on Vesterhavsgade in Vorupør, one of the classic fishing communities along Denmark’s wild northwest coast. At first glance it looks like a simple fishmonger, but step inside and you discover a bustling hub where local landings, North Sea salt air and an easygoing surf-town spirit come together. The location, a few minutes’ walk from the dunes and the landmark coastal pier, makes it an obvious stop before or after time on the beach. Here the focus is firmly on the catch of the day. Much of the fish comes straight from the auctions in Hanstholm, the major landing port further up the coast, so counters change with weather and season. You might see gleaming plaice, cod and hake alongside mackerel, herring, lobster and mussels, all on ice and neatly arranged, with staff ready to suggest how best to cook them back at your cottage or campsite.

From Smokehouse Aromas to Casual Feasts

One of the signatures of Fiskercompagniet is its smokehouse, sending a gentle, savoury haze through the shop. Racks of smoked salmon, halibut, mackerel and herring are prepared in small batches, giving the place a distinctive aroma that greets you at the door. Alongside the smoked fish, trays of freshly fried fish cakes come out through the day, popular both as a quick snack and as an easy dinner option. For those who prefer to eat straight away, there is a simple but tempting menu of ready-to-enjoy dishes. The Compagni burger, usually built around a crisp piece of fried fish, is ideal to carry down to the waterfront. Platters of fish tapas, boxes of mixed smoked cuts and small sides make it easy to assemble an impromptu picnic. It is the kind of place where you can feed a family without fuss or assemble something more indulgent for a cosy evening in a holiday house.

Everyday Atmosphere and Friendly Pace

Despite its coastal setting, Fiskercompagniet feels more like a neighbourhood shop than a formal restaurant. The atmosphere is informal and busy rather than polished: chalkboards list the day’s offerings, fridges hold drinks to go, and there is usually a queue at peak meal times. Staff are used to a mix of locals and visitors, so they switch easily between helping someone choose a whole fish and recommending a quick takeaway option for those heading back to the waves. Service runs through the middle of the day into the early evening, reflecting a rhythm shaped by both working fishers and holidaymakers. Lunchtime can be lively as people come off the beach or out of the water in their wetsuits, while late afternoon often sees shoppers collecting seafood for dinner. Even when it is busy, the mood tends to stay relaxed and good-humoured, in keeping with Vorupør’s small-town character.

Part of Thy’s Coastal Food Story

Fiskercompagniet is also a window onto the wider food culture of Thy. The region has long relied on the sea, and here you can see that tradition carried forward in a modern, accessible way. The shop is a member of local food networks that promote regional ingredients, and its emphasis on fresh, seasonal fish fits naturally with the surrounding national park landscapes and surf beaches. Stopping here can easily become part of a broader day exploring the coast. Many travellers weave a visit to the shop into walks along the dunes, time at the pier watching fishing boats and surfers, or drives between the villages of Vorupør, Klitmøller and Hanstholm. Even if you only stay long enough to pick up a quick meal, it offers a memorable taste of the North Sea and of everyday life in this corner of Denmark.

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