Discover Hemmet: Fjord, Viking culture and unique routes

Hemmet combines maritime impressions, historic buildings and unique experiences centred around Viking culture and water. Those looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home in Hemmet can therefore tailor their holiday to very different interests: cultural and historical discoveries, days by the fjord, surfing or a longer cycling tour.

The Viking Age and living history

At Bork Vikingehavn, history becomes tangible. Reconstructed market plots have been laid out in the town area. In the houses, visitors encounter people dressed in Viking clothing who are engaged in crafts and household chores. Those who would like to take part themselves can write runes there and make a bracelet with their own runes. This combination of reconstructed areas, observable craftsmanship and personal creativity makes the visit an experience in which historical themes are conveyed not only through texts.

Fahl Inn is also a historic building. The building at Oblingvej 34 in Sdr. Bork, 6893 Hemmet, was built in 1856. Free parking is available at Bork Vikingehavn, providing practical guidance for planning a day trip by car.

Hemmet Harbour and the small fishing village

Hemmet Gammel Havn, a small fishing village, is located in the vicinity of Hemmet. Hemmet Harbour on the fjord is mainly used by recreational fishermen. There are also 15 equipment sheds at Hemmet Harbour; the oldest dates from 1924. Such details give the harbour area its own character and draw attention to the history and everyday life along the shores.

This keeps the selection oriented towards your planned experiences without assuming any specific facilities or availability.

Church art with Romanesque and Gothic traces

Hemmet Church offers another way to engage with the history of the town. It has a Romanesque choir and a Romanesque nave, as well as a Gothic sacristy and a Gothic tower. Inside, there is a Romanesque baptismal font and an altarpiece dating from around 1500. The Renaissance pulpit is carved with acanthus leaves. Those interested in church architecture, sacred art and historical details will find several different points of interest here rather than just one individual architectural feature.

Water, surfing and routes through the surrounding area

Hemmet is considered a good place for surfing. At Bork Havn Beach, there is a surf school where visitors can book a course. The water at Bork Havn Beach is shallow and has no strong current. This information helps you choose between relaxed moments on the beach and a planned surf course as the focus of your holiday. At Bork Havn Beach and Hemmet Harbour, different maritime impressions take centre stage.

For exercise on land, Fritids & Naturparken ved Sdr. Bork Forsamlingshus offers a pétanque court that can be used by everyone. The park also includes activity and exercise trails. Another option is Panoramarute 407 “Mellem Hav Og Fjord”. The 42-kilometre route in Nymindegab passes through Hemmet; from Hemmet, it follows the cycle path south towards Nørre Bork. Plan this route according to its length and choose your accommodation with your desired holiday rhythm in mind.

Other places for planning your trip

For further orientation, you can also explore Videbæk Municipality, Skjern, Skaven, Østerby, Nørre Lyngvig, Muldbjerg, Kloster and Tarm.

For the higher-level travel overview: Ringkøbing-Skjern Municipality.